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...
Freestyle
The Stunning ‘Around The World’ Documentary Trailer Has Us Hyped For Its Release
After over a year of securing funding and traveling the world to different filming locations, the first official trailer for the Around the World documentary was released last week. While you...
Art
‘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...
Urban Hype
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...
Art
Art of the Game: The Unmistakable Style of Jorge Lawerta
With an instantly recognizable catalogue that has been featured in major outlets across the globe, Jorge Lawerta has created his own lane through a series of simple yet captivating...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Spotlight
Revisiting ‘The Two Escobars’ 10 Years Later With Co-Director Jeff Zimbalist
As we near its 10-year anniversary, we revisit the groundbreaking film The Two Escobars, which remains the gold standard for soccer documentaries today. We sat down with director Jeff Zimbalist to...
Art
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...
Art
Francesco Lettieri’s ‘Ultras’ Is a Gripping and Lifelike Look Into Die-Hard Supporters
Francesco Lettieri’s modern take on the ultras movement gives a realistic look at the grip of brotherhood and violence between different factions.
Extreme supporters. Political paramilitary groups. Violent, organized fans....
Spotlight
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...
Fashion
A.S. Roma’s New York Pop-Up Shop Sets A New Standard for Club and Fashion Collaborations
A.S. Roma has established itself as one of the world's most stylish clubs with their recent New York City pop-up shop, which featured limited-edition clothes, sneakers, and artwork from...
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,...
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...
Urban Hype
‘Next Goal Wins’ and the Soccer Movie Matrix
We've covered the sparsely populated world of soccer movies, but where does Next Goal Wins fit within the fray?
Next Goal Wins, the latest entry in the oddly small “soccer...
Art
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...
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
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...
