• Want to support kids and young adults battling cancer? Check out these two organizations near and dear to Mike's heart:
  • Ulman Foundation
  • Craig Willinger Fund
• Learn more about the great Shawn Griffin: https://athletics.plymouth.edu/honors/plymouth-state-athletic-hall-of-fame/shawn-griffin/3
• Nostalgia Alert!! Relive one of Mike's most influential soccer memories in the '94 World Cup Final penalty kick shootout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLPM_JSbGvI
• Mike's a huge footy kit nerd (we know!). Check out some of our favorite vintage and custom footy kit accounts from Insta:
  • SaturdaysFootball
  • ClassicFootballShirts
  • IcarusFootball

• What is the Cascadia Cup? https://www.cascadianow.org/the-cascadia-cup
• Learn more about Seattle Sounders supporters groups: https://www.soundersfc.com/supporters/groups/
• Cameron's urban tourist recommendation: https://www.spaceneedle.com/plan-your-visit
• Cameron's nature tourist recommendation: https://www.visitsanjuans.com/what-to-do

In this follow-up BONUS episode to our conversation with the lads from Sporting Serotonin, we get Jack and Paul's take on the City of Brotherly Love - and some 4-4-4 breathing to start us off.

Foot(y)notes:

If you or a loved one are in distress or want free, confidential support, you can dial 988, or call 1-800-273-8255 to talk to a caring professional.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline also provides more resources on its website.

You can also check out NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Check out and follow Sporting Serotonin for all things footy and mental health...

...and Icarus FC too!

You can't have an international footy tournament without footy stadiums, now can you? Although, those stadiums apparently don't need to actually exist for you to be named the host of such a tournament - who knew?! Yes, the stadiums of the Qatar World Cup 2022 have been much talked about, for a lot of negative reasons. As the tournament draws near though, and the Footy Travelers prepare for their fourth consecutive World Cup experience, they can't help but wonder, "What should we all expect?" Join Mike and Colin as they explore each of the 8 stadiums hosting matches later this year.

Foot(y)notes:

Curious what these stadiums actually LOOK like? Check out this visual preview.

Khalifa International's air conditioning system explained.

Here's the ArchDaily write-up that had Colin raising his brow (and chuckling in despair).

The gahfiya explained in more depth.

Chelsea FC has been in the news a bit more than some other Premier League clubs recently. Their ownership has been a hot topic for almost two months now, as Roman Abramovich, a well-known Russian oligarch, was sanctioned by the British Government following the invasion of Ukraine. On the positive end of things, the men's first team just placed into the FA Cup Final for the third season in a row, where they will look to vindicate themselves for two straight Finals losses. So what better time than RIGHT NOW to share a conversation Mike & Colin had with Chelsea in America member, and Charm City Blues chapter head, Phil Williams?!

Mike, Colin, & Phil discuss all things Chelsea, including the perks of being a part of an official supporters group for a team abroad, Phil's experience as a Chelsea fan in the 90's, his feelings on being called a "plastic," and of course, his thoughts on the club's current ownership saga.

Foot(y)notes:

• Visit the Chelsea in America webpage for more info on this group.
• Check out the Charm City Blues page too!
• Here's the Roman Abramovich statement from March, before the Blues started seeing red following his sanctioning by the UK Government.
• Here's a bit of an update on the sale of Chelsea FC. We'll see what happens soon!
• Can Chelsea redeem a season of turmoil with an FA Cup trophy?

ICYMI: A LOT has happened since the last episode! World Cup match tickets, World Cup qualifications, trips to Orlando to see the USMNT. We cover it all in this two-part episode with guests we met in Mickey's backyard.

Part 1 (previous release): Moe Paquette talks about his conversion from a gridiron football player to a dedicated lover of the beautiful game, and shares his experience at the Azteca for what was most likely the last consequential USA v Mexico game to be played there (for awhile).

Part 2 (THIS RELEASE!): Max Croes 'capos' us through some conversation on what it's like to be a member of the American Outlaws National Team, indulges us in our own game-chant proposals, and highlights a US Soccer jersey trend we're surprised we haven't taken up ourselves yet.

Foot(y)notes:

• The USA has QUALIFIED! Check out theirs and everyone else's groups and match schedule as they were drawn on Friday, April 1.
• The latest sales phase for World Cup 2022 Qatar (Phase 2's Random Selection Draw period) is open until April 28, 2022. You can apply for tickets directly through FIFA here. OR…
• Apply through the US Soccer Insiders program. Here is that program's World Cup ticketing FAQ.
• The American Outlaws chants WILL BE a staple during the upcoming holidays. Start rehearsing now!
• The US soccer jersey trend we should all follow.

Part 1 (this release): Moe Paquette talks about his conversion from a gridiron football player to a dedicated lover of the beautiful game, and shares his experience at the Azteca for what was most likely the last consequential USA v Mexico game to be played there (for awhile).

Part 2 (next release): Max Croes 'capos' us through some conversation on what it's like to be a member of the American Outlaws National Team, indulges us in our own game-chant proposals, and highlights a soccer jersey trend we're surprised we haven't taken up ourselves yet.

Foot(y)notes:

• The USA has QUALIFIED! Check out theirs and everyone else's groups and match schedule as they were drawn on Friday, April 1, 2022.
• The latest sales phase for World Cup 2022 Qatar (Phase 2's Random Selection Draw period) is open until April 28, 2022. You can apply for tickets directly through FIFA here. OR…
• Apply through the US Soccer Insiders program. Here is that program's World Cup ticketing FAQ.
• The American Outlaws chants WILL BE a staple during the upcoming holidays. Start rehearsing and practicing now!
• The US soccer jersey trend we should all follow.

Foot(y)notes:

• Re-live the origins of 'Dos A Cero' - "The game that put the US and Mexico on a level playing field."
• If you're curious about what happened between Queretaro and Atlas fans, you can check this out, but fair warning… it's NOT pretty!
• Satisfy your craving for culturally authentic, delicious, and spicy Latin adventure food by visiting Felipe and friends' OsoMeals.com.
• If you reaalllly want to nerd-out on pulque (the drink Felipe mentions), check out this scholarly journal article (otherwise, just read the abstract)!
• Be sure to check out the boys' new Instagram handle: @footytravelers.