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From Tango Squad to River Plate, How Perseverance Saved Jordan O’Brien’s Football Career
Spanning four continents and countless different leagues, pro footballer Jordan O'Brien's career has been nothing if not well-traveled. But her journey to River Plate was far from a straight...
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A One-on-One Conversation With Freestyle Superstar Tobias Becs
Tobias Becs is one of the most recognized and respected freestylers in the world today. Between running his 4Freestyle company and setting world records, we caught up with the...
Urban Hype
Behind the Design of the New Balance Tekela v3+
With the recent release of the New Balance Tekela v3+, we get an inside glimpse at the boot’s design process from NB senior developer of football footwear Harrison Cook.
It’s...
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The Football Journeyman: A Conversation With Marcus Haber
Having played with 13 professional clubs over 14 years, you could say Marcus Haber is something of a rolling stone. Over the years, he has gathered a wealth of...
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Into the Fire: How Raheem Edwards’ Unflappable Spirit Makes Him an Impact Player In MLS
Raheem Edwards has already made a name for himself in his young career, but it wasn't without a fair share of adversity. Thanks to his competitive fire and unflappable...
Art
Art of the Game: Daryl Rainbow Is Football’s Funniest Illustrator
Our 'Art of the Game' series spotlighting the most prolific artists within football continues with Daryl Rainbow. The London-based illustrator has caught the eyes of many with his creative...
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From a Kitchen Studio to a TV Set, The Cooligans Are Clapping Back for American Soccer
With a beguiling chemistry and sharp wit, Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco, aka The Cooligans, are quickly becoming two of the most compelling personalities in American soccer. Unfiltered, genuine,...
Urban Hype
Hip-Hop and Football: L.A. Rapper Jez Dior Talks His Love for the Beautiful Game
In the diverse city of Los Angeles, the football community football collides with music, art, and culture in an enigmatic way. The city paves avenues and pathways for just...
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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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Strength, Health, and Gratitude: How Soccer Ignited Julia Glanz’s Relentless Pursuit of Fitness Excellence
Strength and conditioning coach Julia Glanz has made a seamless transition from her soccer career at the University of Arizona to her professional career as a fitness expert. Through...
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Introducing ‘The Baller Life,’ Episode 1: NWSL Pro Shawna Gordon on Sacrifice and the Love of Sport
As the owner of a soccer facility, I see a lot of different people play on our courts. On the regular, we get a good mix of styles and a strong level of competition...
Videos
Face Time: Catching Up With Vancouver Whitecaps Midfielder Simon Colyn
When we first caught up with Simon Colyn, he was a starry-eyed 16-year-old kid fresh off his MLS debut. Now a grizzled veteran at 18, we sit down with...
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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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Urban Spotlight: From the Street to the Stadium, Miguel Sanchez and the New Breed of Crossover Players
The United States is currently experiencing a wave of enthusiasm for the beautiful game that's different from previous attempts to increase its popularity. Three professional men's divisions, the women's professional NWSL, a new ...
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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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A Conversation With Gunt22, the Man With the Rarest Football Boots In the World
It doesn't matter if it's stamps, kits, or football boots, you won't find many collections as rare as Gunt22's anywhere in the world. We sat down with him to...
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Going Behind the Scenes of the Fantastic Venezia FC Kits with Fly Nowhere Co-Founder Diego Moscosoni
They took the world by storm last summer with some of the most unique and head-turning designs in all of soccer. But what went into the making of the...
Art
Get To Know Giuseppe Klain, the Designer Behind Napoli’s Diego Maradona Tribute Kits
With a multi-faceted career that includes experience in painting, photography, and architecture, it was a chance opportunity that linked Giuseppe Klain with SSC Napoli, and it forever changed his...
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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...
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My First Year With the LA Galaxy: A Look Behind the Experiences of Three New Faces in LA
As the 2021 MLS season comes to a close, we take a look at how three new LA Galaxy players — Jorge Villafaña, Josh Drack, and Daniel Aguirre —...
