MOVES

USMNT’s Tim Weah inks Electrolit partnership ahead of World Cup

Electrolit has signed Timothy Weah as its official hydration partner as the game builds toward 2026. The deal puts the science-backed sports drink alongside Weah through club and national team play, fueling training, recovery, and matchdays as he continues his rise with Olympique de Marseille and the U.S. Men’s National Team. The partnership includes a national campaign rooted in Weah’s New York City story, with creative direction led by the player himself and activations planned around the sport’s biggest moments.

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Nike deepens U.S. Soccer relationship with National Training Center partnership

U.S. Soccer and Nike have deepened their partnership with Nike named a founding partner of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center. The deal brings Nike’s sport research and performance resources directly into the home of U.S. Soccer’s national teams as the program builds its next generation.

New England Revs are one step closer to a Boston stadium deal

The Kraft family has reached a deal with the city of Boston to move forward on a new soccer-specific stadium for the New England Revolution. The plan would bring the club into the city and out of Gillette Stadium, signaling a shift toward a more urban, culture-connected home.

COLLECTIBLES

Lego expands its soccer offering with new Editions soccer ball set

LEGO is leaning deeper into football culture with a new brick-built Soccer Ball set dropping March 1, 2026. The 1,498-piece build recreates a near life-size size-five ball, complete with graphic panel details in light blue, black, and pink. Open it up and there’s a hidden surprise inside: a miniature World Cup victory scene with an 11-player team, trophy podium, fireworks, and a micro stadium.

Priced at $129.99, it’s built for collectors who want their love of the game to live on the shelf, not just the pitch.

STYLE

Venezia and Nike Vision Partner Up

Venezia FC has named Nike Vision as an official partner, bringing performance eyewear into the club’s lifestyle mix. The partnership leans into Venezia’s fashion-forward identity, blending sport, design, and off-pitch culture. It’s another move that shows how clubs are thinking beyond kits, building full lifestyle ecosystems around how fans see and experience the game.

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KITS

Portland Hearts of Pine unveil new Lighthouse Kit for 2026 season

Portland Hearts of Pine kicked off the year by unveiling the Lighthouse Kit for the 2026 USL League One season, a jersey rooted in Maine identity and American soccer history. The launch stars Landon Donovan in a cinematic reveal filmed at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, tying the club to one of the state’s most recognizable landmarks. The red-and-white hoops nod to the iconic 2012 “Waldo” U.S. kit, while details like the Dirigo Heart, tonal hearts, and beacon-inspired accents reinforce the club’s Lead With Your Heart ethos. With Visit Maine on the chest and L.L.Bean on the sleeve, the kit puts local pride front and center.

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Sarasota Paradise prepare for primetime with new home kits

Sarasota Paradise has revealed its 2026 Primary Jersey, The Primetime Streak, as the club steps into its first professional season. The cinematic launch, filmed at the historic Sailor Circus Arena with local performers, ties Sarasota’s creative roots to its soccer future. Built around a deep Gulf Midnight base with pinstripes and classic detailing, the kit signals ambition, identity, and the city’s arrival on the pro stage.

LEAKS

Adidas World Cup 2026 final ball

Footy Headlines has unveiled the adidas World Cup 2026 Final ball, sticking to tradition with a clean white base accented by gold and black detailing. The gold finish continues a lineage that dates back to the 2006 Teamgeist Berlin, reserved for football’s biggest stage. Featuring the official World Cup 26 mark and adidas’ updated performance logo, the ball is set to debut during the semifinals and carry through the final in July 2026, marking the moment when the tournament reaches its peak.

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

Rayados and Puma to let fans design their third kit

CF Monterrey is handing the design keys to its supporters. The club and PUMA have launched an open call inviting fans to design the alternate jersey for Rayados and Rayadas for the 2026–27 season. Supporters can submit up to ten designs, with the winning concept selected by an internal club and PUMA committee based on creativity, passion, and Monterrey identity. The chosen design will be revealed on the club’s official channels and worn on the pitch, turning fan imagination into official kit and pulling the community directly into club history.

EVENTS

Where to watch the Afcon Final this weekend

The Afcon final is this weekend and we have the preferred spots for you to watch the match across the region.

ATLANTA

Remitly House: Afcon Watch Party
Forty-One x Amplify Africa
1p - 6p
The Privacy Roon
3195 Roswell Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
RSVP

NEW YORK

Afcon Finals Watch Party
Remitly x P96 x Shirtless Plantain x Amplify Africa
1p - Late
The Ivory on Park
45 Crosby St, New York, NY
RSVP

TORONTO

Afcon Final Live Screening
Capsul x DARBY Mag x Future Past
1:30p - 6p
Capsul Studio
24 Mercer St, Unite 300
RSVP

HOUSTON

Remitly House: Afcon Watch Party
Toros HTX x Amplify Africa
1pm - Until
2202 Summer St, Houston, TX

DMV

Remitly House: Afcon Watch Party
Mot Juste x The Jersey Party x Amplify Africa
1p - 5p
House of Flavors
13450 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707
RSVP

LOS ANGELES

Afcon Final Watch Party
Football Boutique
10a - 1p
557 E Pico Blvd, LA 90015
RSVP

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