Urban Hype
Thomas Tuchel: Football’s Icarus
Thomas Tuchel's recent firing from Chelsea is emblematic of his tenures at other clubs — initial success, but eventually he flies too close to the sun.
The story of Icarus...
Urban Hype
Ecuador: A Soccer-Mad Nation Finally Living Up to its Potential
Heading into their fourth-ever World Cup appearance, Ecuador could be a major dark horse in Qatar. In addition to looking ahead to this winter's tournament, we look back at...
Fashion
The 5 Best EPL Goalkeeper Kits of All Time
Despite often having striking and out-of-the-box designs, goalkeeper kits are an overlooked facet of football shirt culture. We take a look at the five best keeper strips in the...
Urban Hype
4 Talking Points from ‘All or Nothing: Arsenal’
With the recent conclusion of the All or Nothing: Arsenal season, we take a look at a handful of talking points from the Amazon series.
From HBO's Hard Knocks to Netflix's Formula 1:...
Fashion
COPA Drops a Fantastically Detailed Diego Maradona Collection
Featuring officially licensed jerseys and tees, the new COPA Diego Maradona collection is a fitting tribute to an icon of the game.
Diego Armando Maradona. The mere utterance of his...
Urban Hype
Uruguay’s Vast World Cup History, and Chances at the 2022 Tournament
One of the greatest underdog stories in world soccer, Uruguay is heading into its 14th FIFA World Cup with a history that other much larger soccer nations can only...
Urban Hype
The Premier League at 30: 5 Watershed Moments That Forever Changed the English Top Flight
Just over a week removed from the exact 30-year anniversary of the English Premier League, we take a look at some of the moments and people that had the...
Urban Hype
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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Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana: The Not-So-Hidden Gems of Continental Football
With the Copa Libertadores semifinals set, we explore the extremely entertaining yet vastly underrated tournament and its companion, the Copa Sudamericana.
Most, if not all football fans are familiar with...
Art
‘The Only’ Documents Briana Scurry’s Triumphant Hero’s Journey
Centered on iconic USWNT goalkeeper Briana Scurry, The Only is an inspiring documentary that — in spite of its name — reminds us we're never alone.
The legendary 1999 United States women's...
Urban Hype
Could Newcastle United Become a Global Powerhouse?
Under new ownership with a hefty bankroll, Newcastle United could go from the doldrums of the Prem to a global powerhouse in a short period of time.
The incredibly problematic...
Videos
The Tailgate Experience: SoFi Stadium’s Soccer Debut for the Leagues Cup Showcase
The latest episode of The Tailgate Experience sees the Washed-Up Crew head to the Leagues Cup Showcase at SoFi Stadium — the first ever soccer matches at the massive...
Fashion
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: 2022-23 Kit Edition
Kit drop season is in full effect. With Europe's top leagues either starting or about to start, we take a look at some of the best and worst 2022-23...
Fashion
The 5 Best Non-Big 6 Kits in the 2022-23 English Premier League
With the 2022-23 English Premier League season under way, we take a look at some of the best kits from clubs outside of the top six.
Far too often, it...
Videos
The Tailgate Experience: Real Madrid-Juventus at a Packed Rose Bowl
Over 93,000 fans packed the Rose Bowl to watch Real Madrid take on Juventus as part of the Soccer Champions Tour. The Washed-Up Crew was on the scene to...
Urban Hype
The Evolving Landscape of Football Transfer Journalism
The ubiquity of social media has changed the way we operate as a society. One less major (depending on who you ask) symptom of this is football transfer reporting....
Urban Hype
Premier League 2022-23: Early Bird Predictions and What to Make of the USMNT Players This Season
The English Premier League is back. We get a proper preview of the world's top flight with the help of ESPN Argentina research analyst and EPL expert Rosario Pompizzi.
After...
Editorial
The Death of ‘Més Que Un Club’: Why It’s No Longer Possible to Love FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona's dire financial situation has led to some massive changes within the club, but none are bigger than the shift in its identity.
It used to be possible...
Urban Hype
20 Years On: Revisiting the Underrated 2002 Japan/Korea World Cup
Now more than 20 years removed from the first World Cup in the 21st century, we take a look back at the 2002 World Cup hosted by Japan and...
Fashion
The Nike Mercurial vs. adidas F50: What’s the Greatest Speed Boot of All Time?
Nike vs. adidas is a debate for the ages, and in the world of football boots it's no different. We take a look at both brands' most iconic boots...
