Upcoming Events
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Two teams that expected to be chasing Europe are sitting 17th and 19th, and neither has won a game yet. Spurs have two points, Villa have one after losing at home to Forest. This is an early kickoff with real desperation in it.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Arsenal are top of the league with four wins from four. Brighton just went to Coventry and won 5-0. The Amex has never been a comfortable trip for the Gunners and this Brighton side is scoring at will right now.
Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire
Nashville have the best record in MLS, 54 points, and the Fire are going down there off a home loss to New England. Chicago sit fifth in the East and cannot afford to give away results this late.
Passing Pattern Magazine Issue 4 Launch Party
Issue 4 is almost here, and we’re hosting the The Chicago launch on June 6th from 6PM to 10PM.
Free entry.
Writer panel, a conversation about the issue and the game, and Crossbar Syndicate (@crossbarsyndicate) making custom shirts on the spot so bring something from home or pick one up in the shop.
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If there's something you want us to get into on the panel, leave a note when you sign up.
We'll see you there 😎
First Touch ‘26 Live | Golden Boot Draft
Join hosts Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle, and David Gass for a live podcast recording of the First Touch ‘26 Golden Boot Draft! The First Touch team will preview the upcoming USMNT vs Germany match as well as make their picks for the tournament’s Golden Boot.
First Touch will be featuring a daily studio show every morning during the tournament to cover the biggest stories through the FIFA World Cup 2026 — from players and matches to politics, culture, host cities, the fan experience, and beyond. The hosts, alongside a rotating cast of journalists and experts, deliver smart, inclusive analysis and deep dives into everything shaping the biggest World Cup ever.
The Messi Effect Book Launch & Q&A
Join us in welcoming Paul Tenorio, senior soccer writer for The Athletic, to launch his new book The Messi Effect: How the Global Legend Changed the Future of American Soccer.
Paul will be joined by fellow Athletic soccer writer Tom Bogert for a discussion of the book and Q&A session.
Books will be available to purchase in partnership with the Book Cellar in Logan Square.
Historic Match Series - 1994 - Opening Match - Germany vs bolivia
The legend is true. The City of Chicago and U.S. Soccer arranged a deal where the first match of the 1994 World Cup would be hosted at Soldier Field and USSF would move to Chicago and occupy two South Loop buildings that would later become affectionately and unofficially referred to as ‘Soccer House.’ Naturally there is no better way to start our viewing series than with this one.
FA Cup Final
One of English football's most cherished traditions returns on May 16th, as Chelsea and Manchester City face off at Wembley Stadium in the 2026 FA Cup final. This 145th edition of English football's primary cup competition features Manchester City making history as the first team ever to reach four consecutive FA Cup finals. Chelsea, on the other hand, are appearing in their first since 2022. With two of England's most powerful clubs colliding for silverware at the iconic national stadium, it promises to be a fitting climax to this historic competition.