Gareth Bale's relationship with Real Madrid and its fans may have been doomed from the start. While his €100 million ($132 million) transfer from Tottenham in 2013 made him the most expensive footballer in history, more pointedly, it surpassed...
Now more than 20 years removed from the first World Cup in the 21st century, we take a look back at the 2002 World Cup hosted by Japan and South Korea — from the iconic storylines to the controversial...
Nike vs. adidas is a debate for the ages, and in the world of football boots it's no different. We take a look at both brands' most iconic boots built for speed — the Mercurial and F50 — to...
In the latest episode of the UP Podcast, Stix joins the Washed-Up Crew to discuss his growth as an artist and community leader, LAFC's success this season (so far), and potential political aspirations.
Music artist. Community activist. Builder of schools....
There's nothing like a well executed, out-of-the-box third kit. We take a look at a handful of fantastic designs that would be more than warmly received if they were to re-release in 2022.
Far too often, third kits are criminally...
As new kit season continues to both surprise and disappoint us, we explore the idea of clubs using their team identities and player nationalities as inspiration for their jerseys.
Many of the world's largest football clubs have a famous identity,...
As Sacramento Republic FC prepares for its U.S. Open Cup semifinal match against MLS side Sporting Kansas City, we take a look at the club's upset-laden run in the tournament, as well as what a finals appearance would mean...
After a jam-packed group stage, only eight teams remain at the 2022 EUROs. We preview the quarterfinal slate of matches, choosing the most thrilling, boring, and upset-worthy games, in addition to the best kit matchup.
With 24 group stage games...
The latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast sees the Washed-Up Crew recap the past few weeks in soccer in LA, which included a couple of rivalry matches, spicy transfer rumors, and a Chelsea FC event at the swanky...
Often referred to as Barcelona's "other" team, there was a time when Espanyol Femení was at the pinnacle of women's football in Spain. We take a look at the club's ascent to glory and subsequent rapid free fall.
If you've...
In the latest installment of our Tailgate Experience series, The Washed-Up Crew heads to the Banc of California Stadium to capture the vibes at the most recent El Trafico derby between LAFC and LA Galaxy.
For LAFC, the third time's...
Icarus hosted its second annual Icarus Cup last weekend, so it's only right that we took a look at the five best kits worn at the tournament.
Building on the success of last year's inaugural tournament, the 2022 Icarus...
Uruguayan photographer and content creator Diego Paz Banchio never thought that a few demo reels of his favorite soccer team would lead to him working with and covering clubs like River Plate and NYCFC.
Content is everything. That is what...
Feefa returns to the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss the recent El Trafico match, getting to work with LAFC, and how his hustle led to his growth as an artist.
The grind never stops for Feefa. The LA-based music artist...
Recently unveiling a new logo, we take a look at where Venezia FC fits in with other clubs who have undergone major rebrands in the modern football era.
Venezia FC are labeled the coolest football club in the world by...
Before we fully get into the thick of kit drop season, we take a look back at some of the most underrated English Premier League kits of all time.
Season after season, new Premier League kits come and go. But...
We know Phil Delves as one of the more prominent football kit collectors on social media. But he can now call himself a kit designer, as his first foray into the realm produced a victory in Red Star FC's...
From tactical breakdowns to deep dives on football culture, these are the books we'll be reading before the summer ends.
The summer months of a World Cup year are typically spent inside at odd hours, screaming loudly and finding out...
On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, UP contributors and co-hosts of the Above the Clouds podcast Jeremy Rist and Kyle Scoble discuss the upcoming El Trafico and Chanclasico rivalries in Los Angeles, along with some other recent U.S....
With a striking design inspired by the country's rich culture, we are proud to exclusively present the BOL Football Trinidad and Tobago third kit, along with a showcase of the brand's vibrant lineup of other national team kits.
There's nothing...
