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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 period of soccer history.

We talk with Doug about his experience as a sports journalist on the soccer beat for the Washington Post, the rise and fall of the NASL, and how MLS echos the past while paving a new way forward. Doug also shares what he thinks is the true lasting impact of the NASL, and how it reshaped global sports.

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Keywords: NASL MISL MLS Pele Messi Chicago Sting Rowdies DiplomatsSoccer American Soccer 1970s Soccer 1970s Soccer USA

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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 there are some amazing crossovers. What do they have to say about design trends, AI, new ownerships, soccer bros, gearing up for the World Cup in 2026, NWSL, and of course the Chicago soccer scene.

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Keywords:

Soccer world
Football
Design
Culture
AI Design
Maximalist Design
Tech Bros
World Cup 2026
MLS
Chicago Fire
Chicago Red Stars
Elon Musk
San Diego FC

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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 United, Allsvenskan, Columbus Crew, English Premier League, MLS, Throwback Soccer, Throwback Kits, Kits, Jerseys, AC Milan, AIK, Gregg Berhalter, Chicago Fire, USWNT, Olympics 2024, Godzilla, St. Louis CITY SC, Tifos