A historic rivalry in the picturesque port city on the Mediterranean, we get an inside glimpse of 'Le Classique' — Olympique de Marseille vs. Paris Saint-Germain — at the iconic Stade Vélodrome.
I was blown away by Marseille. There is...
The 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs kick off this weekend, so naturally we get prepared by highlighting the player from each postseason club that's most likely to turn heads with his pregame 'fit.
It has been a heated battle to get...
Art and the beautiful game have always gone hand in hand — but artists Tristan Eaton and Geoff Gouveia have taken that to a different level, turning futsal pitches into brilliant and breathtaking murals.
Sometimes you approach a piece, and...
Prior to his arrival there were months of tabloid speculation. Although the league had moved away from the practice of signing aging stars past their prime, rumors of Zlatan Ibrahimovic potentially joining MLS had remained a hotly debated topic....
Heading into a vital World Cup qualifying round, USMNT Twitter has voiced its criticism of the current roster, directing most of its ire at the inclusion of MLS players over those playing in Europe. We break down the latest...
With a fantastic array of tifos and an intricate pulley display system, The Couch Ultras bring a stadium-like feel to the comfort of their home.
The Vancouver Whitecaps have five officially-recognized supporters' groups that loudly make their presence known both...
With the 2021 NWSL Playoffs kicking off this weekend, we get you prepped in a bit of a different way — a playlist that represents each of the six clubs that reached the postseason.
The 2021 NWSL season has been...
While the current generation of stars still have plenty left in the tank, a new crop of USWNT players have been developing — and they're now ready to break through.
Death, taxes, and Julie Ertz at holding mid. These resolute...
Released 10 years ago today, Wale's Ambition is worth a revisit. We take a look back at the sophomore album from the DMV rapper, who's a noted sports fanatic and frequent DC United representer.
Wale has built a solid fanbase for himself...
The MLS Designated Player Rule allows clubs the ability to sign expensive players without exceeding the team salary budget. First introduced in 2007, the same year as the original iPhone, it was nicknamed the Beckham Rule. And like Apple's...
As the 2021 MLS season comes to a close, we take a look at how three new LA Galaxy players — Jorge Villafaña, Josh Drack, and Daniel Aguirre — have made their new homes in Los Angeles. While Villafaña...
The United States men's national team sits second in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, and while fans are waiting for the “Golden Generation” to take flight, a bigger question remains: Who is cultivating the next Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna?
The...
FIFA's push for a biennial World Cup continues to move forward despite pushback from fans, clubs, and players alike. The outrage at the idea is more or less warranted, but if we look at the true motivations of FIFA...
MLS is soon set to enter the world of reality TV. We take a look at several candidates that would surely make for great hosts.
While it may lack the highly publicized intra-team feuds of the NBA, cheating scandals of...
A tradition that dates back to the sport's earliest days, organized supporters' groups are one of the most unique and enthralling parts of the beautiful game. Our latest installment of 'Inherited Culture' explores the South American origins of SGs,...
Kyrie Irving, NBA star of the Brooklyn Nets, has been indefinitely barred from playing or practicing with the team as a result of his decision to not get the COVID-19 vaccine. Although there are other professional athletes across the...
The Chicago Fire officially unveiled a new logo last week, marking the club's second rebrand in two years. But while the first one went awry, it seems as if the club has hit the mark this time around....
As the football world begins to embrace cryptocurrency and NFTs, we explain how clubs have implemented them, and what each means.
Cryptocurrency. Bitcoin. Fan Tokens. NFTs.
You’ve probably at least heard of all of these, but it’s totally OK if you...
More than 65,000 children between the ages of 6 and 13 play on the dirt fields and organized youth leagues across Uruguay. Known as Baby Fútbol, it is the cornerstone of the country's football culture, and has many hopeful...
With the next window of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying set to kick off tomorrow, we take a look at everything from matchups to watch to which team is most likely to get CONCACAF'd, in addition to providing an international...
