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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!).
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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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46 grounds since I started keeping track in 2021…the Dripping Pan in Lewes, England.
November 18, 2025 at 8:35 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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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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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!

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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.
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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!
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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 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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January 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM