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Italy’s New Crest is Another Step Into the Direction of Blandness
Recently unveiled, Italy's new crest is emblematic of a design trend both in and outside of soccer — a shift towards bland, repeatable logos with little personality.
Italian clubs have...
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Catching Up With Europe’s Top Leagues, Post-World Cup
With most of Europe's elite clubs back in action, we take a look at which teams have come back strong after the 2022 World Cup, and which clubs have...
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The Duality of Australia’s Soccer Landscape
You'd think the feelings around the beautiful game would be nothing but positive following Australia's best ever performance at a men's World Cup in 2022. But a series of...
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The Everton Flop Era
It's been a grim few seasons for the blue half of Merseyside. But what has led to Everton's struggles?
During the Premier League years, Everton Football Club has been ever-present....
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All Access Pass: Why Fans Are So Obsessed With BTS Football Docuseries
Despite the seemingly endless amount of football throughout the year, fans of the game continue to want more, as evident in the popularity of behind-the-scenes football docuseries.
Football is...
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A Way-Too-Early World Cup 2026 Preview
We're not particularly close to the 2026 World Cup, but that doesn't mean it's too early to look ahead at what we can expect.
With the most recent men's World...
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How Arsenal Got Its Swagger Back
It has been nearly two decades since Arsenal last won the Premier League, but that drought might just be coming to an end.
The resurgence of Arsenal has been one...
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La Liga Is Back: How Did Teams In Spain Return From the World Cup Hiatus?
With the top flight Spanish league back after a World Cup sabbatical, we take a look at which La Liga clubs entered and exited the break in the best...
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A Look at Francesco Totti’s Elite 8-a-Side Club, and Its Fantastic Kits
Playing in an elite 8-a-side league full of former pros, we take a look at the Francesco Totti-led Totti Weese and their spiffy new kits.
“What we do now echoes...
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The MLS-Apple TV Era is the League’s Most Important Yet
MLS has finalized all of its TV rights deals for 2023. Let's take a look at what could very well be MLS 3.0. Or is it 4.0? 3.5?
With the...
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The Stars Behind the Stars: Barça Femení’s ‘Unsung’ Heroes
With a roster chock full of bonafide superstars, it's hard to say that anyone on FC Barcelona Femení is "unsung." However, a series of injuries have forced a crop...
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How Boxing Day Became Synonymous With Football in the UK
After an electric and grueling World Cup, we're already on the precipice of the return of league football. With Boxing Day fixtures signaling the return of the Premier League,...
Fashion
Addressing the Lack of Away Kits at the 2022 World Cup
There were plenty of 2022 World Cup kits that we were excited to see on the pitch, yet never got the chance to. We explore why.
Fresh off the heels...
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The World Cup is Over. Now What?
For the past month, we have been infatuated with the world's biggest sporting event, which came to an end in spectacular fashion over the weekend. Now that it's over...
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Marvelous Morocco: The Story of the 2022 World Cup
Contrary to just about every predicted outcome, Morocco is among the final four nations in the 2022 World Cup. We take a look at the country's journey to becoming...
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Arsène Wenger and FIFA: A Match Made in Hell
Arsène Wenger may have been nearly universally beloved as a manager, but his approval rating has drastically lowered since his shift to the FIFA front office.
In football, perhaps the...
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Looking Back at the Tenuous Glazer Era at Manchester United
It could be the end of the road for one of football's most controversial ownership groups in the Glazer Family. Let's revisit how we got here, and look ahead...
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The Urban Pitch World Cup Quarterfinal Preview
Only eight teams remain at Qatar 2022. We preview all four World Cup quarterfinal matchups, breaking them down into categories ranging from best kit clash to biggest upset potential....
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Winners and Losers of the 2022 World Cup Group Stage
The World Cup group stage is in the books, but before we become fully immersed in the excitement of the knockout rounds, let's review the winners and losers of...
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Canada’s World Cup Run: A Short-Term Step Back, But a Long-Term Step Ahead
It wasn't the World Cup campaign it expected, but the Canadian men's national team's first tournament appearance in 36 years is a net positive for the rising nation.
There's been...
