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Latvia’s Elite Talent Show Off Their Skills at the 2018 Ghetto Football Superfinals

Comprising of only the best ballers in Latvia, the Ghetto Football Superfinals is the culmination of an entire season of hard-fought matches throughout the country. In the Latvian capital...
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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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Nivelcrack’s Fall 2018 Line is Full of Cozy and Retro Vibes

One of the world's most notable football-inspired streetwear labels, Nivelcrack just dropped its Fall 2018 line, which features a cozy set of tees, rugby shirts, and a pair of...

Alex Mendoza Wins Second Straight U.S. National Championship in New York City

With a final match victory over former Red Bull Street Style runner-up Daniel Dennehy, Alex Mendoza claimed his second straight and third overall U.S. National Championship. The victory only...
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The MLS Identity Crisis

Now 26 years old, MLS has come a long way from its "just trying to survive" early days. But while the league has built beautiful soccer-specific stadiums and amassed...
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Inside the Fiery ‘Derby della Lanterna’ Between Genoa CFC and UC Sampdoria

On Italy's northern coast alongside the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa is home to incredible food, historical sites, and one of the world's greatest football rivalries — the Derby della Lanterna....
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Going the Traditional Route Saved the J.League — But Now It Is Looking for Growth

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the J.League has preferred a more traditional route compared to similar upstart leagues in the United States and Saudi Arabia. And while it has led...
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Tailgate Trivia: Testing LAFC Fans’ Knowledge at ‘El Trafico’ 2019 Round Two

Last month, we took a trip to Dignity Health Sports Park to test out some Galaxy fans' knowledge of their team ahead of the first El Trafico matchup of...
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Nike Continues Their Strike Night Tour with a Stop in Los Angeles

Pro players, street ballers, influencers, and football fans converged inside a warehouse on the outskirts of Los Angeles last Friday to celebrate the release of Nike's Hypervenom 3 for...
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The Off-the-Pitch Implications of the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final

The 2023 UEFA Champions League final is wrought with drama on the pitch, but the perspective from outside of the lines is perhaps more compelling. From the financial disparity...
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The Roundup: The Biggest and Best Upcoming Freestyle 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 and street football events across the globe. The new...

Iranian Striker Receives AFC’s Futsal Player of the Year Award

Iranian futsal pro Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh has nabbed this year's prestigious Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Player of the Year Award after playing a key role in the year's major...

Cristiano Ronaldo Talks New Boots, Transfer to Real Madrid With Former Manchester Teammate Rio Ferdinand

In the wake of the recent release of his signature 'Cut to Brilliance' Mercurial Superfly boots, Cristiano Ronaldo sat down with former teammate and English legend Rio Ferdinand to...
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The Best Derbies in the UEFA Champions League Knockout Stages

With the Derby della Madonnina taking place in this year's UEFA Champions League semifinals, we take a look back at other fierce rivalry matches in the tournament's knockout rounds.  Marco...

WE United Launches First Women’s Futsal League in Nepal

The WE United Project, a football organization in Nepal led by and for women, recently launched the Mahila Premier League—the country's first-ever women's futsal league. With eight participating teams, the league...
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Inaugural AFC U20 Futsal Championship Showcases Asia’s Best Young Talent

The first ever U20 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Championship heads into the semifinals and finals stages this week in host nation Thailand. While the senior AFC Futsal Championship...
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Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five Returns to the Streets of Los Angeles!

The world's largest five-a-side tournament has made its return to the City of Angels with the first of three pre-qualifier Training Grounds events presented by Urban Pitch, in which LA's hungriest...
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The Post-MLS All-Star Game Playoff Push

As we head into the final stretch of the MLS season, we take a look at the impending race to the MLS Cup Playoffs from the contenders, dark horses,...

UEFA Announces Expansion of Futsal Competitions

Changes are afoot for UEFA futsal. Following an Executive Committee meeting held last week in Helsinki, Finland, UEFA announced a major update to its futsal competitions lineup. The UEFA...
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Adidas Earth Storm: How Does It Stack Up With the Rest?

Released last week, Adidas' new Earth Storm pack follows the footsteps of the previous Pyro and Ocean Storm drops from earlier this year. However, the more neutral and subdued...