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Los Angeles: Classic Football Shirts

I visited the new Classic Football Shirts LA location in the Mid-Wilshire area and was immediately greeted by Milton upon entering. I was treated to a genuine, one-of-a-kind tour.

Los Angeles: Saturday's Football

I had the opportunity to drop by Saturday’s Football’s fantastic Los Angeles location. Situated in the Mid-Wilshire district, the shop rests among some of the city’s most iconic streetwear flagships.

Favella FC's FIFA Tournament of Champions @ Embassy Public House

I had the pleasure of attending Favela FC's second annual Citywide FIFA Tournament of Champions. Embassy Public House hosted the event, serving up compelling drama and cool beverages throughout a long and competitive afternoon!

Chicago Fire FC VS 45000 Messi Fans

Chicago Fire FC recently hosted Inter Miami at Soldier Field, drawing a record-breaking crowd for an MLS match. The game was thrilling, and despite chants of 'Messi' echoing throughout the stadium, the Fire managed to earn a hard-fought point and reinforce the optimism of the new season!

Matchday @ MARZ Brewery

Mars Brewery in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood is quickly becoming one of the most exciting venues for soccer culture on the South Side. The space has hosted a range of Chicago Fire FC supporter groups—including Sector Latino, Las Adulcetias, and La Marga—and continues to collaborate with local soccer and design collectives like Lupen FC, Sidewalk FC, Crossbar Collective, and Stay True Supply.

Iron Cafe - Footy Popup

The Iron Cafe —a thoughtfully designed coffee and food experience on 37th Street and Iron in the Bridgeport neighborhood—draws inspiration from its owner's time living in Copenhagen, Denmark. Recently @___crossbar___ @sidewalk_fc , and @staytruesupply combined forces to host a Pop Up with some of the collection remaining up front for a more semi-permanent location.

Chicago Fire + Saturdays Football - 2025 Municipal Kit Launch Party

The Chicago Fire FC and Saturday's Football recently hosted an event to celebrate the release of the 2025 Municipal Kit. There was support from Revolution Brewery, House Call DJs, Monday Coffee, and more! It was elbow to elbow for most of the afternoon and an incredibly successful showing of support.

Passing Pattern - 10 Questions

Passing Pattern is an exciting independent magazine based in Chicago that takes a local approach to covering soccer culture while fostering an appreciation for the global game. I had the opportunity to sit down with the magazine’s creator, Alex Tsanov, to discuss the vision and goals behind his project.

Chicago Vintage Festival

The Chicago Vintage Festival took place from October 18th to 20th at 18th & Blue Island in Pilsen. This unique three-day event showcased local businesses and featured a remarkable collection of vintage soccer kits, adding a unique touch for football enthusiasts.

Chicago: Adidas Originals

I took a stroll up the block to check out the latest releases at the Adidas Originals shop. This time, the collection had a strong focus on Argentina, featuring Messi's signature Samba's, Boca Juniors and River Plate warmups, and even gear for the national team. There were also a few other international surprises to round out the lineup.