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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...
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‘LFG’ May Not Be Perfect, But It’s a Must-Watch For Sports Fans and Schadenfreude Penchants Alike

Released last Thursday, HBO Max's documentary LFG gives viewers an inside look at the U.S. Women's National Team's fight for equal pay. With the content being equal parts inspiring...
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‘Ronaldo: El Presidente’ is a Refreshing Take on Sports Documentary

Honest, comprehensive, and compelling all the like, DAZN's Ronaldo: El Presidente is a nice change of pace from the overly frantic and overwhelming sports documentaries that we've become so used...
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The Top Films and Shorts From the Kicking + Screening Room

Kicking + Screening isn't just a film festival — they now host a curated library of films and shorts on their website. Dubbed the Kicking + Screening Room, the...
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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...
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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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Black Arrow’s ‘Naija to Roma’ is Worth 25 Minutes of Your Time

Hopeful and enlightening, Naija to Roma is about a radio host’s viral tweet and a magical trip to Rome, and football's power to connect and unite communities all over the...
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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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‘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...
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‘The Match’ Shows Flashes of Promise, But Ultimately Fails to Score

Arriving on Netflix last month, The Match has a few fun moments, including a well-executed time jump twist, but a feature film might not have been the best package...
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‘Coach’ and Its Star Tracy Hamm Look to Inspire a Generation of Female Footballers

Move over 30 for 30, Coach is the new standard for sports documentaries. Following Tracy Hamm's journey to gaining her UEFA A coaching license, the film appeared at a...
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Art of the Game: For Dan Norris, It’s Not a Logo, It’s a Crest

Putting a slight twist on some of the most recognizable football crests from across the world, Dan Norris has become an engineer of heraldry. In our latest edition of...
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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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‘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...
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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...
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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...
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Casting the Upcoming ’99ers Netflix Movie

Last week, streaming giant Netflix announced their intentions to make a feature length film about the 1999 World Cup-winning U.S. Women's National Team. Inspired by the throngs of fans...
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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...
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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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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...