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Ace Hood Speaks On ‘M.I.N.D.’ EP and the Connection Between Sports and Life
With his new EP M.I.N.D. released last week, we sit down with rapper Ace Hood to discuss his transition from major label to independent artist, his business ventures outside music, and...
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Ten Toes Down: Creating a Certified Bay Anthem With Dee Dot Jones and the Oakland Roots
The official anthem of the Oakland Roots, Dee Dot Jones' "Tru 2 My Roots," can be heard blaring at all of the club's home matches at the Oakland Coliseum....
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Dejan Joveljić is Playing Chess, Not Checkers
Discussing everything from being the world's best chess soccer player to racking up goals against his former teams, Dejan Joveljić sits down with us for a Q&A session.
It's a...
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Face Time: Orlando Pride Rookie Courtney Petersen Talks Dropping Out of the Challenge Cup and the Future of NWSL
Our latest edition of Face Time features Orlando Pride rookie Courtney Petersen, who's already made an impact on the club as an everyday starter.
Whether you're in sports or 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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Urban Spotlight: Olivia Moultrie, the 11-Year Old Phenom Who’s Impacting American Youth Soccer
"When I started treating every day like an opportunity and training to be a professional, I really fell in love with the process of trying to become great."
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Art of the Game: Marija Marković and the Beauty In Details
Our 'Art of the Game' series highlighting the brightest football artists and illustrators continues with Marija Marković. Hailing from Belgrade, Serbia, Marković has gained notoriety through her collage-style prints...
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‘Every Metric We Track is Trending in the Right Direction’: Serie A’s Andy Mitchell on the League’s North American Boom
With a 50% viewership hike in the United States for the 2024-25 Serie A season, Italian soccer is just what American sports fans ordered. We speak with Serie A...
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Play Like There’s No Tomorrow: Bruno Meyer Simoes On Pro Football’s Hidden Grind and the Hunger of Brazilian Players
By Christine Kwon / Guest Contributor
The pinnacle of professional football, with all of its glory and glamor, is the dream job of countless kids (and adults) around the world....
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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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Face Time: Catching Up With Houston Dynamo Midfielder Memo Rodriguez
Ahead of the MLS Is Back Tournament's kickoff later this week, we catch up with Memo Rodriguez, whose breakout 2019 season has Houston Dynamo fans excited for more.
The last...
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Guillermo Amor Looks Back on Legendary Career at Barcelona
One of the most decorated players to ever don the blaugrana stripes, Guillermo Amor sits down with us to reflect on his playing days at FC Barcelona.
Lionel Messi....
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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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How Thomas Grønnemark Became the First Throw-in Coach
The set piece coach has become en vogue in the world of football in recent years. One of the originators is Thomas Grønnemark, who rose to prominence as a...
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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...
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Patience, Persistence, and Passion: Argentina’s Charly Iacono is Finally World Freestyle Champ
Carlos Alberto Iacono, aka Charly, is a persistent man. A tried-and-true competitor, Charly is well-known and well-liked on the freestyle circuit, someone who has earned respect for his athleticism, composure,...
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Johan Vasquez: Genoa’s Pillar and Mexico’s Hope at the 2026 World Cup
Genoa and Mexico center back Johan Vasquez speaks with us about finding a home in Serie A, preparing for the World Cup, and playing under Italian legend Daniele De...
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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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Revisiting ‘The Two Escobars’ 10 Years Later With Co-Director Jeff Zimbalist
As we near its 10-year anniversary, we revisit the groundbreaking film The Two Escobars, which remains the gold standard for soccer documentaries today. We sat down with director Jeff Zimbalist to...
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Face Time: Timothy Weah and Kyle Duncan Can’t Be Separated
Timothy Weah and Kyle Duncan are both rising American soccer stars — and they've also been nearly inseparable since their childhoods. In our latest episode of Face Time, we...
