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    Check out latest #MerchDay recommendations

    We recently fired off another round of #MerchDay with some help from our friends over at Urban Pitch. #MerchDay is an opportunity for organizations to tweet out links to their online stores so fans can purchase merchandise to support their favorite club, supporters’ group or soccer-related charity. Below are...
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    Chesterton’s OT header earns ISC Sports Network’s top Play of the Year

    INDIANAPOLIS — The ISC Sports Network unveiled its Top 10 Plays of the Year list from the 2018-19 Indiana high school sports season, and some late-game footy heroics at Michael A. Carroll Stadium captured the top spot. Chesterton High School hoisted the IHSAA Class 3A boys state title over...
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    Indy Saints FC’s Fantasy Premier League back for 2019-20

    It’s that time again. Yes, Indy Saints FC‘s Fantasy Premier League returns for the 2019-20 season. Compete with other Premier League supporters all season long for bragging rights. It’s free to play. Interested participants are to fill out this form, after which you’ll be sent the league code to...
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    Soc Takes TV: Episode 8

    INDIANAPOLIS — The two-man panel of Kevin Johnston and Nipun Chopra breaks down the USWNT’s run at the World Cup and ditto for the USMNT at the Concacaf Gold Cup. The fellas then round out Episode 8 of Soc Takes TV presented by Union Jack Pub Broad Ripple on...
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    Soc Takes TV: Episode 7

    INDIANAPOLIS — A special edition of Soc Takes TV presented by Union Jack Pub Broad Ripple focusing on the U.S. women’s national team’s run at the 2019 World Cup is now available for public consumption on the ISC Sports Network. Also in Episode 7, co-hosts Nipun Chopra and Kevin...
  • #MerchDay

    Celebrate #MerchDay with some new gear

    Every so often, we attempt to get #MerchDay trending on Twitter, which is a call to arms to support football clubs and soccer-related entities at all levels by purchasing their merchandise. In no particular order, below is a list of all the recommendations tweeted out during the latest edition...
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    USMNT Gold Cup roster unveiled

    U.S. men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter unveiled his 23-man roster for the upcoming 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup this morning. The tournament begins June 15, with the USMNT’s first match set for June 18 against Guyana in Group D play. The final will be held July 7 at Soldier...
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    Soc Takes TV: Episode 6

    WESTFIELD, Ind. — Usual suspects Kevin Johnston and Nipun Chopra return to the airwaves with ample U.S. women’s national team, Indy Eleven and FC Cincinnati chatter in Episode 6 of Soc Takes TV presented by Sogility on the ISC Sports Network. WATCH HERE Support Soc Takes on Patreon for...
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    Drop-in futsal coming to Garfield Park every Tuesday

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Futsal and Indy Parks and Recreation have teamed up to offer drop-in futsal every Tuesday evening at Garfield Park from 6-8 p.m. beginning April 30. The weekly futsal games will be held indoors at the park’s Burrello Family Center. It’s $3 at the door to play....
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    Soc Takes TV: Episode 5

    WESTFIELD, Ind. — Co-hosts Nipun Chopra and Kevin Johnston ramble on about everything from FC Cincinnati and Indy’s Eleven Park development to the ISC Sports Network‘s sorely lacking hair and makeup budget. It’s the latest edition of Soc Takes TV presented by Sogility. WATCH HERE Support Soc Takes on...
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    Front Porch Discourse: Why do some startup leagues fail?

    John, R.P. and Ian discuss how the Chicago Fire moving back to Soldier Field and rebranding will affect soccer in that market. Then, they talk about the recent failure of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) and why certain startup leagues fail while others, such as where MLS and...
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    Soc Takes TV: Episode 4

    WESTFIELD, Ind. — Co-hosts Nipun Chopra and Kevin Johnston share their thoughts on the Indy Eleven, FC Cincinnati and Sogility, the soccer-specific training facility where the show is filmed, in Episode 4 of Soc Takes TV on the ISC Sports Network. WATCH HERE Support Soc Takes on Patreon for...