Based in Los Angeles but serving impoverished communities in El Salvador and Guatemala, the Academia de Futbol Juvenil Amatence is based on the idea that the power of selflessness and the beautiful game can change lives. Nominated by LAFC...
A few hours before the kickoff of the LA Galaxy-LAFC derby, we once again took a trip into the Galaxy's parking lot tailgates, this time to get a more lighthearted take on the El Trafico rivalry. Instead of focusing...
After a devastating knee injury to end the 2018 season, New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence has quickly returned to form for both club and country in 2019. Through his faith in God, guidance from his late grandmother,...
Proving that freestyle's future is in good hands, the under-18 only Nextball freestyle competition featured some of the sport's brightest up-and-coming talent. From the tournament's unique layout to names to keep an eye out for, we examine the five...
Nestled in the shadows of the Stade de France in Saint-Denis is a much smaller, yet just as important playing field. Opened last summer in honor of the 20-year anniversary of the first-ever French World Cup title, the ZZ10...
In light of Gianluigi Buffon's return to Juventus and rumors around more legends returning to their former clubs, we decided to take a look back at other similar second stints — both good and bad — assigning them grades...
Gearing up for the biggest American soccer match of the year, the American Outlaws USWNT World Cup final pregame party in Lyon, France was a jam-packed fest of food, drinks, and plenty of national pride. We were on the scene...
For their Cascadia derby match against the Seattle Sounders, we met up with members of the Vancouver Whitecaps' Southsiders, a 2,500-strong supporters' group that has been loudly rooting on their squad for two decades. From the pregame holdup at...
Our Descending the Pyramid series continues with Minneapolis City SC, an NPSL club that prides itself on signing local players — and has done nothing but win with them. We get to know the team through co-founder Dan Hoedeman,...
Kicking off its two-week residency at Washington D.C. gallery HOMME, Guerrilla FC celebrated the game's inherent street culture like only they could, launching a new line of merch and hosting a panel discussion on global football equality and and...
To officially unveil their first-ever jerseys, the Oakland Roots threw a release party at Oaklandish in the heart of the Town. Featuring appearances from Roots players, customization stations, and plenty of impassioned fans, the event showcased not only the...
Hosted at Los Angeles' Banc of California Stadium for the first time ever, last week's El Salvador-Honduras Gold Cup match was a cultural cornucopia filled with singing, chanting, and pure passion for the game. We get an exclusive look...
From ScHoolboy Q to Billie Eilish, we take a look at the best albums for pregame, in-game, and postgame listening that have dropped in 2019, while also speculating on some of our most anticipated LPs from enigmatic stars like...
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 this year's from USL club New Mexico United.
While many non-MLS...
Heavy rumors continue to swirl around Frank Lampard and the Chelsea manager spot left vacant after Maurizio Sarri's departure. While he will forever be remembered as a legendary player, the transition to managing isn't quite as straightforward as it...
Former Canadian national team defender and Olympic bronze medalist Lauren Sesselmann shares her thoughts on the USWNT celebrations in their now infamous 13-0 victory over Thailand and answers the question everyone has been asking — were they justified or...
Forget PSG — Calcetto Eleganza may very well be the world's most stylish team. Headquartered in the fashion capital of the world, the club is more haute couture than joga bonito, but who says you can't do both?
You may...
On the opening match day of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, heavy favorites Mexico took on an underdog Cuba side, and while the match itself wasn't very competitive, the pregame festivities were a blast. We were on hand to...
To unveil their "World Wanderers" kit collection, leather shoe brand The Sabah Dealer and soccer newsletter/creative collective Tens Club hosted a release event and World Cup watch party at the Sabah Studio in New York City. We were on...
Documenting Eintracht Frankfurt's Cinderella run to their first German cup in 30 years, The Return of the Cup made a triumphant United States debut at last week's Kicking + Screening Film Festival. We were on the scene at the festival's...
