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...
It's hard to believe that we're a quarter way through 2017 already. As the spring flowers begin to bloom, here are some of the sweetest moves, tricks, and techniques we found this week to start off April fresh and...
The Premier Futsal League (PFL) is currently running its LaunchPad contest, a scouting campaign in India where local amateurs can try out for a spot on the league and a chance to play with some of the world's greatest.
In collaboration with...
Present-June 25: Neymar Jr.'s Five, Local and National Qualifiers — Various
The global 5v5 tournament created by the Brazilian superstar will be hosting local qualifiers in 53 countries from now until June 25. From Pakistan to Hong Kong to the Netherlands,...
It might've been April Fool's Day, but it was strictly business at the Red Bull Neymar Jr.'s Five tournament this past Saturday at the Urban Soccer 5 center in Norwalk. With a trip to Miami and street pride on the...
The WE United Project, a football organization in Nepal led by and for women, recently launched the Mahila Premier League—the country's first-ever women's futsal league. With eight participating teams, the league is a continuation of WE United's work creating opportunities for Nepali...
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.
Sven Fielitz speaks four languages,...
This week's Top 10 Tekkers is all about that next-level, end-me-now kinda tekkers. The skills that got you talking to yourself. Are these guys really that much better than me? We all know that skill comes from a whole lot of hard...
The race to be the biggest sports brand in the world has been a long, storied battle. It seemed like the contest was over after Nike established its empire and won the lion's share of the market in sports across the board....
The Pannahouse Invitationals is the world's premiere panna competition for high-level street footballers and panna specialists. Returning for a second year, the tournament features 1v1 and 3v3 play for U15 and adults, and is organized by the Copenhagen Panna...
Recently, a clip of a young baller doling out one of the sickest pannas of the year went viral, and the world of panna enthusiasts stood up to pay attention. That kid was 13-year-old Mehdi Amri, who took the Belgium...
