STYLE

From Little Village to Soldier Field: Inside Gente Fina’s Chicago Fire Capsule

Gente Fina’s Manny Cabrera combined luxury finish with the essence of Chicago’s hispanic neighborhoods into to a capsule with the Chicago Fire that feels city-first.

We sat down with Manny to learn about the origins of the brand, how the collaboration came to be, and the legacy he want’s to leave on the city.

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Washington Spirit and Deaddirt drop their “Fast Track” Capsule

Washington Spirit and Dead Dirt are back with “Fast Track,” a fall capsule that channels late ’90s and early 2000s D.C. streetwear through a vintage soccer lens. Shot at Union Station, the campaign puts Spirit players in motion while pieces like striped knits, gradient accessories and match-ready polos lean into a fast, travel-core aesthetic built for tunnel fits and city wear. Select items are already live on the Spirit Stadium Shop, with the club framing the drop as a push toward “the future of women’s sports.” 

KITS

Portland Hearts of Pine continue flawless kit rollout with the release of the “Blaze” 3rd kit from Hummel

Portland Hearts of Pine linked with hummel on “The Blaze Kit,” a Maine original that mixes a blaze-orange base with custom heart-shaped camo and hidden details pulled from the state’s outdoor DNA. The club even notes the shirt is 50% blaze orange, making it eligible as hunter safety gear under Maine law. The rollout tapped real locals and Aroostook County backdrops, the kit hit the pitch on September 27th vs. Texoma FC as Portland chased an eighth straight match unbeaten. Limited stock is live online, with in-store and in-stadium drops tied to matchweek. 

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Oakland Roots team up with SF Moma and artist Muzae Sesay on third kit

Oakland Roots tapped CHARLY, SFMOMA, and Oakland artist Muzae Sesay for a Bay love letter of a third kit. The shirt pulls from Sesay’s painting “The Sun Has Reached The Same Point As The Moon Above The Ocean,” with vibrant, wave-like forms, deep rhythmic colors, and an inner-collar hit that reads “It’s in the water.” The club premiered the jersey with a museum launch and will roll it out at the Coliseum, complete with DIMES digital collectibles tied to the drop.

ON THE PITCH

adidas and Fifa unveil Trionda, the official match ball of the 2026 World Cup

adidas unveiled TRIONDA, the FIFA World Cup 26 Official Match Ball, built for a tournament shared by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The name means “three waves,” echoed in a new four-panel design with red, green, and blue hits, host-nation icons, and gold accents. Tech is front and center: deep seams for flight stability, embossed details for grip, and connected-ball tech with a 500Hz sensor feeding real-time data to VAR. It’s a clean blend of design and performance as the countdown to 2026 ramps up.

MOVES

Chris Paul joins latest round of investment in Angel City FC

Chris Paul just bought into Angel City FC, adding another heavyweight name to the NWSL’s most star-studded ownership group and signaling how women’s soccer is pulling real crossover capital. The 12-time All-Star returns to L.A. with a minority stake as Angel City’s valuation sits at or above the league’s record range, while the club frames the move as part of a broader mission around impact and inclusion. For a franchise built on culture and community, CP3’s platform brings fresh reach across hoops, brands, and the city’s sports economy. 

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Gio Reyna enters his ownership era, invests in Fort Lauderdale United

USMNT star Gio Reyna is buying into South Florida. The Mönchengladbach midfielder has joined Fort Lauderdale United’s ownership group, a move the club says pushes its valuation to $55 million and sets the table for a men’s side launching in 2026 alongside its Super League women’s team and academy build.

David Beckham and other top stars partner with Verizon for “Ultimate Access” during Fifa World Cup 2026

Verizon is rolling out Ultimate Access for World Cup 26, fronted by David Beckham, with thousands of free tickets for customers and “Golden Tickets” for pitchside moments and meet-and-greets. The lineup features Tim Howard, Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, Chucky Lozano, and Kun Agüero, with surprise events and drops leading up to 2026.

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

Grammy Award winning artist Anderson .Paak sponsors hometown girls team Oxnard Eagles

Anderson .Paak is putting on for home. The Grammy winner teamed with GOAL Projects to sponsor Oxnard Eagles, his hometown girls’ club, and design their official 2025/26 kits—plus a limited tee and ball—with proceeds supporting grassroots soccer in Oxnard and the team wearing the .Paak jersey all season. The collection lives on GOAL’s site and anchors a wider giveback that outlets say also benefits his Brandon Anderson Foundation, turning a clean kit into real community impact. 

EVENTS

Upcoming Events for October 2025

ATLANTA

Premier League Pull Up: (Chelsea v Liverpool)
Saturday Oct 4th | 12:00a - 2:00p EST
Soleplay Gaming
106 E Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA

Kitboys Championship (EAFC Tournament)
Saturday Oct 4th | 11:00a - 5:00p EST
Soleplay Gaming
106 E Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA
$500 Prize
Register Here

LOS ANGELES

Man City of Angels Drop
Nevermade x Primitive Skate x Prod
Saturday Oct 4th | 7:00p - 11:00p PST
Football Boutique
557 E Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

NEW YORK

BVB Youth Cup and Street Soccer USA 4v4 Tournament
Saturday Oct 11th
Times Square, New York, NY 10036
Free

DENVER

Saturdays Football Popup and Between Two Worlds viewing event
Oct 9th - 11th | 11:00a - 6:00p MST
Oct 12th | 11:00a - 4:00p MST
Migas Coffee
2590 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205

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