Urban Hype
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...
Urban Hype
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...
Urban Hype
What If Cristiano Ronaldo Lost His Mojo? Nike Investigates in “The Switch”
"The Switch" puts the ultimate player to the ultimate test in this Nike ad alongside a bevy of professional footballers making cameo appearances.
Champions League and European Cup winner Cristiano...
Freestyle
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...
Fashion
The Boot Roundup: Keep Your Kick Game Fresh With the Hottest Recent and Upcoming Releases
Though we're not even one month in to 2018, we've already seen an insane amount of boot releases. With so many drops, we can't blame you for getting lost...
Fashion
Forever Moving Forward: Nike’s 10 Most Innovative Football Boots
After recently unveiling its latest installment of the Mercurial franchise, we take a look back at some of the most innovative boots Nike has ever released.
Nike is no stranger...
Fashion
A Look Back at Paul Pogba’s Most Iconic Looks
With the recent unveiling of the first-ever Paul Pogba signature Predator, we take a look back at the French phenom's greatest looks, from his early days as a wunderkind...
Fashion
Business Up Front, Party in the Back: The Creative Freedom Behind FOKOHAELA’s Wild Kit Designs
With colorful patterns and messages ranging from humorous to political, FOKOHAELA's daringly unique kits are a product of head designer Jason Lee's unbridled creativity. We spoke to Lee, the...
Videos
The Tailgate Experience: A Unique Matchup Between LA Galaxy and Cal United Strikers in One of SoCal’s Most Underrated Stadiums
For our latest episode of The Tailgate Experience, we headed to Championship Stadium in Irvine, California to take in the vibes at one of the most unique soccer matchups...
Fashion
adidas Unveils Futuristic Next-Gen COPA 19+ with Paulo Dybala in Fully Immersive ‘Area 19’ Experience in Milan
To kick off the release of the revolutionary next installment of the iconic COPA franchise, adidas put together "Area 19," an immersive event space that allowed guests to experience...
Street Football
In Thailand, Unusable Spaces are Transformed into Vibrant Football Fields
By many accounts football is one of the most accessible sports in the world, based on the premise that all it takes to play the game is a couple...
Editorial
It’s Time to Take the UEFA Nations League Seriously
While first seen as a way for UEFA to capitalize on international breaks, the Nations League has evolved into a solid competition — especially for smaller European nations.
In 2018,...
Fashion
Icons Live Forever: An Ode to adidas Spezial
Since its introduction in 2014, the adidas Spezial line has been a consistent, albeit relatively quiet hit for The Three Stripes. We take a look at its origins, as...
Urban Hype
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,...
Urban Hype
Is it Time for Patience or Panic for the Canada Men’s National Team?
After being thoroughly outplayed in a 2-0 loss to the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League final and losing out on another chance at silverware, is there cause...
Street Football
Welcome to Baller Select, the Underground Tournament Where Elite Street Crews Battle to See Who’s Best
When it comes to street ball, there's a lot to prove every time you get on the court. Talent is a dime a dozen, so as a crew, you've...
Fashion
Hang 10 or Hit Upper 90s In Hurley’s 2018 World Cup Board Shorts
Just in time for this summer's World Cup, Hurley has released a line of its Phantom board shorts in the official colorways of several national teams, including Nigeria, Portugal,...
Urban Hype
Nike’s ‘Raised on Concrete’ Pack Honors the Street Roots of the World’s Best Footballers
Released this week, Nike's "Raised on Concrete" pack is a testament to the origins of many of the top Swoosh-adorning players — the streets. In a bold grey and...
Fashion
COPA Has Perfectly Captured the Essence and Nostalgia of Retro Football
Since 1998, Dutch football fashion label COPA has worked closely with some of the world's biggest football clubs to create retro-inspired apparel collections. Most recently, COPA has partnered with...
Art
‘The Only’ Documents Briana Scurry’s Triumphant Hero’s Journey
Centered on iconic USWNT goalkeeper Briana Scurry, The Only is an inspiring documentary that — in spite of its name — reminds us we're never alone.
The legendary 1999 United States women's...
