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The PUMA ULTRA 1.3 Reveal Once Again Shows the Brand’s Commitment to Pushing Boundaries

More than just an updated silhouette, the PUMA ULTRA 1.3 comes in both a unisex and women-specific fit, a first from the brand. We were in attendance at last week's...
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The 6 Best Football Kits at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics finally underway, we take a look at the six best football kits we'll see during the games.  After an exciting EURO 2020 and Copa America,...
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5 English Non-League Clubs to Follow This Season

As we approach a new season of European football, we highlight some perhaps overlooked English non-league clubs worth following.  Many football fans across the world have August 13, opening day...
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A Balancing Act: How Gotham FC Keeper/Pro Photographer DiDi Haracic Has Used Both Outlets to Fuel Her Breakout Year

Doubling as a goalkeeper for NJ/NY Gotham FC and a professional photographer, DiDi Haracic has somehow been able to balance between two extremely demanding careers. We get to know...
admiral sports

A Look Into Admiral’s Resurgence in the United States

With over 100 years in football, Admiral will forever have a place in the game's history book. But the brand is looking to begin a new chapter, and we...
new york cosmos

The Death of a Brand: A Look Into the Fall of the New York Cosmos

Eleven years ago, the New York Cosmos returned from the ashes of the old NASL to reestablish themselves in the modern era of American Soccer. What instead happened was...
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A Tourist Trap, Honeymoon, and the Mediterranean: How Buying a Fake Football Kit Took Me on a Wild Ride

Even the best of us fall victim to the dreaded tourist trap, especially when it comes to fake football kits. However, it doesn't always have to end in tragedy... July...
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Live Breathe Futbol’s Rise to the Top of the Soccer Lifestyle Apparel Game

Founded in 2011, Live Breathe Futbol is a passion project turned full-fledged brand. Through co-founder and CEO Ebun Olaloye, we get a look at how LBF has become a...
mls expansion

Can MLS Avoid the Perils of Over-Expansion?

While it's impossible to deny MLS' recent growth, how much is too much? We take a look at how the league can avoid the blandness that often comes with...
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Heard on the Street: At the LAFC x ‘Ted Lasso’ ‘Believe’ Fan Experience

Before last Wednesday's match against Sporting Kansas City, LAFC hosted a Ted Lasso "Believe" fan experience outside Banc of California stadium. Featuring free food, games, and a live DJ,...
2021 albums

8 Albums We’re Still Waiting For in 2021

We've received a few of the albums we were eagerly anticipating back in 2019 and 2020, but as always, there's still more to look forward to. From announced projects...
best kits 2021

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: 2021-22 Kit Edition

With three of the five major European leagues starting today, it feels a bit like the first day of the new school year. And like everybody else, we're ready...
copa football

A Look at COPA’s New Film and TV-Inspired Collection

A leader in the growing field of retro football, COPA’s latest collection enters a new field — the world of film and TV. We take a look at the...
girls united fa

Grassroots Mission, Global Impact: The Girls United FA Story

With branches in England and Mexico, Girls United FA is a uniquely grassroots-yet-global organization. We get to know how it has impacted the lives of over 1,000 girls worldwide.  In...
mls all-star game

Heard on the Street: Football Fans Unite for the MLS All-Star Game

MLS All-Star hit Los Angeles with three days of events, activations, and of course, the actual match between the best players from MLS and Liga MX. We were on...
the hand of god streetwear

How The Hand of God Combines Rococo Art Elegance, Maradona’s Edge, and Classic Streetwear Design

Plenty of streetwear labels have taken influence from the beautiful game, including The Hand of God. But the brand's secret sauce lies in an additional muse — the elegance...
new balance tekela v3+

Behind the Design of the New Balance Tekela v3+

With the recent release of the New Balance Tekela v3+, we get an inside glimpse at the boot’s design process from NB senior developer of football footwear Harrison Cook.  It’s...
innovative kits

From Beer-Sharing QR Codes to Cutting Edge Materials, How These 5 Innovative Kits Changed the Game

Last week, Forward Madison FC dropped a very innovative alternate kit involving a QR code that connects fans together through sharing beers. Celebrating its release, we decided to take...
river plate brooklyn

Long Distance Relationships: How Brooklyn Has Become an Unlikely Hotbed of River Plate Supporters

Over 5,000 miles from El Monumental Stadium, a group of rabid River Plate fans get together in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to share a few beers, cheer on their favorite team,...
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The Urban Pitch Champions League 2021-22 Preview

The 2021-22 UEFA Champions League group stage will make its triumphant debut next week. We preview the massive tournament not by predicting winners or breakout stars, but instead blooking...