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Max Arfsten’s Rise: From MLS NEXT Pro Pioneer to USMNT Mainstay
One of the top young talents in all of MLS, we get to know Max Arfsten — from his roots and influences to dreams and goals.
The stage was set...
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Trophy Szn: Exploring Some of the Most Unique Cup Designs of All Time
In honor of title season, we take a look at some of the most unique football trophies from around the world.
Trophy season came and went with a flurry. Victors...
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Carlos Vela: The Legacy of the Best Mexican Player to Ever Play in MLS
Carlos Vela announced his retirement from professional soccer on May 27. His career in MLS will be viewed as one of the best by a Mexican international. For many,...
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Lautaro Martínez Is Ready for Hollywood — and the 2025 Club World Cup
With the Club World Cup coming to Los Angeles in a few weeks, we revisit Lautaro Martínez's comments on the city's soccer legacy and the growth of the sport...
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Reviving The Beautiful Game: How the 2000s Kids are Saving Football
In an era defined by system players and tactically-minded managers, two young footballers are challenging the status quo through brilliant individual play and creative freedom — Lamine Yamal and...
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Mauricio Pochettino’s Latest USMNT Roster is A Major Red Flag
The latest United States men’s national team pre-Gold Cup roster features notable absences and has left much of the American soccer world baffled, as Mauricio Pochettino’s team misses out...
Fashion
MLS at 30: Each Club’s Best Kit of All Time
We continue our MLS at 30 series with the best kits from each team in the league.
Major League Soccer is celebrating its 30-year anniversary, which, aside from a few...
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Could the Unity Cup Become a Model for Future International Tournaments?
Featuring Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, the Unity Cup is a celebration of London's vibrant diaspora communities from West Africa and the West Indies. Could we see...
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How FC Barcelona Got Their Groove Back
FC Barcelona's incredible 2024-25 campaign has put the club's tumultuous past few years in the distant rear view. Under a new manager Hansi Flick, and with an abundance of...
Fashion
Manchester United vs. Tottenham: A Kit Battle
The 2025 Europa League final features two Premier League blue bloods with deep kit closets. But whose kits are better — Manchester United or Tottenham?
Strap yourselves in because we’re...
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River Plate Retro: A Vault of Memories and Goals From a Not-Too Distant Past
Journalist, physical education teacher, and most importantly River Plate fan, Matías Juárez, created River Plate Retro — an Instagram account that serves as a time capsule of goals, star...
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Inter Miami: Built for Marketing, Not the Long Haul
Over the weekend, Inter Miami suffered their fourth defeat in five matches across all competitions, this time against Minnesota United. Head coach Javier Mascherano is under increasing pressure as...
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The European Week in Review: Semifinal Edition
The European Week in Review is back, recapping the best moments from the semifinals of the UEFA Champions, Europa, and Conference Leagues.
There’s just one match remaining in each European...
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CONCACAF Champions Cup Final: The Whitecaps’ Quest For Destiny vs. Cruz Azul’s Return to Glory
The stage is set for a unique CONCACAF Champions Cup Final. On one end, it's the red-hot Vancouver Whitecaps, and on the other, it's Liga MX’s historic side Cruz...
Fashion
Revisiting the Nike Hypervenom: An Iconic Yet Short-Lived Boot
With a potential return of the Nike Hypervenom on the horizon, we look at what made the boot so special, and why its run was cut so short.
Murmurs. Rumours....
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4 Italian Players Poised for Breakout Seasons
With the 2024-25 season wrapping up, look for these four Italian young talents to blossom into impact players — whether they stay in Serie A or make a move...
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The Vancouver Whitecaps: A Major MLS Surprise
The future of the Vancouver Whitecaps is a mystery, but one thing is for certain — they are going to make 2025 memorable. What’s the reason behind their success?
Major...
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Franco Mastantuono: The Jewel of South American Football
Franco Mastantuono is the new wunderkind at River Plate in Argentina. The 17-year-old's style and player profile have generated a lot of hype, and his unique abilities stand out...
Fashion
Benfica vs. Sporting: A Kit Battle
Our Kit Battles series heads to Portugal, where bitter rivals Benfica and Sporting are embroiled in a tight title race. But more importantly, which club has the better kits?
With...
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The CONCACAF Champions Cup Semifinals: A Tale of Destiny and Culture
The CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals are upon us, and we're guaranteed an MLS vs. Liga MX final. We preview what to expect from the penultimate round, and give our...
