Urban Hype
Neymar Jr. Launches Neymar Jr’s Five: A Global Five-A-Side Tournament
"Can you see it? Football. It's everywhere!" So announces Neymar's global signature football tournament kicking off an international five-a-side tournament (Neymar Jr's Five) open to men and women between the...
Art
Getting to Know Some of the Ambitious Artists Behind Nike’s Stunning NYC Garage Murals
Just over a month ago, Nike unveiled a stunning new six-level parking structure for its employees in New York City. Much more than just an average garage, the building...
Urban Hype
The Rose Bowl: An American Soccer Icon
While the United States may be lacking in iconic soccer stadiums, the Rose Bowl has a resume that stacks up against many of the world's signature venues.
It’s become more...
Urban Hype
Is MLS Ready to Make the Jump to Becoming a Powerhouse League?
Although it has had many criticisms, Major League Soccer has begun to make strides indicating it is ready to enter the upper echelon of world football leagues. But just...
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...
Fashion
Leyburn Sports: Unique Designs for Overlooked Sides
The demand for original kits has been on the rise, and brands like Leyburn Sports are helping to quench that thirst. But Leyburn is more than just an out-of-the-box...
Urban Hype
Hip-Hop and Football Collide for a Capsule Collection Full Of Fire Kits
Featuring kits designed by some of the rap industry's biggest names, Bleacher Report's Hip-Hop x World Cup capsule collection is yet another highlight in the ongoing relationship between...
Street Football
How Ghetto Football Went from Latvian Youth Movement to Global Street Phenomenon
In the vein of global street football movements, few have had the impact or growth of Latvia's Ghetto Football. Part of the massive Ghetto Games tournament, Ghetto Football is...
Urban Hype
Shady Meetings, Court Battles and the Metaverse: The Spectre of the European Super League Has Not Gone Away
Remember the European Super League? While many believe it to have been banished for good, its spirit continues to lurk, and we may see its return come 2023.
On the...
Fashion
Streetwear, High Fashion, and Retro Football Vibes Collide in the PUMA x En Noir Collection
Featuring a sleek take on the classic King Avanti boot and a street smart kit, the PUMA x En Noir collection highlights what each label does best.
The best types...
Fashion
The Unique Connection Between CHARLY and Club León
When it comes to kit suppliers and teams, few have a connection with more overlap than CHARLY and Club León. We take a look into the partnership’s history and...
Urban Hype
New Balance Goes Grassroots in Soccer Expansion with “Blackout Squad”
Last March, New Balance launched a bold new campaign offering a select few amateur soccer players the chance to be treated like pros as part of their extension into the...
Urban Hype
The Ultimate Mixed Starting XI
We've all played co-ed pickup at some point or another, but we're taking things up a notch here. We've put together the ultimate competitive mixed starting XI, using players...
Urban Hype
Where Does FC Cincinnati’s New Crest Rank Amongst the Rest of MLS?
With last week's Cincinnati FC crest unveiling receiving mixed reviews, we thought we'd see how it stands up against the rest of the MLS crests.
Early last week FC...
Urban Hype
The Urban Pitch Guide to the 2024-25 English Premier League Season
From the best matchday one fixtures to sneaky headlines and title race winners, we give you a taste of what to expect for the 2024-25 English Premier League season.
We...
Urban Hype
Nike Continues Their Strike Night Tour with a Stop in Los Angeles
Pro players, street ballers, influencers, and football fans converged inside a warehouse on the outskirts of Los Angeles last Friday to celebrate the release of Nike's Hypervenom 3 for...
Urban Hype
10 Chinese Super League Stars We’d Love to See Transfer to MLS
The new Chinese Super League salary cap on foreign players will surely drive current stars with hefty salaries to other leagues once their contracts are up. Could MLS be...
Fashion
The Boot Roundup: New and Upcoming Cleat and Sneaker Releases For Early 2021
Get your shoe game right with our latest Boot Roundup, which covers the latest and upcoming releases for early 2021.
It's been quite a turbulent time in the world, but...
Videos
Tailgate Trivia: Testing LA Galaxy Fans’ Knowledge at the First ‘El Trafico’ Derby of the Year
A few hours before the kickoff of the LA Galaxy-LAFC derby, we once again took a trip into the Galaxy's parking lot tailgates, this time to get a more...
Urban Hype
Harnessing the Power of Community, this Non-Profit is Changing Lives One Pitch at a Time
Every child deserves a safe place to play soccer. Love.futbol has predicated itself upon this phrase, but the non-profit has been giving communities around the world much more than...
