Urban Hype
The UP 2024 Copa America Preview, Pt. 4: Can the USMNT Shock the World?
Rounding out our four-part 2024 Copa America preview, we take a look at the United States, who aren't quite top contenders, but have an outside shot at making a...
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...
Photography
Pictorial: The Behind-the-Scenes Grind of Jamaican National Team Midfielder Chinyelu Asher
As this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup draws near, Jamaican national team midfielder Chinyelu Asher is tirelessly working on improving her game in the shadows, absent of any spotlight....
Urban Hype
What If We Lost Neymar After the 2014 World Cup?
Recently revealing that his career nearly ended in Brazil four years ago, we wonder — what would football be like without Neymar?
Football is magic. The dramatic goals, devastating megs,...
Music
TOKiMONSTA and Prince Royce Headline MLS’ ‘Our Soccer’ Campaign for 2019
With the 2019 season opener just weeks away, MLS debuted its new "Our Soccer" campaign, featuring musicians TOKiMONSTA and Prince Royce. The two artists discuss how they became fans...
Urban Hype
The Future is Now: A Conversation With Two of U.S. Soccer’s Rising Talents
Although the soccer system in the United States has been under fire lately, a new generation of talent has caused many to be optimistic about the future. For rising...
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...
Futsal
“Pelé: Birth of a Legend” Shows Icon’s Rise from Streets
The upcoming biopic "Pelé: Birth of a Legend" is scheduled to hit theaters on May 6 and by the looks of it stresses the Brazilian's street ball experience as fundamental...
Fashion
The COPA George Best Collection Honors Football’s First Style Icon
One of the greatest footballers of all time and perhaps the sport's first true style icon, George Best serves as the muse of COPA's newest line of shirts, which...
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
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...
Editorial
Will the USL Rebrand Bring Actual Change to US Soccer or Is it Just Empty Words?
With an all-new look and division names harkening to those of England, the USL rebrand has many optimistic for promotion and relegation in United States soccer. But does the...
Photography
Inside the Fiery ‘Derby della Lanterna’ Between Genoa CFC and UC Sampdoria
On Italy's northern coast alongside the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa is home to incredible food, historical sites, and one of the world's greatest football rivalries — the Derby della Lanterna....
Urban Hype
Women’s-Specific Soccer Boots Are Here to Change the Game
From fit and comfort to preventing injury, boots specifically designed for women are necessary, yet they're rare even at the highest levels of the game. We take a look...
Photography
Urban Lens: The ZZ10 Playground is a Beacon Inside One of Paris’ Largest Banlieues
Nestled in the shadows of the Stade de France in Saint-Denis is a much smaller, yet just as important playing field. Opened last summer in honor of the 20-year...
Urban Hype
Ball of Fame: The 10 Most Valuable Official Match Balls of the 21st Century
With some going for over thousands of dollars on resale markets, the match balls used in prestigious tournaments such as the World Cup or Champions League have become some...
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...
Urban Hype
The MLS-Apple TV Era is the League’s Most Important Yet
MLS has finalized all of its TV rights deals for 2023. Let's take a look at what could very well be MLS 3.0. Or is it 4.0? 3.5?
With the...
Urban Hype
Heard on the Street: At the Manchester City Trophy Tour Stop in Atlanta
Celebrating the six domestic trophies won across its men's and women's teams last season, the Manchester City Trophy Tour made its stop in Atlanta last weekend. Featuring a re-creation...
Urban Hype
Who Is Cultivating the Next Generation of US Soccer Stars?
The United States men's national team sits second in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, and while fans are waiting for the “Golden Generation” to take flight, a bigger question remains:...
