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Stacked: The Best Youth Football Teams in History
Sometimes, clubs strike gold with their academy teams. We dive into some of the greatest youth squads of all time, exploring the usual suspects along with some surprises along...
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Kylian Mbappé’s Deal with On Represents the Future of Athlete Endorsements
Kylian Mbappé's move from Nike to On shocked the world. But the Real Madrid superstar is one of an increasing amount of athletes to use their image as an investment...
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Greek Football is Primed for a Renaissance
While the nation hasn't come close to tasting glory since its Cinderella run at the 2004 EUROs, don't be surprised if Greece makes a major push back to football...
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Before MLS, the Sullivan Brothers’ Rivalry Started on the Joysticks at Home
We caught up with Quinn and Cavan Sullivan at the recent EA Sports FC 27 launch to discuss how their sibling rivalry has helped fuel each others' success.
Long before...
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100 Years of Fiorentina: A Look at I Viola’s Best Players, Kits, and Moments
With the club celebrating its centennial anniversary this year, we dive into some of the most iconic moments from Fiorentina's history.
While it may have a modest history in terms...
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The Latest USMNT Roster: What are Mauricio Pochettino’s Long-Term Goals?
Mauricio Pochettino has turned to youth to start his 2030 campaign with the U.S men’s national team. While many fans are excited to see the first team debuts of...
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How the UK’s Embrace of Rap Culture Through Football Mirrors the US’s Through the NBA
One of the early adopters of rap music and culture, NBA players were major figures in making the artform the mainstream force that it is today. And while the...
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UEFA vs. FIFA: A Battle With Unlikely Heroes and Familiar Villains
At one time, public opinion of UEFA was at an all-time low. Now, it has become the last line of defense against Gianni Infantino’s vision of a sport that...
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How Messi Stepped Out of Maradona’s Shadow and Defied the Prophecy of 1928
In more ways than one, Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona have fulfilled a mystical prophecy foretold nearly 100 years ago. But through all the peaks and the troughs, Messi...
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USMNT Players You Need to Follow in the 2026/27 European Season
European club football is back, and while there are plenty of reasons to follow all the Yanks abroad, we have a list of players that should be on your...
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US Soccer Needs to Take Its Time With Cavan Sullivan
Cavan Sullivan is slated to be the next American soccer poster boy, and while a future at Manchester City awaits and a new cycle looms, the 16-year-old should be...
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Who Is Kily González? A Look Into Inter Miami’s New Manager
The next man to run the Inter Miami show is Cristian "Kily" González, an out-of-left-field announcement that comes with plenty of questions. The former Argentine national team star brings...
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The Resurrection of Luis Suárez
The 39-year-old may be well past his prime, but Luis Suárez's 2026 MLS season has turned back the clock, so much so that there is a chance he could...
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The Rise of Como 1907
At the beginning of the decade, Como 1907 was in Serie C, fresh off a promotion from the non-professional fourth division of Italian football. Six years later, the club...
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The Weird and Wild World of Soccer Mascots
While the zany and enthusiastic sports mascot might generally be associated with American sports, there are plenty of them littered throughout international football. We dive into some of the...
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Zavier Gozo: The Start of a New USMNT Era
At just 19, Zavier Gozo is having a career year and could be the first spark of real change for Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT.
Zavier Gozo has entered the chat. That...
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Underrated Serie A Signings That Could Make a Splash
Ahead of the 2026-27 Serie A season kickoff, we highlight a handful of unsung newcomers who could make immediate impacts with their clubs.
Every Serie A season provides an ounce...
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Pay-to-Play is Choking US Soccer’s Potential. Youth 4 Youth FC Is Looking to Change That
Like many club soccer teams in the United States, Youth 4 Youth FC provides guidance, training, and college and pro pathways to its players. Unlike its peers however, Youth...
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Urban Pitch Presents: The English Premier League Stock Exchange
Ahead of the 2026-27 English Premier League season, we preview which teams and players whose stocks are worth buying, holding, and selling.
We’re just about two weeks away from the...
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The Fall of the Superclásico, Pt. 2: The Dilemma for Boca Juniors
Continuing our series that examines the struggles faced by both teams in one of the world's biggest rivalries, we now turn to Boca Juniors, and the club's turn since...
