Chicago Culture

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.

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.

Passing Pattern - Vol 3 Launch @ Skyline Pitch

I was excited to attend the release of Passing Pattern Vol. 3. I love what these guys are doing—it’s the perfect mix of local and international perspectives on the beautiful game. The event took place at the stunning Skyline Pitch and featured free matches organized by Wolcott FC, vintage apparel curated by Crossbar, and music from Guesst. It was a perfect display of the cohesion within Chicago’s soccer community.

Crossbar - The Sweet Dink

Crossbar is a collaborative design company rooted in community engagement, sustainability, and creativity. Committed to upcycling, recycling, and innovative design, Crossbar blends the joy of life and football to inspire meaningful connections.

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.

Stay True Supply - Styles of Danger

Stay True Supply is an exciting football brand that strives to capture the aesthetic of music, film, and entertainment to deliver impactful designs reflecting a passion for innovation.

Sidewalk FC - Way of the Walk

Sidewalk FC works within the community to raise awareness of soccer in Chicago. Rarely does a week go by without Sidewalk FC collaborating with local businesses, organizing a viewing party, curating a retail experiences and supporting the community through countless fundraising efforts.