Titanole Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Maxim it's been awhile!!It's not like he might have a life or anything. But I know what you mean. All this has been great we just want more.One question for all those who frequent this thread. Regarding the United Soccer Association logo:Has anyone seen a really good original copy of this one? The reason I ask is that it would seem strange that the circle at the lower left would have been a polar projection with an image of North America superimposed on it, particularly with a big white circle in the middle of it. All the other pictures I've seen of the logo are small and of terrible resolution, making it almost impossible to make out what it is. I always assumed that it was a polar map similar to this:Not necessarily all the way down to the equator or with all the lines of longitude, but given that the clubs playing in the league were actually from other countries it make logical sense.Thoughts? You know, say what you will about America. Thirteen bucks still gets you a hell of a load of mice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollard7545 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Maxim it's been awhile!!It's not like he might have a life or anything. But I know what you mean. All this has been great we just want more.One question for all those who frequent this thread. Regarding the United Soccer Association logo:Has anyone seen a really good original copy of this one? The reason I ask is that it would seem strange that the circle at the lower left would have been a polar projection with an image of North America superimposed on it, particularly with a big white circle in the middle of it. All the other pictures I've seen of the logo are small and of terrible resolution, making it almost impossible to make out what it is. I always assumed that it was a polar map similar to this:Not necessarily all the way down to the equator or with all the lines of longitude, but given that the clubs playing in the league were actually from other countries it make logical sense.Thoughts? So Sorry...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximGan Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 The idea that the International League, was supposed to be embodied in the logo. But .... this is 1967 and the league in most American clubs and players.This idea is perfectly fit for the later period. Colleagues, there are thoughts and ideas?? Although I myself think that mr. Titanole rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanole Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 The idea that the International League, was supposed to be embodied in the logo. But .... this is 1967 and the league in most American clubs and players.This idea is perfectly fit for the later period. Colleagues, there are thoughts and ideas?? Although I myself think that mr. Titanole rights.It's not that the league itself was necessarily international, meaning clubs playing in different countries, although there were teams in Toronto and Vancouver as well as the U.S. The current USL is a good example of that with clubs in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Bermuda. The teams in the United Soccer Association were in fact whole teams imported from other leagues to "represent" American cities. This was the opposite of their eventual merger partner NPSL which was a more domestic league.The USA clubs and their real identities were:Boston Rovers = Shamrock Rovers (Ireland)Chicago Mustangs = Cagliari (Italy)Cleveland Stokers = Stoke City (England)Dallas Tornado = Dundee United (Scotland)Detroit Cougars = Glentoran (Northern Ireland) Houston Stars = Bangu (Brazil)Los Angeles Wolves = Wolverhampton Wanderers (England)New York Skyliners = Cerro (Uruguay)San Francisco Gales = ADO Den Haag (Netherlands)Toronto City = Hibernian (Scotland)Vancouver Royal Canadians = Sunderland (England)Washington Whips = Aberdeen (Scotland)This is a little different than the International Soccer League from 1960 to 1965 where teams from around the world played in the U.S. as themselves and most of the matches were played in New York City with some other cities hosting matches as well. That was really more of a summer tournament with few clubs playing more than one year.But to the point of the logo itself, without a decent picture of what it really looked like we're all basically just taking our best guesses.I don't intend this to be a criticism of your work. I really enjoy all the great stuff you've done so far and look forward to the completion of the remaining few clubs. It's fantastic to finally have nice clean images for these old classic logos from the history of the game in the U.S. Brilliant stuff! You know, say what you will about America. Thirteen bucks still gets you a hell of a load of mice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximGan Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Titanole,I totally agree with you and your story completely convinces me that your version is absolutely correct! Thank you for helping me in this work!The logo will change, I think we are on the right way and the basic logo was just such.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximGan Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Seattle Sounders 1974-1983SC LOGO 1974-82NASL WEST Division Champ 1980Crest logo 1974-1982Crest Logo ALTSC LOGO 1983Crest logo 1983 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximGan Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Season 1974 KitsSeason 1975 KitsSeason 1976 KitsSeason 1977 KitsSeason 1978 KitsSeason 1979 KitsSeason 1980 KitsSeason 1981-82 KitsSeason 1983 KitsALT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollard7545 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 You are the man!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanole Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 You are the man!!!!!!He is indeed! You know, say what you will about America. Thirteen bucks still gets you a hell of a load of mice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedalvs Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I just picked up on this thread now. Previously, I knew nothing about the NASL (though I'd heard of some of the teams). Paging through all these wonderfully-rendered logos has left my jaw hanging. Aside from Maxim's outstanding work, it's like these logos and kits were designed by the 1970s--by the decade itself. So much orange! It's horrible and exciting all at the same time. For someone who missed out on the 70s entirely, I almost feel like I can see them (it? Is a decade described thus plural or singular...?) just looking through these logos. And oddly enough, the experience is filling me with anticipation for the start of the World Cup...Kudos, Maxim! Keep up the great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximGan Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 St.Louis Stars 1967 (NPSL)-1977SC Logo1967-68SC Logo/Crest 1969Crest logo 1967 -1968Crest logo 1971-73SC Logo1975-76Crest logo 1975-76Crest logo 1977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximGan Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Season 1967-68 Kits (v/1)Season 1967-68 Kits (v/2)V-neckSeason 1967-68 Kits (v/3)Big numberSeason 1969 KitsWanted!!!Season 1970 KitsSeason 1971-73 Kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximGan Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Season 1974 KitsSeason 1975 KitsSeason 1976 KitsSeason 1977 Kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximGan Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 NASL 1984 All Star Game ALT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollard7545 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Maxim, i'm not worthy!! You're the best!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanole Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 it's like these logos and kits were designed by the 1970s--by the decade itself. So much orange! It's horrible and exciting all at the same time. For someone who missed out on the 70s entirely, I almost feel like I can see them (it? Is a decade described thus plural or singular...?) just looking through these logos.Two words.BROWN FRINGE!!! You know, say what you will about America. Thirteen bucks still gets you a hell of a load of mice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logos4Larry Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 OUTSTANDING!!I remember the day back in '83 when the Sounders debuted their new logo and kits - at the time I thought they were soooo unimaginative and gaunt. At least the MISL, at that time, fielded some colorfully-attired teams with cool logos. And the Stars look great, as back then I wasn't aware that St. Louis had such a team in the NASL.Maxim, you've done it again. Infinite kudos to you, sir, and thank you again for sharing and amazing us with your graphic talent! --Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximGan Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Tampa Bay Rowdies 1975-1984SC LogoCrest Logo 1975-84Mascot Logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximGan Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Season 1975 v1Season 1975 v2 - V neck Season 1976Season 1977 v1Season 1977 v2Season 1978-80Season 1979-80 Indoor Season 1981-82 Indoor Season 1981-84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanole Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Glad to finally see the Rowdies set. Being a Strikers fan I hated them when they played, but now I just look back with nostalgia. Those were some fun matches. And the rivalry between fans from Tampa and Fort Lauderdale was pretty good too. I hope some day Miami FC moves permanently to Lockhart Stadium (they have been splitting time between Fort Lauderdale and Miami), change their name to the Strikers and renew the old Rowdies-Strikers battles. You know, say what you will about America. Thirteen bucks still gets you a hell of a load of mice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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