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World Champion Paweł Skóra Shares His “Urban Picks”
Fans worldwide know Paweł Skóra as a freestyle pioneer who's expanded the realm of lower combos and helped push the limits of freestyle. With multiple moves named after him, Skora...
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LAFC Rookie Tristan Blackmon is Living Out His Dream One Day at a Time
The No. 3 pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, Tristan Blackmon is ready to make an impact on the pitch for LAFC. We caught up with the 21-year-old center...
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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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How A Canadian College Student Traded Maple Syrup for Football Scarves
Unable to travel on his own, this is how Daniel Robertson still managed to experience different cultures while also giving them a taste of his own.
The COVID-19 pandemic may...
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Face Time: Mauricio Pineda Discusses His Rookie Experience, Bubble Life, and UNC Tarheel Greats
Our Face Time series continues with Chicago Fire rookie Mauricio Pineda, whose strong performance at the MLS Is Back Tournament has commanded the attention of many across the league.
Mauricio...
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An Exclusive with Andrew Henderson, Freestyle’s Most Dominant Athlete, and Why He’s Still the Best in the Game
Football freestyler Andrew Henderson is someone who needs no introduction, but I feel obliged to write one anyway. The Exeter-born 25-year-old has become arguably one of the most iconic...
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Grounds of a Dying Breed: A Q&A With ‘Final Whistle’ Photographer Marco Magielse
Documenting 21 of the remaining traditional football grounds in England, Marco Magielse's book Final Whistle is a nostalgic ode to a fading style of architecture. We speak with the Dutch photographer...
Music
The Stars are Lining Up for ATM Danny
Los Angeles native and longtime LA Galaxy fan ATM Danny checked off two major boxes for any artist and sports enthusiast. Not only did he create a Galaxy-inspired anthem...
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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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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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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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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...
Art
Meet Artist Laury Layani, Whose Viral Vivid Portraits Have Caught the Eyes of Many Pro Athletes
Through her brilliantly colored and detailed portraits, French artist Laury Layani has been able to meet some of her sports idols — Novak Djokovic, Olivier Giroud, and Lewis Hamilton...
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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...
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16-Year-Old Vancouver Whitecaps Midfielder Simon Colyn is Ready for His MLS Breakthrough
Recently making his first-team debut for the Vancouver Whitecaps, 16-year-old Simon Colyn has handled being a pro better than you'd expect from someone his age. We caught up with...
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Checking In With Atlanta United First-Round Draft Pick Anderson Asiedu
The latest installment of our Checking In series features Atlanta United rookie Anderson Asiedu. Ahead of his club's home opener tomorrow, we caught up with the Ghana-born midfielder, discussing...
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If She Isn’t Already, LA’s Next Freestyle Star Lizzy Calderon Needs to Be On Your Radar
A central figure in Los Angeles' burgeoning freestyle scene, Lizzy Calderon is beginning to make a name for herself around the world, thanks to her bubbling personality, optimistic outlook,...
Art
Art of the Game: San Spiga and the Eternal Influence of Diego Maradona
A street artist inspired by one of the greatest to ever do it, San Spiga continues to keep Diego Maradona's legacy alive both in Napoli and across the rest...
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Meet Taylor Shull, AKA SoccerKitTok, Whose Collection of Over 200 Kits is Quickly Building an Audience
In addition to sharing his love and appreciation for football kits, Taylor Shull explores club and sport history through his TikTok account, SoccerKitTok. We sit down with Shull to...
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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 ...
