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
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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
An Exclusive Interview with the Directors of ‘American Futbol’
Released last week, the American Futbol documentary centers on a group of friends' four-month journey through Latin America during the 2014 World Cup. Showcasing the region's raw passion and emotion surrounding...
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...
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
‘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...
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
‘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
‘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...