Photography
Cunchao: China’s Friday Night Lights
In the mountainous Chinese province of Guizhou, tourists and locals alike gather once a year for Cunchao, one of the most unique and diverse amateur soccer tournaments in the...
Street Football
Adidas Challenges Youth Teams to Speed of Light 5v5 Cup
Adidas continues to embrace the small-sided game as it launches some of its latest gear, in this case the Speed of Light pack for which the brand partnered with UrbanFutsal LA...
Spotlight
Urban Picks: Getting to Know San Jose Earthquakes and US National Team Defender Nick Lima
Second-year pro Nick Lima has quickly established himself as one of MLS' most exciting young prospects. We caught up with the San Jose Earthquakes defender, discussing everything from his...
Spotlight
Urban Picks: How Fresno FC’s Christian Chaney Was Destined to Be a Hometown Hero
After playing internationally in both Mexico and Armenia, Fresno native Christian Chaney is back at home with Fresno FC and loving every minute of it. We spoke to the...
Photography
Pictorial: The Behind-the-Scenes Grind of Jamaican National Team Midfielder Chinyelu Asher
As this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup draws near, Jamaican national team midfielder Chinyelu Asher is tirelessly working on improving her game in the shadows, absent of any spotlight....
Spotlight
FC Kansas City Midfielder Lo’eau Labonta Shares Her Urban Picks
Lo'eau Labonta is beginning to hit her stride as she enters her third season in the NWSL. With preseason just a few weeks away, the Stanford grad sat down for a...
Fashion
LIVE THE GOAL: Highdee Kuan — Actor, Artist, and Avid Football Fan
An actor with backgrounds in both fashion and sports, Highdee Kuan continues to find her perfect balance between all three in the bustling city of Los Angeles. We catch...
Photography
A Jamais Les Premiers: The Magic of Marseille During ‘Le Classique’
A historic rivalry in the picturesque port city on the Mediterranean, we get an inside glimpse of 'Le Classique' — Olympique de Marseille vs. Paris Saint-Germain — at the...
Urban Hype
The USWNT Victory Tour Stop at the Rose Bowl Shows the Need for an NWSL Team in Los Angeles
In front of a packed crowd of supporters at the iconic Rose Bowl, the United States women's national team handily defeated the Republic of Ireland in their first contest...
Photography
Urban Lens: The Quiet Rise of Street Football Culture in Mumbai
One of the largest cities in the world, Mumbai is a metropolis teeming with art, culture, and history. Despite this, street football has yet to establish a strong presence....
Photography
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....
Fashion
An Exclusive Look at the COPA Football Benfica and KNVB Collections
Celebrating a club and country with plenty of football history, the COPA Football Benfica and KNVB collections are as beautiful as they are expertly crafted. We get an exclusive...
Urban Hype
Heard on the Street: At the Liverpool FC 125th Anniversary x New Balance Event
“We wanted to fuse Liverpool with L.A. That whole shoes on a wire…that image speaks through to L.A. and we wanted to bring that together with Liverpool F.C.”
Spotlight
From Holland to L.A. (By Way of China) Actress Highdee Kuan Connects the Challenge of Art and Athletics
Mix a mostly Chinese heritage with a splash of German flavor. Add a Dutch upbringing and garnish with a love for the Oranje. Top off with an equal measure of...
Spotlight
Seasoned Pro Footballer Tristan Bowen is Stronger, Wiser and Targeting the New Hometown Team
Tristan Bowen is a professional footballer who has played in multiple leagues around the world including the United States U-18 and U-20 national teams. Now back home in Los...
Spotlight
Sporting KC and Canadian National Team Defender Amer Didic Shares His Urban Picks
Now in his third year as a pro, Sporting Kansas City and Canadian national team center back Amer Didic has shown plenty of potential in his young career. During...
Photography
Urban Lens: A Day at the Beach in Porto, Portugal
The second largest city in Portugal, Porto is blessed with a coastline of long, clean, sandy beaches. The popular beach spot Praia de Matosinhos attracts a young, sporty crowd and...
Urban Hype
An Immersive Experience With the 3252 — LA’s Loudest (and Newest) Fan Group
Ever wonder what it's like to be in one of MLS' rowdiest supporters' groups? We are taking fully immersive experiences with the league's most passionate fanbases, starting with LAFC's...
Spotlight
Pro Skimboarder Yasmyn Andrade Sets Her Sights on New Goals as She Completes College Soccer
Often seen cruising on her skateboard or riding the waves on her skimboard, Yasmyn Andrade is living the Southern California dream. Originally from a Brazilian beach town called Recreio dos Bandeirantes...
Spotlight
Pro Football Journeyman and Skills Tutorial Maven William John is Creating a Legacy Beyond the Pitch Through Goluremi
Playing in eight different countries and speaking eight different languages, pro footballer William John has faced just about everything you could imagine throughout his 13-year career. Currently playing with...
