Urban Hype
CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying: What Will It Mean For Each Nation to Punch Its Ticket to Qatar?
Another exciting CONCACAF World Cup qualifying window wrapped up last week, and with only one window remaining, it's a sprint to the finish between five nations in the always...
Urban Hype
South American Football Clubs and the Shadow of Privatization
South American football is at a turning point, with political leaders in Argentina calling for reform and organizations like City Football Group and Red Bull steadily increasing their influence...
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...
Urban Hype
Adidas’ 360° Program Offers a Well-Rounded Training Experience for German Youth
Held at The Base Berlin, the second installment of the Adidas 360° program offers a unique opportunity for young footballers to receive training from all angles. Everything from technical drills,...
Urban Hype
Breaking Down the World Cup Stadiums, Pt. 3: Canada
With just Vancouver and Toronto receiving host duties in Canada for the 2026 World Cup, we break down what to expect at each stadium this summer.
It wasn't necessarily a...
Street Football
On the Rooftop with Adidas Tango League: The Manhattan Edition
The Adidas Tango League is a global short-sided tournament series that showcases young, creative football talent. Judges award an MVP to a player who displays deftness and creativity, while participants get...
Urban Hype
Why We Need to Be More Excited About the 2020 MLS-Liga MX All-Star Game
Next summer's MLS-Liga MX All-Star Game presents a wealth of opportunities for both leagues, and is a more than welcome revamp to the current MLS All-Star Game format. So...
Fashion
A Touch of Retro Class: Why Liverpool’s 2019-20 Kits May Be New Balance’s Saving Grace
Harkening back to the pinstriped look of the 1980s, the latest New Balance Liverpool kits are certainly easy on the eyes. With rumors circulating that Liverpool will have a...
Urban Hype
Heard on the Street: At the UrbanFutsal LA x FTBLR Copa Urbana Tournament
Hosted at Adidas The Base LA, the Copa Urbana co-ed 5v5 tournament and holiday party featured LA's vibrant football scene, complete with amateur and pro ballers competing for not...
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...
Urban Hype
MLS’s Confusing Playoff Format is a Misstep for a League on the Rise
Nearly everything about MLS points to a league that is thriving: record-breaking attendance, a new TV deal, and increased revenue. But there's been one blemish on an otherwise fantastic...
Urban Hype
Arsène Wenger and FIFA: A Match Made in Hell
Arsène Wenger may have been nearly universally beloved as a manager, but his approval rating has drastically lowered since his shift to the FIFA front office.
In football, perhaps the...
Urban Hype
MLS at 30: The League’s Biggest Influences
In 30 years, Major League Soccer has relied on many individuals and companies both on and off the field, to survive and thrive. Below is a review of the...
Urban Hype
SAS Italian Records: Brooklyn’s Hidden Gem of Retro Football
Inundated with retro kits, memorabilia, and clothing (amongst many other Italian gems), the SAS Italian Records store in New York City is a one-of-a-kind mom and pop shop that...
Fashion
The LeBron-Liverpool Collection Takes Footy x Hoops Crossovers to Another Level
Whether its footballers loving hoops or the other way around, the two sports have become more and more intertwined as time moves on. We take a look at the...
Videos
Marcelo and Zidane Join the Adidas Tango Squad for ‘Creativity Gets You Noticed’ Video
Don't try this at home — or more accurately — don't try this at your local stadium. For its latest Creators Never Follow campaign video, Adidas follows several of the best...
Urban Hype
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...
Spotlight
If You Pay Them, They Will Come: The Mercurial Rise of the Chinese Super League
The Chinese Super League has drawn headlines with some gaudy contracts. Can China eventually become the soccer powerhouse it plans to be?
Urban Hype
Adidas “Boots and Bounce” Challenges Athletes to Dual Sports
Adidas hosted a rare football-meets-track and field competition at Santa Monica College this past Saturday, April 29, that put athletes to a test of endurance and skill, while showcasing the company's latest advancements...
Urban Hype
The Fake Football Shirt Epidemic
Counterfeit and unlicensed football kits have always been around — but as the cost of authentic shirts continues to rise, so has the prevalence of fakes.
Football shirts are a...
