Spotlight
Auston Trusty Has Got Next
After a stellar season with Birmingham City, Arsenal loanee Auston Trusty has proven he's up for the challenge of European football. And the American defender is ready for whatever...
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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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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...
Art
Getting to Know Two Artists Behind Some of the Most Artistic Pitches You’ll Find
Art and the beautiful game have always gone hand in hand — but artists Tristan Eaton and Geoff Gouveia have taken that to a different level, turning futsal pitches...
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‘Coach’ and Its Star Tracy Hamm Look to Inspire a Generation of Female Footballers
Move over 30 for 30, Coach is the new standard for sports documentaries. Following Tracy Hamm's journey to gaining her UEFA A coaching license, the film appeared at a...
Music
Stix’s ‘For Los Angeles’ Is a Unique Tribute to LAFC’s Supporter Culture
Two weeks ago, Watts native Stix blessed fans with For Los Angeles, a new album entirely dedicated to LAFC and the club's culture. We caught up with the longtime...
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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,...
Urban Hype
5 Things You Should Know About Pro Freestyler Indi Cowie
Amidst the burgeoning popularity of freestyle football, Indi Cowie remains one of the best and most exciting athletes in the pro freestyling circuit. Here are 5 things to know about the...
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The Creation of a Sport: A Journey through Freestyle with the Legendary Mr. Woo
Every discipline has its masters, and in the pantheon of football freestylers none is more legendary than Woo Hee-Yong, or “Mr. Woo” as he's fondly known around the world. Woo was born ...
Music
Kaiser Chiefs and Leeds United: A Match Made in Heaven
One of the more notable British indie rock bands of the 21st century, the Kaiser Chiefs also double as die-hard Leeds United fans. With Leeds back in the Premier...
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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.
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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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Face Time: Raheem Edwards Has Found a New Home in Minnesota
On his fourth team in five seasons, Raheem Edwards may very well be the youngest journeyman in MLS. But the 25-year-old midfielder has settled in nicely in Minnesota, and...
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How Hard Work and Passion Led Freestyler Daniel Dennehy to Personal Success
When Daniel Dennehy was a teenager attending university in Dublin, Ireland, he had a map of the world on his wall. Every time he traveled to a new city, in a...
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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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Yo Katsuyama Met Someone Who Did What He Loved, Then Decided to Dedicate His Life to Freestyle
Yo Katsuyama is quickly becoming one of the world's best freestylers, and that's not just according to us. Ask anyone who's seen him battle, and they'll tell you he's...
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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,...
Videos
Urban Spotlight: Pro Footballer and Olympic Medalist Lauren Sesselmann Continues to Redefine Herself
Pro footballer, Olympic medalist, entrepreneur, trainer, designer, model — the list of titles and accolades are long and impressive for the multi-talented Lauren Sesselmann, who continues to carve out...
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Kicking It With Kala: Getting to Know the Breakdance-Inspired Polish Champion
One of the world's most creative and original freestylers, Bartłomiej "Kala" Rak is not only known for his incredible breakdance-inspired combos, but also for his unique views on the...
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Lorenzo Pinciroli’s Journey to Becoming Freestyle’s Most Iconic MC
It's not a big freestyle event if Lorenzo Pinciroli isn't hosting it. However, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the charismatic Italian MC, who...
