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Welcome to another edition of The Forty-One Life newsletter, this week we have everything from style stories, to kit collabs and more! Let’s dig in!
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On Tap This Week
FEATURE
The Process: Stylist Arianna Cunha talks breaking into athlete styling and working with New England Revs’ Andrew Ferrell
Boston-based fashion stylist and business student Arianna Cunha has always had a love for fashion and helping people discover their own personal style. A connection to New England Revolution’s Andrew Ferrell through a mutual friend helped her launch her own style consultancy Style by Ari.
We caught up with Ari to learn more about her budding business and her process around helping her clients look good off the pitch/court/field.
THINGS YOU MIGHT HAVE SLEPT ON
Ronaldinho faced off against Kaka in the Game Of Legends on Father’s Day
The Brazilian legends descended on Ontario, Ca for a weekend of activations culminating in a 6v6 indoor match with Culture by Mo Ali FC captained by Kaka taking on Kid Super FC captained by Ronaldinho at Toyota Arena.
Mo Ali and Kaka came out with the trophy, but there was no shortage exciting action. You can catch the full vibe at the game of legends IG
ON THE PITCH
Birmingham Legion, Kitboys Club, and Hummel collab on a special Juneteenth kit
Kitboys co-founder Sekou Thornell holding up their collab kit with B-ham Legion
Unveiled in front of a large crowd at The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Juneteenth: A Celebration for the Culture event on Saturday, this new and unique kit is the brainchild of both the club and Black-owned soccer-specific creative agency, Kitboys Club. It will make its debut on the Protective Stadium pitch for Legion FC’s Juneteenth match this Wednesday against San Antonio FC.
A limited number of Legion FC’s Juneteenth kits will be available to purchase, on a first-come-first-serve basis, at Protective Stadium for Wednesday’s match. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. CT with gates opening at 3 p.m. for the Legion WFC match against the Greenville Liberty at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Get the full details here
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STYLE
On Set w/ Stu Holden, Sofia Huerta and Lotto
Lotto is a storied and legendary Italian football brand that has made their made their mark in Europe for over 50 years. They are now bringing their football expertise and legacy to North America and we had the opportunity to be on set of their latest shoot with retired USMNTer and commentator Stu Holden and Seattle Reign and USWNT defender Sofia Huerta. Be sure to check out the video of our conversation about style, fashion and Lotto below.
PITCHSIDE
Mextour: Brazil vs Mexico in College Station
Mextour kicked off last week an pitchside collective member Eduardo Villalobos was pitchside in College Station, Texas to capture Mexico v Brazil through his lens.
CATCH A VIBE
Jamaican-born, Florida-based Rapper Cochise just wants to have fun!
Terrell Cox, AKA Cochise (pronounced coh-cheez), may come off like a regular guy who's obsessed with anime, cars, and soccer. Yet, if you listen to his unique catalog, it's evident that the 26-year-old Jamaican born rapper is actively carving out a new lane for himself in hip-hop with his eclectic sound.
Cochise has gained popularity not only for his distinctive voice and energetic delivery, but also for his creative integration of soccer references in his lyrics. Soccer references are not yet a common appearance in the American rap scene, but they are common in his young catalog.
This affinity for soccer could be reflective of his Jamaican heritage, where the sport holds significant cultural importance and could be from playing the sport when he was younger up until he chose music as his career path over going pro.
By incorporating soccer terminology and famous players into his lyrics, Cochise creates relatable and vivid imagery for fans of the sport, while also displaying his personal interests and cultural background.
Cochise's clever use of soccer references serves multiple purposes: it enhances his storytelling, aligns him with a broader international culture, and adds layers of meaning to his work. By drawing parallels between his rap prowess and the athletic excellence of soccer stars, Cochise effectively bridges the worlds of music and sports, appealing to a diverse and expansive audience.
Check out the following songs from Cochise and see if you can find the soccer references in them:
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