Urban Hype
Iran’s Futsal Team Wins Gold, Garners Elite Status at AFC Championships
The Iran women's national futsal team has already made its mark on the global scene by winning gold at the first Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Futsal Championship, held...
Editorial
We Have To Talk About Dani Alves
The recent sexual assault allegations against Dani Alves are difficult to hear about, especially from those who admired his many accomplishments on the pitch. But we must discuss them...
Urban Hype
Chicago Shows Street Skills Reign Supreme at Neymar Jr’s Five Qualifier
Neymar Jr's Five international street ball tournament continued across the country this past month, bringing the best crews across the globe closer to the ultimate match-up of small-sided football. On May 22,...
Fashion
Grading the 2023 NWSL Kits
On the cusp of another NWSL season, we take a look at every team's kits and give them a grade, as is customary around this time of year.
Over the...
Urban Hype
The Power Of the Game: An Interview With ‘One Goal’ Author Amy Bass
Chronicling the ups and downs of the refugee-led Lewiston High School soccer team's run to a state championship, Amy Bass' One Goal has been lauded by critics and sports...
Urban Hype
The Ecstasy of Ending a Trophy Drought
No matter how big or small, winning a trophy is a joyous occasion for any football fan. But things get especially sweeter after a long spell of heartbreak and...
Music
Why a Jay-Z Partnership With MLS Makes More Sense
While his status as rap's GOAT may remain untarnished, Jay-Z's legacy as a social rights activist has been put into question after his partnership announcement with the NFL. If...
Urban Hype
Inherited Culture: Football Scarves and Their Place in American Soccer
Scarves are a ubiquitous part of soccer culture around the world. We take a look at their origins, and how they have been both embraced and rejected in the...
Urban Hype
What is Behind the Increasing American Ownership in Serie A?
Forty percent of Serie A teams are owned by Americans. What's behind the increased presence, and what is the vision for the future?
Serie A is increasingly becoming a hub...
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...
Urban Hype
An Icon’s Return: Grading Notable Stars’ Second Stints With Their Famed Clubs
In light of Gianluigi Buffon's return to Juventus and rumors around more legends returning to their former clubs, we decided to take a look back at other similar second...
Urban Hype
Argentine Soccer Is Resembling MLS More Each Day
In the last five years, the Argentine Primera División has undergone radical changes to its format, increasingly resembling Major League Soccer's playoff-based system. This shift has garnered little appeal...
Urban Hype
Breaking Down the 2026 World Cup Stadiums, Pt. 1: The USA
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada will feature 16 venues across the three nations. We break down the soccer significance of each stadium,...
Street Football
Adidas Dark Space Brings Teams of Two to Compete
No matter how big or small the pitch, players on the field depend on each other. When you’re playing a 2v2 tournament, however, trusting your teammate becomes even more...
Urban Hype
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Legacy Was Once Unquestionable. Has That Changed?
While Cristiano Ronaldo's impact on both Portuguese and global football is unmistakable, a slew of disappointing performances in the last three major tournaments may have put his otherwise impeccable...
Art
‘The Rhino Cup’ Beautifully Depicts Football’s Power to Prevent Poaching in Mozambique
Facilitated by the Wild and Free Foundation as an effort to curb animal poaching and the violence that comes with it, the Rhino Cup Champions League has been an...
Photography
Football’s Place in Toronto’s Thriving Portuguese Community
We get a closer look at what makes the Portuguese community in Toronto so special.
Portugal is one of the many cultural heartbeats that shape Toronto’s identity. From Brampton...
Fashion
Y-3 and Real Madrid: A Paragon of Football/Fashion Crossover
With the recent release of the latest Y-3 x Real Madrid collection, we take a look at how the successful collaboration has led the way in the footy-fashion space.
Recently...
Fashion
Nivelcrack’s Reversible Down Jacket is a Perfect Mix of Fashion and Function
Delving into technical outerwear, Nivelcrack has dropped a winter-ready reversible down jacket that's both bold and subdued.
In the summer of 2017, Nivelcrack teamed up with Angelo Trofa and Joma...
Freestyle
The Year in Review: The 10 Best Freestyle Football YouTube Videos of 2018
Reminiscing on what has been an incredibly eventful year in football, we have compiled a list of the year’s best — from boots, to kits, to freestyle videos. We...
