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.
Urban Hype
Heard on the Street: At the Liverpool FC 125th Anniversary x New Balance Event
“We wanted to fuse Liverpool with L.A. That whole shoes on a wire…that image speaks through to L.A. and we wanted to bring that together with Liverpool F.C.”
Urban Hype
Adidas Tango League MVPs Showcasing Ultimate Experience in London
Young athletes have begun arriving to London over the last couple days to take part in a special Tango League event. With the Tango League tournaments having been completed in cities...
Urban Hype
2017 Pannahouse Invitationals: An Unforgettable Experience
Last year’s competition saw Soufiane Bencok claim his 1v1 championship crown after Ilyas Touba mysteriously disappeared before playing in the final. Shortly after, the #whereistouba hashtag started trending. This year a new champion would soon come to be.
Urban Hype
Heard on the Street: At LAFC’s Black & Gold Rally
The Heard on the Street series engages with various attendees at special events to get their raw, unfiltered thoughts. At the latest LAFC Black & Gold Rally, we tracked down...
Freestyle
Rookies and Pros Vie for UK and Ireland Freestyle Titles at AFFO
The Atlantic Freestyle Football Open takes place in several coastal cities throughout the UK. Now in its second year, the competition offers a chance for both beginners and pros to compete...
Futsal
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...
Street Football
Neymar Jr’s Five: New Jersey Winners and Tournament Snaps
The Neymar Jr's Five U.S. qualifiers continued in New Jersey this past Saturday at the Red Bull Arena.
There, "The Ville," a crew of all 18-year-olds still juniors and seniors in...
Spotlight
Rose City Till I Die: The Story of How Portland Became Soccer City USA
Providence Park, the home of Oregon's beloved MLS club Portland Timbers, is tucked away below ground level in the neighborhood of Goose Hollow. The façade of the stadium is...
Freestyle
The Japan Freestyle Football Championship Was an Insane Display of Creativity and Personal Style
The Japan Freestyle Football Championship (JFFC) takes place over two days and acts as a qualifier for the Asian Freestyle Football Championship, an F3-sanctioned event. Now in its third...
Urban Hype
San Diego Showcases Top Teams from Both Sides of the Border in Neymar Jr’s Five
As the qualifiers for Neymar Jr's Five enters its latter stages, we visited San Diego to witness eager, talented players compete for a place in the U.S. finals in Miami. San...
Urban Hype
The World’s First Kindergarten Inside a Soccer Stadium Is As Cool As It Sounds
It's not uncommon for a town to become immersed with its local football club, and for fans to pass on their passion for the game and loyalty to the club from...
Urban Hype
Adidas “Boots and Bounce” Challenges Athletes to Dual Sports
Adidas hosted a rare football-meets-track and field competition at Santa Monica College this past Saturday, April 29, that put athletes to a test of endurance and skill, while showcasing the company's latest advancements...
Urban Hype
Puma Signs Jeand Doest, Lisa Zimouche, Mario Balotelli, and Releases New 365 Model
The street side of the beautiful game continues to push itself toward the mainstream, as Puma announced the signing of freestyle / ground mover extraordinaire Lisa Zimouche, street football heavyweight Jeand...
