SPECIAL REPORT: SOCCER IN THE “A”

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In this three-part special report, we delve into what’s happening with soccer in Atlanta. We take a look at the game in the A through the eye of influential people in the worlds of sneakers, art, music, and fashion. Soccer is reaching into areas in Atlanta that it never has before, and the culture that is growing in the city is something different than what has been seen up until this point in the US.

When you see soccer pitches at the metro station, hip-hop icons in the stands, 70,000+ fans in those stands, and a fan base that reflects what is arguably the “blackest city in America”; the soccer culture on and off the pitch in ATL is unique to the Dirty South. It is only fitting that the team took care of business and brought home the cup.

Special thanks to Wish ATL(Pat), Vera Zeigler, Mo Hairston Waka Flocka, Whoo Kid for taking the time to chat.

PART 1

 

PART 2

 

PART 3

THIS WEEKS INSTAGRAM BEST 11

After last week’s Nike product blitzkrieg, the on pitch festivities took over with some insane Champions League action. With product slowing down a bit this week is heavy with the artwork courtesy of Scott McCoy, @football_day_draws and Hannah Carroll. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t some fire drops, with MLS season around the corner, Atlanta United continues to be the coolest kid on the block with a crazy kit launch featuring 2Chainz. Elsewhere Jeff Cole pays homage to The Black Panther with an adi Futurecradt 4D concept and Bayern flexes they’re new suites. Lets take a Neymar dive into this weeks Instagram Best 11.

The new Adidas Nocturnal II GLITCH boots 👍 or 👎?

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Paul. ➡️⬅️ #pogba #mufc @paulpogba

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BEHIND THE SCENES MLS PHOTO SHOOT

A few months back we had the privilege of partaking in MLS Media Day. The day was grueling, especially for the players, but we had a blast chatting up and shooting with some the the league’s best. Have a look at our behind the scenes re-cap video featuring the likes of Gio Dos Santos, Tim Howard, Kaka, Jack Harrison, Darlington Nagbe, Dom Dwyer and more.