The Footy Museum

Feb 08 2025 99 ep. 395 mins 5

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Weekly podcast covering the design and culture of the beautiful game.

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Doug Cress, 1970s Soccer USA

(Video of this podcast is available at youtube.com/@thefootymuseum) This week on The Footy Museum Podcast, we welcome Doug Cress. Doug runs the enormously popular facebook page, 1970s Soccer USA, where he posts daily about the supernova era of the NASL and MISL. This page is a treasure trove of images and stories, and a community where people gather and talk about this unique peri

2025 Soccer World Predictions

(find video of this episode on youtube.com/@thefootymuseum) The Footy Museum is back with our first podcast of the year, which means we're doing 2025 predictions! (Kindly ignore the fact that we're halfway through January, it's never too late for now!) Justin and Maria each come with their top three predictions for this year, ranging from design to football culture at large, and t

2024 in Review: Favorite Designs and Moments

(video of this podcast can be found at youtube.com/@thefootymuseum) 2024 has come to an end, and we’re looking back at our favorite moments in the world of football (the soccer kind)! Take a listen for our not-at-all biased opinions on the soccer world’s best designs, greatest tifos, and most hilarious jokes played on us by the Universe. Mentioned in this episode: Leeds Unit

Father of Football, Arthur Pember: the Man, the Myth, the Mustache

(find video of this podcast at youtube.com/@thefootymuseum) How did one of football's Founding Fathers end up retiring in a small North Dakota town? On this episode of The Footy Museum Podcast, Justin and Maria take a look of the storied life of Arthur Pember: Mountaineer, stock broker, investigative journalist, and the first president of the Football Association. Find out more a

Dance Like Nobody's Watching? USMNT's International Break, the Trump Dance, and Berhalter Town Hall

Justin and Maria are back to talk about the world of football (the soccer kind)! This week we talk about their experience at the recent town hall with Gregg Berhalter hosted by this Chicago Fire. We also discuss the USMNT's international break, which was overshadowed by one celebratory dance. Was Christian Pulisic's Trump dance appropriate, or alienating to fans? Plus, why on earth

A Brief History of Playoffs in American Soccer

(video of this podcast available to stream here: https://youtu.be/CLnQsDmgvgU) We’re back! After a short break, Justin and Maria are back in studio to discuss all things from the world of football (the soccer kind). This week is all about the great American tradition of “playoffs.” We discuss the various formats used throughout history, from the pre-MLS era to recent changes

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

(stream video of this podcast at thefootymuseum.com) 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. Fro

US Open Cup Top Title Holders: Bethlehem Steel and Maccabee Los Angeles

(Video of this podcast available at youtube.com/@thefootymuseum) LAFC and Sporting KC will face off in this year's US Open Cup final on September 25. In anticipation, we're looking back at the two teams who are tied for the most ever US Open Cup titles: Maccabee Los Angeles and Bethlehem Steel--both with five titles to their name. Bethlehem Steel FC, a powerhouse of early 20th ce

USL Super League is Here, Plus EPL Matchweek One and Kit Reactions

(find video of this podcast at youtube.com/@thefootymuseum) 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 anno

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

(video of this podcast is available at thefootymuseum.com or youtube.com/@thefootymuseum) 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