Street Football

Street football, or street soccer, is played on a concrete pitch or outdoors on makeshift courts. A fast-paced, short-sided game, it melds together a high degree of skill, personal style, and quick decision-making. Already a global phenomenon, street football has been a training ground for some of the world’s greatest ballers.

Nike Street Soccer Training Drill: Speed Snipe

The Speed Snipe is one of Nike's latest SCCRX street soccer videos, available primarily on the Nike app, and features key elements of street football executed on a humble...

Why Your Next Football Purchase Might Be New Balance

In the crowded world of Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and even Puma, you might not think there's room for yet another major brand to enter the market of the...

Exclusive: Commissioner Keith Tozer on the New Professional Futsal League and the U.S.’s Biggest Venture into Small-Sided Football

Keith Tozer, commissioner of the new Professional Futsal League (PFL) and respected veteran in both U.S. association football and futsal, will be having a busy week in Orlando, FL, where...

Copa Univision Hosts 14th Annual 5v5 Tournament in Los Angeles

This past weekend, Univision held the Los Angeles leg of its 14th annual Copa Univision tournament, currently happening nationwide in select cities, and providing families with "the ultimate interactive ...

Brazil’s Amandinha Shines as Best Female Futsal Player in the World

In case there's any doubt that Brazil produces some of the best footballers—men and women—on the globe, meet Amanda Lyssa de Oliveira Crisostomo. Known to her friends as "Amandinha," the...

Chelsea F.C. and Adidas Host “First-Class” Youth Tournament in L.A.

In its ongoing support of youth soccer, Adidas banded together with Chelsea F.C. (who were in town for a match against Liverpool) to sponsor a 5v5 tournament this past Tuesday at The Base LA ...
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Just How Important is that First Touch? Let the Nike Soccer App Show You

One of the most critical yet underrated concepts in the beautiful game is the notion of the first touch. An impeccable first touch is something that all of the greats have in common, regardless...

The Round-Up: Coming Up in Street Ball, Futsal, and Freestyle

Summer's going by fast, and to get your calendar right, we've put together the latest events to look out for in street football, futsal, and freestyle. Sign up to...

When Football Transcends: Street Soccer USA Gives Youth Life-Changing Experience

For 20-year-old Angie Garcia, soccer is not just a sport. Through her 10 years of playing she has learned a lot about herself and those around her. Her time on...
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Adidas Challenges Youth Teams to Speed of Light 5v5 Cup

Adidas continues to embrace the small-sided game as it launches some of its latest gear, in this case the Speed of Light pack for which the brand partnered with UrbanFutsal LA...

Brazil “Outplayed Them All” to Capture Neymar Jr’s Five Title

69,105 players, 10,807 teams, and 47 countries later, Neymar Jr's Five-a-Side Global Tournament has a champion: Anjos de Bola. An ultra fitting ending as the Brazilian team topped its international competitors...

What If Cristiano Ronaldo Lost His Mojo? Nike Investigates in “The Switch”

"The Switch" puts the ultimate player to the ultimate test in this Nike ad alongside a bevy of professional footballers making cameo appearances. Champions League and European Cup winner Cristiano...
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Behind the Scenes of Adidas’ “Boss the Circle” Commercial

Ever wonder how your favorite soccer commercials are made? With guys doing unhuman-like tricks, we wondered ourselves how choreographed all that ballin is, and luckily got a chance to...
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Street Football Influential in Copa America and Euro Finals

Last week, we saw Chile's Alexis Sanchez named the Copa America Golden Ball winner as the top player while leading his country to another championship. Before the tournament began,...

5 Solid Tutorials for Street Soccer Skills

The street football world is always in flux with players constantly innovating new techniques and moves. If you want to flourish as a street baller, you have to keep up with...

Street Soccer USA Fights Homelessness with New York, San Francisco Cups

Street Soccer USA is back this year with a bang, featuring its popular street cup in three cities: Philadelphia, New York, and San Francisco. Touted as the “premier street soccer...

Adidas Invitational Brings Out Best of Youth Football in Los Angeles

This past Sunday, some of the best in youth football faced off at the The Base LA for Adidas' #FirstNeverFollows 5v5 Invitational. In Los Angeles, one can often find the highest levels of football ...
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Highlight Video! Watch the Neymar Jr’s Five U.S. Finals

After surviving nine qualifiers across seven cities in the U.S., the top street crews in the nation faced off in Miami this past June 11 at Neymar Jr's Five global five-a-side...
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Dutch Street Master Visits Garnier’s S3 Society for Paris Football Week

Easy, man! Jeand Doest, the chillaxed Dutch street baller with an endless appetite for Bang, Bang, visited S3 Society this past weekend for Paris Football Week. Doest got an invitation from the sensei...

Quick n Dirty Nutrition Tips for Every Baller

Being a serious athlete requires a lot more than just passion. It requires a disciplined lifestyle that keeps the body fit and healthy. More than half the battle when training...