POSTS & PODS
Here you’ll find our Unsolicited and Under-Informed Opinions, as well as our longer deep dives into the history and design of crests, clubs, and tifos from teams all around the world.
A Brief History of Playoffs in American Soccer
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 influenced by star players like David Beckham and Lionel Messi. Is the playoff format still relevant? Has it ever been?
Delicious Design League’s Billy Baumann
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.
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!