Two weeks ago, Watts native Stix blessed fans with For Los Angeles, a new album entirely dedicated to LAFC and the club's culture. We caught up with the longtime artist and community activist to get the inside scoop on...
As data collection, gaming, and design are undergoing significant advancement, it's no wonder that football boot technology is progressing along the same lines. We take a look at recent innovation in the world of football boots, and see how...
I'll begin by saying that I am not arguing that there aren't certain issues, unscrupulous practices, or problematic cracks within the pay-to-play model — there are. However, I am affirming that having a pay-to-play system in America is far...
A week after his tragic death, we mourn Diego Maradona, a football icon whose impact will never be replicated.  "The most human of the gods." - Eduardo Galeano I first became aware of Diego Maradona when my dad told me about...
Closing out the year with a bang, Cousin Feo and Lord Juco have teamed up with underground producer extraordinaire Big Ghost to bring their stellar Death at the Derby series to the United States. Celebrating the El Trafico and...
There is an ongoing debate as to why U.S. men's soccer isn’t competitive with the top football countries in the world. Of all the various reasons and criticisms that have been offered up, most people including experts have it...
The journeyman's journeyman, Kevin-Prince Boateng has one of the most interesting career arcs in all of football. We retrace his steps to examine his transformation from promising young prospect to a wily yet oft-misunderstood veteran.  In the contemporary world, the...
In honor of the 10-year anniversary of her debut studio album Pink Friday, we take a look at the most memorable soccer moments from Nicki Minaj.   Ten years ago this week, Nicki Minaj gave us her debut album Pink Friday and took the...
Winter is coming. Prepare accordingly with our cold weather friendly guide to 2020 teamwear. If you're new here, one thing you should know about us is that we love football kits. Their versatility paired with fashion forward designs make them...
On the heels of his new "Show You" video with AmirSaysNothing, we catch up with LA rapper deSerko to discuss how he's expanded his horizons as an artist and how he's kept up with his soccer fandom during the...
Advanced training and sports medicine have allowed this generation of superstars to play at the highest level from their teenage years to their late 30s. We focus on the latter group, looking back at when aging footballers turned in...
From top storylines to spicy hot takes, we break down what to look forward to throughout the upcoming 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. What was easily the strangest and most difficult season in MLS' 25-year existence concluded last Sunday in a...
The newest freestyle football shoe on the market, the SWRL EVOLVE Pure FS could be a game changer. Head designer and freestyle pioneer Steve Elias gives us an in-depth look at the new shoe, which will be up for...
If there's one thing this year has been good for, it's been music. We might have missed out on concerts and festivals, but there's been plenty of quality albums and loose singles that have helped fill that void. But...
In the heated competition of a matchday, it's not uncommon to see two opposing players get into a spat. But two teammates fighting? That's a different story... When you associate Real Madrid with the UEFA Champions League, there’s generally only...
In the growing world of YouTube football teams, Baiteze Squad has carved out quite the lane for itself, highlighted by exciting challenges, special guests, and hilarious trash talk. We get to know the East London club while also finally...
With clean designs and high quality materials, Buenos Aires-based clothing brand Wing embodies the undying spirit of the beautiful game in Argentina. If there's one thing Wing's designs evoke, it's the passion and devotion Argentina has for football. The original...
Revealed at the beginning of the month, the Orlando City SC 'Moniker' kits are unlike any we've seen across MLS, and other clubs could learn a thing or two from them.  As someone who owns five Seattle Sounders kits, I...
On the heels of Family Business, the new LA-Tinos album release, we catch up with Feefa to discuss his vision for the group, overcoming COVID-19, and what's next in store for him individually.  Feefa has always had big goals. “We’re gonna...
If you thought a pandemic could stop AS Velasca's creative juices from flowing, you're wrong. We get a look at the club's recent and upcoming projects, and how they dealt with their hiatus from the pitch.  Since we first visited...