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...
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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...
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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God’s Plan: How Kemar Lawrence Rose from the Ashes to Become an MLS All-Star
After a devastating knee injury to end the 2018 season, New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence has quickly returned to form for both club and country in 2019....
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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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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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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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...
Photography
Peep this Account: ‘Soccer Problems’ is the Fun Addition You Need in Your Feed
A rising group of young, smart, and enterprising social media influencers are making their mark in the online world of football. Meet Briana Aguila—the fresh face behind the influential...
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Malaysia’s Do-It-All Baller Zeem Ahmad “Keeps It Street” and Shares His Urban Picks
Zeem Ahmad is one of those rare specimens that will meg you without a thought and then proceed to dazzle you with his freestyle skills. As one of these crossbreed talents,...
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The Stadium DJ: How Vala Nirenberg is Breaking Barriers and Traditions Through Music
One of Uruguay's most popular DJs, Valentina "Vala" Nirenberg has a multifaceted career which includes music, sports, marketing, and design. Through all of that, she is also bringing a...
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A Conversation With Earl Edwards Jr., Black Players For Change Co-Founder and DC United Keeper
Following George Floyd's death, Black players in America's top flight formed Black Players For Change, a group dedicated to amplifying Black voices and communities through their platforms as professional...
