Category: Soccer | Uni Watch

The Birth of ‘Gary’: How FC Cincinnati’s New Badge Came to Be

By Alex Hider, on November 29th, 2018%

[Editor’s Note: Today we have a guest entry from our own Alex Hider, who has an excellent behind-the-scenes look at the development of FC Cincinnati’s new badge. Enjoy. — PL]

By Alex Hider

About six months ago, on May 29, Major League Soccer formally announced that the USL team FC Cincinnati would join MLS . . . → Read More: The Birth of ‘Gary’: How FC Cincinnati’s New Badge Came to Be

The Story Behind Inter Miami’s Crest

By Paul Lukas, on September 21st, 2018%

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I rarely write about soccer, because I know so little about the sport. But I have a really fun new soccer-centric piece up on ESPN — it’s a look an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the crest for David Beckham’s new MLS franchise, Inter Miami, . . . → Read More: The Story Behind Inter Miami’s Crest

Arizona Sports Teams Mourn John McCain

By John Ekdahl, on August 26th, 2018%

By John Ekdahl

John McCain passed away yesterday, and while he will certainly be remembered more for his career in the United States Navy, his time in both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate, and his campaigns for President, he was a huge sports fan and Arizona’s teams paid tribute yesterday . . . → Read More: Arizona Sports Teams Mourn John McCain

Familiar Competition, Unfamiliar Colors

By Phil Hecken, on August 6th, 2018%

[Editor’s Note: Paul is on his annual August break from site. Deputy editor Phil Hecken is in charge from now through the end of the month, although Paul is still on the clock over at ESPN and may be popping up here occasionally. Today we have a special entry from our own Jamie Rathjen, . . . → Read More: Familiar Competition, Unfamiliar Colors