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MLS All-Star Week Is Here and We've Got You Covered
Your Weekly Digest of Soccer, Style, and Culture Across the CONCACAF Region
Welcome to Edition 48 of The Forty-One Life. All eyes on Austin. MLS All-Star Week is here and Forty-One is your front-row pass to everything you need to see, do, and pull up to in the 512. We’ve got the official Forty-One Guide to Austin, a curated list of must-hit events, and the details on adidas’ new MLS Archive Collection, a retro-inspired drop featuring heat from OG squads and fresh energy from newer clubs. Whether you’re in the streets, at the stadium, or just watching from the timeline, this is how you stay tapped in.
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THE LIFE
The Forty-One Guide To Austin Texas
This week, we hit the streets of Austin with a new city guide powered by our local homies. Whether you’re sliding in for a MLS All-Star or looking to explore the city like you’re from here, this guide’s got the food spots, Lounges, streetwear shops, Pick-up spots and post-match hangs. Don’t miss it.
EVENTS
Upcoming Events for MLS All-Star 2025
There are tons of events happening in Austin during MLS All-Star week and we got you covered on the ones you need to be tapped into! Including Vibes FC, our after-party for the All-Star game. Throw on your freshest kit and pull up! Details below.
MONDAY - JULY 21
Cascaritas Community Pick-Up Soccer
Zilker Park - Austin, TX
7pm - 9pm
SIGN UP HERE
Black Players For Change: RBC House
Antone’s - 305 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701
10pm - 2am
RSVP HERE
TUESDAY - JULY 22
Happy Hour Wit Tha Gang
Lefty’s Brick Bar - 1813 C E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
7pm - 9pm
RSVP HERE
The Pre-Game Party
Mayfair - 501 W 6th St Ste. 300, Austin, TX 78701
10pm - 2am
Invite Only
WEDNESDAY JULY 23
41 x ABFC x WYAT!?: Vibes FC Austin - MLS All-Star Jersey Afterparty
Busy Signal - 1104 E11th St, Austin, TX 78702
$7 - Early Tix | $12 - at the door
RSVP HERE (Guestlist Available)
KITS
MLS and Adidas Drop The Archive Collection
adidas is tapping into early MLS energy with the new Archive Collection, bringing back some of the league’s most iconic kits with a fresh twist. The collection blends retro design with updated silhouettes, celebrating the bold colors and logos that defined the early days of American soccer.
MORE KITS
Proud children of immigrants, The crew over at Motus celebrate the diverse cultures in Canada with a new expanded collection of 23 jerseys, each representing a different story, heritage and legacy.
STYLE
Atlanta United Drops “City Routes” Marta Collection
Atlanta United just dropped the City Routes collection, a limited-edition collab with MARTA that ties the club even closer to the city it reps. Inspired by ATL’s transit lines and neighborhood energy, the gear taps into everyday movement and matchday culture all at once.
The collection is available at the Atlantic Station and Mercedes Benz Stadium team stores.
MORE KITS
Proud children of immigrants, The crew over at Motus celebrate the diverse cultures in Canada with a new expanded collection of 23 jerseys, each representing a different story, heritage and legacy.
MOVES
Snoop Dogg joins Swansea City Ownership Group
Snoop Dogg has joined the ownership group at Swansea City, giving Welsh football some West Coast flavor. Just as important, it connects a legendary name in hip-hop history with a club that is looking to rise up the leagues and illustrates just how often culture and the global game are intersecting.
MORE MOVES
Charlotte’s getting the spotlight next summer as the host city for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game. It’s a big moment for the Queen City and another sign that the South got something to say in the soccer conversation.
WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston is joining the ownership group of Boston Legacy FC. As both an elite athlete and cultural leader, her investment signals a commitment to growing the women’s game and making space for the next generation.
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
Oakland’s Soccer Without Borders Navigates a New America
Credit: Stephen Lam/S.F. Chronicle
Oakland’s Soccer Without Borders has always been about more than the game. As immigration policies shift and global conflict forces more families to relocate, the org continues to provide a safe space for refugee and immigrant youth—using soccer as a tool for belonging, confidence, and community. Through coaching, mentorship, and real support, they’re holding it down for the next generation, no matter what’s happening off the pitch.
PITCHSIDE
Pitchside: Chelsea Wins The 2025 Club World Cup
Chelsea FC have been crowned the winners of the revamped, quadrennial Club World Cup, beating PSG 3-0 at Met Life Stadium. Forty-One co-founder Rich Gordon was pitchside to capture the final through his lens.
WHAT TO WATCH
Field Notes: Charlotte FC
Join MLS Season Pass match analyst Calen Carr as he shares his Fieldnotes, a personal journey through the soccer culture of MLS cities. From music and food to footy and local vibes, Calen dives into what makes each stop unique. First up? Charlotte, a city with [maybe] the most aura in the league.
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