The street side of the beautiful game continues to push itself toward the mainstream, as Puma announced the signing of freestyle / ground mover extraordinaire Lisa Zimouche, street football heavyweight Jeand Doest, and Italian bad boy striker Mario Balotelli, along with...
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 to try out the latest in Tango gear. At the...
It may already be May, but awards season isn't quite over just yet. The 2016 FutsalPlanet Awards were announced over the weekend, with some familiar faces in the winner's circle. Headlining them all were Ricardinho, the Portuguese virtuoso who took...
As Ryan Sagayaga embarks on improving himself as a football freestyler, he also has a mission to help grow the sport throughout Hawai'i. You see, Sagayaga is currently the islands' only practicing freestyler, and at the age of 18,...
The FA People's Cup is precisely what it sounds like: the "people's" version of England's annual Football Association (FA) Cup, albeit in 5v5 format. Now in its third edition, this year's FA People's Cup has boasted more than 40,000...
A London footballer is putting a small coastal city in England on the map, and he's doing it with a street school for the young. Yofi Yvorra is the founder of Yo Street Zone, a growing group of young...
The Atlantic Freestyle Football Open takes place in three coastal cities throughout the UK. Now in its second year, the competition offers a chance for both beginners and pros to compete on picturesque beachside locations, while its second leg also...
Crack ˈkrak n. slang. A soccer player with tremendous skill, class, and panache. Example: Damn, did you see that move? That guy is most definitely a crack.
The term 'crack' is used in many soccer circles to describe a player who is clearly a cut...
The beautiful thing about Champions League is watching so much diverse talent on the field. Clubs feature a mix of cultures and playing styles from around the globe, athletes who have gone from dirt fields to the most prestigious pitches....
Originally from the Gold Coast of Australia, Queensland-born Jordan Morrison is just 18, and is rapidly climbing the rungs of freestyle with the hunger. With a first place finish in the Oceania Freestyle Football Championships under his belt, Morrison is...
Freestyle football today has evolved into one of the most innovative and creative sports in the world. Every day, there are new videos with new tricks, a sign that the sport is growing and that athletes are pushing themselves....
LAFC staff, Supporters Groups, and players from the greater Los Angeles area recently gathered for a day of "tacos and talking smack"—in other words, a beautiful day of playing the beautiful game.
In its second annual installment, the LA Supporters...
Football freestyler Andrew Henderson is someone who needs no introduction, but I feel obliged to write one anyway. The Exeter-born 25-year-old has become arguably one of the most iconic figures in the sport with his unrivaled competitiveness and incredible array...
This week's Top 10 Tekkers is dedicated to the young ballers. These young cubs are progressing at lightning speed with dope tekkers that promise the future is gonna be on fire!
10. Hang Loose!
When the sun is out and you got a ball,...
Our Freestyler’s Playlist features a personal music set from different freestylers from around the world. Freestyling goes hand-in-hand with music, and these athletes know how to appreciate the power of a good beat. Check out the jams to get your workout jumpstarted.
While the U.S. may not...
Luca Chiarvesio isn't satisfied. At 21, he's quickly establishing himself as a force in the freestyle world, but he isn't resting on his laurels and has an unfettered look at his accomplishments, which include: Winning the Superball Challenge; Winning the...
A rising group of young, smart, and enterprising social media influencers are making their mark in the online world of football. Meet Briana Aguila—the fresh face behind the influential media account "Soccer Problems."
Briana Aguila grew up in L.A. and...
On April 1, 52 crews from the greater Los Angeles area flocked to Urban Soccer 5 Center in Norwalk to compete in the L.A. qualifiers of the Neymar Jr.'s Five global 5v5 competition. Tournament favorites TC Broders narrowly beat out FC...
Changes are afoot for UEFA futsal. Following an Executive Committee meeting held last week in Helsinki, Finland, UEFA announced a major update to its futsal competitions lineup. The UEFA Futsal EURO, currently played every two years, will expand from...
Fans of the newest MLS team, Los Angeles Football Club, hosted the second annual LA Supporters Cup this past Saturday, featuring a full day of 5v5 tournament action, music, and savory tacos by Puertos del Pacifico at Outbreak Soccer Center in Signal Hill.
The...
