Urban Hype
Inherited Culture: How Wild and Raucous Supporters’ Groups Have Made Their Place in the US
A tradition that dates back to the sport's earliest days, organized supporters' groups are one of the most unique and enthralling parts of the beautiful game. Our latest installment...
Fashion
Atlanta’s Kitboys Club is Positioning Itself at the Forefront of Soccer Culture in America
Looking to bring an increased appreciation of global football culture to the United States, Kitboys Club is a diverse group of talented creatives that are united by their undying...
Fashion
Benfica vs. Sporting: A Kit Battle
Our Kit Battles series heads to Portugal, where bitter rivals Benfica and Sporting are embroiled in a tight title race. But more importantly, which club has the better kits?
With...
Urban Hype
For the Black Army Supporters Group, Passion, Unity, and the Search for a Club Worthy of Repping L.A.
By many accounts, The Black Army 1850 is your dream supporters group—endlessly energetic, fiercely loyal, with an incredible repertoire of 80s New Wave parody songs they'll croon at the top of their lungs ...
Urban Hype
The Fall of AC Milan: How One of the World’s Biggest Clubs Got Stuck in Limbo
AC Milan was once the gold standard in world football. What Real Madrid represents today, Milan was in the late '80s and '90s. But what was the most respected...
Urban Hype
The Defining Moments of the Greatest-Ever Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Underdog Runs
As the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals are only a couple of weeks away, we take a look at some of the tournament's most unlikely of runs, including...
Urban Hype
The Winners, Losers, and Hopefuls From the USMNT’s Meager CONCACAF Gold Cup
The USMNT’s Gold Cup run ended with a penalty shootout loss to Panama, leaving Mexico to win their ninth championship on the day Lionel Messi signed with Inter Miami....
Futsal
Inaugural AFC U20 Futsal Championship Showcases Asia’s Best Young Talent
The first ever U20 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Championship heads into the semifinals and finals stages this week in host nation Thailand. While the senior AFC Futsal Championship...
Urban Hype
It’s Time To Bring These Football Classics Back
From iconic boots to polarizing balls, these retro football classics are overdue for a comeback.
Retro inspiration is all the talk at the minute in football. We’ve got remakes of...
Urban Hype
The Vancouver Whitecaps-Supporting Couch Ultras Take Home Viewing to a New Level
With a fantastic array of tifos and an intricate pulley display system, The Couch Ultras bring a stadium-like feel to the comfort of their home.
The Vancouver Whitecaps have five...
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
‘Put Some Respect On Our Game’: Chinyelu Asher on the Reggae Girlz’ Stand to Get Paid
Last week, the Jamaican women's national team took to social media to announce that they have yet to be paid according to the terms in their contract for 2019....
Urban Hype
Which Footballers Would Combine to Create the Ultimate NFL Franken-Kicker?
Ever since Carli Lloyd nailed a 55-yard field goal during the Philadelphia Eagles' training camp in August, there's been plenty of debate on whether she could make it as...
Fashion
A.S. Roma and Nowhere F.C. Collaboration Showcases the Future of Football Culture
Earlier this summer, Italian soccer club A.S. Roma revealed a collaboration with New York-based soccer collective Nowhere F.C., which yielded a fresh collection of shirts and scarves. The collection is...
Editorial
We Don’t Need a World Cup Every Two Years — But the Issue Isn’t as Black and White as it Seems
FIFA's push for a biennial World Cup continues to move forward despite pushback from fans, clubs, and players alike. The outrage at the idea is more or less warranted,...
Urban Hype
Recent Indignities In Women’s Football Illustrate How Far the Game Has to Go
While women's football has certainly made promising strides in recent years, a pair of recent embarrassing incidents point out how low the bar was initially set.
The coverage of...
Fashion
Forward’s “Play Tricks” Collection Brings the Creativity of Nutmegs and Elasticos to Fashion
Since 2015, South Korean label Forward's annual collection of fashionable kits have sent waves throughout the football universe. Their latest collection, entitled "Play Tricks", is inspired by some of...
Urban Hype
Adidas Tango League MVPs Showcasing Ultimate Experience in London
Young athletes have begun arriving to London over the last couple days to take part in a special Tango League event. With the Tango League tournaments having been completed in cities...
Urban Hype
Five Burning Questions Surrounding the USMNT Ahead of the 2022 World Cup
After two abysmal games against Japan and Saudi Arabia, the USMNT left many fans and pundits with more questions than answers heading into the highly anticipated 2022 World Cup.
It...
Fashion
Nivelcrack’s Reversible Down Jacket is a Perfect Mix of Fashion and Function
Delving into technical outerwear, Nivelcrack has dropped a winter-ready reversible down jacket that's both bold and subdued.
In the summer of 2017, Nivelcrack teamed up with Angelo Trofa and Joma...
