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.

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Weekly Recap and NWSL Kit Reactions

Welcome to another Unsolicited and Under-informed Opinions segment, where we dive into the week in the world of soccer. This episode Justin and Maria talk about the latest with the US Open Cup drama, MLS's matchweek 2, the "Snow Bowl" between Real Salt Lake and LAFC, and the continued referee mess. They also chat about news from England. Most importantly, they give their reactions to this year's NWSL kit release with designs from Nike.

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Spotting Sam Eagle and Hunting Replicants

Welcome to a conspiracy-packed Unsolicited and Under-informed podcast about the world of football--no not that kind, the other one! This week Justin and Maria share their thoughts on the bizarre broadcast announcement by Fifa for the 2026 World Cup, the conclusion of AFCON, Chicago Fire's return to red and the MLS pre-season. They also discuss Lindsey Horan's harsh remarks made in an interview with the Athletic, and chat about the latest in football design news.

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Suarez joins the Miami Retirement Community

Burrrr it's cold in the studio this week as Justin and Maria share their unsolicited and under-informed opinions about the week in soccer. This episode they chat about what would improve MLS stadium atmospheres, Suarez joining the retirement community in Miami, and the weekend's matches in AFCON and Premier League.

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A New Year’s Unsolicited and Uninformed

Happy New Year Footy Museum friends! Justin and Maria are ringing it in by recapping all the soccer happening the last week of 2023. The also chat about MLS off season transfer news, the Golden Girls of Inter Miami, and the latest with the proposed Super League.

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Goodbye Cristiano: Designs and Politics of the Saudi Pro League

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.

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Flatpack Football: Designs of the All-Swedish League

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.

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Super Scientific Women’s World Cup Design Theory

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!

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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.

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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.

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Turkish Super Lig with Onur Ozturk

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.

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Fio Bazo

This week Maria celebrates a wild Leeds win and laments a freezing Chicago Fire draw. We also interview the amazing Seattle-based designer Fio Bazo.

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