The Footy Travelers

They say the clothes make the man. Although we would say, the clothes make the fan. Especially if that fan is heading into a stadium for a club match. Wearing away gear. And is not planning on sitting in the away supporters section. In which case, we say, the clothes make the fan… a target. In today’s episode, our guest, FFT Rob Cervantes, shares an experience he had recently wearing Crystal Palace gear into Tottenham ...

World Cup 2022 was a bizarre story that began in 2010, over a decade before the tournament even kicked off.  It was (still is we suppose) a story centered on corruption, human rights, and a gaudy display of power and wealth. It was also a bizarre experience on the ground, for fans, journalists, and even the teams playing (probably). It was made even more bizarre for American fans, and in particular fans, friends, and family of jour...

...as in "In Real Life" (we know Wrexham isn't in Ireland - duh!). That's right! Today's guests went and lived out your favorite footy documentary (or Mike's at least) in person. Join us as we chat with return FTP guests Mark "Eagleman" Cranston and Lila "Wonder Woman" Asnani about their recent trip to Wales for Wrexham home and away matches, and, of course, some great travel tips - not the least of which is how to get your hands o...

One question we’ve been asked a lot recently is whether or not we’re planning to attend and cover any Olympic soccer matches this summer in Paris. We will be in Europe for EURO 2024 in Germany after all. Sadly though, we can’t do it all. So, we figured we’d deliver the next best thing. 

In today’s episode we’re bringing you a recent conversation with French Football Superfans Pascal, Joris, & Lennie - a fa...

If you’ve attended or watched a major international soccer tournament recently, you’ve probably noticed an increasing prevalence of on-field and in-seat match hosts (and Coldplay), getting the crowd hyped for the game during the pre-game and half-time periods. In today’s episode, we’re joined, not simply by ‘one of these in-game hosts’, but perhaps by one of the most dynamic, positive-vibe energetic hosts out there rig...

If you’ve attended or watched a major international soccer tournament recently, you’ve probably noticed an increasing prevalence of on-field and in-seat match hosts (and Coldplay), getting the crowd hyped for the game during the pre-game and half-time periods. In today’s episode, we’re joined, not simply by ‘one of these in-game hosts’, but perhaps by one of the most dynamic, positive-vibe energetic hosts out there rig...

We're back with a debrief from Danny Navarro (@TravelFutbolFan; D.C. area) and Matt Marshall (@EatPrayBall; Los Angeles) following the CONMEBOL pre-sale window that opened on Thursday, February 22. Danny and Matt react to their experiences logging in and hunting for tickets, and share what to expect once tickets open up to the general public on February 28th. Colin also walks through his process and shares tips for get...

FINALLY! CONMEBOL has announced the release date for tickets to Copa America 2024 games. And it's... still "later" (February 28 to be exact). But hey, at least it's within the same calendar month that we're releasing this episode on it all! In this Footy Travelers "Need to Know NTK)" episode, we go coast to coast with FFT guests in Danny Navarro (@TravelFutbolFan; D.C. area) and Matt Marshall (@EatPrayBall; Los Angeles...

If you don't remember getting the Eurosport catalog in the mail as a kid, we hope you're spending your youth wisely (Stretch more, drink less by the way. You're welcome!). We also invite you to look up the history of Soccer.com. If you do remember that precious piece of periodical product propoganda, we're sure you never thought it could catalyze true, deep and commited love... to another soccer fan. Except that in the case of our ...

** NEW EPISODE next week**

As we reset and record new episodes coming later this spring, we’re bringing you episodes of other soccer- or travel-related podcasts that we think you’ll enjoy - and this week’s presentation is a great one! It’s an episode from “Everything Everywhere Daily”, a daily podcast that covers absolutely anything, and everything. Today, the Footy Travelers Podcast presents Everything Everywhere Daily’s episode: ...

In this week's winter episode presentation, we're sharing ESPN Missoula's show "Soccer in Snow & Smoke", hosted by Andrew Houghton - specifially, the episode we joined as guests during our trip to Australia & New Zealand for the 2023 Women's World Cup.

As Andrew describes this episode: "Colin and Mike are two friends and former college teammates who have combined their passions to create The Footy Traveler...

Technically, FTP is on a production break, but we don’t want you, our loyal listener, to go without great footy travel content, so we’re bringing you episodes of other footy, travel, or footy-travel podcasts we think you’ll enjoy. And we’re starting with something very special… 

…the entire 1st season of Counterspective.

Counterspective is another Fyper Media podcast, and Season 1 was the prec...

Technically, FTP is on a production break, but we don’t want you, our loyal listener, to go without great footy travel content, so we’re bringing you episodes of other footy, travel, or footy-travel podcasts we think you’ll enjoy. And we’re starting with something very special… 

…the entire 1st season of Counterspective.

Counterspective is another Fyper Media podcast, and Season 1 was the prec...

Technically, FTP is on a production break, but we don’t want you, our loyal listener, to go without great footy travel content, so we’re bringing you episodes of other footy, travel, or footy-travel podcasts we think you’ll enjoy. And we’re starting with something very special… 

…the entire 1st season of Counterspective.

Counterspective is another Fyper Media podcast, and Season 1 was the prec...

Technically, FTP is on a production break, but we don’t want you, our loyal listener, to go without great footy travel content, so we’re bringing you episodes of other footy, travel, or footy-travel podcasts we think you’ll enjoy. And we’re starting with something very special… 

…the entire 1st season of Counterspective.

Counterspective is another Fyper Media podcast, and Season 1 was the prec...

Technically, FTP is on a production break, but we don’t want you, our loyal listener, to go without great footy travel content, so we’re bringing you episodes of other footy, travel, or footy-travel podcasts we think you’ll enjoy. And we’re starting with something very special… 

…the entire 1st season of Counterspective.

Counterspective is another Fyper Media podcast, and Season 1 was the prec...

Welcome to Part 2 of our behind the scenes look at what it was like to ‘footy travel’ as a professional journalist covering Women’s World Cup 2023 (aka, the biggest women’s football tournament ever) this past July and August. In this episode, Colin chats with Georgia Soares, a footy photo-journalist originally from Brasil, currently plying her trade out of Philadelphia, largely with the NWSL and some of the teams based...

We made it!!! Well, at least to Episode 50. Jury's still out on whether we've fully 'arrived' in the footy, travel, and/or podcast worlds (you can help with that below by the way). As we celebrate our 50th full episode, we share some tips for Liga MX tickets following a recent trip to Mexico City (both Cruz Azul and Club America games at the Azteca - very nice!) and answer FFT questions about all things footy travel. U...

**LAST CHANCE to be featured in Episode 50!!**

For our 50th episode, the Footy Travelers want you to send in your footy travel questions for us. Whatever the question, record yours on a voice memo app, try keep to keep it to 30 seconds or less, and email it to FyperMedia@gmail.com. Tell us your name, where you’re from, and tune in to Episode 50 to hear your question answered, right here on the Footy Travel...