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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Is it Football or is it Soccer? Unraveling the Origins and Cultural Clash

Join us on this episode of the Footy Museum Podcast as we dive deep into the age-old question: is it soccer or football? Justin and Maria explore the history of the terms, their origins in England, and how they've evolved in the United States. Discover why this seemingly simple debate has sparked such passionate discussions. From the early days of the sport to the modern-day MLS, we uncover the cultural and historical factors that have shaped the way Americans perceive and embrace the beautiful game.

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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.

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USWNT Win Gold! Plus EFL Begins, and US Open Cup Never Left

USA! USA! USA! The USWNT have won olympic gold! On this week's episode, we talk about the match, Emma Hayes, the great team, and wrap up our Paris Olympics coverage with some excellent Naeher puns. And after a summer of major tournaments, the EFL season has begun. Justin looks into the crest history of Oxford United, and Maria celebrate's the start to the Leeds United season. Justin also gives a recap on what's been going on with the US Open Cup, as coverage has been lost to all the soccer noise out there.

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Designs of Olympics Past, US Soccer Updates, and a Special Soccer Quiz!

Welcome to the Footy Museum Podcast, where we talk about culture and design in the world of football (the soccer kind!). On this week's episode Justin and Maria talk about past and present of soccer in the Olympic games, giving an update on where the US stands in the soccer tournament, and also taking a look back at designs and visuals from Olympics past. Justin also prepares a special set of riddles all about the European teams touring the US right now. Can you do better than Maria?

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Tifo Talk with Kristi Kivi from The Pride, an FC Cincinnati Supporters Group

This week we welcome Kristi Kivi to the Footy Museum podcast! Kristi is a member of the Pride, a FC Cincinnati supporters group. She serves on the board, and is also a member of The Forge, the group of FCC SGs dedicated to designing, making, and organizing tifo displays. Kristi talks to us about some of the recent tifos they've produced, and gives a peak behind the scenes of their processes.

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Guardiokloppalypse and the Go Ahead Eagles

Welcome to another Unsolicited and Under-informed Opinions weekly episode, where Justin and Maria chat about all things in the world of football. This week they really cover it all, from Liverpool/Man City to the W Gold Cup, to the Dutch league, and pre-US Open Cup chatter.

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Chicago Soccer History Part 2: 1900-1939

This week, we continue our exploration into the history of the beautiful game in Chicago. This episode is part of an ongoing series focused on the rich history of soccer in the United States, with a special look at the game's long and fascinating journey in the Windy City.

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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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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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M-m-m-my Girona FC

On this week's deep dive, Justin and Maria get to know Girona FC, the little club that's been dominating La Liga. Take a listen to learn more about the region, the origins of the club, and the very old history of the team's crest.

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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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MLS vs U.S. Open Cup - Unsolicited and Uninformed Opinions

On this week's not so "unsolicited and uninformed," Justin shares his thoughts as a long time MLS fan on the league's decision not to participate in the US Open Cup, and what it means for the future of soccer in the U.S. Justin and Maria also get into the latest with Leeds United, PSV, and the sweater layering choices of Pep Guardiola.

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