hailai arghandiwal

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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Heard on the Street: At the Mexico-Cuba Gold Cup Showdown in the Rose Bowl

On the opening match day of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, heavy favorites Mexico took on an underdog Cuba side, and while the match itself wasn't very competitive, the...
el gran parque central

Not Just a Stadium, But a Sense of Belonging: The Amazing Stories Behind El Gran Parque Central

Over 120 years old, El Gran Parque Central is one of the most important stadiums in all of South America. In addition to hosting the first-ever World Cup match,...
Los Angeles street soccer

Urban Lens: Manchester City Meets L.A.’s Street Ballers

This edition of Urban Lens retraces the memorable afternoon Manchester City paid a visit to the City of Angels. While here, we collaborated with the world-renowned football club to explore...
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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...
Indonesia street football

Urban Lens: A Rainy Day in Borneo

On the island of Borneo, as children laugh and play in the rain, we witness unmitigated joy and freedom and are reminded of our own childhood memories of fun, rainy...
didi haracic

A Balancing Act: How Gotham FC Keeper/Pro Photographer DiDi Haracic Has Used Both Outlets to Fuel Her Breakout Year

Doubling as a goalkeeper for NJ/NY Gotham FC and a professional photographer, DiDi Haracic has somehow been able to balance between two extremely demanding careers. We get to know...
tristan blackmon

Checking In With LAFC Center Back Tristan Blackmon Ahead of His Second Season as a Pro

After a rookie season that saw plenty of learning opportunities, LAFC defender Tristan Blackmon is ready to make his impact felt across MLS. We catch up with the young...
real sociedad

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...