On today's pod, we discuss the latest kit rollouts (do they seem to be dropping earlier and earlier, or is that just us?) and as well as what's to come with the Paris Olympic Games (and beyond!).

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.

Maria and Justin break down this week in football, from the Leeds United match against Ipswitch to Inter Miami’s wins of the week. We head to Saudi Arabia, breaking down the politics, controversies, and designs of the Saudi Pro League. We also discuss the aftermath of Spain’s victory in the Women’s World Cup, and the future of the women’s game.

Justin and Maria break down a big week in football, sharing their reactions to the Women’s World Cup Final, the Leagues Cup Final, Leeds United vs West Brom, and more in Europe and MLS. They also chat about Allsvenskan, or the All-Swedish league. There are some great designs and tifos in this batch.

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.

We’re back to talk about all things soccer and design. Maria reports on the first match of Leeds United’s regular season back in the EFL Championship, and also shares the new Leeds away kit. We also talk about the USWNT loss to Sweden this Sunday, and Justin shares his super scientific design theory and the success of the remaining Women’s World Cup teams. We also cover the latest in Leagues Cup, and Messi’s continued domination of MLS. Images discussed linked below!

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.

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.

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!

Justin and Maria welcome special guest Onur Ozturk to talk Turkish Super Lig. Onur is an art historian and professor working in Chicago, but originally hails from Turkey. He joins the Footy Museum in studio to talk about growing up as a soccer fan in Turkey, fun rivalries with family, how he became a Beşiktaş fan, and even leads the group in a chant. Justin and Maria also hit on soccer crests and crazy stadiums from two teams, Trabzonspor and Bursaspor.

Justin and Maria talk with Zack Ziaja and Sam Wise from St. Louis CITY supporter group Fleur De Noise! Sam and Zack share about how they got into supporter culture, the history of soccer in St. Louis, the transition to MLS, what makes a good chant, and so much more.

How would the bottom seven Premier League teams fare if ranked on design and atmosphere.

This week with the return of American Soccer, we discuss designs from NWSL and MLS club teams the Portland Thorns, Columbus Crew, and CF Montreal. We also enjoy a very rare celebration of a Leeds United win.

Thoughts from an American soccer fan on winning and losing, and a swift change of heart about pro/rel in MLS.

2023 MLS Jerseys, the Belgian Pro League and the recent redesign’s of both KN Oostende and Cercle Brugge.