We’re fans just like you, whether you’re new to the game like Ian or long-time, dedicated football fans like Sarah and Karlo, we’re you’re home for learning more about the beautiful game. We’re curious people in our day jobs that find joy in uncovering the origins of football clubs, the favorite chants of supporters, and the rituals and hallowed memories of clubs near and far. Plus we add our take on finance, foreign policy and culture as we explore how this game influences far beyond the pitch.
Listen on –
Ian Storrar, Co-Host
Ian was never a football guy - or any sport, really. His wife has been heard saying, “so…. Ian watches football now.” In a just a few years, he went from owning zero kits (in his life), to proudly wearing a Darwin Nunez kit in public and wondering how many are too many?
From his days growing up in various parts of Scotland, being asked if he was Rangers or Celtic? or Hearts or Hibs?, he never quite got it.
Then by finding his tribe through a friend in San Francisco who was a lifelong Liverpool fan, he saw enough matches at Kezar Pub in S.F. that he started to get it. It wasn’t quite like Neo in the Matrix, but remembering the names and numbers of every player on the pitch and sideline to what was happening in the transfer season (there are two actually) started to happen. The rest is… DKMAF.
Clubs he follows: Liverpool FC, Scotland (forever hopeful), Aberdeen (the other reds), Kilmarnock (a family firm ties him to LFC and Killie), Raith Rovers (Storrars are from Fife), Brechin City (I still have a childhood teddy I named Brechin after them for some reason), Houston Shine FC (listen and find out).
Bucket list matches: European night at Anfield with the DKMAF hosts, Scotland in the World Cup Final (or any late stage match)
Sarah Hamilton, Co-Host
Sarah took a meandering path to football, but cemented her love of the game about 20 years ago. Since then, she has chosen her sides, spent her early weekend mornings and mid-week afternoons watching football, and looks forward to the Euros and World Cup like a kid does Christmas.
She has been to Anfield twice, was fortunate to be in Madrid for the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Tottenham, has watched the USMNT in the Gold Cup, and joined 60k others at Soldier Field hoping to see Messi play against the Chicago Fire (he didn’t). Amazing shared experiences and an incredible ride so far!
Clubs she follows: Liverpool FC, FC Bayern Munich, Celtic FC, Chicago Fire FC, Vancouver Whitecaps
Bucket List Matches: Cup Final at Wembley, European Night at Anfield, Champions League Final, World Cup Final
Karlo Marcelo, Co-Host
Karlo fell in love with football during the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea — and he hasn’t stopped watching since. Over the past two decades, he’s followed the game across the globe, from the Premier League and La Liga to Liga MX, MLS, and beyond.
He’s been lucky enough to see Ronaldo score at the Bernabéu, Messi at the Camp Nou, and Mo Salah at Anfield — moments that remind him just how special the sport really is. As an American fan, he often surprises Europeans with just how deep his football knowledge runs.
Clubs he follows: Liverpool FC, FC Barcelona, LA Galaxy
Clubs he randomly supports because he’s a football hipster: Fluminense, Club Brugge, Necaxa, River Plate Boca Juniors, Napoli…(to be continued)
Bucket list matches: Champions League Final, El Clásico, World Cup Final, Milan derby
A soccer match in a large stadium with spectators, showing the scoreboard indicating Real Madrid C.F. leading 4-1 against R.C.D. Espanyol, with the game ending in a 90-minute mark.
A woman taking a selfie at a soccer stadium filled with spectators before a match. The field is visible in the background, with players warming up.
Lega soccer match at the Los Angeles Galaxy stadium with players on the field, fans in the stands, and a team flag near the field that says 'GALAXY WIN'.
View of a soccer stadium filled with spectators, showing the field, players, and large screens inside the venue.
Person standing in front of a soccer stadium at night, with the field and spectators visible in the background.
A man wearing glasses and a yellow shirt taking a selfie at a soccer stadium, capturing the field and players in the background.
A man standing outside a brick building with the sign 'Shamrock Rovers Football Club,' holding open the glass door and smiling.
Night view of Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, illuminated sign, Real Madrid logo, and surrounding structure.
A soccer game with players on the field, some near the goal, and spectators in the stands.
View inside a football stadium tunnel showing spectators entering the field for a UEFA Champions League match, with many fans visible on the field.
Three people, two women and one man, standing together at a stadium during a soccer game, smiling for the camera. The woman in the center is wearing a scarf with a soccer team logo. In the background, a woman in a Barcelona jersey with the name Messi is visible, seated in the stadium.
Woman smiling wearing sunglasses and a scarf at a soccer stadium.
Night view of Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, illuminated in red, with people waiting outside.
A soccer field with players, referees, and children standing in lines, holding hands, during a pre-match ceremony. Flags and banners for CONMEBOL, Copa America, and CONCACAF are displayed. Photographers and media personnel are capturing the event.
Sign on a building reading 'The Superseal Stadium' and welcoming visitors to the Hamilton Academical Football Club with the club's emblem below.
A packed soccer stadium filled with spectators, preparing for a game with flags on the field, and a large roof opening showing a cloudy sky.
People in football jerseys at a stadium, waving flags with red, white, and green colors, on a bright day with blue sky and clouds.
Crowd of Liverpool football fans holding banners and flags in a stadium during a match.
Crowd at a Los Angeles soccer stadium, watching a game under bright outdoor stadium lights on a clear day with mountains in the background.
Crowd at a soccer stadium viewing a pre-match ceremony with an American flag on the field, mountain range in the background, and the sun setting.
A packed soccer stadium with fans holding large banners featuring a skull with sunglasses and a woman with blonde hair, wearing a red bandana. The banners display the words "Parade of Light" and the skulls are emitting smoke, creating an energetic atmosphere. The field is visible with players and officials present.
A soccer match in progress on a large green field with players gathered near the penalty box, a crowd in the stands, and a camera on the sidelines.
A nighttime soccer match on a well-lit field with fans in the stands. Two teams in red and white uniforms are playing, with some players near the goal and others spread across the field. The crowd is visible in the foreground and the stadium's upper levels are filled with spectators.
A man taking a selfie with a mascot on a soccer field. The mascot has a large black head with bright yellow hair, big blue eyes, and an orange tongue. The man is wearing a gray shirt, a white cap, and sunglasses hanging from his shirt collar. The stadium has rows of empty seats and groups of people in the background, suggesting a sports event.
A soccer stadium with two teams standing in line, one team in blue uniforms and the other in red uniforms, on the field before a match. The stands are filled with spectators, and there are security personnel and event staff around the field.
A crowded soccer stadium filled with fans, with flags flying and a large electronic screen displaying interviews, under a clear sky.
Crowd of people gathered on a grassy hill, watching a game at the StubHub Center with a large video scoreboard in the background and various flags flying around.
'Play Forward, Make History' banner held by spectators at a soccer stadium, with a crowd in the stands and a large blue star logo near the field.
A soccer match is about to start at night, with players from two teams on the field. The team in red uniforms is entering the field, while the team in green and white stripes is already lined up. Fans and officials are present on the sidelines, some waving green checkered flags. The stadium has a crowd in the stands, and the field is lit by stadium lights.
Soccer stadium filled with fans, players on the field, and a Galaxy team flag near the sideline.
Crowd at a stadium watching a soccer match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham, with scoreboard showing Liverpool leads 4-0.
A woman wearing a red Liverpool Football Club jersey, sunglasses, and smiling, holds a red and white scarf above her head in front of a gate with the phrase "You’ll Never Walk Alone." Many people are walking inside the stadium area on a partly cloudy day.
Empty football stadium with red seats and the letters 'L F C' visible in the background, overlooking a well-maintained green field with a few spectators and staff.
Large mural of a smiling man with gray hair and beard, wearing a black cap and gray sweater, holding a glass of beer with a logo, on the white brick wall of a building. Several people and parked cars are visible in the foreground.
