Minivan Dad Soccer Pod

Even waiting a few hours after the game didn't mellow out T.J. & Pat who have a frustrated Chicago Fire defeat on Decision Day. They discuss the game, where the season went wrong and even discuss a potential "burner account"

T.J. and Pat do a quick postgame show recapping the Fire's 1-1 draw at Nashville on Halloween Night

T.J. & Pat have you covered for analysis of the Fire's 2-1 loss to the Union in Chester, PA including player ratings

T.J. is joined by former OTF Soccer editor Brian Battle to break down the Fire's last second draw with Sporting KC. They cover the game and provide insight in how they saw the game. They also address the rough day for the EPL, say good bye to STLFC and talk up Fire HG GK on loan at Madison, Chris Brady

T.J. & Pat recap The Chicago Fire's win ugly win over DC United 2-1 on Sunday, October 11th. Postgame comments discussed and Fire player ratings given out.

T.J. holds Pat hostage (because he agreed to earlier in the day) cover postgame for the Fire's midweek loss at Sporting KC with player ratings

T.J. & Pat provide analysis of the Chicago Fire's blasé 2-2 draw against Montreal in Harrison, NJ from 10/3. Player ratings for the Fire are part of the recap.

T.J & Pat have postgame analysis of the Chicago Fire's 2-0 win over Atlanta United from 9/27 including player ratings.

T.J. & Pat provide postgame analysis of the Fire's 4-0 win over Houston including player ratings on 9/23

T.J. & Pat discuss the latest Chicago Fire dumpster fire 4-1 loss at Orlando to inspire Pat to write his post-game & they dive into soccer streaming in America that too many people are upset over nothing

Part 1 is T.J. & Pat discussing the Fire's 2-2 loss to Columbus. Part 2, T.J. brings back Brian Battle where they discuss the Fire game and beyond.

Chicago Fire 1 - New England Revolution 2. T.J. & Pat have you covered for post-game commentary and player ratings for the Fire in their 9/6/2020 match vs. New England The question is for the Fire, do you see the glass as half empty or half full this season

FC Cincinnati 0 - Chicago Fire 0 - T.J. & Pat give a recap and provide Fire player ratings for a game that could be a cure for insomnia.

T.J. & editor of OTF Soccer, Brian dissect the Fire's 3-1 loss at NYCFC in New Jersey

I was lucky enough to welcome back John Brown from The Outer Drive come back and we spoke about race, starting with the big news today in sports and then personal reflection. And the end, the wisdom of children seems to rule the day. If you can make it to the end, you'll be better for it.

Chicago Fire 3 - FC Cincinnati 0. T.J. & Pat have you covered with post-game analysis & they dive into the news that the Red Stars are returning

T.J. & Pat do a post-game recap of the Fire's defeat at Columbus, Bayern's mauling of Barcelona, CBS All-Access, USWNT players leaving to Europe, and more

T.J, Chris & Pat are back to discuss Arsenal winning the FA Cup over Pulisic & Chelsea. Forward Madison and their home away from home. Returning to games in person, MLS is Drunk and what comes next and where does Michael Bradley fit in to the USMNT best over the past 30 years.

T.J. & Pat are back and this is a Chicago Fire and Chicago Red Stars based show. Lots to dive into about the Fire's spectacular exit from MLS is Back & the Red Stars advancing to the NWSL Challenge Cup Final

Pat is back from vacation, Chris is back from hunting conspiracies. Together, the usual cast of characters have a full show covering the 5 sub rule in 2020-21 season, the Chicago Fire win over Seattle, the MLS Is Back Tournament, NWSL Challenge Cup and the 2022 World Cup Schedule of dates/times.

T.J. & Pat discuss Arsenal, Pulisic, MLS is Back, NWSL Challenge Cup, UCL to CBS, and finish with the Fire

T.J., Pat & Chris talk about the Orlando Price leaving the NWSL Challenge Cup & any potential impacts on MLS, the return of the EPL & the prominent roles for the USMNT futures on their club teams, 10th Anniversary of Landon's goal against Algeria and Arsenal unhappiness

T.J. & Pat discuss the return of MLS, Aleksander Katai's departure from LA & if it's something that's not as shocking as it appears.

Simon Provan and I share some positive feelings with the NWSL return, our feelings on having the Bundesliga back and then a forensic take down of the MLS Jersey Week poll and how wrong it was (and other great jersey releases such as #mkot (Red Stars), Portland Thorns, Minneapolis City & Providence City...Damn, it's good to be back

After the reveal night of the Neighborhood Kit for the Chicago Red Stars & it's jersey week for #SBNation...Pat & T.J. decided to talk jerseys for way too long

T.J. & Pat discuss being dads during quarantine and the fighting among their children, deep dive into the US Soccer braKITology and just hopefully providing a bit of levity and fun

T.J., Chris and Pat talk about life during the COVID19 pandemic and MLS's plans, a bit of insight in how they feel about it and then some evergreen quarantine topic (what USMNT event would you undo)

T.J, Chris and Pat return to talk about whatever T.J. feels like (with no soccer going on). They discuss what they are doing at HTIOT, video games, Tiger King and more

The USFanTV guys (plus Alex) do a draft of USMNT players, coaches and a stadium. Alex is then going to take the results and put them in FM20 & see who is the best.

In this week's regular show, I sit down with a friend of nearly 25 years and a soccer referee for even longer, Michael Bozile. We talk about reffing today, how it has changed, what to do going forward and even a few ref stories.

An unscheduled pod where T.J. was lucky enough to be joined by the SA Soccer Roundtable's Harry Austin & Down In the RGV's Edson Ochoa. They cover the MLS/Liga MX merger, FIFA20 and it's role in the COVID19 quarantine and the role of pods in club/soccer growth

This week T.J. was lucky enough to be joined by Chicago Red Stars supporters group, Chicago Local 134, head, Maggie Dziubek. They cover building a supporters group, a supporters group role in the community and being a @chiredstarsPR fan from Lisle to the Geek.

T.J. is joined by Alex and Phil Baki to just talk soccer and what happens now that COVID19 has shut down the sports world. First World Problems to be sure, but great talk about potential solutions for European Leagues, video games and where to find old games online

T.J., Pat, Chris & Alex discuss the soccer world going on hiatus and Carlos Cordeiro going on hiatus

Alex joins the usual cast of characters including Pat & Chris. This week we discuss the Chicago Fire (as usual), USMNT, Tim Howard's return, the EPL/FA Cup & the coronavirus & Serie A

Pat & T.J. discuss all the goings on with the Chicago Fire and do some prognosticating for MLS 2020 season

T.J., Chris & Pat review all of the MLS jerseys for 2020 as only they can (and throw in the US soccer 2020 kits as well)

T.J. & Pat cover rebranding for the Crew, catch up on the Chicago Fire, preview the 2nd annual MLS jersey review show, reveal that T.J. is covering the Red Stars for HTIOT and talk about Kobe (because everyone else has)

Chris invents the wheel, Pat goes down a rabbit hole searching Cameo and somewhere in-between we cover the Fire, USMNT, Arsenal, the transfer window and more

Managing Editor of Hot Time In Old Town, Hat Guy Pat joins me to discuss/analyze the ongoings of Chicago Fire FC, coaching moves by US Soccer, USSF D Coaching License Course & more

T.J., Chris & Pat are back to start the New Year with a new pod covering VAR, Chicago Fire, Camp Cupcake & Guernsey FC

T.J. & Pat discuss Pat's new job at Hot Time In Old Town, the Fire's new badge (again), the new technical director (and new bench boss) and conclude with talking about negativity in Twitter and teams using negative trolling to build their brand

A podcast in 2 parts - first part, T.J, Chris & Pat discuss what's news in their soccer worlds & Part 2, starting at approximately 46 minutes, the best of the decade conversation

T.J., Chris & Pat do a Minivan Dad/USFanTV style year in review and only goes downhill from there. But hey, MinivanDad t-shirts are now available

Pat & T.J. discuss the tragedy/comedy that are the Ballon d'Or results, Unai Emery getting poop canned, Jurgen's 3 match losing streak and more

TJ and Hat Guy discuss the new Chicago Fire badge and colors again, getting to Soldier Field, Pulisic with Chelsea, Arsenal Therapy and Thanksgiving in the 'burbs

I'm joined by BhoysvBluenoses own James Black. He also happens to be a former OTF contributor and huge Fire fan. We discuss the Fire rebrand and get into Scottish Football and he teaches me about history and the Old Firm from a Scot's perspective

Hat Guy & The Soccer Breitbart are back to cover the USMNT, Jose to Spurs, the new Fire Logo, Duck, Rental Cars and Bagging Leaves.

This week, Pat and T.J. discuss their experience with 2 US Soccer Grassroots coaching classes and then float around the events of the week including Pauno getting the shoe, Kerr heading to Chelsea and continued frustration with the USMNT not wanting fans at their games.

Chris & Pat are back to discuss a wide variety of topics including Arsenal Therapy, Bayern Wenger, best fanbases & of course Gunnar F*cking Saurus

Chris & Pat from USFanTV return for an unfiltered look at our worlds of soccer