Urban Hype
MLS at 30: 15 Stranger-Than-Fiction Stories
Our MLS at 30 series continues with a wild look at 15 strange, bizarre, or downright unbelievable stories from across the league’s three-decade history. From odd player requests and...
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Óscar Washington Tabárez: A Teacher, Coach, and Savior
Óscar Washington Tabárez recently published his autobiography Las Puertas de la Memoria (The Doors of Memory), a heartfelt reflection from the 78-year-old architect behind Uruguay’s footballing revival. Tabárez spent...
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2025 Concacaf Gold Cup: Winners and Losers of the Group Stage
The Concacaf Gold Cup is heating up with the knockout rounds set to begin on June 28. The tournament has already delivered plenty of surprises, breakout performances, and major...
Fashion
Have We Reached Peak Football Nostalgia?
Nostalgia will always be part of culture and sport. But the tidal wave of rereleases from previous eras is creating a lack of original identity for the current generation.
We...
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Ecuador Is Looking Like a Major Dark Horse for 2026
Ecuador is home to a wave of young talent that’s catching the attention of top clubs around the world. Slowly but surely, they've entered the conversation as a team...
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MLS at 30: The 15 Best Managers in League History
From early pioneers to culture-shaping leaders, these coaches left an undeniable mark on MLS.
We continue our MLS at 30 series by focusing on the men on the sidelines —...
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The Harsh Lessons MLS Learned at the Club World Cup
The FIFA Club World Cup was a major wake-up call for Major League Soccer — a clear sign that the league needs not only to raise its salary cap,...
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Lothar Matthäus, the Original MLS Freeloader
Lothar Matthäus has one of the most storied football careers of all time, part of which included a bizarre eight-month stretch with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars in Major...
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The USMNT: One Step Forward, Two Back, and Nothing in Between
The United States men’s national team was soundly defeated by Mexico in the 2025 Gold Cup final, a result that should have surprised no one given the quality on...
Fashion
Our Favorite Kits from the 2025 Icarus Cup
Icarus Football is celebrating the fifth Icarus Cup with a bevy of incredibly unique jersey designs. We pick our 12 favorites (not including ours, of course).
Once a year, amateur...
Urban Hype
The Oldest Footballers in the World: Kazuyoshi Miura and Robert Carmona
The famed Japanese forward and the lesser-known Uruguayan defender are 58 and 63 years old, respectively. Both continue to go strong and have witnessed the world of soccer change...
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What Did We Learn From the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
After some uncertainty and skepticism heading into the tournament, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup ultimately delivered. But it wasn't all perfect.
And so, the best club team in...
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How to Drink Mate Like Your Favorite Footballers
The ubiquitous drink is a favorite of footballers including Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Antoine Griezmann, in addition to hipsters in trendy cafes. But what is the proper way...
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The New York Cosmos Are Back – But Can Nostalgia Build a Future?
The New York Cosmos are set to return in 2026, joining USL League One. The team, now owned by real estate developer Baye Adofo-Wilson and former Red Bulls and...
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Revisiting the Final Days of Maradona’s Career With His Biographer, Daniel Arcucci
The second half of Diego Maradona’s career is a rollercoaster ride of what-ifs, flashes of brilliance, and wild moments that only he could provide. Daniel Arcucci, Maradona’s biographer, takes...
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Hockey Meets Calcio: Inside the NHL and Serie A’s Bold New Partnership
Serie A and the NHL are teaming up for a groundbreaking collaboration that blends sports, culture, and lifestyle ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Here's how two...
Street Football
Calle’s Resurgence: How the Revived Brand is Spreading Street Football Across the Country
After a 10-year hiatus, street football label Calle returned in 2022 with a renewed mission to bring street football culture and courts to communities across the United States.
Football has...
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Does Being Bilingual Make You a Better Soccer Coach?
A not-so-scientific dive into MLS managers and the languages they speak.
Do you speak another language? Studies show that over 20% of Americans are bilingual these days. As a White-Guy-Who-Speaks-Decent-Spanish™,...
Fashion
Clubs Switching Kit Manufacturers in 2025-26
We take a look at some of the most notable clubs that'll have new kit brands next season.
Before every new season, the latest kit designs are often a massive...
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MLS at the Break: Winners and Losers So Far in the 2025 Season
As MLS heads into Leagues Cup action, we break down the biggest winners and losers of the 2025 season so far.
Major League Soccer has reached the midway point of...
