Urban Hype
AS Velasca Has Turned the Fashion Capital of the World Into Their Own Blank Canvas
In the growing scene of amateur clubs with a heavy fashionable side, perhaps no other is more significant than AS Velasca. Like their counterparts Calcetto Eleganza, Guerrilla FC, and...
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...
Editorial
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...
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...
Urban Hype
Emiliano Martinez Gets Animated In Upcoming ‘Emi On Off’ Project
Heroic Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has become a national hero, and now the story of his childhood will be brought into the world of animation. We spoke with one...
Spotlight
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...
Art
Roma TV’s Edin Dzeko Documentary Perfectly Captures the Making Of a Generational Striker
Depicting his journey from a child in war-torn Sarajevo to football superstar in Rome, Roma TV's documentary on Edin Dzeko is a poignant and captivating portrait of an iconic...
Urban Hype
Relive Magical World Cup History at Forest Lawn’s ‘GOOOOL! The World Cup’s Greatest Moments’ Exhibit
The Forest Lawn Museum's "GOOOOL! The World Cup's Greatest Moments" exhibit is a fine tribute to some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history. We were at the...
Art
Art of the Game: The Effortless Cool of Peter O’Toole
Highlighting the brightest and best football illustrators in the world, our Art of the Game series continues with Peter O'Toole. From his brilliant work with some massive clubs to...
Art
Geoff Gouveia Discusses His Most Impressive Mural Yet, the Watts Empowerment Center Futsal Court
In partnership with adidas, the US Soccer Foundation, and The Red Eye Foundation, artist Geoff Gouveia was recently commissioned to paint a mural unlike any he had previously done...
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...
Editorial
‘The Keeper’ Proves to Be More Than Your Average Football Film
Making its U.S. debut earlier this month, The Keeper will leave a lasting impression on any viewers expecting just another run-of-the-mill sports film.
One mark of a good film is...
Art
‘The Rhino Cup’ Beautifully Depicts Football’s Power to Prevent Poaching in Mozambique
Facilitated by the Wild and Free Foundation as an effort to curb animal poaching and the violence that comes with it, the Rhino Cup Champions League has been an...
Art
‘The Rise of MLS’: Author Norm O’Reilly on the League’s Past, Present, and Future
Norm O’Reilly, co-author of The Rise of Major League Soccer: Building a Global Giant sits down with us to discuss the key findings from his new book, which was...
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
Patrick Cummings’ America League Brings a Whole New Meaning to Fantasy Sports
Design veteran Patrick Cummings has created an alternate universe where soccer reigns supreme across sports in the United States. His America League features five pyramid levels and 74 clubs...
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
‘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...
Urban Hype
Does Season Two of ‘Sunderland ‘Til I Die’ Hold Up to Its Predecessor?
Sunderland 'Til I Die is back for season two. But is it worth binging? We examine the new installment of the popular docuseries, which once again is a thorough compilation...
Spotlight
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...
