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LA Galaxy II Keeper Abraham Romero Dishes On the Rowdiest Crowds and Why He Chose Mexico Over USMNT

Abraham Romero is built for the big moment. The 22-year-old rising goalkeeper takes us into his life — telling us why he'd rather be the third-string keeper for Mexico...
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Behind the Lens of Federico Peretti, River Plate Photographer Extraordinaire

A lifelong River Plate fan, photographer Federico Peretti has captured some of the club's most iconic moments in recent memory. We get a look behind his passion for the...
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Urban Lens: Barcelona’s Famous La Rambla Boulevard Painted In a New Light

Normally a packed tourist attraction in the heart of Barcelona, the famous La Rambla boulevard has undergone a drastic change in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Barcelona native...
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Introducing the Urban Pitch x Icarus FC Kit

Releasing in ultra-limited numbers this Friday, the Urban Pitch x Icarus FC kit is the first we've made available to the public. Get an up close look at the jersey...
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Knowing When to Walk Away: Hailai Arghandiwal’s Up-And-Down Career In Pro Football

Having played both in Italy and Germany as well as with the Afghanistan women's national team, Hailai Arghandiwal decided to step away from the game at just 24. We...
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Urban Picks: Sacramento Republic FC Homegrown Signings Hayden Sargis and Mario Penagos

Sacramento Republic FC may be joining MLS in two years, but they are still trying to claim another USL Championship crown while they can. Two of their most recent...
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NISA Has Arrived: Scenes From the LA Force-Detroit City FC Opening Match

After plenty of hype both good and bad, the NISA spring season is finally here. We were on the scene at last Friday's match between the LA Force and...
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Urban Lens: Bootham Crescent’s Final Stand

In operation since 1932, Bootham Crescent is in its final season as the home of York City FC. Photographer Marco Magielse gives us a look at the grounds during...
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A Different Shade of Blue: Matchday in San Sebastián With Real Sociedad

We head to picturesque San Sebastián to get an intimate look at the important role Real Sociedad plays amongst the town and its die-hard fans.  That tone of blue. That...
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A Basque Tale of Love: A Look at Athletic Bilbao’s Homegrown Run of Success

With a vast history and unique policy of using only homegrown talent, Athletic Bilbao has maintained a level of success and pride over its century-plus long existence. We get...
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Urban Lens: The Evolving Heartbeat of Street Football in Barcelona

Street football in Barcelona has always been a massive part of daily life. But as the city has changed over the years, so has the way in which the...
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Heard on the Street: At the LA Galaxy’s Victoria Block Party and Open Training

To unveil their all-new safe standing supporters' section, LA Galaxy hosted the Victoria Block party and open training at Dignity Health Sports Park over the weekend. Featuring music performances,...
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All-New Kits Showcased at the MLS x adidas ‘Forward 25’ Fashion Show in New York City

For the second year in a row, MLS and adidas hosted a fashion show to reveal their kits for the upcoming season. While there weren't any bold and reimagined...
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Urban Lens: Bridge Barkada and the Street Football Movement in San Diego

Through pickup games in San Diego's Chicano Park, Bridge Barkada is helping ignite an increasingly burgeoning soccer scene in the city. It's long been known as "America's Finest City," but...
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It’s a Geordie Thing: A Newcastle United Experience at St. James Park

With one of the most dedicated and complicated fan bases in all of European football, a match at Newcastle United's St. James Park is a must-add to any football...
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Grounds of a Dying Breed: A Q&A With ‘Final Whistle’ Photographer Marco Magielse

Documenting 21 of the remaining traditional football grounds in England, Marco Magielse's book Final Whistle is a nostalgic ode to a fading style of architecture. We speak with the Dutch photographer...
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How Will We Remember the Controversial Final El Clasico of 2019?

Both clubs are at the top of the La Liga table, vying for an elusive league championship. Yet last week's Real Madrid-FC Barcelona meeting was focused more on off-pitch...
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Inside the Fiery ‘Derby della Lanterna’ Between Genoa CFC and UC Sampdoria

On Italy's northern coast alongside the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa is home to incredible food, historical sites, and one of the world's greatest football rivalries — the Derby della Lanterna....
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A Conversation With Pancho Monti, the Photographer Behind the Breathtaking ‘Bomboneras’ Series

Highlighting the diehard women behind Boca Juniors through stunning portrait photography, the Bomboneras book and social media accounts are everything we love about the beautiful game. We get a closer...
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Revisiting the LA Galaxy’s Golden Age With Two-Time MLS Cup Champ Bryan Jordan

A member of the LA Galaxy teams that won back-to-back MLS Cups in 2011 and 2012, Bryan Jordan has seen plenty of highs during his pro soccer career. In...