Soc Takes

  • Justin Becht

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 64: Indiana Futsal director Justin Becht

    Indiana Futsal director Justin Becht joins host Kevin Johnston for a discussion on the latest happenings at Indiana Soccer, coaching, his trips to Cuba to build futsal courts, Fulham, Indy Eleven and more. Support Soc Takes on Patreon for access to exclusive content and supporter benefits. Click here to become a...
  • virtual slideshow

    Join us May 31 for USL Championship virtual slideshow

    Join Soc Takes for a USL Championship virtual slideshow via Zoom on May 31 at 7 p.m. ET displaying the work of staff photographer Robbie Mehling. Mehling, an Indy Eleven supporter based in central Indiana, has traveled to numerous venues across the league to shoot matches over the past...
  • worth the wait

    ‘Worth the Wait’ on Indiana men’s soccer program debuts May 5 on BTN

    With eight NCAA championships to its name, the Indiana men’s soccer program has established itself as a perennial powerhouse in college soccer. Now, there’s a new film out chronicling the Hoosiers’ rise. “Worth the Wait,” a documentary produced by Blueline Pictures, will debut tonight at 5 p.m. ET on...
  • Coyotes FC

    Coyotes FC becomes newest member of NPSL Lone Star Conference

    Coyotes FC has become the latest expansion club to join the NPSL, the league announced Tuesday. The Temple, Texas-based side will compete in the Lone Star Conference in the league’s South Region beginning this year. “We are pleased that Coyotes FC have decided to join the NPSL,” said NPSL...
  • amateur soccer

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 63: American amateur soccer rundown

    Soc Takes Pod co-hosts Colton Coreschi and John Lenard pick up where they left off in Episode 62, this time sizing up all the recent amateur soccer happenings stateside as well as the 2020 edition of the U.S. Open Cup. Support Soc Takes on Patreon for access to exclusive...
  • position numbers in soccer

    The Soccer Tavern: History of Position Numbers in Soccer

    The Soccer Tavern host Dave Knittel discusses the history and evolution of position numbers in soccer. Starting with Herbert Chapman in the 1920s, he then shifts to how numbering evolved with the changing formations over the decades. Follow The Soccer Tavern on Twitter: @TheSoccerTavern. Support Soc Takes on Patreon for...
  • Football Manager 2020

    Forward Madison offers Football Manager 2020 challenge

    In January, we told you about Soc Takes staff writer Colton Coreschi’s Football Manager 2020 database featuring a fully regionalized, four-tier American pyramid complete with pro/rel, U.S. Open Cup and league cups. Now, USL League One side Forward Madison FC as upped the ante by offering an in-game challenge:...
  • American soccer rundown

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 62: American soccer roundup

    The Soc Takes Pod returns for the new year with co-hosts John Lenard and Colton Coreschi providing an American soccer rundown on the men’s side. Listen in as they bring you up to speed on all the significant offseason happenings in MLS, the USL, NISA and more. Support Soc...
  • Rose Lavelle

    Jamie Smed’s Rose Lavelle photo featured on HYPE trading card

    View this post on Instagram Still can’t believe one of my photos was used for a trading card! Extra special when it’s a legend from your hometown @lavellerose 🙌🏼 A post shared by Jamie Smed (@jamiesmed) on Jan 16, 2020 at 1:28pm PST The work of Soc Takes staff...
  • origins of soccer

    The Soccer Tavern: Origins of Soccer

    The Soccer Tavern‘s Dave Knittel shares soccer’s creation story beginning in the Middle Ages, then moving to 18th-century English public schools and finally discussing the formation of the Football Association (FA) and International Football Association Board (IFAB). Follow The Soccer Tavern on Twitter: @TheSoccerTavern. Support Soc Takes on Patreon...
  • Front Porch Discourse

    Front Porch Discourse: How did FC Cincinnati get it so wrong?

    In the latest episode of Front Porch Discourse, co-hosts John Lenard and Ian Foster discuss the pitfalls of FC Cincinnati‘s expansion season, comparing them to the decade’s other lower-leagues-to-MLS transitions. But first, they take on how the media seemed to completely underestimate Jill Ellis and the USWNT in 2019....
  • The Soccer Tavern

    Video: The Soccer Tavern, Soc Takes announce partnership

    We’re extremely pleased to announce that The Soccer Tavern has partnered with us to help expand our video content at SocTakes.com. For the occasion, The Soccer Tavern produced the short video above about our work and staff. Give it a watch to learn more about our website and the...