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 FootballX Skills: The Glitch by Francisco “Ice” Cardenas

Here we have a move demonstrated by Francisco "Ice" Cardenas that's actually a pass to a teammate. This is pretty surprising because street ballers don't pass ... kidding (sort of). The first time...
Panna in Hawthorne.

Stuntin’ on a Sunday Afternoon

It was a clear Sunday afternoon when me and the guys went out looking for a game. With our UrbanFutsal LA facility in the middle of a move, our best bet...
Neymar Jrs Five Global Five-a-side tournament

Neymar Jr. Launches Neymar Jr’s Five: A Global Five-A-Side Tournament

"Can you see it? Football. It's everywhere!" So announces Neymar's global signature football tournament kicking off an international five-a-side tournament (Neymar Jr's Five) open to men and women between the...
Nike FootballX Skills: The 360 Backheel Flick

Nike FootballX Skills: The 360 Backheel Flick

Dutch street baller Ike Neil demos the killer move that can take down and humiliate your opponent, while setting you up for a goal-scoring opportunity ... in the right conditions. The "360 Backheel...
Chinatown freestyle

Mo-Ali and Frankie Flo Hit Up NYC Chinatown

File under dream pop freestyle Chinatown. If there is such a subgenre, Mo-Ali from IT10 Soccer and Frankie Flo have accomplished it in this stylish, emo video where the two...

In Cali, It’s Always a Good Day to Ball

There are some days you just want to forget your troubles, meet up with the homies, and do what you love. In our case, that means playing ball, and when you're in Cali
Gio Lobo juggling in downtown L.A.

One Passion: Giovane Lobo a Rising L.A. Star

The San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles is home to many talented soccer players who are pursuing their passion in the sport and constantly pushing their limits to improve....

The Nike Soccer App: Hit or Miss?

Adding to the burgeoning growth of street football is the recent launch of the Nike Soccer App. Available as a download for both iOS and Android, it's being touted as a...

TeamBackPack Drops Some Bars for Futsal Kids

TeamBackPack surprised the aspiring ballers of a recent 5v5 youth tournament hosted at UrbanFutsal LA. The Adidas-sponsored event treated the kiddies to some choice schwag while top artists Obvi, Catalyst, & X dropped...
Adidas Boss LA

Adidas Shows L.A. How to #BossEveryone With “Purecontrol”

Adidas has been everywhere lately, releasing a slew of suped-up new gear and launching a fresh marketing campaign that seeks to reinvigorate their place in football. The three-stripe company has always

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...

Urban Hype: Brazuca Ballers Rule the Streets of L.A.

Going into 2016, the street team with the most hype is, without a doubt, the Brazuca Ballers. If you follow the L.A. street soccer scene at all, unless you've been living under...

Nike FootballX Skills: The Beast Chip

I know it makes the visuals look cool, but why are all of these Nike videos from Amsterdam filmed on wet concrete? Did it rain the entire week they were...

L.A.’s Newest Club is Making Moves Like Tony Montana

The Los Angeles Football Club, L.A.'s newest MLS team, has been storming the City of Angels like Tony Montana. And I'm not talking about the busted old Tony at the end...
Street Football in Rio

Top 10 Coolest Cities to Play Street Football

There's a reason why it's called "The Beautiful Game," and a large part of that is because it comes from the streets. Pelé grew up in poverty, and would stuff a...
puppy playing soccer

Street Football Cup: Puppy Edition

We've seen some amazing street footballers, but now it's time to really turn up the heat with a countdown of some of the greatest canines in street ball from around the...

Jeand Doest Takes Down Police With Help of Leamssi (Warning: Do Not Attempt with LAPD)

Street ballers and police usually don't get along, but fortunately this takes place in Denmark, where apparently the five-o are willing to get their panna handed to them by street ballers. And...
Vegas Wild 5v5 Street Soccer

Vegas Hosts Wild 5v5 Street Battle

Over 100 soccer teams descended upon Las Vegas this past week for a 5v5 tournament that offered cash prizes and an all-expense paid trip to Bangkok, Thailand. The amateur event produced...
Kristoffer Liicht Copenhagen Panna House

Kristoffer Liicht Breaks Down His “Jeand Doest Wave” Move

We asked Kristoffer Liicht of Copenhagen Panna House to demonstrate the move he used on the boss himself, Séan Garnier, during a past panna competition. Liicht is a panna stud with humility and...

Cristiano Ronaldo Surprises People of Spain as Geriatric Phenom

In this edition of pro athletes dressing up like old people, Cristiano Ronaldo schools unsuspecting normals in a town square of Madrid, Spain. On any given day, the Real...