Urban Hype
Marvelous Morocco: The Story of the 2022 World Cup
Contrary to just about every predicted outcome, Morocco is among the final four nations in the 2022 World Cup. We take a look at the country's journey to becoming...
Urban Hype
The World Cup is Over. Now What?
For the past month, we have been infatuated with the world's biggest sporting event, which came to an end in spectacular fashion over the weekend. Now that it's over...
Fashion
Addressing the Lack of Away Kits at the 2022 World Cup
There were plenty of 2022 World Cup kits that we were excited to see on the pitch, yet never got the chance to. We explore why.
Fresh off the heels...
Urban Hype
How Boxing Day Became Synonymous With Football in the UK
After an electric and grueling World Cup, we're already on the precipice of the return of league football. With Boxing Day fixtures signaling the return of the Premier League,...
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The Stars Behind the Stars: Barça Femení’s ‘Unsung’ Heroes
With a roster chock full of bonafide superstars, it's hard to say that anyone on FC Barcelona Femení is "unsung." However, a series of injuries have forced a crop...
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How Arsenal Got Its Swagger Back
It has been nearly two decades since Arsenal last won the Premier League, but that drought might just be coming to an end.
The resurgence of Arsenal has been one...
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The MLS-Apple TV Era is the League’s Most Important Yet
MLS has finalized all of its TV rights deals for 2023. Let's take a look at what could very well be MLS 3.0. Or is it 4.0? 3.5?
With the...
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A Look at Francesco Totti’s Elite 8-a-Side Club, and Its Fantastic Kits
Playing in an elite 8-a-side league full of former pros, we take a look at the Francesco Totti-led Totti Weese and their spiffy new kits.
“What we do now echoes...
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La Liga Is Back: How Did Teams In Spain Return From the World Cup Hiatus?
With the top flight Spanish league back after a World Cup sabbatical, we take a look at which La Liga clubs entered and exited the break in the best...
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A Way-Too-Early World Cup 2026 Preview
We're not particularly close to the 2026 World Cup, but that doesn't mean it's too early to look ahead at what we can expect.
With the most recent men's World...
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All Access Pass: Why Fans Are So Obsessed With BTS Football Docuseries
Despite the seemingly endless amount of football throughout the year, fans of the game continue to want more, as evident in the popularity of behind-the-scenes football docuseries.
Football is...
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Catching Up With Europe’s Top Leagues, Post-World Cup
With most of Europe's elite clubs back in action, we take a look at which teams have come back strong after the 2022 World Cup, and which clubs have...
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The Everton Flop Era
It's been a grim few seasons for the blue half of Merseyside. But what has led to Everton's struggles?
During the Premier League years, Everton Football Club has been ever-present....
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The Duality of Australia’s Soccer Landscape
You'd think the feelings around the beautiful game would be nothing but positive following Australia's best ever performance at a men's World Cup in 2022. But a series of...
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Italy’s New Crest is Another Step Into the Direction of Blandness
Recently unveiled, Italy's new crest is emblematic of a design trend both in and outside of soccer — a shift towards bland, repeatable logos with little personality.
Italian clubs have...
Music
Shakira Ethers Gerard Piqué: Why? And How’d We Get Here?
A few days removed from Shakira's scathing diss track of her ex-partner Gerard Pique, we break down the song and see where the pieces lie after the fallout.
One could...
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Supercopa de España: A Look at the Unique Spanish Tournament Held in…Saudi Arabia
The Supercopa de España, or the Spanish Super Cup, may look like another competition for competition's sake, but a closer inspection will reveal it to be one of the...
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4 Takeaways From the 2022 NWSL Draft
From positional trends to major trades, we break down the biggest moves from the 2023 NWSL Draft.
The 2023 NWSL Draft was a flurry. We saw a record number of...
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...
Fashion
Lunar New Year Kits: What Makes or Breaks a Special One-Off Shirt?
With another Lunar New Year having come and gone, we take a look at some of the best (and not-so-great) football shirts that honor the holiday.
While Lunar New Year...
