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.
Action, Emotion, and a Third Thing: Soccer Photographers Worth Following
“Capture action and emotion” is the basic assignment for all sports photographers. But in a media landscape where every consumer with a smartphone is also documentarian, how has the role of photography changed?
Thinking of The Roman Empire, A Northwoods Cabin, and Goodison Park
What do the Roman Colosseum, A Northwoods cabin and Everton's Goodison Park have in common?
Back from Spring Break: Miami Kit Bet, Premier League Fan Fest, and a CFFC Fan Visits Nashville
Justin and Maria are both back from spring break and are here once again with their very unsolicited and under-informed opinions about the world of football (the soccer kind). They chat about their Inter Miami kit bet, Justin's trip to the Premier League Mornings Fan Fest in Nashville PLUS his trip to Geodis Park. They also get caught up with US Open Cup and Justin shares his feelings about the state of the national team.
San Diego FC vs AIFC: design by committee put to the test
Maria is back from vacation and ready to catch up with Justin on all the latest with Chicago Fire and Leeds United. They also discuss the new MLS playoff structure, and the logo announcement from the new San Diego FC. Justin questions the effectiveness of design by committee when put against the test of the latest AI. They also talk about Maria's shock at seeing an MLS kit abroad, and shares a very special soccer badge from the arctic circle.
Delicious Design League’s Billy Baumann
Maria and Justin are joined by Billy Baumann of Delicious Design League, a Chicago-based design firm. Billy could talk for days about sports logos and team badges, and we had a blast having him on the pod. We also catch up on Women’s World Cup, League’s Cup, EFL Championship, and the first week of the Premier League season.
How Old is Too Old for Athleisure?
Justin and Maria are back to talk about this week’s match of USWNT vs Netherlands, Messi dominating the Leagues Cup, Premier League 23/24 season predictions, and strong opinions about the latest PL kits.
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.
Wrexham Talk and Kit Trends
This week Justin and Maria talk about Wrexham's promotion, new national team kits, MLS's Earth Day kit, and if crop tops are the future. Kits and videos linked below!
Relegation by Design
How would the bottom seven Premier League teams fare if ranked on design and atmosphere.