Urban Hype
In Copenhagen, Elite Street Ballers Contend for Pannahouse Title
The world's top street football players will be descending upon Copenhagen, Denmark, on Saturday, May 21, for the Panna House Invitational in what is expected to be one of the...
Urban Hype
Iker Casillas Speaks on Gianluigi Donnarumma’s Future, and AC Milan Fans Aren’t Having It
In the midst of a contract year, the future of young AC Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is very much in question. Offering his advice is none other than the...
Urban Hype
The Global Goals World Cup Mobilized 28 Women’s Teams Across Africa to Increase Awareness on Worldwide Issues
The Global Goals World Cup advocates for comprehensive change on issues of human rights, poverty, and global peace, through their second annual women's 5v5 football event, held this year in...
Fashion
A Brief History of Aertex, and Its Fleeting Dalliance With the England National Team
We may take performance materials like Dri-FIT and ClimaCool for granted, but they can all trace back to one fabric nearly 150 years old — Aertex.
The term "performance fabric"...
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...
Urban Hype
The Hottest Shoe Releases of the Past Month
A street baller's shoes are the only thing that separates him or her from the pavement. With that in mind, it's always a good idea to rock a pair of...
Fashion
In His Bag: Franck Joubert Is Turning Kits Into High-Fashion Leather Handbags
Made out of upcycled football kits and other high fashion garments, Franck Joubert's leather bags have evolved from low key side project to ambitious line with a solid buzz....
Urban Hype
AFCON and the AFC Asian Cup: The Best Primer for a Summer of International Football
The AFCON and AFC Asian Cup finals are upon us. We take a look at how both incredibly intense tournaments will serve as a primer for a stacked year...
Urban Hype
With the Nike Football App Hanging Up Its Boots, What Will Replace It?
Introduced in 2014, the Nike Football App gave users access to exclusive content, news updates, and training tips, among other features. However, Nike has decided to discontinue the app...
Fashion
Creator’s Challenge: A Head-to-Head Concept Battle Between Two Rising Graphic Designers, Vol. II
Our Creator's Challenge series that features some of the hottest up-and-coming graphic designers continues with Graphic FC and Thriller Kits going head-to-head on a FTBLR x Real Madrid concept...
Urban Hype
Previewing the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup: The Who, How, and What (Maybe)
Set to commence this weekend, we preview the always action-packed NWSL Challenge Cup.
In a couple of days, meaningful NWSL action returns to a pitch near you. That we’d...
Urban Hype
Screwston FC is For Houston, By Houston
In addition to paying tribute to Houston icon DJ Screw, Screwston FC's upcoming kit is a talisman that unites the city through two of its biggest loves — hip-hop...
Urban Hype
The Urban Pitch Summer Reading List
From tactical breakdowns to deep dives on football culture, these are the books we'll be reading before the summer ends.
The summer months of a World Cup year are typically...
Urban Hype
Five Things to Look Forward to for the Champions League Round of 16
With the UEFA Champions League round of 16 set to kick off tomorrow, these are the five biggest storylines and match ups that we'll have our eyes glued upon.
If...
Street Football
Vegas Hosts Wild 5v5 Street Battle
Over 100 soccer teams descended upon Las Vegas this past week for a 5v5 tournament that offered cash prizes and an all-expense paid trip to Bangkok, Thailand. The amateur event produced...
Photography
Against a Backdrop of Unity and Division, Napoli is Ready to Party
With a historic season that will almost certainly see the club claim its first Serie A title in over 30 years, Napoli has people across the city ready to...
Urban Hype
The Culture of Marcelo Bielsa
The 65-year-old Argentine coach has been at the helm of Premier League side Leeds United since 2018. In his four years in charge, Marcelo Bielsa has revitalized the city...
Urban Hype
Is Omar Berrada the Man to Fix Manchester United?
Now with a new CEO from the other side of town, Manchester United will look to begin a new era and rise out of the doldrums that have been...
Art
Sitting Down With Stanley Chow, a Master of Minimalist Design
With a unique and instantly recognizable style, Stanley Chow has carved plenty of success in the art world, particularly through his football related work. We sit down with the...
Fashion
An Exclusive Look at the COPA Football Benfica and KNVB Collections
Celebrating a club and country with plenty of football history, the COPA Football Benfica and KNVB collections are as beautiful as they are expertly crafted. We get an exclusive...
