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Across the Barra Brava World Tour, we watched matches, made things, shared meals, met new people, supported local organizations, and raised money for causes that matter. Read More >
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<div id="slideshow"><div id="slide-container"><div class="slide slide_1 default"><p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RrBf21BxhPg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div><div class="slide"><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/passport-barra-brava-header.png" data-entity-uuid="e6ac3efc-a54e-4324-bca2-fa4baa7e651b" data-entity-type="file" width="1600" height="1035"></div></div></div><p>27 events. Multiple locations. Countless matches, memories, and connections.</p><p>We celebrated football with Barra Brava, supported local artists and creators, customized jerseys, shared great food, and raised money for organizations across Chicago.</p><p>A huge thank you to every partner, vendor, artist, nonprofit, and fan who made it happen.</p><p><strong data-start="928" data-end="951">The Tour was yours.</strong></p>
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Barra Brava - World Tour Matchday Passport
Across the Barra Brava World Tour, we watched matches, made things, shared meals, met new people, supported local organizations, and raised money for causes that matter. See More >
<div id="slideshow"><div id="slide-container"><div class="slide slide_1 default"><p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pvd6yuwp5Rk" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div><div class="slide"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/94-remix.PNG" data-entity-uuid="b1341c74-fbe7-415b-9d74-d751e20afd3a" data-entity-type="file" width="1080" height="1920">Chicagoland - Adidas US Denim Event</p></div></div></div><p>I was excited to help contribute to the recent @adidasfootball US Denim Event at @champssports It was a great weekend celebrating the relaunch of the 1994-style kit, giving a huge nod to the soccer community here in the city.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crossbarsyndicate/">@crossbarsyndicate</a> , <a href="https://www.instagram.com/section8chicago/">@section8chicago</a> , and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/almostinformfc/">@almostinformfc</a>, along with many others all came together as participants, and I’m proud to say we pulled off a great event with a little something for everyone.</p>
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Chicagoland - Adidas US Denim Event
I was excited to help contribute to the recent @adidasfootball US Denim Event at @champssports It was a great weekend celebrating the relaunch of the 1994-style kit, giving a huge nod to the soccer community here in the city. See More >
<div id="slideshow"><div id="slide-container"><div class="slide default"><p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uj_VTbdx_mY" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div><div class="slide"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/eyex-page-sample.jpg" data-entity-uuid="91bd3fed-9674-4585-90da-ce226737d786" data-entity-type="file" width="419" height="595">Eye-X-Foot</p></div></div></div><p>Eye-X-Foot is an exciting project from Z, “The Last Letter,” who I met over the summer during the RedLineSG InnerCity Futsal Tournament. More than just a passionate futsal player and author, Z has been creating the best futsal manga on the planet, while also contributing to the wider futsal community online through exciting, poetic reflections on the sport - and why it has become so special to him.</p><p>The goal of the project is simple yet ambitious: to make futsal mainstream - no longer a niche sport or merely a development tool for soccer players. Z has been developing the Eye-X-Foot manga in various forms for over a decade and launched his social media channel more than three years ago, driven by a desire to bring greater attention to the game he loves.</p><p>I wanted to take his words and vision and translate them into a more visual expression of his incredible manga, Eye-X-Foot. This project, I hope, sheds light on the vibrant culture and deep history of futsal - so set aside three minutes for a small bit of… alchemy.</p>
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Eye-X-Foot - Futsal is Alchemy
Eye-X-Foot is an exciting project from Z, “The Last Letter,” who I met over the summer during the RedLineSG InnerCity Futsal Tournament. More than just a passionate futsal player and author, Z has been creating the best futsal manga on the planet, while also contributing to the wider futsal community online through exciting, poetic reflections on the sport—and why it has become so special to him. See More >
<div id="slideshow"><div id="slide-container"><div class="slide default"><p><iframe width="315" height="560" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lbKWIE-fNwo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div><div class="slide"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/twins.jpg" data-entity-uuid="3372ba23-ff32-402a-b32d-271fbba9f2e2" data-entity-type="file" width="1110" height="800">Kit Swap Event</p></div></div></div><p data-start="112" data-end="430">I partnered with <a href="https://almostinform.com/favella-fc-3rd-annual-futsal-tournament"><strong data-start="129" data-end="142">Favela FC</strong></a> and <strong data-start="147" data-end="155">BYON</strong> to host a mutual aid event alongside <strong data-start="193" data-end="200">PSA</strong>, and everyone came together to help make it a great success. <a href="https://almostinform.com/chinga-la-migra-event-recap"><strong>Crossbar </strong></a>designed custom kits to commemorate the event, with proceeds going to <strong data-start="341" data-end="350">ICIRR</strong>, and I feel incredibly privileged to have contributed a logo for this project.</p><p data-start="432" data-end="810">I couldn’t help but take home the red special edition and am looking forward to wearing it in upcoming videos. It was a great opportunity for all of us to come together - eat some conchas, play what is now considered <em data-start="649" data-end="661">retro FIFA</em> (a humbling reminder that I might be ancient, even by the longest and most legendary J-League careers), and actively do some good for the community.</p><p data-start="812" data-end="1211">Special thanks to <strong data-start="830" data-end="846">Pablo at PSA</strong> - he’s doing some really great work, but what impressed me most was his commitment to helping others in the artist community through hosting events and workshops like his upcoming <strong data-start="1027" data-end="1041">Brush Hour</strong>. PSA is a great space for creative people, located in <strong data-start="1096" data-end="1113">Humboldt Park</strong>, an area where small businesses food, fashion, and the arts are really standing out right now.</p><p data-start="1213" data-end="1352">Thank you to everyone who came out and took part in making the event a success. You continue to help build the soccer community in Chicago.</p>
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Chicago: Lend a Hand - Pop Up for the People @ PSA
I partnered with Favela FC and BYON to host a mutual aid event alongside PSA Chicago, and everyone came together to help make it a success. Crossbar designed custom kits to commemorate the event, with proceeds going to ICIRR, and I feel incredibly privileged to have contributed a logo for this project. See More >
<div id="slideshow"><div id="slide-container"><div class="slide default"><p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XW7WxKA6dF4" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div><div class="slide"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/yfmf.JPG" data-entity-uuid="28483554-995d-45f1-81ac-0d05e5ade808" data-entity-type="file" width="900" height="834">Maya At Soldier Field</p></div></div></div><p>I sat down with my friend Maya from the Your Foot, My Foot Foundation to discuss her professional career, reflect on her past, dig into the community work she’s passionate about, and hear about her busy summer advocating for soccer in Chicago.</p>
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Your Foot My Foot - Interview With Maya Neal
I sat down with my friend Maya from the Your Foot, My Foot Foundation to discuss her professional career, reflect on her past, dig into the community work she’s passionate about, and hear about her busy summer advocating for soccer in Chicago. See More >
<div id="slideshow"><div id="slide-container"><div class="slide default"><p><iframe width="315" height="560" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qktqVRPmRnQ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div><div class="slide"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/571255158_18000039125833296_6256.jpg" data-entity-uuid="784ff93d-4dbb-464a-b83d-a06ea5c72a61" data-entity-type="file" width="1440" height="1920">Kit Swap Event</p></div></div></div><p>I stopped by The Charleston to chat with Hameedullah about his most recent Kit Swap event and his record label Lunt and Oglesby. We spoke about the event itself, the history behind it, and soccer culture in Chicago - plus plenty of footy, kits, and music. The perfect blend of all three, and an exciting Sunday afternoon in Bucktown.</p>
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Chicago: Kit Swap - Interview w/ Hameedullah
I stopped by The Charleston to link up with Hameedullah and dive into his latest Kit Swap event. We broke down the event, dug into the history behind it, talked Chicago’s soccer culture, and explored his record label Lunt & Oglisby - all while surrounded by footy, kits, and music. A lively Sunday afternoon in Bucktown. See More >
<div id="slideshow"><div id="slide-container"><div class="slide default"><p><iframe width="315" height="560" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1NEPdadIG70" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div><div class="slide"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/maradona.JPG" data-entity-uuid="23c2a672-9325-43cd-bbd0-5eea8c645e49" data-entity-type="file" width="1200" height="800">The Hand of God Re-Release</p></div></div></div><p>Last week, <a href="http://almostinform.com/chicago-saturdays-football-store">Saturday’s Football</a> celebrated Diego’s birthday by dropping an exciting new collection. The legend’s estate teamed up with the brand to create <a href="https://saturdaysfootball.com/collections/diego-maradona-collection" target="_blank">signature designs</a> honoring the Argentine icon, capturing the spirit and magic that made Maradona unforgettable.</p><p>Fans showed up in their favorite Maradona kits, paying tribute to his unmatched legacy. Hameedullah brought the Latin beats while guests enjoyed refreshing drinks and snapped photos in the booth - a perfect mix of fútbol, music, and community.</p><p>From the “Hand of God” to the “Goal of the Century,” Diego Maradona’s moments on the pitch remain timeless. He lifted Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986, turned Napoli into champions, and inspired millions with his fearless play and larger-than-life personality.</p><p>Happy birthday to El Diego - may you outrun six Englishmen on your way to a goal in heaven.</p>
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Chicago: Saturdays Football - Diego's Birthday Party
Last week, Saturday’s Football celebrated Diego’s birthday by dropping an exciting new collection. The legend’s estate teamed up with the brand to create signature designs honoring the Argentine icon, capturing the spirit and magic that made Maradona unforgettable. See More >
<div id="slideshow"><div id="slide-container"><div class="slide slide_1 default"><p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JkEqDxm7ktY" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div><div class="slide"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/fireman.png" data-entity-uuid="6ebac163-7063-41f2-9460-3c675d701a32" data-entity-type="file" width="1100" height="769">Loons 4 Freedom</p></div></div></div><p>Came out early with the 1871 Barn Burners, excited to see what banners would be featured for the playoffs! The Sector Latino supporters were flying streamers and laying out banners, bringing the energy before kickoff. Once everything was set, we headed back to the tailgate - a true celebration of the Chicago soccer community, with all the supporter groups and, of course, plenty of Malört.</p><p>At 7:30 we shuffled into the stadium, and the supporters’ section was jumping! The Fire had scored three before the 68th minute, keeping fans out of their seats. It was the first playoff match in eight years, and sharing it with fellow long-waiting fans made it special. No matter how the season ends, it’s been an incredible ride, full of hope for the future.</p>
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