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James Montague’s ‘1312: Among the Ultras’ Offers an Unprecedented Look Into Supporter Culture

Recently released, 1312: Among the Ultras takes readers into the underground universe of the most extreme football supporters in the world. We sat down for an exclusive interview with...
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‘This Is Naija’ Showcases the Beautiful Culture That is Pushing Nigerian Football Forward

Similar to the 'Ginga' of Brazil, Nigeria's Naija is ever-present in all of its people — from the way they walk, talk, and of course, play football. Nike's "This...
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A Conversation With Kirk Rudell and Tom McCabe, Co-Writers of ‘Soccertown USA’

After making its worldwide debut at last year's Kicking + Screening Soccer Film Festival, Soccertown USA was set to take the 2020 festival circuit by storm. Stymied by the...
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Art of the Game: Marija Marković and the Beauty In Details

Our 'Art of the Game' series highlighting the brightest football artists and illustrators continues with Marija Marković. Hailing from Belgrade, Serbia, Marković has gained notoriety through her collage-style prints...
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To Stream or Not to Stream: ‘Under Pressure’ and ‘The Billion Dollar Goal’

The Billion Dollar Goal and Under Pressure recently hit streaming services as two brand new U.S. Soccer-centric docu-series. We take a look into both to compare and contrast their styles, tones, and...
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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,...
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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...
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Art of the Game: Andre Chioté Brings an Architect’s Eye to the World of Football Stadiums

With the precision of an architect and creative freedom of an illustrator, Andre Chioté boldly melds two separate yet related fields together in his work. We speak to the...
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Reminisce on the Glory Days of Kits With ‘Your First Football Shirt’

A project long in the works by the Football Shirt Collective, "Your First Football Shirt" takes a look at — as the title suggests — the stories behind the...
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‘Baggio: The Divine Ponytail’ Suffers From the Biopic Woes

Another month, another footy flick from Netflix. Released on Wednesday, Baggio: The Divine Ponytail puts a well-deserved spotlight on the universally beloved Roberto Baggio, but the film is not immune...
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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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Art of the Game: A Look Behind Dutch Street Art Crew Kamp Seedorf

A street art collective to the fullest, Kamp Seedorf has made international waves with their brilliant murals of footballers and other cultural icons. We get a rare interview with...
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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...
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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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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:...
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‘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...
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When Art Imitates Sport: Inside the Beautiful Works of David Diehl

Internationally known for his stunning football art, David Diehl merges themes from the game and everyday life into each one of his collections. From the god-like aura of iconic...
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Grounds of a Dying Breed: A Q&A With ‘Final Whistle’ Photographer Marco Magielse

Documenting 21 of the remaining traditional football grounds in England, Marco Magielse's book Final Whistle is a nostalgic ode to a fading style of architecture. We speak with the Dutch photographer...
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‘The Return of the Cup’ Makes a Stellar US Debut at the Kicking + Screening Soccer Film Festival

Documenting Eintracht Frankfurt's Cinderella run to their first German cup in 30 years, The Return of the Cup made a triumphant United States debut at last week's Kicking + Screening...
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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...