Urban Hype
5 Things To Look Out for on NWSL Opening Weekend
The 2024 NWSL season is finally here. We break down everything we'll have our eyes peeled for come opening weekend.
It was a wild NWSL offseason. In the four months...
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The 2024 USL Kit Round-Up
New kit season in North American soccer continues. This time, we take a look at some of the most eye-catching jerseys across the USL's divisions, for both better and...
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9 New MLS Faces to Watch For in 2024
The 2024 Major League Soccer season is underway, and while all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, there are a handful of new faces that will also require some...
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The UP 2024 Copa America Preview, Pt. 1: Argentina and Lionel Messi’s Curtain Call
With the 2024 Copa America rapidly approaching, we will be looking at four nations competing in the tournament: three favorites and an underdog host country. Up first is Argentina,...
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The Wings That Have Lifted the LA Galaxy to a Hot Start
After a decade of mostly disappointing seasons, the LA Galaxy have gotten off to a promising start in 2024. Although the team is just four matches into the new...
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The UP 2024 Copa America Preview, Pt. 2: Uruguay’s Garra Charrúa Spirit Has It Determined to Lift a Trophy
Marcelo Bielsa has taken the Uruguayan national team and changed its style of play, and it is without question one of the top picks to win the Copa America...
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Previewing the 2024 Canadian Premier League Season
From new rules to a ton of roster turnover, we take a look at what we can expect from the upcoming Canadian Premier League season.
The Canadian Premier League is...
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Cunchao: China’s Friday Night Lights
In the mountainous Chinese province of Guizhou, tourists and locals alike gather once a year for Cunchao, one of the most unique and diverse amateur soccer tournaments in the...
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The DFB Just Did It
In a surprising move, the German football federation announced that it would be partnering with Nike beginning in 2027, ending an iconic 70-year run with adidas.
After over 70 incredible...
Fashion
Y-3 and Real Madrid: A Paragon of Football/Fashion Crossover
With the recent release of the latest Y-3 x Real Madrid collection, we take a look at how the successful collaboration has led the way in the footy-fashion space.
Recently...
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The UP 2024 Copa America Preview, Pt. 3: Can a New-Look Brazil Rewrite Recent Disappointments?
On talent alone, Brazil is a candidate to win the 2024 Copa America. However, the five-time FIFA World Cup winners are not in a rosy bracket and could face...
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All Eyes On El Farolito: Serving Great Food and Tasty ‘Cupsets’
After a pair of big wins in the first two rounds of the U.S. Open Cup, the buzz around amateur side El Farolito SC has spread across the nation....
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The Best All-Time Kits From the 8 Remaining UEFA Champions League Clubs
With eight heavy hitters remaining in the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League, we dive into each club's kit history to pick out the best shirt from their incredibly deep bags.
We’re...
Fashion
A Dive Into the 2024 Canadian Premier League Kits
The Canadian Premier League season is about to kick off — which means we got a new set of kits from all eight teams. We take a dive into...
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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...
Fashion
AS Roma Have Perfected the Derby Kit
The Derby della Capitale is one of football's fiercest rivalries, and AS Roma have honored the match's importance by introducing a special kit for the occasion multiple times in...
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Alyssa Naeher Has Put the USWNT on Her Back
Long established as the best American goalkeeper of her generation, 35-year-old Alyssa Naeher seems to only keep getting better.
In the world of sports, flash almost always outshines grit. And...
Fashion
How Barcelona Has Been Cashing in On Front-of-Shirt Sponsors
Desperately in need of new sources of income, FC Barcelona has turned to its lucrative sponsorship deal with Spotify to help not only sell more kits, but to increase...
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How the Stateside Preseason Tour Became Ubiquitous Among Europe’s Top Clubs
Every summer, prior to the start of a new season, Europe's top clubs take a tour around the world, in part for players to prepare for the upcoming campaign...
Fashion
Kit Design Faux Pas: Football Shirts That Brewed Up a Storm
From wild design innovations to mistakes and creative advertising methods, we've seen some wild kit faux pas over the years.
There has been plenty of innovation and revolution in the...
