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.
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!
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.
Fleur De Noise and St. Louis CITY SC
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.
Emiliano Cerna
This week we talk with L.A. based painter Emiliano Cerna about his connection to football in Peru. Maria also asks “who did it better” when it comes to surprisingly similar club crests.
Adam Brooks and Manchester United
Artist Adam Brooks talks with Maria and Justin aboutManchester United.
Soccer is Back, Baby! The Return of MLS
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.
2023 MLS Kits and The Belgian Pro League
2023 MLS Jerseys, the Belgian Pro League and the recent redesign’s of both KN Oostende and Cercle Brugge.
Brighton is the Leeds of Ecuador
This week Maria and Justin look at the crests of Ecuador’s S.D. Aucas and the Ecuadorian Football Federation (the FEF). We are also joined by artist Olivia Schreiner.
Troubled Histories, Ultras and Serbian Football
A look at the design of two of Serbia’s top football club crests, Red Star Belgrade and Partizan.
Juventus and Sheffield Wednesday
Episode 2 of the Footy Museum Podcast. We begin our dive into global football design with a look at Juventus and Sheffield Wednesday.
Favorite Crests Pt. 1
It’s The Footy Museum’s January camp of pods. A little rough around the edges, but building towards great things!