mls superdraft

The MLS SuperDraft: A Relic of the Past

Once a main pipeline for new players to enter the league, the MLS SuperDraft has lost its relevance over the years as new pathways have opened up both domestically...
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Why 2024 Will Be a Massive Year For Jamaica’s Men’s and Women’s National Teams

Jamaican football has been on the rise in recent years, and 2024 has the possibility to continue that trend — or bring the swelling momentum to a jarring halt.  The...
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The English Premier League Mid-Season Awards

Just over halfway into the English Premier League season, we examine some of the best and worst performers so far. There have been 20 matchdays in the 2023-24 Premier League...
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What to Be Excited About in 2024

Welcome to 2024! With a new year ahead of us, we take a look at the storylines we're most excited to see develop.  2023 and the chaos that has come...
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Previewing the USMNT’s Copa America Group

Gregg Berhalter’s side will have a momentous occasion to prove that they are more than just promise. It’s make or break time for the United States in Copa America.  The...
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COPA Re-Ups its Diego Maradona Collection in Ambitious Fashion

COPA has updated its Diego Maradona line with an ambitious collection of jerseys, jackets, tees, and sweatshirts that honor one of football’s singular figures.  For quite some time, our friends...
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Football’s Influence in Recent Streetwear Drops

From official club collaborations to the finest football-inspired collections, we take a look at some of our favorite recent streetwear drops that are influenced by the beautiful game. We’ve spoken...
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Major League Isolation: MLS’ Bid to Leave the US Open Cup Shows That It Wants to be the Only Game in Town 

Major League Soccer announced that it would be sending its MLS Next Pro sides to the U.S. Open Cup, but U.S. Soccer quickly denied the request, leaving the league...
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Year in Review: The 10 Best and Worst Kits of 2023

Take a trip back throughout the year with us as we review some of the most incredible and disappointing football kits that released in 2023.  It's no secret that we...
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Diving Into the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Matchups

Knockout football is back in the UEFA Champions League. We get the lowdown on all eight round of 16 matchups after Monday's draw.  The UEFA Champions League brings us some...
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A Dive Into the NWSL Expansion Draft, and a Look Ahead to What’s Next

With the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft behind us, we take a look at the actual draft results in addition to how they will affect offseason moves to come.  The NWSL...
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Revisiting the Epic Scenes in Buenos Aires, One Year Later

Nearly a year after Argentina won the 2022 World Cup, we look back at the incredible celebrations that took place in Buenos Aires following the triumph.  I woke up with...
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The Urban Pitch Gift Guide: 13 Books Any Footy Fan Would Love

Want to send a perfect gift for a soccer fan this holiday season? How about a book! We've curated a list of 13 works of literature perfect for any...
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Liga MX Apertura 2023: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

With the Liga MX Apertura final upon us, we take a look back at drama-filled season and examine the league's biggest surprises and disappointments.  The 77th edition of the Liga...
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The Evolution of Brand Logos on Football Kits

In addition to the shirt's actual design, brand logos play a massive role in how we perceive football kits. From the first logo to modern embellishments, we trace the...
christine sinclair

An Ode to Christine Sinclair

As Christine Sinclair recently played in her final match for Canada, we take a look back at her iconic career and what she has meant to her country.  On December...
best boots 2023

The Year in Review: The 10 Best Boots of 2023

Boot nerds rejoice! As we wrap up the year, we take a look back at some of the best football footwear released in 2023.  This time of year is where...
mls cup final 2023

An MLS Cup 2023 Tale of the Tape: Unsung Heroes, X-Factors, and Our Prediction

Major League Soccer will crown its 28th champion this weekend in a highly anticipated match between one of the league's original clubs and one of its most successful expansion...
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Trailblazers: Tracing Back the First Player From Each African Country to Play in the EPL

Nearly 400 players from 33 different African countries have featured in the English Premier League since its inception in 1992. We take a look at those that paved the...
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What to Expect From the Wild MLS Conference Finals

With a pair of intense matchups set to take place tomorrow, we preview everything you need to know about the MLS Conference Finals.  We’re finally in the last stretch of...