Editorial
Writers’ Roundtable: Examining Racism in Italy’s Serie A
As racism continues to run rampant throughout world soccer — specifically Serie A — we reached out to notable soccer writers and personalities Aaron West, Ryan O'Hanlon, and John Solano...
Fashion
The COPA George Best Collection Honors Football’s First Style Icon
One of the greatest footballers of all time and perhaps the sport's first true style icon, George Best serves as the muse of COPA's newest line of shirts, which...
Fashion
The Boot Roundup: The Best New and Upcoming Footwear Releases For Both On and Off the Pitch
Summer is winding down, but there's still plenty of heat being released in terms of footwear. From the newest boot models to soccer-inspired off-pitch sneakers, we've compiled a list...
Urban Hype
The Roundup: The Biggest Upcoming Freestyle, Futsal, and Street Football Events
FOMO is real. Stay up to date with our monthly Roundup series, which highlights some of the biggest and best freestyle, futsal, and street football events across the globe.
Are...
Urban Hype
The 2024 USL Kit Round-Up
New kit season in North American soccer continues. This time, we take a look at some of the most eye-catching jerseys across the USL's divisions, for both better and...
Editorial
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...
Urban Hype
The Lionel Messi Effect: Could the Legend’s Arrival Price Out ‘Real’ Fans?
The 36-year-old World Cup winner has been an instant hit for Inter Miami and Major League Soccer, and while Miami currently has the hottest ticket in town, will the...
Urban Hype
Five Times Footballers Just Didn’t Want to Be Here
From attempting to force transfers to joining reality TV shows, we take a look at the wildest ways footballers left (or at least tried to leave) their clubs.
Many people...
Urban Hype
An Ode to Marta, An Icon Who’s Finally Getting the Roses She Deserves
Perhaps the greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots, Marta Viera da Silva is also one of the most influential players of her generation. Reportedly getting a...
Editorial
Black Arrow’s ‘Naija to Roma’ is Worth 25 Minutes of Your Time
Hopeful and enlightening, Naija to Roma is about a radio host’s viral tweet and a magical trip to Rome, and football's power to connect and unite communities all over the...
Urban Hype
Heard on the Street: At LaLiga’s Season Launch in Los Angeles With Patrick Kluivert and Ray Hudson
In anticipation of the upcoming LaLiga season, FC Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert and iconic sports commentator Ray Hudson sat down for a discussion in front of fans and media...
Futsal
Jeand Doest Takes On Young Challengers at Netherlands v. Azerbaijan Futsal Match
Dutch street baller, Jeand Doest, widely regarded as one of the best street match players in the world, recently entertained at a FIFA World Cup Futsal Netherlands v. Azerbaijan qualifying match...
Urban Hype
What We’re Excited to See at This Summer’s World Cup — and What We’re Hoping Will Spurn Change
In what seems to be the most anticipated Women's World Cup ever, could the tournament catalyze the push towards equal treatment for the women's side across the globe?
The 2019...
Urban Hype
It’s Put Up or Shut Up Time for Christian Pulisic
At 25, the talented but inconsistent American is back to his former self, mixing a handful of great games with endless matches where he is a non-factor.
In one of...
Urban Hype
Puma Signs Jeand Doest, Lisa Zimouche, Mario Balotelli, and Releases New 365 Model
The street side of the beautiful game continues to push itself toward the mainstream, as Puma announced the signing of freestyle / ground mover extraordinaire Lisa Zimouche, street football heavyweight Jeand...
Urban Hype
An Ode to Diego Simeone: The Maddest Man in Football
One of the most intense and passionate figures in all of football, Diego Simeone has not-so-quietly been the longest tenured manager in La Liga. We pay tribute to the...
Videos
The Tailgate Experience: SoFi Stadium’s Soccer Debut for the Leagues Cup Showcase
The latest episode of The Tailgate Experience sees the Washed-Up Crew head to the Leagues Cup Showcase at SoFi Stadium — the first ever soccer matches at the massive...
Urban Hype
Adidas Launches The Base LA Today Featuring Street Football in Urban Culture
WHAT: The Base LA
FEATURES: 5v5 Pickup Futsal, Sports Lounge, Copa America / UEFA Euro Screenings, Featured Art + Live DJs and Music
WHERE: Container Yard, 800 E 4th St, Los Angeles,...
Fashion
Zachary Moore’s Participation Trophy Studio Will Inspire Your Inner Creativity
A fresh new entry into the world of mashup kits, we get a look behind Participation Trophy Studio and its founder Zachary Moore.
It all started with a torn ACL....
Urban Hype
Adidas’ 360° Program Offers a Well-Rounded Training Experience for German Youth
Held at The Base Berlin, the second installment of the Adidas 360° program offers a unique opportunity for young footballers to receive training from all angles. Everything from technical drills,...
