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Pitchside: Inside Tagwa Moyo’s Favorite Games

As one of the co-founders of DARBY Magazine, photographer Tagwa Moyo has seen the highs and lows of Canadian soccer. In a very special Pitchside, he takes us through his all-time favorite…

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Paisa Boys x Mexico Collaboration

The Paisa Boys Playbook: A Streetwear Blueprint for Concacaf Nations to tap into a new generation

Mexico’s national team just did something smart: it handed the keys to the culture to Paisa Boys and let them drive. The L.A. label’s new collaboration with the federation looks and feels…

FIFA Finesse

The FIFA Finesse: How “Right-to-Buy” Tokens Tax Fans Twice

FIFA isn’t just selling World Cup tickets. It’s selling the chance to buy them. Through its FIFA Collect platform, the governing body moved tens of thousands of “Right-to-Buy” (RTB) tokens, digital passes…

Taylor Smith

New Era: Taylor Smith Says Goodbye to Pro Soccer and hello to Pretty T

“You can be anyone you want, even yourself.”  goes the old adage from the 2006 film Catch And Release. Texas born and bred soccer star, Taylor Smith, has come to intimately know…

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The Voice of Canadian Soccer: A Conversation with Tagwa Moyo

Canadian soccer doesn’t get its name in the spotlight often, either overlooked by sports like hockey and lacrosse at home or overshadowed by leagues and national teams abroad. But for the team…

Forty-One Austin City Guide

Forty-One City Guide: Austin, TX

We asked some of our trusted insiders to drop their favorite spots in Austin; from food to football, fits to kicks. Whether you’re pulling up for matchday or just moving through the…

Kelsy Rios

How Kelsy Rios Built a Football Career Through TikTok

When Kelsy Rios was asked what her favorite app was, it was a no-brainer. “TikTok. I always say any other app can go kick rocks except Tiktok. I love the fact that…

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Unity Cup Recap: The Diaspora in Full Effect

Over the past week, the diaspora came to West London. The Unity Cup, a four team international tournament, made its triumphant return to the big stage after nearly two decades and the…

Ariana Raygoza

The Playmaker: Ariana Raygoza on Blurring the Lines Between Artistry and Football

Ariana Raygoza cut her teeth under the bright lights of Los Angeles, ultimately finding her way in roles in shows such as Barry and Insecure. From East LA to NYC and back…

matchwornshirts

Game-Worn Glory: MatchWornShirt Brings U.S. Soccer Fans Closer to the Action

MatchWornShirt, the global leader in match-worn soccer memorabilia, is officially bringing its platform to the United States—starting with jerseys worn by the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams. Through a new partnership…

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Ariana Raygoza Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Shoots

Forty-One got to speak with Ariana Raygoza about how the LA-based creative blends the world of arts and soccer together into a community practice. But while she’s redefining what it means to…

Sekou Thornell

Sekou Thornell: Atlanta’s Soccer and Culture Connect

When adidas set out to spotlight the people shaping the future of soccer, it was only right they started in Atlanta—and even more right that they started with Sekou Thornell. A creative…

New Orleans soccer

Built from the Boot: A Brief History Of Soccer in New Orleans.

New Orleans has a deep sports history, is home to several professional teams, and has hosted the Super Bowl a joint-record 11 times. But when it comes to soccer, that history has…

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Nike Travis Scott Mad Maximus Coachella

We hit up Nike x Travis Scott’s Mad Maximus Tournament at Coachella

Nike and Travis Scott brought the chaos and culture of street football to Coachella, and Forty-One was right there in the thick of it. Our team—Gabe Nava and Alex Bronowicki—headed out to…

Augusta Soccer Team

The True Masters of Augusta: Introducing the Augusta Soccer Team

The Masters, golf’s most prestigious tournament in the United States, concluded this past weekend in dramatic fashion, with Rory McIlroy battling back for a Grand Slam-clinching victory. The Masters has long been…

Washington Spirit x Dead Dirt collaboration Domo Wells

Cherry Blossom Roots, Streetwear Future: Washington Spirit and Dead Dirt Link Up for D.C. Rooted Capsule

The Washington Spirit just dropped a capsule that goes way deeper than game-day merch. Teaming up with Dead Dirt, the creative-led sports brand founded by DMV-born artist Domo Wells, the Spirit’s new…

Steelers and BVB partnership

A Tale of Two Steel Cities: How a shared industrial history is bringing the Steelers and BVB together through sports

On the surface, Pittsburgh and Dortmund sit worlds apart—separated by an ocean, a time zone, and two different sports. But look a little closer and the connection between the Pittsburgh Steelers and…