Street Football

Street football, or street soccer, is played on a concrete pitch or outdoors on makeshift courts. A fast-paced, short-sided game, it melds together a high degree of skill, personal style, and quick decision-making. Already a global phenomenon, street football has been a training ground for some of the world’s greatest ballers.

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Urban Lens: The Tubaína Cup in the Brazilian District of Cohab de Taipas

In the Brazilian district of Cohab de Taipas, located on the outskirts of São Paulo, we see that the all-important neighborhood tournament is still alive and well.

Five Insane Things You May Have Missed at Kitbag’s London Panna Tournament

Hosted at the historic Welsh Chapel, Kitbag's London Panna Tournament featured A-list talent and an incredible atmosphere. Just in case you weren't able to check it out live, we've...
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Pannahouse Invitationals Once Again Proves to Be the World’s Premier Street Tournament

Already known as the pinnacle of all street football competitions, this year's edition of the Pannahouse Invitationals raised the bar even higher, featuring plenty of surprises, upsets, and of...
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Baller Select: L.A. Women’s Edition

On a breezy and sunny day in Los Angeles, CA, some of the most gifted women's soccer talent in southern California, and arguably the U.S., came to an empty parking...
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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...
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Latvia’s Elite Talent Show Off Their Skills at the 2018 Ghetto Football Superfinals

Comprising of only the best ballers in Latvia, the Ghetto Football Superfinals is the culmination of an entire season of hard-fought matches throughout the country. In the Latvian capital...
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How Ghetto Football Went from Latvian Youth Movement to Global Street Phenomenon

In the vein of global street football movements, few have had the impact or growth of Latvia's Ghetto Football. Part of the massive Ghetto Games tournament, Ghetto Football is...
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How Former USMNT Player Kyle Martino and Street Soccer USA are Changing the American Soccer Landscape

Looking to make the beautiful game more accessible and attractive to a larger population of American youth, the efforts from Street Soccer USA and its national board chairman Kyle...
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Football, But Make It Fashion: Get to Know the Ultra Stylish, Milan-Based Calcetto Eleganza

Forget PSG — Calcetto Eleganza may very well be the world's most stylish team. Headquartered in the fashion capital of the world, the club is more haute couture than...
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Top 10 Tekkers: World Cup Fun

Has anyone else been mesmerized by the results from the World Cup so far? Germany losing to Mexico, Russia storming through the group, and the incredible Portugal-Spain match have...

A Tour Inside the Adidas Base Berlin: The Innovative Street Playground That Set a Blueprint for the Rest of the World

By Tyler Nevins / Guest Contributor Established in several cities across the globe, each Adidas Base showcases its area's urban culture and street football talents. While every Base is unique...
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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,...

Top 10 Tekkers to Binge Watch this Week

As a SoCal resident, to say that the weather has been crazy is somewhat of an understatement. Fifty degree weather with insane amounts of rain pouring down, even hail...

Top 10 Tekkers: Best of the Next Gen

This week's Top 10 Tekkers is dedicated to the young ballers. These young cubs are progressing at lightning speed with dope tekkers that promise the future is gonna be on fire! 10. Hang...

Hip-Hop and Football: L.A. Rapper Jez Dior Talks His Love for the Beautiful Game

In the diverse city of Los Angeles, the football community football collides with music, art, and culture in an enigmatic way. The city paves avenues and pathways for just...
Red Bull Neymar Jr's Five Training Grounds

Round 1, Neymar Jr’s Five Training Grounds: Former Champs Return to Find a Surprise Competitor On Their Heels

In the first of Urban Pitch and Red Bull's "Training Grounds" competition, an unknown team comes out of nowhere and nearly pulls a shocking upset over last year's Neymar...

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...
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Flicks, Dinks, and Feints—Sick Street Moves Used on the Full Field

In the small-sided game, sure, you want to grab the win — but let’s be honest, you gotta clown a few defenders along the way. When pitches are tight...
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Going Behind the Curtain of Guerrilla FC’s Impending Takeover of San Francisco — and the Rest of the Country

Already established in multiple major metropolitan areas in the world, Guerrilla FC has recently extended its roots to San Francisco, and looks to introduce the Bay Area to a...
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Urban Lens: A Day at the Beach in Porto, Portugal

The second largest city in Portugal, Porto is blessed with a coastline of long, clean, sandy beaches. The popular beach spot Praia de Matosinhos attracts a young, sporty crowd and...