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Japanese Footballer “King Kazu” Continues To Reign as World’s Oldest Pro Player
Kazuyoshi Miura—nicknamed "King Kazu" and one of Japan's greatest and most adored footballers—has added another bullet point to his extraordinary resume by becoming the oldest player to score in...
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MLS Season Pass: First Impressions
MLS Season Pass has recently rolled out on Apple TV. And by the looks of things so far its...pretty good?
A new MLS season is upon us, and the anticipation...
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The CONCACAF W Gold Cup: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What to Expect in the Final
With the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup set to conclude Sunday, we take a look at how the tournament did in its first go-around — from the highs to...
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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...
Fashion
The Portland Thorns x Live Breathe Futbol Collection Brings a Unique and Detailed Approach to Fan Apparel
With eye-catching designs and cleverly implemented team features, the Portland Thorns x Live Breathe Futbol official team gear collection is one of the most prominent club-lifestyle brand collaborations we've...
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Previewing the Copa Libertadores Final
It's an all Brazilian Copa Libertadores final, but the team from Curitiba are the story of the tournament.
In recent years, Brazilian domination of the Copa Libertadores has become a...
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Weston McKennie is Currently the Best USMNT Player In Europe
Weston McKennie played his sixth straight 90-minute game for Juventus over the weekend, and while he has not scored this season, his play has him at the top of...
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Expansion FC: What Will Be the Newest Teams to Join Major League Soccer?
With 12 cities fighting for two Major League Soccer expansion franchises in 2020, we take a look at who has the best chance of becoming the newest team to...
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Descending the Pyramid: New-Look Louisville City FC Is At a Crossroads
Highlighting the most compelling lower division teams in the United States, our Descending the Pyramid series continues with Louisville City FC, one of the most dominant teams in the...
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Adidas’ Tango Squad FC Brings Street Footballers to the Spotlight
Eight of the world's top street footballers were hand-selected by Adidas to become members of Tango Squad FC, in which players will receive a once-in-a-lifetime academy-like experience throughout the...
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The English Premier League Mid-Season Awards
Just over halfway into the English Premier League season, we examine some of the best and worst performers so far.
There have been 20 matchdays in the 2023-24 Premier League...
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It’s Wilfried Nancy’s Time
Set to play in his second final in as many seasons with the Columbus Crew, Wilfried Nancy has become the standard amongst MLS managers. But how he get here?
CONCACAF...
Freestyle
Who to Watch at this Year’s Asian Freestyle Football Championship
The Asian Freestyle Football Championship (AFFC) is the preeminent freestyle competition in Asia, showcasing many of the world's best, from Japan to Indonesia to China and beyond. This year's...
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Diving Into the Canadian Premier League Experiment
Now in its fifth season, we take a look at how the Canadian Premier League has grown, and what it can do to thrive in a highly competitive sports...
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The Cultural Significance of World Cup Match Balls
From the Tango to the Jabulani, there have been plenty of iconic and polarizing World Cup match balls. But what is behind the impact they have on the culture...
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Adidas and MLS Look to Advance Soccer in North America Through Youth Development
In the largest ever investment in American soccer, Adidas and MLS agreed to a six-year contract extension last week. The deal puts forth programs to increase the development and...
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Giuseppe Rossi is Keeping the Dream Alive
Recently re-signing with Italian side SPAL after spending the first half of the season without a club, Giuseppe Rossi has made yet another comeback. We delve into his never-say-die...
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The USWNT Victory Tour Stop at the Rose Bowl Shows the Need for an NWSL Team in Los Angeles
In front of a packed crowd of supporters at the iconic Rose Bowl, the United States women's national team handily defeated the Republic of Ireland in their first contest...
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The State of the Canadian Premier League: Ups, Downs, and Everything In Between
The Canadian Premier League season is upon us. We take a look at the state of the young league now heading into a crucial fourth year — the good,...
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Adidas is Building a Movement of the Young, Skilled, and Stylish with ‘The Base’ and Tango Leagues
Adidas is amplifying its cultural imprint on the football community by finding and showcasing young, creative talents around the world and gathering communities of street, amateur, and professional players. Through...
