SoccerNomad Podcast

MLS 2017 Kit Review

Austin Long — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 01:55:13 +0000

JR Francis (@paynomind on twitter) came back on the #SoccerNomad podcast to look at the kits for the 2017 MLS season. Our conversation covered a lot of ground and pulled references both far and wide. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Resources

MLS Soccer
Sports Illustrated 2017 MLS uniform critique
Historical Kits
The Football Attic Kit Podcast 16 - MLS 2017 with appearance by Austin Long
Full posts on Atlanta United kits on #SoccerNomad blog: Austin JR

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Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

Der Klassiker with Mia San Atlanta

Austin Long — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 11:48:06 +0000

Atlanta based Bayern Munich Supporter Group Mia San Atlanta hosted Der Klassiker at Der Biergarten, with fans coming dressed in Bayern kits and lederhosen to support Die Roten. I caught up with Heather and Jon Cooke about Mia San Atlanta, their trip to Charlotte to see Bayern, their support of ATL Champions League and we even talked kits. This is a great group of fans and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

You can stay up to date with Mia San Atlanta on social media.

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/miasanatlpublic/
Twitter @miasanatl
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/miasanatl/

Read my SoccerNomad blog post on Bayern Munich home shirts.

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Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

Walking Through the Storm

Austin Long — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:38:32 +0000

Liverpool fan Ken Kendra came back on the SoccerNomad pod to update listeners on his book Walking Through the Storm, which chronicles the 2015-2016 season for the Reds.

Learn more about his project at his website and facebook and follow him on twitter @walking_storm. Check out the LFC Raleigh website and on twitter @LFCRaleigh. LFC Atlanta is online and on twitter @LFCAtlanta.

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Absurd Collection

Austin Long — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 19:52:22 +0000

Went into the SoccerNomad podcast and revisited a conversation I had with JR Francis about his absurd "Sports Shirt" collection and discuss jersey design. We had a great discussion and would love to hear what you think about favorite/worst shirt and what makes a good jersey. And if you have Waldo USMNT in XL that you are willing to part with, please get a hold of us.

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Show Notes

Follow JR on twitter: @paynomind
USMNT Kit review
Classic Football Shirts
Historical Kits

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Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

Arsenal Kit Pod

Austin Long — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:31:02 +0000

My brother Sam came back on the SoccerNomad podcast to discuss his Arsenal kit collection and Gunner kits through the years. We talked about the best and the worst, unicorn kits and more.

For full images and additional info, check out my accompanying blog post on the SoccerNomad blog.

Arsenal kit history resources

Historical Football Kits

Design Football pods

Simon Shakeshaft
Denis Hurley

The Arsenal Shirt: Iconic match worn shirts from the history of the Gunners by James Elkin (Author) and Simon Shakeshaft (Author)

Museum of Jerseys blog

SoccerNomad blog posts

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Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

Atlanta Gooners

Austin Long — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 01:52:43 +0000

Some of the Atlanta Gooners came on the SoccerNomad podcast to talk about the Supporters Group and the club. From the 2016 Summer Tour to Highbury to the classic Manchester United/Arsenal games of the late 90s/early 2000s to kits, we covered a lot of ground and had a great conversation.

Find out more about the group on their various platforms:

Website
Facebook
Twitter @ATLGooners

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Learn more about Arsenal Football Club from the following resources:

Books

Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby
Invincible by Amy Lawrence
Addicted by Tony Adams

Blogs

SoccerNomad Blog posts on Arsenal

Goals Galore (Finish to 1988/89 season
2000-2002 Third Shirt
Worst Arsenal Change Shirts of Premier League Era

Arsenal America Supporter Groups

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Hala Madrid! El Clasico with Madridistas ATL

Austin Long — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 15:45:18 +0000

I watched El Clasico with Madridistas ATL, the Real Madrid Supporters Club of Atlanta, an official Real Madrid US Pena. Javier and Majin shared their thoughts on the game and recent events for the group, including their meeting with Florentino Perez, Chairman of Real Madrid.

Find out more about Madridistas ATL

Website
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @MadridistasATL
Madridistas ATL Mannequin challenge

El Clasico Resources

Reviews and links can be found on the SoccerNomad blog Recommend Reading page and read my thoughts on the History and Tactics and Memories for FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.

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Special thanks

Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

Nowicki Media for use of their audio equipment.

An American's Guide to Soccer in England

Austin Long — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:49:16 +0000

English groundhopper Paul Gerald came back on the SoccerNomad podcast to recap his latest trip to the UK. Paul hit Watford, Tottenham, West Ham, Bristol and others as he gathers material for his upcoming book, An American's Guide to Soccer in England. Paul provided some great insight and tips for fans interesting in going to matches. He plans to have his book out in the summer of 2017, so keep an eye out for it. In the meantime, check out his blog English Soccer Guide and follow him on twitter @authorpaulg.

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Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

Liverpool v Manchester United

Austin Long — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 01:39:14 +0000

I joined supporters of Liverpool and Manchester United to watch the big game at Anfield. After meeting at Fado Midtown, home of the Atlanta Manchester United Supporters Club, we marched into Meehan’s downtown to settle in at the LFC Atlanta bar. A tense and exciting 90 minutes followed with the match ending in a 0-0 draw. I was able to interview several fans from each side and get updates on the each supporter group, memories from previous matches and thoughts on the teams thus far. Thanks to both groups for their time and a great atmosphere.

Find out more about Atlanta Manchester United Supporters Club and LFC Atlanta.

Atlanta Manchester United Supporters Club

Website
Facebook
Twitter @ATLMUFC

LFC Atlanta

Website
Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat @LFCAtlanta

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ATL Spurs

Austin Long — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 01:31:14 +0000

Matt Gragg, Vice President of ATL Spurs, and I talked about Tottenham Hotspur on the latest SoccerNomad podcast. From the formation of the club to the origins of the Supporters Group to the big win against City to kits and the new stadium, we discussed a lot about the Lilywhites. If you have love Spurs or want to experience a great game day atmosphere, join ATL Spurs at Meehan’s Atlantic Station.

Find out more about the group at their website and on twitter (@ATLSpurs). Look them on facebook as well.

My post on the 2000/01 Spurs away kit can be found here on the SoccerNomad blog.

And check out ATLSoccerCon!!

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Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

American Outlaws

Austin Long — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 01:17:57 +0000

I spent the weekend with the American Outlaws for the US Women’s National Team game against the Netherlands at the Georgia Dome. This was a great opportunity to learn more about the organization while taking in my first US Women’s National Team game.

Saturday night I hit Night Before event at RiRa, the official bar for American Outlaws Atlanta. Then Sunday I braved the rain for the AO Tailgate before heading into the match, which the USWNT won 3-1.

Find out more about American Outlaws at their website and visit Americans Outlaws Atalanta on facebook and twitter (@atlantaoutlaws).

Check out ATL Bobb's twitter (@ATLBobb) and instagram and relive Jesse’s Copa America Centenario trip on MendoVision.

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Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

John Devlin/True Colours

Austin Long — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 01:49:41 +0000

John Devlin, author of True Colours: Football Kits from 1980 to the Present Day, Volumes 1 and 2, came on the SoccerNomad podcast to talk kit history and design. His wealth of knowledge is remarkable and I learned a lot. After a great conversation, we finished with some listener questions.

Learn more about kits and get in touch with John.

Website
Twitter @TrueColoursKits
Facebook
Buy True Colours: Football Kits from 1980 to the Present Day, Volumes 1 and 2

Follow along with the companion post on the SoccerNomad blog.

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Additional resources

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Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

EPL 16/17 Kit Preview

Austin Long — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 01:29:44 +0000

JR Francis (@paynomind) returned to the SoccerNomad podcast to look at the kits for the upcoming EPL season. After we both rant about the Manchester teams, we gave comments on the rest of the league and picked our top 5. Plus there’s some news and notes on the manufacturers.

Resources

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Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

USMNT: Post Copa America Centenario Recap

Austin Long — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 15:08:47 +0000

The guys from @ussoccerfeed came on the SoccerNomad podcast to recap Copa America Centenario for the USMNT and look ahead to the road to World Cup 2018. We discussed match-ups, roster selections, and possible additions to the roster.

Follow them on twitter @ussoccerfeed for their thoughts on US Soccer, MLS and more. And check them out on the Mouths of the South podcast.

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Chris Oakley

Austin Long — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:32:44 +0000

Chris Oakley came on the SoccerNomad podcast to talk kit design and West Ham United. Chris was one of the creators and contributors of the fabulous Football Attic blog, which can be found at www.thefootballattic.com. Check out his other projects at Kitbliss, Beyond the Last Man and his alternakits at the twohundredpercent website.

Companion post on SoccerNomad blog.

Additional resources

Chris’ video blog at the Football Attic with some of the kits he has owned over the years.
The Football Attic podcast on badges.
Check out Historical Football Kits for a good look at West Ham home shirts through the years.

Follow Chris on twitter

@chrisoakley

@FootballAttic

@Kitbliss2016

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King Canners

Austin Long — Mon, 23 May 2016 23:26:50 +0000

Paul Canoville played for Chelsea Football Club in the 80s and he is in the States visiting Chelsea Supporters Groups and Atlanta is one of his stops along with Boston, Dallas and Houston. We talked about his career and the work he is doing with the Paul Canoville Foundation.

Learn more about Paul Canoville

Follow on Paul on twitter @Kingcanners and find him on Facebook.

Read his book Black and Blue.

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Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

Summer Tournament Kits

Austin Long — Tue, 17 May 2016 01:46:13 +0000

Fellow #KitNerd JR Francis (@paynomind) came on the SoccerNomad podcast to talk about kits for the upcoming tournaments this summer--Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. We didn’t discuss all 80+ kits but discussed some general trends, mentioned some of our best/worst and had a passionate discussion about the future of US kits.

Companion blog post with pictures and more information.

For more information, check out these podcasts and posts.

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American Pyramid

Austin Long — Sat, 07 May 2016 22:48:02 +0000

John Pannebaker, creator of the American Pyramid blog, came on the SoccerNomad podcast to discuss lower league football in the United States. His blog focuses on the Front Offices and supporter groups of amateur teams in either the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the Premier Development League and the host of regional leagues around the country.

Find out more about American Pyramid:

Lower League Links

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ATL Evertonians

Austin Long — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 14:52:12 +0000

I met some members of the Atlanta Evertonians at Fado Buckhead to chat about their group and their Toffees through the years. One of the largest supporter groups in the country for Everton, these fans are loud, passionate and loyal.

Learn more about the group. . .

Website
Twitter @atlevertonians
Facebook

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Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

Rich Johnson

Austin Long — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 02:18:33 +0000

Rich Johnson came on the SoccerNomad podcast to discuss his contributions to the Football Attic blog as well as his love for Coventry City. We also made mention of the 50 Greatest Football Shirts Ever, touched on England kits both past and present, and Rich shared his thoughts on Coventry City kits.

I created a companion blog post so you can see images of some of kits we talked about.

You can find Rich via the following media:

Football Attic
Attic Life podcast
Twitter: @FootballAttic

Consider buying one of his Kit Collection books.

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Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music. You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

Atlanta Blues

Austin Long — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 00:22:55 +0000

Brenda and Brandon from the Atlanta Blues joined me on the SoccerNomad podcast to talk about their group and Chelsea Football Club. We discussed the formation of the group, the visit by Paul Canovile last year, and memories of the club over the years.

Find out more about the Atlanta Blues here:

Website

Facebook

Twitter @ATLBlues

Instagram

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LFC Atlanta

Austin Long — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 01:22:30 +0000

Several members of LFC Atlanta joined me on the SoccerNomad podcast to talk about their group and Liverpool Football Club. LFC Atlanta is a group of passionate fans who create a vibrant match day experience and also serve in the community. We discussed the formation and development of the group, their recent special guests and memories of the club over the years.

Find out more about LFC Atlanta here:

Website

Facebook

Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat @LFCAtlanta

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Castleberry Hill Athletic Club

Austin Long — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 15:05:21 +0000

Wynn Pennington, President of the Castleberry Hill Athletic Club, came on the SoccerNomad podcast to talk about their efforts in downtown Atlanta. They are currently in the process of developing a multi use field on Trenholm Street as well as other community efforts.

Find out more about them

Website

Facebook

Twitter and Instagram: @CastleberryAc

Email: castleberryhill.ac@gmail.com

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Design Football

Austin Long — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 01:04:30 +0000

Jay from Design Football came on the SoccerNomad podcast to talk about the site and the Football Attic's Greatest Football Shirt Ever project. He also shared some thoughts on what 2016 holds for kit design.

Follow Jay (@Jay29ers) and learn more about Design Football at the website, follow them on twitter (@designfootball) and look them on facebook.

Review Football Attic's Greatest Football Shirts Ever here and check out their fantastic website.

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ATL MUFC

Austin Long — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 23:54:34 +0000

Some of the lads from the Atlanta Manchester United Supporters Club sat down to talk about the group and their big weekend in February.

February 5: Dinner with Norman Whiteside at Midtown Fado
February 6: Premier of Dennis Viollet: A United Man. Find out more info and buy tickets at http://dennisviolletdocumentary.com/
February 7: Chelsea v Manchester United Watch Party at Midtown Fado. Q & A with Norman Whiteside to follow.

Find out more about the group on facebook and follow them on twitter (@atlmufc) and instagram (@atlmufc).

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