2021 mls season

Five Burning Questions Heading Into the 2021 MLS Season

With the 2021 MLS season kicking off this weekend, we take a look at some of the campaign's most compelling storylines in eager anticipation. We've officially caught MLS fever.  For...
2021 nwsl challenge cup kits

Grading the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Kits

The 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup kicked off over the weekend, so naturally we graded every kit set to take the pitch this season.  At this point it’s not even a...
okito

Get to Know Okito Brand, the Fashion Label Looking to Go Pro

Pro football clubs getting into the fashion scene is nothing new. But a streetwear brand looking to create a pro team? Okito Brand and OKITO FC have created a...
kickoff coffee

Café, Cultura, y Fútbol: How Kickoff Coffee Co. Is Blending the Universal Languages of Coffee and Soccer

Coffee and soccer are enjoyed by millions of people around the world — often at the same time. Upstart coffee label Kickoff Coffee Co. is blending both pastimes while...
adidas spezial

Icons Live Forever: An Ode to adidas Spezial

Since its introduction in 2014, the adidas Spezial line has been a consistent, albeit relatively quiet hit for The Three Stripes. We take a look at its origins, as...
fc palestina

Meet FC Palestina, the UK Soccer Brand Repping Palestine In Style

Nowadays it can be challenging to stand out as a small streetwear brand in the soccer fashion space. But FC Palestina manages to do just that with sleek retro-inspired...
mls tv

Improving the MLS TV Experience

Ahead of the 2021 MLS season, staff writers Jeremy Rist and Kyle Scoble explore how the league can entice a larger audience by upgrading its TV broadcasts.  MLS has a...
canada soccer

Why Canada Isn’t Ready For a Rumored Second Division

While it may seem like a good idea on paper, adding a second division to the Canada soccer landscape now could potentially be catastrophic.  In the past few weeks, rumors...
mls kits 2021

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: 2021 MLS Kit Edition

It's that time of year again. Spring is in the air, pre-season training is underway, and a new MLS season is almost upon us. Which also means new kit...
kit designers

When Kit Designers Go Rogue

We're all for unique and out-of-the-box shirts. But sometimes, kit designers go too far... The rise of the replica kit hasn’t shown any signs of slowing since the concept was...
inter milan pirelli

The Five Best Kits from the Inter Milan x Pirelli Era

Earlier this season, it was rumored Serie A giants Inter Milan could end their 26-year kit sponsorship with tire manufacturer Pirelli. Unfortunately last week both companies officially confirmed the...
oakland roots

The Best Soundbites From Oakland Roots Media Day

Last Thursday, Oakland Roots held a virtual media day ahead of their inaugural season in the USL Championship. We were in attendance as head coach Dario Pot, technical director...
copa football

The Many Clubs of COPA

One of the foremost authorities when it comes to retro football collections, the COPA portfolio features countless clubs and national teams from across the globe. We got to highlight...
football kit sponsors

The Strange and Lucrative World of Football Kit Real Estate

Location, location, location. Forget lavish villas on oceanfront property — small squares on football shirts are some of the most coveted and expensive areas in the world. We take a...
pele netflix

Netflix’s ‘Pelé’ is a Multi-Dimensional Look at an All-Time Legend

Both celebratory and introspective, the Netflix Pelé documentary offers unique context behind an oft-discussed soccer icon.  Everyone knows who Pelé is. But his eponymous documentary that hit Netflix last week gives...
angel city fc

The Angel City FC Experience, or How to Build a Soccer Club From the Ground Up

With just over a year until it makes its long-anticipated NWSL debut, it's an exciting time for Angel City FC. We take a look at how the club has...
fifa street

16 Years of FIFA Street: A Love Letter to Street Football’s Greatest Video Game Series

Celebrating their respective 15th and 16th anniversaries in North America this week, we take a look back at the iconic FIFA Street and FIFA Street 2 titles — from their...
new balance audazo v5

The New Balance Audazo v5 Hits the Streets of LA With Caitlyn Schrepfer and Lizzy Calderon

A new colorway of the New Balance Audazo v5 drops today. Dubbed "Vivid Coral," we were able to get our hands on a few pairs — so naturally we...
screwston fc

Screwston FC is For Houston, By Houston

In addition to paying tribute to Houston icon DJ Screw, Screwston FC's upcoming kit is a talisman that unites the city through two of its biggest loves — hip-hop...
new boot releases

The Boot Roundup: New and Upcoming Cleat and Sneaker Releases For Early 2021

Get your shoe game right with our latest Boot Roundup, which covers the latest and upcoming releases for early 2021.  It's been quite a turbulent time in the world, but...