Urban Hype
NISA’s Last Stand: Why The Independent Cup Needs to Be On Your Radar
Though it may be similar to the MLS Is Back and NWSL Challenge Cup in the fact that it's a tournament, the NISA Independent Cup is truly one of...
Urban Hype
Breaking Down the Playground Cliques at the MLS Is Back Tournament
LAFC? Theater kids. Portland Timbers? Hipsters. Chicago Fire? Class clowns. We separate each MLS club into their playground cliques for the MLS Is Back Tournament.
In preparation for next week's...
Urban Hype
Re-Imagining the MLS Skills Challenge
The MLS All-Star Game was recently canceled — but that doesn't mean that all the fun should go with it. We re-imagine the MLS Skills Challenge to make it...
Editorial
It’s Time to Bring Back ’90s MLS Kits in Their OG Form
Forget retro-inspired. We need '90s MLS kits back in their true form, and sooner rather than later. As the league celebrates its "Jersey Week," we examine why bringing back...
Fashion
The Great Football Kit War: A Battle to Create an Off-Pitch Club Identity In the 21st Century
While the world's biggest clubs race to create dominant rosters of players, another battle looms away from the packed stadiums and bright lights of the pitch. We examine which...
Fashion
It’s Time We Give the PUMA KING the Love It Deserves
One of the few boots that can actually live up to its name, the PUMA KING has been worn by literal football royalty. Yet, it still gets...
Spotlight
An Ode to Giuseppe Rossi, Football’s Ultimate Comeback Kid
With a career full of both heartbreaks and redemption, Giuseppe Rossi's journey through football has been a test of will and resilience. He was set to start a new...
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....
Urban Hype
Why We Need to Be More Excited About the 2020 MLS-Liga MX All-Star Game
Next summer's MLS-Liga MX All-Star Game presents a wealth of opportunities for both leagues, and is a more than welcome revamp to the current MLS All-Star Game format. So...
Editorial
Why the Potential USL Women’s League to Rival NWSL Is A Bad Idea
Talks of a USL women's league have gained momentum, and while it may seem like a good idea on paper, adding another first division league may do more harm...
Urban Hype
Ranking the Best English Premier League Match Balls from this Decade
The stunning Nike Merlin Hi-Vis match ball was released last week, representing the final ball to be used in English Premier League play in the 2010s. We take a...
Editorial
FIFA Volta Football Review: An Authentic, But Not Perfect Dive Into the World of the Street Game
The most anticipated feature of FIFA 20, the Volta game mode brings back the beloved FIFA Street series, albeit not its own separate game. Featuring some of the most...
Fashion
Enough Retro Homage, Give Us Original Kits
Retro is in, we get it. But the trend is on the verge of played out thanks to an overflow of throwback-inspired kits from the world's biggest manufacturers. While...
Music
Why a Jay-Z Partnership With MLS Makes More Sense
While his status as rap's GOAT may remain untarnished, Jay-Z's legacy as a social rights activist has been put into question after his partnership announcement with the NFL. If...
Editorial
Where Does the International Champions Cup Go From Here?
With dwindling audiences and increasing ticket prices in the United States, the International Champions Cup — once an exciting opportunity to watch Europe's biggest stars on American soil —...
Fashion
Below the Crest: Three Design Choices that Make or Break Kit Sponsors
The debate over which football club has the best jersey design is hotly contested throughout the world. But what about kit sponsors? Making up a big chunk of each...
Editorial
How the USWNT Has Embraced Becoming the Ultimate Villain of the 2019 World Cup
Former Canadian national team defender and Olympic bronze medalist Lauren Sesselmann shares her thoughts on the USWNT celebrations in their now infamous 13-0 victory over Thailand and answers the...
Editorial
A Crashing Star: Can Neymar Bounce Back From His Downward Spiral?
Once heralded as the heir apparent to the Messi/Ronaldo throne, Neymar's recent on and off-pitch antics have certainly put a damper on his legacy. Can the 27-year-old superstar rebound...
Editorial
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s Exclusion From Europa League Final in Baku Highlights UEFA’s Hypocrisy
Due to fears for his security in Azerbaijan, Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not play in next week's UEFA Europa League final against Chelsea. While the situation is certainly...
Editorial
Why the Player Comparison Trend Needs to Stop
It's human nature to compare today's rising stars to those of the past — but here's why the seemingly harmless practice can be problematic at times.
It wasn’t long ago...
