Art
‘The Voice of the Game’: An Engaging Look at the Godfather of US Soccer Coaching
The most prominent American managers today can all trace their lineage back to one man — Manfred Schellscheidt. The Voice of the Game, the latest documentary from Soccertown Media, is an...
Art
How Will the Upcoming ‘Next Goal Wins’ Film Compare to the Original Documentary?
Ahead of this fall's Next Goal Wins by director Taika Waititi, we take a look at the film's source material — a documentary of the same name from 2014.
When the trailer...
Art
First Reactions to the ‘Angel City’ Documentary
With Angel City hitting HBO Max this week, we take a look at how the pilot episode sets up the rest of the three-part docu-series.
The three-part Angel City FC docu-series made...
Art
The Criterion Channel’s ‘Beautiful Game’ Collection: Which Films to Watch
The Criterion Channel recently added nine international films centered around the beautiful game to its vaunted collection of prestigious titles. We take a look at some of our favorites,...
Urban Hype
Italy’s New Crest is Another Step Into the Direction of Blandness
Recently unveiled, Italy's new crest is emblematic of a design trend both in and outside of soccer — a shift towards bland, repeatable logos with little personality.
Italian clubs have...
Urban Hype
All Access Pass: Why Fans Are So Obsessed With BTS Football Docuseries
Despite the seemingly endless amount of football throughout the year, fans of the game continue to want more, as evident in the popularity of behind-the-scenes football docuseries.
Football is...
Art
Andy Brassell’s ‘Football Murals’ is an Atypical Celebration of the Game’s Most Iconic Street Art
The football mural is a curious aspect of the beautiful game — not just for its oftentimes massive scale and immense beauty, but also for its tangibility in an...
Urban Hype
4 Talking Points from ‘All or Nothing: Arsenal’
With the recent conclusion of the All or Nothing: Arsenal season, we take a look at a handful of talking points from the Amazon series.
From HBO's Hard Knocks to Netflix's Formula 1:...
Art
‘The Figo Affair’ Reveals the Origins of the Super-Transfer
Centered around the record-breaking and controversial transfer of Luis Figo from Barcelona to Real Madrid, The Figo Affair reveals the deal's behind-the-scenes machinations that have been lost to time.
“So many people...
Art
‘The Only’ Documents Briana Scurry’s Triumphant Hero’s Journey
Centered on iconic USWNT goalkeeper Briana Scurry, The Only is an inspiring documentary that — in spite of its name — reminds us we're never alone.
The legendary 1999 United States women's...
Spotlight
The Dream Gig: How Diego Paz Banchio Turned Passion Into a Job
Uruguayan photographer and content creator Diego Paz Banchio never thought that a few demo reels of his favorite soccer team would lead to him working with and covering clubs...
Urban Hype
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...
Urban Hype
‘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,...
Editorial
‘King Otto’ May Focus on a German Figure, But It’s a Distinctly Greek Story
The latest soccer documentary to hit the big screen, King Otto is centered around how German head coach Otto Rehhagel was able to help orchestrate the Greek national team's famous...
Art
Get To Know Giuseppe Klain, the Designer Behind Napoli’s Diego Maradona Tribute Kits
With a multi-faceted career that includes experience in painting, photography, and architecture, it was a chance opportunity that linked Giuseppe Klain with SSC Napoli, and it forever changed his...
Art
Meet Artist Laury Layani, Whose Viral Vivid Portraits Have Caught the Eyes of Many Pro Athletes
Through her brilliantly colored and detailed portraits, French artist Laury Layani has been able to meet some of her sports idols — Novak Djokovic, Olivier Giroud, and Lewis Hamilton...
Art
Memes, But Make it Art: Inside Bruno Acanfora’s Boca Juniors Social Media Phenomenon
Behind some of the funniest and visually striking Boca Juniors memes on the internet, we get to know Bruno Acanfora and the social media frenzy that he has helped...
Art
‘Neymar: The Perfect Chaos’ Paints a Complex Portrait of Football’s Most Maligned Star
Giving us an intimate look at Neymar's emotional struggles and triumphs throughout his career, Neymar: The Perfect Chaos is the latest athlete docuseries to hit Netflix. We present a (mostly spoiler-free)...
Art
Getting to Know Two Artists Behind Some of the Most Artistic Pitches You’ll Find
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...
Fashion
Through Art and Apparel, Way Down South is Embracing the Booming Soccer Culture in Atlanta
Started as a product of Atlanta's growing soccer scene, Way Down South's mix of Southern-influenced and eye-catching designs have given it a place within city's vibrant sports community.
Even before...
