Ronaldinho Nostalgia, Wavy Boots, and Canada's Kit Story
Edition 76 covers Canada’s 2026 kits on Kit Stories, Austin FC’s cultural tribute, Patta x Nike boots, Ronaldinho nostalgia, Griezmann to Orlando, and the energy of TOMA ATL Week.
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Nike’s Ronaldinho Reissue Signals a Bigger Play in Football’s Vintage Jersey Boom
Nike has reissued Ronaldinho’s iconic 2005/06 Barcelona jersey, tapping into the growing demand for vintage football shirts and a nostalgia market that major sports brands can no longer ignore.
We Will Ride with You Forever, Austin FC's Tribute to the Black Cowboys of Texas
Patta x Nike Bring the Waves Back to the Pitch with a New Mercurial Drop
Patta and Nike are back in sync, this time taking their signature “Waves” language straight onto the pitch. The latest collaboration lands on the Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite, blending speed-driven performance with a design rooted in movement, sound, and rhythm. Dressed in a “Noise Aqua” palette, the boot carries Patta’
It's World Cup Kit Release Week!
Edition 75 explores Nike’s 2026 USMNT kits, adidas’ latest federation drop, insights from Kit Stories, FIFA’s YouTube deal, and the cultural momentum building toward the 2026 World Cup.
adidas Lets Mexico, Curaçao, and Jamaica Tell Bigger Stories Through 2026 Away Shirts
adidas has unveiled its 2026 World Cup away kits, bringing the Trefoil back to the tournament for the first time in 36 years. Mexico, Curaçao, and Jamaica stand out with shirts rooted in culture, place, and identity.
The Maple Leaf Leads the Way on Canada’s New World Cup Kits
Nike’s new Canada 2026 home and away kits pull from the country’s True North identity, with a bold maple leaf home shirt and a darker away look inspired by frozen landscapes, resilience, and ambition.
Nike’s New USMNT 2026 Kits Are Built for a Bigger Stage
Nike’s new USMNT 2026 home and away kits lean into confidence, identity, and modern American style, with distorted stripes, star-driven detailing, and a darker away look built for a new era.
Jumpman x Brazil, Vela’s Next Move
Edition 74 explores Jordan Brand’s Brazil away kit, Carlos Vela joining LAFC ownership, Nike’s football-inspired Air Max 90s, the return of the USMNT denim kit, and the March events shaping football culture.
NYC DJ Khalil Takes You Inside Adidas x JFF Pop-Up
Khalil McKenzie's Caribbean roots run deep. Born to Panamanian parents with strong Jamaican ancestry, he got to experience the best of both cultures growing up in Flatbush, Brooklyn. "My earliest memories, I would remember all the music I would hear in the streets, memories of Carnival, things
Jumpman Meets the Seleção: Jordan Brand Unveils Brazil’s New Away Kit
Jordan Brand partners with the Brazilian Football Federation for the first time to launch a new Brazil away World Cup kit and lifestyle collection blending football heritage with Jumpman street culture.
Late Runs and a Historic Moment for Women's Football
Edition 73 covers women’s football history at auction, Chad Ochocinco’s new soccer podcast, Oakland Roots’ 2026 kits, a conversation with Eddie Pope, Wale performing at D.C. United, March events and more
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MatchWornShirt Launches Historic Auction for Women’s Football Memorabilia
The women’s game continues to expand beyond the pitch, and now collectors have a new way to own a piece of that history.
The Forty-One Life
New Kits, New Broadcast Deals, New Energy
Edition 72 covers Nike’s 2026 NWSL kits, Mbappé’s latest Mercurial drop, Paramount+ securing Concacaf Women’s rights, standout MLS tifos, and the March events shaping football culture.
Reviewing the Best Tifos from MLS Opening Weekend
Throughout the weekend, supporters' groups across the league showcased their creativity and passion through a long-running tradition in football: the tifo.
Style
RRose From Concrete x House of Heroes for FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid
RRose From Concrete teams up with House of Heroes for ultra-limited one-of-one jerseys honoring football legends at the FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid Legends match in Los Angeles.
Style
Jon Bell, Saudade House, and the Art of Playing With Intention
Jon Bell moves the way he dresses. With intention.
On the Pitch
One Love, One Jersey: adidas & The Bob Marley Foundation Reimagine Jamaica’s 2026 Kits
adidas and the Jamaica Football Federation unveil 2026 Bob Marley-inspired home and away kits, blending reggae heritage, football culture, and performance innovation ahead of the World Cup.
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Forty-One Launches Forty-One FC, a Collective Built “For Creators” in the Soccer Space
Today Forty-One announces the launch of Forty-One FC, a creative collective designed to bring together like-minded creators who want to put their skills to work in and around soccer. The “FC” stands for “For Creators” and “For Creatives,” a play on the “FC” nomenclature found in soccer but adapted to
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Forty-One | Football, Futbol, Soccer -The Worlds Game, Our Way
From the time we announced our rebrand in 2023, the brand has been building quietly behind the scenes. Now, we wanted to step into 2026 with a clear purpose: tell the stories that live beyond the 90, and put the region’s culture at the center of the conversation.
Events
BTS: Black Star Soccer's Next-Wave Showcase
The players were preparing to take the field. It was the third day of, what was for many of them, an opportunity to show their skills and talents to women's soccer coaches around the US. More specifically, an opportunity to play and connect with some of the best
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Black Girls Play Soccer, and Darrelle Williams Is Putting It on Screen with his KICK Series.
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A Hall Of Famer on and off the pitch: Tony Sanneh is just getting started
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