Freestyle

Blending artistry and technical prowess, freestyle football focuses on moves not necessarily designed for in-game purposes. Predominantly juggling and aerial tricks, often performed in complex combos, freestyle allows the individual to create their own personal style. As one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, it has become a rich outlet for performance and a site of high-level competition.

Red Bull Street Style Final Provides Redemption for Four-Time Runner-Up

The Red Bull Street Style world final on Tuesday in London's historic Roundhouse concert venue produced a number of thrilling battles, some never-before-seen moves, and a few surprising results....

The Mental Side of Freestyle, Part III: Finding a Way to Get and Stay Motivated

Pro freestyler and sporting mental performance coach Stephen Gray has shared his expertise in both fields as part of our Mental Side of Freestyle series. Part III of the series explores...

New Balance Goes Grassroots in Soccer Expansion with “Blackout Squad”

Last March, New Balance launched a bold new campaign offering a select few amateur soccer players the chance to be treated like pros as part of their extension into the...

The UK’s Atlantic Freestyle Football Open Gives Talent a Much-Needed Stage (On Some Amazing Beach Locations)

The Atlantic Freestyle Football Open takes place in three coastal cities throughout the UK. Now in its second year, the competition offers a chance for both beginners and pros to...

Yassine ‘Coyote’ is Living a Cooler Life than You, or: How to Stop Worrying and Just Ball

Yassine Abderrahim is a busy man. Between Instanbul, Doha, Brussels, San Francisco, and countless other amazing global destinations, the multi-faceted street baller and freestyler is currently living life at 100....
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The Five Biggest Moments From the First-Ever Women’s European Freestyle Football Championships

Rife with talent both new and established, the first-ever Women's European Freestyle Football Championships was a night of high-flying skills. Packed with action, the tournament finale left us with...
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The Year in Review: The Top 10 Freestyle Football Videos of 2019

As 2019 has officially come to a close, the time has come to take a look at the year’s best — from boots to kits to freestyle videos. On...
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The Not Top 10 Tekkers, Vol. II!

Wake up every morning with a nice, hot coffee in your hand. Today is going to be a good day and you are for sure going to land that...
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Freestyler’s Playlist: One-of-a-Kind Brazilian Freestyle Veteran Thiago Saltori and the Elevating Power of Music

Last summer, we got to know one of freestyle's most unique characters, 32-year-old Thiago Saltori. Paired with his experiences traveling the world, the Brazilian freestyle veteran's studies in traditional Chinese...

Freestyler’s Playlist: Ryan Sagayaga Proudly Reps Hawai’i as the State’s Only Freestyler

As Ryan Sagayaga embarks on improving himself as a football freestyler, he also has a mission to help grow the sport throughout Hawai'i. You see, Sagayaga is currently the...

The Universal Street Games Takes Competitors From Busking to the Big Stage

The first competition of its kind, the Universal Street Games is on the hunt for the world's best street performers. Featuring sports, music, and dance categories, talented acts from...
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Thousands Flock to Mumbai for India’s Largest Ever National Championships

Saving its biggest competition for the end of the year, India hosted its largest-ever national freestyle and panna championships in the country's capital of Mumbai. Competitors and fans alike...
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Freestyler’s Playlist: The Netherlands’ Jasmijn Janssen Keeps It Fresh with Inspired Moves and New Tunes

Dutch freestyler Jasmijn Janssen is hard at work toward her goal of breaking into the top 3 of female freestylers in the world. She's been the Dutch champion for three years...

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...

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...

The 5 Best Freestyle Tutorials

Whether you're a traditional footballer looking to pick up a few tricks or a practicing freestyler, the Internet is an amazing source for tutorials and has something for every...
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The Best Freestyle Football Shoes, According to the Pros

They say it's the craftsman, not the tools, but that doesn't mean all screwdrivers are the same. While any good freestyler could get the job done barefoot, the perfect...
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Exclusive: Why the UK’s Atlantic Freestyle Football Open Has Disbanded

After establishing itself as the premier organization promoting freestyle football in the United Kingdom and Ireland, the Atlantic Freestyle Football Open recently folded, with founder Jason Heaton citing time...
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True to Freestyle’s Roots, PWG’s Foreverlution Offers Clean and Original Apparel

Entering the ranks of freestyle football-inspired lifestyle brands, Foreverlution offers a line of tees with clean designs and plenty of inside jokes. We spoke to founder Philip Warren-Gertsson on...

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...