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Soccer history and culture
Please take care, Ged, and hoping for a swift recovery for Diane.
27.08.2025 17:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0@fcstpaulichicago.bsky.social
25.08.2025 16:25 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Thank you!
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Green and black book cover-I Shall Wish For You by Gil Heron
@joebloggscity.bsky.social I see this book cover on the Celtic Wiki, do you have the actual book? Google does not seem to find it anywhere.
30.07.2025 17:53 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 1
You should check out what CJ Brown Foundation is offering in Chicago. Free soccer and community for kids who want to play:
www.cjbrownfoundation.org/event
Cover of Kelcey Ervick’s graphic memoir book called the Keeper. Cover includes a collage drawing of important Women sports/feminist figures including Brianna Scurry with US flag, Lily Parr of Dick, Kerr Ladies and Dr Ervick standing in goalkeeper uniform in front of those trailblazers.
Green, Black and red flyer with soccer ball, net and soccer shoe for Back of the Net book club event being held Tuesday, August 5 at Federales Bar, 2471 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. The event starts at 6:30 PM and the book being discussed is The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law that Changed Women’s Lives by Kelcey Ervick.
Back of the Net Book Club kicks off another session on Tuesday, August 5 at 6:30 PM at Federales in Logan Square. Join @chicagohouseac.bsky.social all-star @nikhak.bsky.social and other fans as we discuss Dr Kelcey Ervick’s excellent graphic memoir, The Keeper.
29.07.2025 15:44 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
📖 Back of the Net Book Club is back Tues, Aug 5 at 6:30pm @ Federales Logan Square!
We’re reading 🧤 The Keeper by Kelcey Ervick - stories of soccer, Title IX & the women’s game.
Join us!
SASH is pleased to announce it is releasing six clips of historical American soccer footage from the 1920s. It consists of outtakes from presumably lost Fox Movietone newsreels produced between 1924 & 1928:
www.ussoccerhistory.org/sash-releasi...
Take a look here 👇
youtu.be/KwroNvxK4NQ?...
Not the result they’d hoped for, but it was great to see (and hear!) @chicagofire.bsky.social fans showing up for their team @opencup.ussoccer.com in Minnesota!
09.07.2025 18:13 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Looking for soccer history beach reading this summer? SASH historians have you covered!
Next up is “Mud, Blood and Studs,” SASH VP James Brown’s account of his family's legacy in soccer and rugby across three continents. From Pitch Publishing 👇
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mud-blo...
Modern photo of Pullman National Monument sign with clock tower brick building in background.
Brown, wood sign in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood saying “Welcome to Historic Pullman.” The sign is surrounded by green plants.
Black and white image of Peel Cup trophy being handed to Pullman soccer team captain. The trophy is covered in ribbons and Mr and Mrs Peel are awarding it to player. Mrs Peel is wearing formal dress with large hat.
If you’re a soccer fan in Chicago, come out on Thursday night (June 12) and learn more about one of Chicago’s first soccer communities!
Pullman and the Global Game www.eventbrite.com/e/pullman-an...
Blue green and yellow flyer with soccer ball, net and soccer shoe for Back of the Net book club event being held Tuesday, June 3 at Federales Bar, 2471 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. The event starts at 6:30 PM and the book being discussed is The Beckham Experiment by Grant Wahl .
Join us in Chicago for another session of the Back of the Net Book Club on Tuesday, June 3 at Federales in Logan Square. We kickoff at 6:30 and we are discussing The Beckham Experiment by the great American soccer writer Grant Wahl. All are welcome!
@chicagohouseac.bsky.social
@ericwahl.bsky.social
Black, red and white flyer for a May Day Event at Coles Bar in Logan Square, Chicago. The flyer includes 8:30 start time at Coles Bar 2338 N Milwaukee and band names as well as QR code to purchase tickets/donate. The event is benefiting Comedor Comunitario, a kitchen for migrant families. The flyer also includes FC St Pauli Chicago logo with Haymarket martyrs statue in center.
Inspired by the community building work @fcstpauli.bsky.social have been doing for decades, @fcstpaulichicago.bsky.social are hosting a May Day benefit in Logan Square tonight!
Even if you can’t make it, please support this effort any way you can.
@fcstpauli-museum.de
@iscsupporters.bsky.social
Green, red and black flyer with soccer shoe and soccer ball describing Back of the Net book club event being held Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Federales Bar, 2471 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. The event starts at 6:30 PM and the book being discussed is Munichs by David Peace.
Tonight (April 1) at 6:30 PM at Federales bar in Logan Square: Back of the Net Book Club.
We’ll be discussing Munichs (a novel about 1958 Manchester United plane tragedy) by David Peace.
All, including non-readers, are welcome!
@chicagohouseac.bsky.social
@chicollections.bsky.social
Even in pouring rain, Trans Rights are Human Rights!
Marching in Chicago: March 30, 2025
Opportunity for All
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Chicago’s own Nico Williams shares his journey from Marquette Park & Englewood to signing his first pro contract with Baltimore Blast (MASL). He shouts out House captain AR Smith for keeping him from doubting himself.
Watch here: youtu.be/ZwmaG9mnhek?...
#BlackHistoryMonth #OurCityOurHouse
If you haven’t watched Shannon and Dan’s conversation yet, we dropped Part 2 of Dan's #BlackHistoryMonth series on Instagram today! Check it out here: www.instagram.com/p/DF4F7WpxhG... or watch the full discussion on YouTube ⬇️.
10.02.2025 03:26 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
To kick off our 2025 Black History Month series, House Head Coach Shannon Seymour sits down with House Defender Dan Hayes to talk about his journey in the game. From favorite soccer memories to the players who shaped him, Dan reflects on the moments that made an impact.
🎥: youtu.be/zDPBHsuDloY?...
Written statement from Chicago House AC reading: CHICAGO HOUSE AC CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH This month, we reflect on the full journey of Black History: the triumphs and the struggles that have shaped this community to be one of incredible strength, resilience, and unity. We recognize there is no American History without African American History. From overcoming adversity to breaking barriers, Black athletes and leaders have inspired us to push forward with determination and hope. While we celebrate the progress that's been made, we acknowledge that the struggle continues. Let's honor both the challenges and the victories that have paved the way for a brighter, more inclusive future. - Shannon Seymour, CHAC Men's Head Coach & Dan Hayes, CHAC Defender
Chicago House AC men’s first team head coach Shannon Seymour and defender Daniel Hayes kick off Black History Month with a statement demonstrating soccer community’s importance in celebrating and recognizing diversity of USA’s history year around.
#UpTheHouse
Though in other towns with quality teams, for example Dalzell, IL, immigrants from Scotland started programs, but large numbers of Italian players improved them.
02.02.2025 00:07 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0In Illinois coal mining towns of Coal City and Gillespie, which had enough quality to compete against touring national/International teams(British and Canadian), most male players were from Scotland or USA-born sons of Scottish immigrants.
01.02.2025 23:59 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Green, yellow and black event flyer showing Back of the Net Book Club event at Federales Logan Square 2471 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago on February 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The book to be discussed is More Than Just A Game Soccer vs Apartheid: The Most Important Soccer Story Ever Told. The flyer has book title as well is soccer boot, sock, ball and soccer net.
If you are in Chicago on Tuesday night (Feb 4) and are interested in discussing sport and South Africa, join us at our bi-monthly Back of the Net book club!
We’ll be discussing More Than Just A Game: Soccer vs. Apartheid by Chuck Korr and Marvin Close.
@chicagohouseac.bsky.social
@chicagohouseac.bsky.social
Excellent article related to Chicago House history!!
What a way to cap off #ISConIce!
Thanks to @redloons.bsky.social @buckethatsmn.bsky.social @thecitizens.bsky.social and other Minnesota soccer supporter groups for hosting an amazing convention!
A massive THANK YOU to our incredible hosts—Dark Clouds, True North Elite, Red Loons, Revontulet, Bucket Hat Brigade, and Citizens—for their hard work in making this weekend unforgettable. Your dedication ensured every detail was covered, and we couldn’t have done it without you! 💙
#ISConIce
Thanks for kind words! It was an amazing convention from start to finish!
27.01.2025 13:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Thank you for teaching me how to use alt text better!!
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The Cooligans perform comedy at #ISConIce closing event
3 Accesiloons speaking to group of soccer supporters with slide an audience at Independent Supporters Council session
Panel discussing safety at 2026 Men’s World Cup. Photo showing crowd of supporters with panelists at from in crowded room
Speaker talking about USA Soccer history with opening slide of logo from Society for American Soccer History, black and white photo of Joliet, Illinois 1917 soccer team and logo from Chicago House AC.
Fantastic weekend at #ISConice in Twin Cities!
From sessions on safety at 2026 Men’s World Cup to truly making #SoccerForEveryBody to a bit of soccer history to comedy from @soccercooligans.com, it was inspiring.
Supporters are truly the beating heart of a healthy soccer ecosystem in North America.
Looking forward to learning more about North American soccer supporter culture, and sharing ideas for incorporating history into those communities.
#ISConIce
