Urban Hype
The Adidas Predator Takes Over Los Angeles for The Base LA’s Biggest Tango League Event Yet
Held at The Base LA, Adidas' release party for the Predator 18+ was filled with art, creativity, and a Tango League tournament that featured a select few of Los...
Fashion
Guerrilla FC x Umbro Collaboration is a Harbinger for the Future of Football and Fashion
With a subtle yet striking design, Guerrilla FC's new home kit is the first of several collaborations with football supply giant Umbro. Could the grassroots-major brand alliance be the...
Freestyle
Is Erlend Fagerli the New Norwegian Freestyle King After Winning Back-to-Back Championships?
A country that has produced some of freestyle's greatest athletes, Norway's national championship is always extremely competitive. Despite top competitors Tobias Becs and Brynjar Fagerli absent with injury and...
Urban Hype
Creator’s Challenge: A Head-to-Head Concept Battle Between Two Rising Graphic Designers
As the field of concept kit design continues to blow up, we introduce Creator's Challenge, a series in which two up-and-coming graphic designers go head-to-head to see who can create...
Fashion
Kappa’s Newest Collection With Cultural Innovator Marcelo Burlon Elevates Classic Sportswear to High Fashion
The spring/summer 2018 capsule collection from sportswear mainstay Kappa and highly-esteemed creative Marcelo Burlon is an all-Italian collaboration that once again merges athletic wear with haute couture.
In case you've...
Fashion
Adidas Re-Launches the Predator, Football’s Most Iconic Boot
After being discontinued in 2015, Adidas has brought back its iconic Predator boot. Featuring the latest technology while staying true to its vintage roots, the Predator 18+ is the...
Spotlight
The Football Vagabond: A Conversation With Steve Bernasconi, Founder of The Soccer Tour
From February to October 2017, Steve Bernasconi embarked on The Soccer Tour, an eight-month, 30,000-mile journey that gave a glimpse of the lives of soccer supporters from all levels...
Freestyle
Jesse Marlet Wins Big at Record-Setting Dutch National Championships
In the largest Dutch National Championships ever, Jesse Marlet brought home the national title in addition to winning the Sick 3 competition. Marlet, along with Jack Pool (father of...
Urban Hype
Roadblocked to Russia: Six Teams We’ll Miss at the 2018 World Cup
As we draw nearer to the biggest sporting event in the world, the anticipation for each participating country is growing. However, as always, there are some notable teams that...
Street Football
The End of an Era: The Five Best Moments From Adidas’ The Base Moscow
After serving its community for over a year, The Base Moscow has shut down its operations. Just as The Base Berlin did, the Moscow facility gave a safe place...
Urban Hype
The Roundup: The Biggest and Best Events to Close Out 2017
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 across the globe.
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Urban Hype
Guerrilla FC Seeks to Subvert and Revolutionize Global Football Culture
In just over a year, Washington D.C.-based football collective Guerrilla FC has made a nationwide and international impact with its signature style, concept, and vision. In addition to fielding...
Fashion
Adidas Earth Storm: How Does It Stack Up With the Rest?
Released last week, Adidas' new Earth Storm pack follows the footsteps of the previous Pyro and Ocean Storm drops from earlier this year. However, the more neutral and subdued...
Urban Hype
Expansion FC: What Will Be the Newest Teams to Join Major League Soccer?
With 12 cities fighting for two Major League Soccer expansion franchises in 2020, we take a look at who has the best chance of becoming the newest team to...
Street Football
David Beckham Balls Out With Tango Squad London
At the release event for David Beckham's new Adidas capsule collection, Tango Squad London was surprised by a guest visitor — Beckham himself. The legendary midfielder joined the squad...
Fashion
Take Your Pick: Nike Fire and Ice or Adidas Ocean and Pyro Storm?
Released today, Nike's Fire and Ice pack drapes its top boot models in scorching reds and glacial blues — reminiscent of Adidas' Ocean and Pyro Storm boots that dropped...
Urban Hype
Five Times the Refs Absolutely Blew It
Referees have the hardest job in the world. When they do their job right, no one congratulates them. When they make one mistake, they are subject to the wrath...
Urban Hype
Adidas’ Tango Squad FC Brings Street Footballers to the Spotlight
Eight of the world's top street footballers were hand-selected by Adidas to become members of Tango Squad FC, in which players will receive a once-in-a-lifetime academy-like experience throughout the...
Urban Hype
Tango League Pyro Storm Brings the Heat To Los Angeles
Yet another Tango League event was held at The Base LA over the weekend, this one signifying the recent release of the Adidas Pyro Storm pack. The fast-paced 14-team...
Urban Hype
New York City Soccer Initiative Kicks Off With 10 New Pitches Opened in Underserved Neighborhoods
In an effort to provide New York City's most underserved communities with a safe and effective youth development program, the New York City Soccer Initiative began last week with the...
