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...
Art
‘The Figo Affair’ Reveals the Origins of the Super-Transfer
Centered around the record-breaking and controversial transfer of Luis Figo from Barcelona to Real Madrid, The Figo Affair reveals the deal's behind-the-scenes machinations that have been lost to time.
“So many people...
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
Football Films and TV Shows to Watch While Social Distancing
With all professional leagues postponed and increasing amounts of "stay at home" ordinances across the globe, it's been difficult for fans to get their football fix of late. However,...
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...
Editorial
‘King Otto’ May Focus on a German Figure, But It’s a Distinctly Greek Story
The latest soccer documentary to hit the big screen, King Otto is centered around how German head coach Otto Rehhagel was able to help orchestrate the Greek national team's famous...
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...
Art
Sitting Down With Stanley Chow, a Master of Minimalist Design
With a unique and instantly recognizable style, Stanley Chow has carved plenty of success in the art world, particularly through his football related work. We sit down with 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...
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...
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...
Spotlight
‘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...
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...
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...
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
‘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)...
Fashion
A Conversation With Kit and Bone Founder Matt Pascoe
With kits and prints that are both eye-catching and affordable, the Kit and Bone range of designs are a refreshing addition to a kit world that can get repetitive...
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...
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...
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...
