Urban Hype
A Look Ahead to the 2024 MLS Season: Turmoil, Drama, and a League Trying to Find Itself
On the precipice of the 2024 MLS season, many eyes will point in the direction of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. But beneath the surface of the icon's first...
Urban Hype
Five Footballers Who Were Ahead of Their Time
Football is constantly evolving. As such, many players get lost in the mix simply because they don't fit with the times. Nine times out of 10, it's because the...
Urban Hype
Ricardinho and Amandinha Take Home Repeat Futsal Player of the Year Awards, Plus Best Young Player and Team Named
It may already be May, but awards season isn't quite over just yet. The 2016 FutsalPlanet Awards were announced over the weekend, with some familiar faces in the winner's circle....
Urban Hype
Does Season Two of ‘Sunderland ‘Til I Die’ Hold Up to Its Predecessor?
Sunderland 'Til I Die is back for season two. But is it worth binging? We examine the new installment of the popular docuseries, which once again is a thorough compilation...
Urban Hype
Diving Into the Battle to Keep Los Angeles as a 2026 World Cup Venue
Host of the last three World Cup finals in the United States, Los Angeles could miss out on the 2026 World Cup entirely. We take a look at the...
Urban Hype
Getting to Know the Vibrant Inter Miami CF Supporters’ Groups
Coming to MLS this year, the hype behind Inter Miami CF is slowly bubbling from a simmer to a boil. We get an inside look at the trio of...
Futsal
“Pelé: Birth of a Legend” Shows Icon’s Rise from Streets
The upcoming biopic "Pelé: Birth of a Legend" is scheduled to hit theaters on May 6 and by the looks of it stresses the Brazilian's street ball experience as fundamental...
Urban Hype
A Look Ahead to the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinals
Just five months after a dramatic conclusion in Las Vegas, the CONCACAF Nations League returns with some teams looking for revenge, others a shot at glory, and perhaps most...
Futsal
Fox News Wants to Learn About Futsal and Women’s Soccer
Fox 11 News recently featured UrbanFutsal LA and the ladies of LA Villa FC, one of the top adult women's clubs in L.A., to discuss the Women's World Cup,...
Urban Hype
Manchester United: A Curse of Their Own Creation
Too big to fail? It's been quite some time since Manchester United has reached the pinnacle of club football. We examine the so-called "curse" upon the club, one that...
Urban Hype
MLS Salaries: The Bargains and Busts
After the MLS Players Union put out the salaries for the 2023 season, one of the glaring signs is the amount of money being tossed around for ineffective players,...
Urban Hype
NWSL Lands Major Broadcast Deal With A&E Network
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced Feb. 2 that it has reached a landmark three-year partnership with A&E Network. In exchange for an equity stake, Lifetime, a member of...
Urban Hype
Adidas Tango League Takes On Los Angeles for Release of “Ocean Storm” Pack
The heart of Los Angeles was pumping with passion as the infamous three stripes held its second Tango League event at the Base LA. In addition to some of...
Fashion
The Savvy Moves That Made PUMA the Best Possible Choice For Neymar
After weeks of speculation, PUMA officially announced that Neymar will be joining the brand's ranks as their flagship athlete. While the news came as a shock to many, those...
Fashion
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...
Urban Hype
Which Footballers Would Combine to Create the Ultimate NFL Franken-Kicker?
Ever since Carli Lloyd nailed a 55-yard field goal during the Philadelphia Eagles' training camp in August, there's been plenty of debate on whether she could make it as...
Freestyle
The Five Biggest Moments From the First-Ever Women’s European Freestyle Football Championships
Rife with talent both new and established, the first-ever Women's European Freestyle Football Championships was a night of high-flying skills. Packed with action, the tournament finale left us with...
Urban Hype
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...
Fashion
Treat Yo’ Self, Pt. 2: Providence City FC Has Struck Gold Yet Again
Hot off the press, or rather out of the oven, Providence City FC's new Treat Yo' Self kit is finally here in all its glazed and sprinkled glory. We...
Urban Hype
Ranking the Best English Premier League Match Balls from this Decade
The stunning Nike Merlin Hi-Vis match ball was released last week, representing the final ball to be used in English Premier League play in the 2010s. We take a...