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Chuck Carlson
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Riding the St. Louis-Chicago rails through Illinois coalfields for @chicagohouseac.bsky.social v BOFHS @thecup.us match tomorrow afternoon-following in footsteps of teams in 19th and early 20th century (though area around Union Station probably looks a bit different!).
#UpTheHouse
Image of train conductor and Amtrak trains in Chicago Union Station Standing in front of Union Station train depot in downtown Chicago with Sears tower in background Large decorated christmas tree in Great Hall of Union Station train depot in Chicago At my seat Inside Amtrak rail car with computer screen and coffee on train from Chicago to St Louis, MO-with Steel City FC home stadium out window.
November 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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⚽📚 Back of the Net Book Club is back!

Join us Tuesday, Dec 2nd @ 6:30 PM as we dive into Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby - a classic memoir about fandom, football, & the beautiful chaos in between.

📍 Federales Logan Square
📖 Copies available at the CPL circulation desk or email [email protected]
November 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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raecomm.bsky.social Derek Rae @raecomm.bsky.social · Aug 25
Slightly different role on Hamburg pn Friday. Heading north to the Stadtderby, HSV-Sankt Pauli, not to commentate but instead to do pitchside work next to @archiert1.bsky.social exclusively for ESPN+ viewers in the USA.
A fiery occasion in store at the Volksparkstadion. Join us from 14:00 ET.
August 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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@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.
Green and black book cover-I Shall Wish For You by Gil Heron
July 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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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.
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.
July 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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📖 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!
July 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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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?...
SASH releasing historical Fox Movietone newsreel footage of American soccer from the 1920s
The footage includes the first international played by the US Men’s National Team in the US, the first ever footage in the world of a soccer match shot with sound, the 1924 US Open Cup final, and A…
www.ussoccerhistory.org
July 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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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!
July 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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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...
Mud, Blood and Studs: James Brown and His Family's Legacy in Soccer and Rugby Across Three Continents
Mud, Blood and Studs is a special story of sporting excellence passed from generation to generation. An alcoholic father abandons his family in Troon, Scotland, and sails for America. But against the ...
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk
July 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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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...
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.
June 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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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!
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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 .
May 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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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
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.
May 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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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
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.
April 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Even in pouring rain, Trans Rights are Human Rights!
Marching in Chicago: March 30, 2025
March 31, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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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
Black History Month Series – Nico Williams
YouTube video by Chicago House Athletic Club
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February 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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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 ⬇️.
chicagohouseac.bsky.social Chicago House AC @chicagohouseac.bsky.social · Feb 5
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?...
Chicago House AC Celebrates Black History Month 2025
YouTube video by Chicago House Athletic Club
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February 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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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?...
Chicago House AC Celebrates Black History Month 2025
YouTube video by Chicago House Athletic Club
youtu.be
February 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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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
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
February 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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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
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.
January 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Excellent article related to Chicago House history!!
imleor.bsky.social Leor Galil @imleor.bsky.social · Jan 31
And here’s a close read about the radical zine that documented house music and its overlap with Chicago’s Black queer community.
January 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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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!
blackhartstp.com Black Hart of Saint Paul @blackhartstp.com · Jan 26
Good crowd @stpstpauli.bsky.social fans watching @fcstpauli.com and their 3-0 win
A group of 20 swarthy fans holding scarves
January 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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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
January 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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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.
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.
January 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Looking forward to learning more about North American soccer supporter culture, and sharing ideas for incorporating history into those communities.
#ISConIce
January 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM