Freestyle
Urban Spotlight: Kotaro Tokuda, Youngest Freestyle Champ
One of Japan's premier freestylers, Kotaro Tokuda aka "Tokura," first began playing soccer in the sixth grade. When an injury on the field turned him onto freestyle, Tokuda quickly took...
Freestyle
Urban Street Team Grows Freestyle Network Throughout Southeast Asia
Freestyle football is laying deep roots in Singapore, thanks largely to the pioneering freestylers of Urban Street Team (UST). Created in 2009 by Terence Ong, Terry Lee, and Mohammad...
Freestyle
Yael Averbuch, U.S. Women’s National Player, Shows Off the Jersey Turnpike
Professional soccer player Yael Averbuch, who's a member of FC Kansas City and a midfielder for the U.S. Women's National Team, demonstrates an acrobatic move that "probably" wouldn't be used in...
Art
An Exclusive Teaser of the Upcoming ‘La Reta Documental’ Film
Planning to highlight the importance of the beautiful game in Latin America, the La Reta Documental film crew is in the process of traveling throughout the region and capturing some...
Freestyle
Japan’s Ultra-Creative Freestyle Scene Put On Full Display Once Again at Freestyle Fes 2017
In a melting-pot-competition of freestyle sports that included football, basketball, and flatland BMX, Freestyle Fes saw some of Japan's most talented athletes go toe-to-toe in an atmosphere that was...
Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: How Brazilian Super Ball Winner Pedrinho Connects Music to His Freestyle Flow
For years, Brazil has been the vanguard of football creativity, style, and flair, not just in the traditional game, but in all facets — from street football, to futsal,...
Spotlight
How Hard Work and Passion Led Freestyler Daniel Dennehy to Personal Success
When Daniel Dennehy was a teenager attending university in Dublin, Ireland, he had a map of the world on his wall. Every time he traveled to a new city, in a...
Freestyle
Urban Spotlight: Why Séan Garnier Is an All-Around Maestro
Most people have heard of Séan Garnier. Even if you're not a hardcore soccer or freestyle fan, you've probably seen him in this commercial disguised as an old man or battling Neymar for...
Freestyle
Caitlyn Schrepfer, the Beyoncé of Freestyle, Shows Us Her Favorite Move
If Caitlyn Schrepfer was a Destiny's Child, she would be a mix of Beyoncé's hard-core talent, Kelly Rowland's unassuming cool, and the good-news optimism of Michelle Williams. Schrepfer is quickly becoming one...
Spotlight
Yo Katsuyama Met Someone Who Did What He Loved, Then Decided to Dedicate His Life to Freestyle
Yo Katsuyama is quickly becoming one of the world's best freestylers, and that's not just according to us. Ask anyone who's seen him battle, and they'll tell you he's...
Spotlight
A One-on-One Conversation With Freestyle Superstar Tobias Becs
Tobias Becs is one of the most recognized and respected freestylers in the world today. Between running his 4Freestyle company and setting world records, we caught up with the...
Freestyle
Top 10 Tekkers to Pop Off July With a Bang
From the Confederations Cup to the European Street Cup, it's been a busy few weeks in the world of both urban and traditional football. All that footy being played...
Freestyle
How Denmark’s Freestyle Community Has Become the Paragon of Freestyle Scenes Around the World
What started as a Facebook group in 2011, the Danish Freestyle Football Community has evolved into a full-fledged freestyle powerhouse, establishing partners with global brands and putting together some...
Urban Hype
The Round-Up: Your Street Ball, Futsal, and Freestyle Events Coming this Fall
We got your fall street football, freestyle, and futsal events in our Urban Pitch calendar below. Check it out!
HBfutsal Huntington Beach Street Soccer Tournament, 9/17 Huntington Beach, CA
The set-up for this tournament...
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Rookies and Pros Vie for UK and Ireland Freestyle Titles at AFFO
The Atlantic Freestyle Football Open takes place in several coastal cities throughout the UK. Now in its second year, the competition offers a chance for both beginners and pros to compete...
Freestyle
Red Bull Street Style World Finals: Where to Watch and Predictions from the Pros
After global qualifiers in over 30 countries, the 2016 Red Bull Street Style world finals begins today in London, with 40 male and female freestylers looking to take the...
Spotlight
Meet the Fagerli Brothers, the Powerhouse Norwegian Duo and New Face of Freestyle
Ever wonder what it's like to walk in the shoes of a world champion? Well how about two? Meet the Fagerli brothers, a Norwegian duo who are individually ranked number...
Freestyle
Feed Your Soul With This Week’s Top 10 Tekkers
Some crave chocolate when their soul needs a moment of happiness and comfort. For others, watching insane skills and tekkers does the same. For those in the latter category,...
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Top 10 Tekkers: The Best Street and Freestyle Football Skills from Latin America!
Take a trip south of the United States border and you'll find passion for the game like nowhere else. Whether it is Mexico, Argentina, or Brazil, aka o Pais do...
Spotlight
Denmark’s Jakob Semajer-Garic is a New Kind of Freestyle ‘Wrapper’
At 18 years old, Danish freestyler Jakob Semajer-Garic is a rising star in the uber-talented Scandinavian freestyle scene. Jakob's unique style that incorporates numerous variations of Wraps and V-Stalls...