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Messi’s New Deal, Nas’ Illmatic Soccer Drip, The Best Kit in USL L1, GNX + more
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This week’s edition is packed with heat! Messi has linked up with Stanley for a game-changing collab that brings hydration gear to GOAT status. Over at Golz TV, founder Jose Tellez is building a platform that’s putting soccer content creators on the map. Speaking of icons, Nas’ Illmatic is getting its flowers with a soccer kit to mark its 30th anniversary. Plus, Forty-One is hosting its first-ever Thanksgiving morning Pick-Up Soccer event—you pulling up? Oh, and did we mention Kendrick just dropped GNX out of nowhere? Let’s dive in. ⚽🎶✨
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ON THE PITCH
Portland Hearts of Pine drop one of the hardest jerseys of 2024
USL League One club Portland Hearts of Pine (Portland Maine) have teamed up with Hummel to release their inaugural home kit, and we have to say, it might be one of the best to drop this year.
This new kit blends retro vibes with a modern touch. Green and blue hoops represent woods and water, while the throwback collars and cuffs pull red accents from the Dirigo Heart in the crest—soccer nostalgia done right. Crafted by hummel, the OGs of iconic jerseys (think Denmark, Real Madrid, Tottenham), this drop is all about heritage and style. And like the motto under the collar they want you to: “Lead With Your Heart.”
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
Meet the man creating space specifically for soccer creators with Golz TV
Jose Tellez, founder of the soccer-focused video platform Golz TV, doesn’t just want to stream the game—he wants to transform how fans experience it. With roots in Dallas, a background at Amazon, and a deep love for the beautiful game, Tellez is channeling his passion into a platform that amplifies creators, celebrates community, and brings authenticity to the forefront of soccer media.
MOVES
Messi and Stanley link up for new multi-year partnership
Messi’s star power just hit the drinkware game! Stanley 1913 is linking up with the GOAT for a fire collab, dropping December 3. Think limited-edition hydration gear—available on stanley1913.com, DICK’s Sporting Goods, and most likely resale platforms (yeah, their cups are that hype).
The collection blends Messi’s Argentinian roots with Stanley’s innovation, featuring mate-inspired gear (shoutout to Messi’s daily routine) and sleek hydration products in GOAT pink. Two icons, one collab—get ready to sip like a legend.
TOGETHER WITH BOMBAS
Gear Up for the Holidays with Bombas – Everything 20% Off!
From performance socks to cozy t-shirts and lounge essentials, Bombas has everything you need to keep your footy-loving family covered this holiday season, and it’s all 20% Off!.
Whether it’s the perfect sock-ing stuffer for post-match recovery or a gift box that scores big, every purchase is backed by their 100% Happiness Guarantee—no red cards here.
And the best part? For every item you buy, Bombas donates clothing to someone in need (150M+ items donated so far). Give gifts that give back, on and off the pitch.
STYLE
Nas teams up with Nicolas Daley and Umbro for illmatic 30th anniversary kit
The Nas x Umbro x Nicholas Daley football Jersey is more than a fashion piece; it’s a wearable homage to an artist who has redefined storytelling in hip-hop and a testament to the lasting impact of Illmatic on global culture.
Paying respect to Nas' NYC roots and the impact of Illmatic, the design incorporates Nas imagery, resulting in a genuinely one-of-a-kind artwork. This design combines British craftsmanship with streetwear sensibilities to honor Nas's multi-decade legacy while elegantly bridging sport, music, and fashion.
MORE STYLE NEWS
The hip-hop inspired kit brand teams us with Admiral for a capsule collection celebrating the birth place of the art form.
Margiello creates an Air Max 1 with a velcro tongue system inspired by Ronaldinho’s Tiempo R10 and Ronaldinho’s Dois football boot.
EVENTS // UPCOMING
ATLANTA
Thanksgiving morning, we’ve teamed up with Kitboys Club to take over the West End Soccer Station with 5v5 runs and a 1v1 competition powered by B.C. Training. Winner walks away with a new soccer ball from Hayworth Athletic.
📆 Thursday, Nov 28th, 2024
📍West End Soccer Station, 680 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30306
⌚️ 10a - 12p
💲 Free (Limited slots to play)
MIAMI
Footy Freestylers—this is your moment! ABFC is bringing heat to Miami with the USA Freestyle Championship, going down for the first time ever during Art Basel. The dopest freestylers from the US and across the globe will battle it out for $1000 and the crown of Art Basel Freestyle Champion. Ready to make history?
📆 Friday, December 6th, 2024
📍 Wynwood, Miami, FL
⌚️ 1:30p - 9pm
💲 $25 (Entry Fee)
CATCH A VIBE
Kendrick Lamar drops a surprise album titled GNX
Fresh off his beef with Drake, Kendrick’s victory lap continues with a surprise album drop.
Layered in Cali ancestry, "GNX" serves as a self-contained museum for the West Coast sound diaspora, with producers like as Sounwave, Mustard, and Jack Antonoff contributing canvases. There are also mariachi ("Gloria") and hip hop ("Hey Now") interludes. If you're looking for G-Funk, look no further than "Dodger Blue," which feels like a cousin of "Computer Love"; image Caine approaching Ilena in "Menace II Society." It extends beyond the soundscapes. There's a Drakeo the Ruler-inspired flow ("Peakaboo") and a Roddy Ricch feature ("Dodger Blue"), but aside from two SZA spotlights, the rest are from relative newcomers.
You can find GNX on all major streaming platforms (if you haven’t already).
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