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2025 Kicks Off: The Most Stylish In The Region, MLS Doc & NWSL Growth
New year, same vibes—welcome to the first drop of The Forty-One Life in 2025! We’re kicking things off strong with the final results of our Concacaf’s Most Stylish Players list, where the community crowned the drip kings and queens of the region. Meanwhile, MLS is making waves with the unveiling of its 30th-anniversary match ball and the trailer for its highly anticipated eight-part docuseries, Onside. And in women’s soccer, the NWSL continues to level up with a record-breaking expansion into Denver, setting the tone for a monumental year ahead. Let’s get into it!
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STYLE
RESULTS: The Most Stylish Players In Concacaf for 2024
Credit: Tyra Mitchell
The results are in! After 100+ audience votes and plenty of debate, we’ve tallied the winners of our annual “Most Stylish in Concacaf” list. From bold fits to effortless drip, these players are setting the standard for soccer style. We’ve got your Top 10 Men and Top 10 Women who were killing it last year style-wise off the pitch.
ON THE PITCH
Adidas and MLS unveil new 2025 Match Ball
Major League Soccer and adidas just dropped the 2025 MLS Official Match Ball, a fire tribute to 30 years of league history. Rocking the OG blues and greens from the league’s first match ball and logo, the design also blends the three most iconic adidas panel styles with nods to all 18 MLS balls ever made. It’s history and style rolled into one.
Past. Present. Future.
30 years in the making, our 2025 Official Match Ball has arrived.
— Major League Soccer (@MLS)
3:00 PM • Jan 6, 2025
MOVES
NWSL is coming to the Mile High City
Illustration by Lorenzo Gordon, Photo by Getty Images
Denver is set to make major moves in women’s soccer, securing the NWSL’s 16th franchise with a record-breaking $110 million expansion fee—the highest ever in U.S. women’s sports. Led by IMA Financial Group CEO Robert Cohen, the ownership group plans to kick off in a temporary venue before building a dedicated soccer stadium. This expansion underscores the NWSL’s rapid growth and Denver’s commitment to elevating the women’s game.
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WHAT TO WATCH
Major League Soccer Releases Trailer For New Docuseries
Apple TV+ just dropped the trailer for “Onside: Major League Soccer,” an eight-part docuseries premiering February 21. This series offers an all-access pass to the 2024 MLS season, diving deep into the players, coaches, and unforgettable moments that define the league. Produced by Box to Box Films, the minds behind “Formula 1: Drive to Survive,” it’s set to be a must-watch for soccer enthusiasts.
2025 Is Going To Be A Big Year For Forty-One
We’re gearing up for some pretty big announcements in the first quarter of the year, make sure you stay tuned and locked into the newsletter because this is where we’re dropping everything first!
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