Urban Hype
Revisiting the Chaos of the 1994 World Cup
The 1994 World Cup was a truly chaotic affair from start to finish. We revisit the tournament's best and worst moments.
If you look up the word "chaotic" in the...
Urban Hype
The Rose Bowl: An American Soccer Icon
While the United States may be lacking in iconic soccer stadiums, the Rose Bowl has a resume that stacks up against many of the world's signature venues.
It’s become more...
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Inside Chelsea’s Identity Crisis
In the midst of an ownership change and organizational turmoil, Chelsea recently fired manager Thomas Tuchel and put Graham Potter at the helm. But the move suggests that the...
Music
Where Does Lil Baby’s World Cup Song Stand Amongst Previous Entries?
With the official 2022 World Cup song by Lil Baby and Tears for Fears recently releasing, we take a look at how it compares to songs from previous tournaments.
Lil...
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Five Burning Questions Surrounding the USMNT Ahead of the 2022 World Cup
After two abysmal games against Japan and Saudi Arabia, the USMNT left many fans and pundits with more questions than answers heading into the highly anticipated 2022 World Cup.
It...
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The EPL Is Back: What to Watch for in a Crucial Weekend
After a brief hiatus, the English Premier League returns to action this weekend — and it's going to be a glorious few days of high stakes drama. Here's what...
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Second in the City, First in the Hearts: How 1860 Munich has Maintained Relevance in the Third Division
Despite being the second-biggest club in the city and in the third division of German football, 1860 Munich has remained relevant throughout the city limits thanks to a rich...
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Looking Back at Sergio Goycochea’s Heroic Performance at the 1990 World Cup
From third string keeper to national hero in the span of one tournament, Sergio Goycochea's rise is one of the greatest stories in World Cup history.
Argentina will enter the...
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How Luis Suárez is Bringing International Recognition to Nacional
The return of Luis Suárez to his childhood team Club Nacional de Football has paid huge dividends on the field, and club directors are hoping it will change many...
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How the Apple TV-MLS Deal is Shaking Up the Soccer Streaming Landscape
Sure, the numbers are impressive — $2.5 billion over 10 years — but perhaps a more impactful element of the Apple TV-MLS broadcasting rights deal is that the platform...
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Revisiting the 2006 World Cup, the Last True Display of the No. 10 Position
Our series revisiting World Cups in the modern era continues with Germany 2006. While we remember it mostly for Zinedine Zidane's infamous head-butt in the final, his play throughout...
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LAFC’s Path to MLS’s Elite Tier is Eerily Similar to That of the Seattle Sounders
After an up-and-down stretch of mostly disappointing seasons since they won the Supporters' Shield in 2019, LAFC looks to have returned to their dominant ways in 2022. The club...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
