Urban Hype
Descending the Pyramid: How 1904 FC Is Bringing Street Influence to the NISA
Exploring some of the most compelling lower division teams in the United States, our Descending the Pyramid series continues with NISA club 1904 FC. With soccer royalty for ownership...
Urban Hype
Women’s-Specific Soccer Boots Are Here to Change the Game
From fit and comfort to preventing injury, boots specifically designed for women are necessary, yet they're rare even at the highest levels of the game. We take a look...
Freestyle
Eight Freestyle ‘Masters’ Converge for Martin Schopf’s Vienna Freestyle Football Masters Competition
In an effort to foster growth in the Austrian freestyle scene, Martin Schopf organized the Vienna Freestyle Football Masters event, which brought together eight European freestyle "masters" for a...
Fashion
A Look Into Admiral’s Resurgence in the United States
With over 100 years in football, Admiral will forever have a place in the game's history book. But the brand is looking to begin a new chapter, and we...
Urban Hype
The USWNT is a Victim of A Stagnant Federation
The United States women's national team crashed and burned in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, putting in its worst performance ever. Is it a matter of just changing...
Urban Hype
LAFC Forges Ahead with New Stadium in a City Thriving with Football Fans
Earlier today, LAFC met with the Los Angeles City Council and received the green light to break ground on their $250 million stadium project. Expectations are high for this...
Street Football
When Football Transcends: Street Soccer USA Gives Youth Life-Changing Experience
For 20-year-old Angie Garcia, soccer is not just a sport. Through her 10 years of playing she has learned a lot about herself and those around her. Her time on...
Urban Hype
The Rebrand Blueprint: What Clubs Get Both Right and Horribly Wrong
A brand goes deeper than just a logo and color scheme. With several MLS franchises recently undergoing rebrands, we examine the ones that both got it right and wrong,...
Fashion
Football, But Make It Fashion: Get to Know the Ultra Stylish, Milan-Based Calcetto Eleganza
Forget PSG — Calcetto Eleganza may very well be the world's most stylish team. Headquartered in the fashion capital of the world, the club is more haute couture than...
Urban Hype
Remembering an American Soccer Legend: Sigi Schmid’s Top Career Moments
Just over a week after the death of Sigi Schmid, we reminisce on the legendary coach's best moments, from winning multiple NCAA national championships to accruing the most wins...
Freestyle
Zimbabwe’s Grassroots Push to Establish a Vibrant Freestyle Football Community
With an ambitious freestyle association and passionate leader, Zimbabwe is quickly developing a blossoming freestyle football scene. While it's not quite there just yet, you should not be sleeping...
Urban Hype
A Vibes-Based Preview of the English Premier League, Pt. 1
With the 2023-24 English Premier League season upon us, we present a two-part preview that explores the vibes of every team in the world's most popular football league.
After what...
Urban Hype
Hip-Hop and Football Collide for a Capsule Collection Full Of Fire Kits
Featuring kits designed by some of the rap industry's biggest names, Bleacher Report's Hip-Hop x World Cup capsule collection is yet another highlight in the ongoing relationship between...
Urban Hype
Breaking Down the Playground Cliques at the MLS Is Back Tournament
LAFC? Theater kids. Portland Timbers? Hipsters. Chicago Fire? Class clowns. We separate each MLS club into their playground cliques for the MLS Is Back Tournament.
In preparation for next week's...
Urban Hype
The Adidas Predator Takes Over Los Angeles for The Base LA’s Biggest Tango League Event Yet
Held at The Base LA, Adidas' release party for the Predator 18+ was filled with art, creativity, and a Tango League tournament that featured a select few of Los...
Urban Hype
Supercopa de España: A Look at the Unique Spanish Tournament Held in…Saudi Arabia
The Supercopa de España, or the Spanish Super Cup, may look like another competition for competition's sake, but a closer inspection will reveal it to be one of the...
Urban Hype
RIFA Introduces a Safe Haven for Asylee and Refugee Youth Through the Beautiful Game
Instilling confidence, civic engagement, and physical health in its members — who are largely made up of immigrant, asylum-seeking, and refugee youth — New York City-based Rooklyn International Football...
Fashion
An Exclusive Look at the COPA Football Benfica and KNVB Collections
Celebrating a club and country with plenty of football history, the COPA Football Benfica and KNVB collections are as beautiful as they are expertly crafted. We get an exclusive...
Urban Hype
Where Does FC Cincinnati’s New Crest Rank Amongst the Rest of MLS?
With last week's Cincinnati FC crest unveiling receiving mixed reviews, we thought we'd see how it stands up against the rest of the MLS crests.
Early last week FC...
Fashion
Guerrilla FC Reps Their Home City With Beautiful New ‘Beltway’ Kits
With several nods to their home city of Washington, D.C., Guerrilla FC's new "Beltway" kits stay true to the creative football collective's roots. Set to release soon, these kits...
