SoccerNomad Podcast

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 ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ 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 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. ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ 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 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. ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

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. ------ Show Notes   Follow JR on twitter: @paynomind  USMNT Kit review Classic Football Shirts Historical Kits   ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to leave a comment and follow! ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

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   The adidas years Long sleeve v short sleeve Wearing away kits at home   SoccerNomad blog posts Arsenal 3rd shirt 2000-2002 Arsenal change shirts in Premier League era ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

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 (in development) Facebook Twitter @ATLGooners   ------ 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 The Highbury Library Goonersphere 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   ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

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 Morbo: The Story of Spanish Football, Phil Ball White Storm: The Story of Real Madrid, Phil Ball Barca: A People’s Passion, Jimmy Burns La Roja, Jimmy Burns Gracias, vieja: Las memorias del mayor mito del futbol, Alfredo Di Stefano Barca: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World, Graham Hunter Fear and Loathing in La Liga: Barcelona, Real Madrid, and the World’s Greatest Sports Rivalry, Sid Lowe The Real Madrid Way: How Values Created the Most Successful Sports Team on the Planet, Steven G. Mandis   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. ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ 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.  

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. ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.  

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 ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow!

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!! ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.  

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.   ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ 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, 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. ------ Additional resources Football Attic Podcast Design Football Podcast Historical Football Kits Picking Up the Threads, John Chandler ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

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 Footy Headlines Football Fashion Historical Kits Football Attic Design Football Podcast   ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

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. ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

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    ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

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 Website Paul Canoville Foundation Follow on Paul on twitter @Kingcanners and find him on Facebook.   Read his book Black and Blue. ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

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. Footy Headlines post on Copa America Centenario kits Historical Kits renderings of all Euro 2016 kits FourFourTwo’s ranking of all 48 Euro 2016 kits Design Football podcast (John Devlin appearance talking about England kits) My position on the current state of US kits and what I would like to see in the future. ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ 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 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:   Website Facebook Twitter @APyramid_Blog     Lower League Links   NPSL PDL For the Love of Futbol Non League America     ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.

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   ------ Follow me on twitter @austinlong1974 and check out the SoccerNomad blog. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to comment and follow! ------ 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 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. ------ Special thanks to Ryan Apple who composed and performed the music.  You can find out more information on his Facebook page Ryan Apple Guitarist.