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Ina Franzmann: The Woman Behind Two of Football’s Most Iconic Kits

With adidas re-releasing some of their classic designs earlier this week, we take a look at the story behind the creator of two of the brand's most iconic shirts...
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For Gio Reyna, the Time is Now

Gio Reyna has been having an almost invisible season at his club. But the 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder hopes that the USMNT’s two big games against Trinidad & Tobago...
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A Look Ahead to the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinals

Just five months after a dramatic conclusion in Las Vegas, the CONCACAF Nations League returns with some teams looking for revenge, others a shot at glory, and perhaps most...
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The Final Verdict On the New 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Format

Major League Soccer introduced a new (or old, depending on how you look at it) first round playoff format, and not much has changed since 1996 — it still...
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Diving Into the Battle to Keep Los Angeles as a 2026 World Cup Venue

Host of the last three World Cup finals in the United States, Los Angeles could miss out on the 2026 World Cup entirely. We take a look at the...
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A Glimpse Into the Rapidly Growing World of Fan-Made Merch

With limited run collections that scratch an itch unreachable by official team apparel, there has been an increased amount of fan-made merchandise across the country. We take a look...
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A Symbol of Defiance: The Story of the PUMA King

Anything innovative will break a few rules. The PUMA King did just that as it became one of the most iconic boots of all time.  Nike and adidas could boast...
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‘Messi Meets America’ Is an Immersive, Yet Slightly Rushed Look into Messi’s MLS Debut Season

With one episode left of the Messi Meets America series on Apple TV, we take a look at how it's unfolded so far, and potential topics to be covered in...
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The PUMA ftblCulture Range Takes African Heritage to the Streets

PUMA's latest 'ftblCulture' collection puts its African national teams on center stage. If football and fashion have anything in common, it’s the creativity that makes each field endlessly fascinating. On...
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The Redemption of Antoine Griezmann

A wonderkind-turned-transfer-flop has now returned to his top tier form. This is Antoine Griezmann's slight return. Redemption stories are one of the many beauties of sport. Whether it’s a...
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Grading the USMNT Players in the UEFA Champions League So Far

An unprecedented 10 American soccer players are playing in the UEFA Champions League. Here's how they've fared through the first three matches of the group stage.  Europe’s premier club competition...
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How Hummel Forever Shook Up the Football Footwear World With a Novel Idea: The White Boot

The bright colored boots of today's star footballers certainly wouldn't have flown in the early days of the sport. We can trace back the innovation of boot color to...
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Eden Hazard: An Ode to The Master of Football Flow

His unyielding brilliance on the pitch made prime Eden Hazard the ultimate YouTube compilation footballer. Announcing his retirement from football earlier this month, we look back at the Belgian's...
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The Many Football Forays of Palace Skateboards

With their latest winter collection featuring a pair of football-inspired knit shirts, we take a look at different times Palace Skateboards dipped its feet into the world of the...
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The NWSL’s Parity is a Healthy Symptom of a Growing League

With the NWSL Playoffs on the horizon, we take a look at what was a wild season which saw the closest finish in the league's history.  Now 11 years into...
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Beckham, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho: A Triquetra Transfer Domino Effect

How would have Ronaldinho fared in the Premier League? Could David Beckham have resurrected an ailing FC Barcelona? And would Cristiano Ronaldo have become the machine that he'd evolve...
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The CONCACAF 2026 World Cup Qualifying Will Be Cutthroat, Combative, and Chaotic — and We’re Here For It

With the three most prominent CONCACAF nations automatically qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, you might think that the battle for the final three slots wouldn't be worth paying...
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World Cup 2030: Breaking Tradition or Growing The Game?

Hosted across six countries and three continents, the 2030 World Cup is the most ambitious of its kind that is sure to be a logistical and environmental nightmare. Can...
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The Evolution of the Striker

Don't call it a comeback — the recent influx of world-class strikers inspired us to take a dive into the history of the position.  For many, putting the ball in...
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Why You Should Get Excited About The Canadian Premier League Playoffs

With the MLS, NWSL, and USL seasons all coming to a close, the Canadian Premier League Playoffs may fly under the radar of North American soccer fans. But don't...