Nike’s 2026 World Cup kits have a visible “shoulder” problem
Nike’s 2026 World Cup rollout was meant to project technical progress. In March, the company introduced a new wave of […]
Michael Olise has no boot sponsor, and that says a lot about his career
Michael Olise has become one of the most watchable attackers in Europe while staying oddly detached from one of modern
The five NWSL breakout stars defining the start of 2026
From Angel City to San Diego to Houston, these five players have given the NWSL season some of its clearest early shape.
Black Out at BMO puts Angel City and San Diego at the center of the NWSL season
Rivalry Night on May 9 brings together two Southern California clubs with strong early-season form, distinct identities, and several of
How Colombian women’s football is finding another stage in the NWSL
For years, the story of Colombian women’s football has been told through bursts of international visibility, a World Cup run,
Christian Pulisic’s cold streak has become harder to ignore at the worst possible time
Christian Pulisic’s difficult stretch has taken on a more public dimension. Alexa Melton alleged in Instagram comments this week that
FIFA may be monetizing ambiguity in World Cup ticket sales
For months, FIFA sold 2026 World Cup tickets in four broad pricing bands, with Category 1 positioned as the top
Vincent Kompany and the rise of touchline fashion
When Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal,
LEGO is turning the 2026 World Cup into a collectible before it begins
The 2026 World Cup is still months away, but LEGO and FIFA have already started selling its imagery. Their latest
The real story behind Nick Woltemade’s latest vintage fits
Nick Woltemade is becoming the kind of footballer whose style invites a second look, not because it is loud, but