Urban Hype
Re-Imagining the MLS Skills Challenge
The MLS All-Star Game was recently canceled — but that doesn't mean that all the fun should go with it. We re-imagine the MLS Skills Challenge to make it...
Fashion
How Three Lower-League American Clubs Created the Best Kits of 2020
As summer approaches, three American soccer clubs have brought in a heat wave of new kits. In addition to seeing what Indy Eleven, Forward Madison, and Providence City FC...
Urban Hype
Casting the Upcoming ’99ers Netflix Movie
Last week, streaming giant Netflix announced their intentions to make a feature length film about the 1999 World Cup-winning U.S. Women's National Team. Inspired by the throngs of fans...
Fashion
Classiest In the Game: Why AIK Fotboll Is (and Always Has Been) Football’s Most Stylish Club
Forget household names like PSG and AS Roma — Swedish club AIK Fotboll has effortlessly merged football and style for years. From their beautiful limited edition kits to their...
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Descending the Pyramid: New Mexico United and Their Curse Have Taken Over American Soccer
Highlighting the most compelling lower division teams in the United States, our Descending the Pyramid series continues with New Mexico United, who only needed one season to take the...
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Why I Love Football: A Look Back at HFX Wanderers’ Canadian Premier League Home Debut
With football on hiatus for the foreseeable future, it's as good a time as any to reminisce on the moment we fell in love with the game in the...
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Descending the Pyramid: The Fan-First Structure Behind Indy Eleven
Exploring some of the most compelling lower division teams in the United States, our Descending the Pyramid series continues with Indy Eleven. With a unique commitment to its fans,...
Fashion
The Cheeky Designs of Second Yellow
Inspired by football's street culture, Second Yellow offers streetwear and apparel that's far from minimalist. We get a glimpse behind the brand's clever designs, and see just why it's...
Urban Hype
Support Local: The Azzuri Flair of Song’E Napule Pizza
As New York — and most of the country for that matter — rests on quarantine, the following piece looks at Song'E Napule, an Italian staple that offers a...
Fashion
Leyburn Sports: Unique Designs for Overlooked Sides
The demand for original kits has been on the rise, and brands like Leyburn Sports are helping to quench that thirst. But Leyburn is more than just an out-of-the-box...
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New York Supporters’ Groups Band Together to Combat COVID-19
Through the New York Kicks Coronavirus campaign, The Big Apple's most fervent soccer fans are raising funds for NYC Health & Hospitals to aid in the fight against COVID-19.
On...
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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...
Fashion
You Can’t Prove They Never Existed: The Saltair FC Story
Recently launched Saltair FC is already making waves in American soccer culture. Seen on the likes of The Cooligans' Christian Polanco and rumored to be a topic of discussion...
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Ultras, Riot Gear, and Train Stations: My First Italian Away Days Experience
With no football for the foreseeable future, all we can do is take a look back at some of our most memorable experiences with the game. For Wayne Girard,...
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Football Films and TV Shows to Watch While Social Distancing
With all professional leagues postponed and increasing amounts of "stay at home" ordinances across the globe, it's been difficult for fans to get their football fix of late. However,...
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Little Green Giants: Meet Forest Green Rovers, the World’s First Vegan Football Club
Plenty of pro athletes across all sports have switched to a plant-based diet, but there's only one organization that has dedicated itself entirely to a vegan lifestyle. We get...
Fashion
An Ode to the Nike Gato
One of Nike's most popular indoor shoe models, the Gato has survived through multiple designs, technology, and even a discontinuation. Recently released in an all-new form, we take a...
Fashion
The Five Best 2020 USL Championship Kits
It may be a tier below MLS, but there's nothing second rate about USL Championship kits. From simple minimalist designs to ambitious works of art, we look at some...
Fashion
A Conversation With Kit and Bone Founder Matt Pascoe
With kits and prints that are both eye-catching and affordable, the Kit and Bone range of designs are a refreshing addition to a kit world that can get repetitive...
Music
Five Hans Zimmer Tracks That Would’ve Made for a Better MLS Anthem
MLS looked to make a splash ahead of the 2020 season with an all-new anthem from legendary composer Hans Zimmer. While the piece itself is OK, it pales in...
