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Chicago Fire FC
New-look Chicago Fire FC hoping ample changes equate to success
Kathryn Knapp
One thing is for sure when it comes to the Chicago Fire: You can change the team name, you can
Football Manager 2020
Forward Madison offers Football Manager 2020 challenge
Soc Takes
In January, we told you about Soc Takes staff writer Colton Coreschi's Football Manager 2020 database featuring a fully regionalized,
American soccer rundown
Soc Takes Pod Ep. 62: American soccer roundup
Soc Takes
The Soc Takes Pod returns for the new year with co-hosts John Lenard and Colton Coreschi providing an American soccer
Liga MX
Which players from Liga MX will make biggest impact in MLS?
Luis Ulloa
As the MLS expansion project keeps its track, the American soccer market is gaining the attention of Liga MX assets,
Rose Lavelle
Jamie Smed's Rose Lavelle photo featured on HYPE trading card
Soc Takes
View this post on Instagram Still can’t believe one of my photos was used for a trading card! Extra special
MLS crests
Illustrated history of MLS crests: Part I
John Lenard
With Chicago's recent rebrand announcement receiving a, shall we say, openly hostile reception, we've gotten to talking about soccer logos
Football Manager
Download our Football Manager 4-tier U.S. pyramid with pro/rel
Colton Coreschi
Link to download near bottom of story I've created a custom Football Manager 2020 database containing a fully regionalized, four-tier
origins of soccer
The Soccer Tavern: Origins of Soccer
Soc Takes
The Soccer Tavern's Dave Knittel shares soccer's creation story beginning in the Middle Ages, then moving to 18th-century English public
epic LIPAFC matchup - withdraw from U.S. Open Cup
Multiple USL League Two clubs to withdraw from U.S. Open Cup
Colton Coreschi
Claim structural changes make competing impossible for college-reliant amateur clubs As a result of changes made by U.S. Soccer to
Front Porch Discourse
Front Porch Discourse: How did FC Cincinnati get it so wrong?
Soc Takes
In the latest episode of Front Porch Discourse, co-hosts John Lenard and Ian Foster discuss the pitfalls of FC Cincinnati's