Spotlight
From Busan to LA: Kim Moon-Hwan Could Be Just the Spark LAFC Needs
Despite LAFC's uncharacteristically slow start to the season, one bright spot for the club in 2021 has been new signing Kim Moon-Hwan. We sat down with the Korean international...
Spotlight
From Homeless to Pro Footballer, Christina Burkenroad Doesn’t Let Her Circumstances Define Her
From living in hotels and crashing at friends' houses in high school to playing in the Champions League, Sparta Prague forward Christina Burkenroad's journey through soccer is far from...
Spotlight
How Warm Brew’s Serk Used His Soccer Background to Forge a Promising Hip-Hop Career
Warm Brew has made its name off carefree West Coast music. Serk explains how his days playing soccer have made him a great team player for everyone's success.
Freestyle
Inside Norman Habri’s Mind-Blowing Two-Ball Freestyle
As if freestyling with one ball wasn't impressive enough, French juggling innovator Norman Habri has incorporated two balls into his routine. We get a closer look at...
Spotlight
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...
Spotlight
A Glimpse of the Freestyle Life With A-List Talents Tobias Becs and PWG!
During their trip to Los Angeles following the WFFA Freestyle Masters tournament, world-renowned freestylers Tobias Becs and PWG stopped by to discuss life as a freestyler, the quirks of...
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...
Spotlight
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...
Spotlight
‘Family Business’ Could Be the Foundation of the LA-Tinos Empire
On the heels of Family Business, the new LA-Tinos album release, we catch up with Feefa to discuss his vision for the group, overcoming COVID-19, and what's next in...
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...
Spotlight
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...
Music
Cousin Feo and Lord Juco Are Looking to Go Back-to-Back With ‘Ballon d’Or’
Cousin Feo and Lord Juco are gearing up to release Ballon d'Or, their follow-up album to last year's Death at the Derby series, this Sunday. We sat down with them...
Spotlight
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 ...
Spotlight
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...
Spotlight
Accomplished Soccer Pro Yael Averbuch Looks to Get Even Better at 30
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Yael Averbuch, a highly decorated midfielder for National Women's Soccer League team FC Kansas City and a newly minted...
Spotlight
LA Galaxy Defender Daniel Steres Has Gone Full Circle Through His Professional Journey
From MLS to the USL and back, Daniel Steres' pro soccer career has taken him through a multitude of destinations and playing conditions, all of which has led to...
Art
When Art Imitates Sport: Inside the Beautiful Works of David Diehl
Internationally known for his stunning football art, David Diehl merges themes from the game and everyday life into each one of his collections. From the god-like aura of iconic...
Spotlight
From Everest to the Sahara: How Freestyler John Farnworth Conquered the World’s Most Challenging Terrain
A freestyle OG that's not afraid of any challenge, John Farnworth has freestyled his way across the Sahara Desert and up to Mount Everest's base camp. We get to...
Spotlight
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...
Spotlight
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 —...
