POSTS & PODS
Here you’ll find our weekly Unsolicited and Under-Informed Opinions about the latest soccer news, as well as our longer deep dives into the history and design of crests, clubs, and tifos from teams all around the world.
USL Super League is Here, Plus EPL Matchweek One and Kit Reactions
Welcome back pumpkin spice season I mean English Premier League! On today's podcast Justin and Maria talk about EPL's matchweek 1, some antics from Arsenal, and the state of the kits--with a specific focus on the neck region. They also bring it back to MLS and chat about changes happening at the Chicago Fire with the announced exit of sporting director Georg Heitz and DP Xherdan Shaqiri. So sad to say goodbye. But it's also time to say hello to Mauricio Pochettino as we welcome him to the USMNT. Big news as the USL introduces it's latest addition: the USL Super League--a designated Division One women's league. In the post-olympic void, Maria and Justin discuss the history of the very first Women's soccer game in the US dating back to 1893, and what we can do to make sure we keep women's soccer at the front of our minds.
Messi, Design Briefs, and Botched Body Art
Justin and Maria jump into a design discussion for the Footy Museum’s new crest! They compare club badges, and discuss what makes for a successful badge design. They also talk about the Chicago/Houston US Open Cup Quarterfinal game, and Messi’s signing with Inter Miami.
It Was a Down Week, So Let’s Talk About Chelsea
Justin and Maria commiserate a down week of more losses for their favorite clubs, Leeds United to Bournemouth and Chicago Fire to Red Bulls. And because misery loves company, they invite lifelong Chelsea fan Jim Gosling to talk about the end of dismal Chelsea’s season, and fond memories of the club.