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Premier League 2022-23: Early Bird Predictions and What to Make of the USMNT Players This Season

The English Premier League is back. We get a proper preview of the world's top flight with the help of ESPN Argentina research analyst and EPL expert Rosario Pompizzi.  After...
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The Death of ‘Més Que Un Club’: Why It’s No Longer Possible to Love FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona's dire financial situation has led to some massive changes within the club, but none are bigger than the shift in its identity. It used to be possible...
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20 Years On: Revisiting the Underrated 2002 Japan/Korea World Cup

Now more than 20 years removed from the first World Cup in the 21st century, we take a look back at the 2002 World Cup hosted by Japan and...
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The Nike Mercurial vs. adidas F50: What’s the Greatest Speed Boot of All Time?

Nike vs. adidas is a debate for the ages, and in the world of football boots it's no different. We take a look at both brands' most iconic boots...
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5 Retro Third Kits We’d Love to See Return

There's nothing like a well executed, out-of-the-box third kit. We take a look at a handful of fantastic designs that would be more than warmly received if they were...
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Kits By Association: 5 Club/Country Crossovers We’d Love to See

As new kit season continues to both surprise and disappoint us, we explore the idea of clubs using their team identities and player nationalities as inspiration for their jerseys.  Many...
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Cupset City: Sacramento Republic FC’s Unlikely Run to the US Open Cup Semifinals Is a Big Deal

As Sacramento Republic FC prepares for its U.S. Open Cup semifinal match against MLS side Sporting Kansas City, we take a look at the club's upset-laden run in the...
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Previewing the EURO 2022 Quarterfinals

After a jam-packed group stage, only eight teams remain at the 2022 EUROs. We preview the quarterfinal slate of matches, choosing the most thrilling, boring, and upset-worthy games, in...
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Life Comes at You Fast: The Rise and Astounding Fall of Espanyol Femení

Often referred to as Barcelona's "other" team, there was a time when Espanyol Femení was at the pinnacle of women's football in Spain. We take a look at the...
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The 5 Best Kits at the Icarus Cup

Icarus hosted its second annual Icarus Cup last weekend, so it's only right that we took a look at the five best kits worn at the tournament. Building on...
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The Urban Pitch Summer Reading List

From tactical breakdowns to deep dives on football culture, these are the books we'll be reading before the summer ends.  The summer months of a World Cup year are typically...
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An Exclusive Premiere of BOL Football’s Trinidad and Tobago Third Kit

  With a striking design inspired by the country's rich culture, we are proud to exclusively present the BOL Football Trinidad and Tobago third kit, along with a showcase of...
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EURO 2022 Preview: Who and What to Watch For in the Group Stages

With the highly anticipated tournament set to kick off next week, we preview the 2022 EUROs — from the teams to watch to the best kits. Not too long ago,...
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Forever Moving Forward: Nike’s 10 Most Innovative Football Boots

After recently unveiling its latest installment of the Mercurial franchise, we take a look back at some of the most innovative boots Nike has ever released. Nike is no stranger...
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Hatem Ben Arfa: A Classic Football ‘What If’ Story

A polarizing figure in football to say the least, Hatem Ben Arfa has equally amazed and perplexed us with his incredible talent and questionable antics. He never quite conquered...
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Mailing It In: Footballers Who Underperformed After Getting the Bag

The assumption that pro footballers give it their all on every given match day is a bit naive, if not unrealistic. (How many of us have had those days...
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A Preview of FC Barcelona Femeni’s Impending New Era

Every long sports dynasty has "sub-eras," where one group of core players hands off the torch to the next. After a half-decade of pure dominance, FC Barcelona Femení is...
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‘Hustle’ is the Basketball Version of ‘Goal!’

The latest Adam Sandler film to hit Netflix, Hustle is a solid sports picture that does well in executing genre tropes and conventions. But instead of borrowing from other basketball movies,...
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Stock Up, Down, and the In-Betweeners After the Latest USMNT Window

Gregg Berhalter’s side ended its most recent four-game stretch with two wins and two draws, allowing only one goal and looking pretty solid ahead of the World Cup. Nonetheless,...
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The Nicola Raccuglia Legacy

Behind some of the most iconic football shirts in the sport's history, we take a look back at Italian kit manufacturer Nicola Raccuglia — the rise, the fall, and...