Urban Hype
The Roundup: Plenty of Heat to End the Summer
FOMO is real. Stay up to date with our monthly Roundup series, which highlights some of the biggest and best freestyle, futsal and street football events both in the...
Urban Hype
Record Viewership of UEFA Euro Championships is Another Step Forward for Women’s Football
Hosted by the Netherlands, the 2017 UEFA Women's Championship was the most watched ever, surpassing the previous event in 2013 by over 50 million viewers. The tournament did not...
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...
Urban Hype
Adidas and MLS Look to Advance Soccer in North America Through Youth Development
In the largest ever investment in American soccer, Adidas and MLS agreed to a six-year contract extension last week. The deal puts forth programs to increase the development and...
Street Football
The Youth Movement: How Copenhagen Panna House Built Denmark’s Street Football Culture From the Ground Up
Since 2012, Copenhagen Panna House has created a buzz around street football in Denmark that was previously nonexistent. Through its extensive work with Danish youth and successful social media...
Fashion
The Stars Align for Neymar Jr.’s First Signature Nike Boot
Released on the same day as Barcelona's 3-2 El Clasico triumph over Real Madrid, the "Written in the Stars" edition of the Nike Mercurial Vapor XI represents the first...
Urban Hype
Heard On the Street: At the Manchester City Soccer Festival
As part of their tour of the United States, Manchester City FC stopped by the East Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club to host the Manchester City Soccer Festival,...
Futsal
Brazilian Futsal Legend Falcão is Not Quite Done Yet and Announces Comeback
By Thiago Gaglianone / Guest Contributor
Arguably the greatest futsal player to ever grace a court, Falcão announced his retirement from international play earlier this year after team officials informed...
Urban Hype
The Roundup: Events to Get Rid of That Summertime Sadness
FOMO is real. Stay up to date with our monthly Roundup series, which highlights some of the biggest and best street football and freestyle events both in the U.S....
Urban Hype
Adidas Opens The Base LA With an International Tango League Showdown
To initiate the opening of the new Base LA, the Los Angeles, New York and London Adidas Tango League champions duked it out in a high octane match that...
Urban Hype
San Francisco Deltas Reinventing Approach by Creating A Club By Fans, For Fans
San Francisco’s newest professional sports team has turned heads with its unique grassroots, fan-driven strategies — from having them choose what jerseys the team wears to ticket offers based on fans’ interests.
Urban Hype
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience at Neymar Jr.’s Five World Final
Lodging together in the same hotel, the ballers were exposed to countless different cultures and lifestyles while bonding over their mutual love of the beautiful game.
Urban Hype
Proposed Canadian Premier League Will Give Passionate Fans What They’ve Been Waiting For
Fans who have been anxiously awaiting the return of pro soccer to Canada can rejoice, as proposals for the Canadian Premier League have been approved. The richest country in...
Urban Hype
U.S. Looks to Prove Itself Among International Competition at Neymar Jr.’s Five World Final
After months of anticipation, the world's best five-a-side teams will make their way to Praia Grande, Brazil — the hometown of Neymar himself — for the Neymar Jr.'s Five World Final from July 7-8.
Spotlight
If You Pay Them, They Will Come: The Mercurial Rise of the Chinese Super League
The Chinese Super League has drawn headlines with some gaudy contracts. Can China eventually become the soccer powerhouse it plans to be?
Urban Hype
The Roundup: Upcoming Summer Events That You Can’t Miss
Stay up-to-date with the latest freestyle, futsal, and street football events upcoming this summer. You're not going to want to miss any of these.
Urban Hype
A New USL Team Has Residents Excited About Revitalizing Downtown Fresno
With the approval of a USL expansion team, downtown Fresno could possibly get the revitalization it has been waiting for for years.
Street Football
Neymar Jr.’s Five U.S. National Finals: A Battle of Pure Passion
The beautiful game "joga bonita" only requires two ingredients: a ball and pure passion.
Urban Hype
Street Soccer USA’s National Cup Shares the Beautiful Game With Those in Need
Street Soccer USA held its second annual National Cup from June 9-11, featuring teams from across the U.S. comprised of players dealing with homelessness, poverty, addiction, and other challenges vying for a national championship crown.
Urban Hype
Neymar Jr. Lights up East LA at Nike Block Party
A kaleidoscopic mix of ballers, shot callers and power brokers mingled in with business owners, media influencers and wannabe pretenders were all crammed into a raucous block party to witness the unveiling of both mural and world-renowned athlete.
