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The Man Behind the Camera: Why Everyone Needs Jannis Gasser in Their Instafeed
It's fair to say social media has been a catalyst for the rise of freestyle football in recent years, the chief culprit being everyone's favourite photo/video sharing app, Instagram. Every day,...
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One Passion: Giovane Lobo a Rising L.A. Star
The San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles is home to many talented soccer players who are pursuing their passion in the sport and constantly pushing their limits to improve....
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A Conversation With Kirk Rudell and Tom McCabe, Co-Writers of ‘Soccertown USA’
After making its worldwide debut at last year's Kicking + Screening Soccer Film Festival, Soccertown USA was set to take the 2020 festival circuit by storm. Stymied by the...
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Urban Picks: Chivas Defender Tony Alfaro Is Looking to Make a Splash in Liga MX
After signing with Chivas Guadalajara in the offseason, we catch up with up-and-coming defender Tony Alfaro to discuss his time with the Seattle Sounders, how he's adjusting to his...
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Thiago Saltori is Unlike Any Freestyler You’ll Ever Meet
Brazilian veteran freestyler Thiago Saltori is a true original. Whether it’s his unorthodox style or his vast knowledge in Chinese medicine, Saltori has always gone against the grain —...
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Urban Spotlight: Pro Freestyler Enry Maffioletti Lets His Crazy Skills Do the Talking
There must be something about freestyle football that either attracts mellow personalities or forces a person to chill out. It makes sense considering the hours of dedicated practice and honing...
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Finding My Peace and Defying the Odds Through the Beautiful Game
AC Sparta striker Christina Burkenroad's professional career has seen three different teams in three different countries. While she has journeyed thousands of miles as a pro, her path to...
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Two-Time Guinness World Record Holder Pradeep Ramesh Has His Goals Set Even Higher
Despite holding two Guinness World Records, Ramesh isn't satisfied and has his goal set on becoming the first Indian Freestyle World Champion.
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‘I’m a Bud Light and Vegan Tacos Guy’: Murs Speaks Out on His Love of Soccer and the LA Galaxy
An icon of Los Angeles hip-hop, Murs reps his city in just about every way imaginable, including his sports allegiances. A die-hard LA Galaxy supporter, Murs wasn't always as...
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Luxembourg Life Through the Lens of Veteran Freestyler and Filmmaker Sven Fielitz
Representing the tiny nation of Luxembourg, Sven Fielitz has become internationally known thanks to his superb talent in both freestyle and video editing. In addition to competing at the...
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How Ashraf Youssef’s Insane Acrobatics Have Flipped the Script on the Boundaries of Freestyle
With an array of tricks that incorporate mind-bending backflips and acrobatics, impossible is not a word in Ashraf Youssef's vocabulary.
When it comes to freestyle, the list of possibilities seems...
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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...
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Urban Spotlight: Why Séan Garnier Is an All-Around Maestro
Most people have heard of Séan Garnier. Even if you're not a hardcore soccer or freestyle fan, you've probably seen him in this commercial disguised as an old man or battling Neymar for...
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Getting to Know MistaVLO: The Next Scandinavian Superstar
I would prefer to be recognized as a combination of both performer and competitor, but If I had to choose, I am a competitor for sure.
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Urban Picks: Angel City FC Rookie Lily Nabet is Ready to Make a Splash With Her Hometown Team
With NWSL training camp now in full swing, we get to know Angel City FC rookie Lily Nabet in the latest edition of Urban Picks.
With The Challenge Cup just...
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Who to Watch: Keyl Skills is the 8-Year-Old Freestyler with Big Skill
There are freestyle footballers all over the world that have amazed us with their unique skills and work ethic. But there’s one young up-and-comer that is kind of blowing...
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Finding the Perfect Balance of Art and Sport With Incredibly Accomplished Pro Freestyler Laura Biondo
The first woman to hold a Guinness World Record in freestyle, Laura Biondo has gone from competing in some of the world's biggest freestyle events to performing with the...
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King of the Sits: Jak Gregory’s Return to Freestyle
Freestyler Jak Gregory, most known for his iconic sit down style, has been out of the freestyle game since 2010. However, the UK native has made a dramatic return.
Urban Hype
The Best Soundbites From Oakland Roots Media Day
Last Thursday, Oakland Roots held a virtual media day ahead of their inaugural season in the USL Championship. We were in attendance as head coach Dario Pot, technical director...
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Jez Dior On Getting Personal In His Debut Album ‘Handle With Care,’ and His Favorite Kits to Wear On Stage
It's been a while since we've got new music from Jez Dior, but he blessed us with his debut Handle With Care, a raw, deeply personal album that mixes...
