Naked Truth
The Biggest Hurdle in This Year’s World Cup for the USMNT ‘Golden Generation’ is Their Youth
The level of excitement around the United States men's national team has reached a fever pitch now that it is going back to the World Cup for the first...
Naked Truth
Allowing Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Leave Has Been MLS’ Worst Mistake
Prior to his arrival there were months of tabloid speculation. Although the league had moved away from the practice of signing aging stars past their prime, rumors of Zlatan...
Fashion
The Year in Review: The Best Kits of 2020
As 2020 comes to a merciful close, we once again take a look back at the best the year had to offer. We conclude with the 10 best kits...
Freestyle
Is Erlend Fagerli Freestyle Football’s GOAT?
After an incredibly dominant 2018 campaign that saw first place trophies in five major tournaments, it is now time to ask if Erlend Fagerli is the greatest freestyler of...
Naked Truth
How Nike Used LeBron James, Serena Williams and Drake to Snatch Liverpool Away from New Balance
Liverpool F.C. made international headlines when they announced in January 2020 that they were moving on from New Balance to sign a new partnership deal with Nike beginning in...
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...
Editorial
Is Social Media Killing Freestyle?
While platforms like Instagram and YouTube have played a large role in freestyle's increasing popularity, has it completely changed the intentions of freestyle? Has it become more about getting...
Naked Truth
I Quit Corporate America to Pursue My Passion (This is What I Discovered)
In 2015, I made a life-altering decision to quit my job and leave corporate America for good. I went from a secure career that came affixed with a corporate...
Naked Truth
How The Embarrassing Feud Within the Washington Spirit Organization is Actually a Huge Win For All NWSL Players
There’s been a long and publicly drawn out battle occurring within the Washington Spirit organization. Amidst accusations of abusive behavior and a toxic club culture, this is a situation the National Women's...
Naked Truth
USL Players Are Set to Receive Higher Pay, But How Does it Compare Against the Underground Scene of Latino Leagues?
The USL and its players association reached an agreement in principle on a collective bargaining agreement for the second-division USL Championship. It is being touted as a landmark achievement...
Naked Truth
Started From The Wire Now We’re Creed: Is MLS Finally Past Being “Corny?”
While making an appearance for the premiere of Creed III, actor-director Michael B. Jordan had a rather interesting interaction on the red carpet with The Morning Hustle host Lore'l....
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...
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 overlooked in...
Editorial
International Football Is Losing Its Soul
The return of club football last weekend only made it more apparent how bland international breaks have become. Besides the major tournaments, international football has become difficult to watch...
Naked Truth
Transforming Sky Blue FC into Gotham FC: An Insider’s Deep Dive Into the Rebrand
What motivates a sports franchise to rebrand and essentially perform a complete identity overhaul? Making radical changes to its name, logo, and image is a major undertaking, but one...
Editorial
The Death of ‘Més Que Un Club’: Why It’s No Longer Possible to Love FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona's dire financial situation has led to some massive changes within the club, but none are bigger than the shift in its identity.
It used to be possible...
Editorial
Addressing the Toxic Wasteland That Is Women’s Sports Social Media
Go to any women's sports-centric posts online and you'll find a shocking amount of ignorance even by social media standards. And whether these comments are from edgelords fishing for...
Editorial
The Mexican Team that Reigned Supreme in American Indoor Soccer
The short-lived Monterrey Flash of Monterrey, Mexico, were an indoor professional soccer team. Despite changes in location and talent, the team went on to accomplish one of the most impressive records...
Naked Truth
LAFC’s Carlos Vela is a Prime Example of Why the Designated Player Rule is Broken
The MLS Designated Player Rule allows clubs the ability to sign expensive players without exceeding the team salary budget. First introduced in 2007, the same year as the original...
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...
