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Concacaf’s Most Stylish Ballers? You Decide.
EL Johnson & Rich Gordon
December 17, 2024
This week, we have a lot to put you up on. Voting is now open to crown Concacaf’s most stylish ballers of 2024—tap in and let your voice be heard. Meanwhile, football’s obsession with varsity jackets is taking over, we drop some history about its American roots. Mallory Swanson’s 2024? legendary. We break down her epic comeback season. Naomi Accardi is fed up with the soccer creative establishment and flipping the script with Riserve. Plus, we’re recapping all the vibes from our Vibes FC event at Art Basel, and if you’re looking for the perfect holiday soundtrack, our 41 Sound Selections playlist has you covered.
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THINGS YOU MIGHT HAVE SLEPT ON
The Bashmen Lit Up Our Art Basel Vibes FC Party
Photo Credit: Rophy’s Jpg
The Afro-Dancehall duo made up of Jidenna and Swanky put the crowd on to their unique blend of Afro-beats and Dancehall mixed with a variety of other genres which kept the energy high throughout their set.
More recaps will be hitting the socials soon, but in the meantime, you can check out the gallery at baselball.com
STYLE
VOTE NOW: Who Are The Most Stylish Players In Concacaf for 2024
It’s that time again! We’re back with the Concacaf Most Stylish Players of 2024, and this year, we’re letting you decide who makes the cut.
We teamed up with the homies over at Wavy Footy to curate a list of 40 nominees (20 men, 20 women) who’ve been killing it fashion-wise in stadium tunnels and off the pitch. Now it’s your turn to vote and help us narrow it down to the ultimate Top 10. Style, swag, and soccer—let’s see who really put it on this year.
Voting ends on Sunday Dec. 22nd. So get involved, make your voice heard, and stay locked in for the final reveal.
MORE STYLE NEWS
Inter-Miami Releases The Fortitude Kit ahead of 2025 Season
Inter Miami CF just dropped their Fortitude Kit, a bold new adidas away jersey ahead of the stacked 2025 season. Fresh off a historic 2024 where they claimed the Supporters’ Shield and smashed the MLS record for most regular season points, the club is set to compete across Major League Soccer, the FIFA Club World Cup, the Concacaf Champions Cup, and the Leagues Cup. This kit isn’t just about style—it’s about setting the tone as Miami looks to dominate on multiple fronts next year.
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
Varsity Jackets: From American Roots to Football’s Biggest Flex
The varsity jacket, an emblem of youthful ambition, school pride, and American sporting culture, has evolved into one of the most iconic pieces in streetwear. Its influence, which started in the halls of American high schools, is now surfacing in global football (soccer) culture — a sign that the North American sporting traditions and the fandom that accompanies them are becoming more ingrained in the global football ecosystem.
From collaborations with legendary clubs like Arsenal and AC Milan to high-fashion partnerships with OFF-WHITE and Dsquared2, this trend is more than just a passing phase. It’s proof of the undeniable power of American culture and its increasingly influential role in shaping the future of global football fashion.
MORE FROM THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
This Is America by Tosin Makinde
Our guy Tosin Makinde shares his American Soccer Story with Mundial
ON THE PITCH
Comeback Season: A Look Back At Mallory Swanson’s 2024
After a 2023 defined by heartbreak, Mallory Swanson turned pain into power and carved out one of the most dominant seasons women’s soccer has ever seen. From being sidelined ahead of the World Cup to scoring the gold medal-winning goal at the Paris Olympics, Swanson’s 2024 has been a story of resilience, redemption, and straight-up brilliance.
MOVES
Naomi Accardi is putting overlooked soccer creatives on the map with RISERVE
Creative consultant Naomi Accardi and her team flipped a boring Google Sheet into RISERVE, a game-changing directory for untapped football creatives. Think of it as an evolving encyclopedia of fresh talent, designed to make the football creative space more inclusive and diverse. Whether companies are looking for designers, photographers, or storytellers, RISERVE is the go-to spot to find minds ready to get off the bench and into the game.
CATCH A VIBE
Smino returns with new album “Maybe In Nirvana”
Smino just dropped his long-awaited album Maybe in Nirvana on Dec. 6, a project he’s been sitting on since 2020. The 11-track record, released via his indie label Zero Fatigue, marks a return to his raw, unfiltered roots, with Smino being completely open about his emotions and personal experiences. The album, which includes the standout track “Tequan” (a vibe fueled by tequila and wine), touches on themes of love, loss, and growth. Smino also gets deeply personal on the intro “Dear Fren,” a letter to his late grandmother and cousin. Two years after Luv 4 Rent, Maybe in Nirvana showcases the evolution of Smino’s sound, blending youthful energy with a more mature outlook—like a kid trapped in a grown man’s body.
41 Sound Selections: Holiday Playlist🎄
Happy Holidays from the 41 Crew! We hope you enjoy time with loved ones while you listen to the sounds of celebration & cheer across the diaspora and CONCACAF as you sip your eggnog, coquito, hot tea, or sorrel 🥂.