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Need A Win On Valentine's Day? We Got You Covered!
Your Weekly Digest of Soccer, Style, and Culture Across the CONCACAF Region
Welcome to Edition 28. Love is in the air, and this week, we’ve got Valentine’s Day date ideas for the soccer-obsessed, because nothing says romance like a perfectly placed through ball. Meanwhile, Revolt Sports is making moves, launching an indoor soccer league that’s about to shake up the game. Over in Miami, Inter Miami just dropped the “Euforia” kit, bringing fresh energy to their 2025 look. And that’s just the start, Let’s get into it.
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THINGS YOU MIGHT HAVE SLEPT ON
Sofia Smith (Wilson) Represents for the Footballers in Nike’s “So Win” Campaign
Credit: Nike
Nike just dropped its “So Win” campaign anthem during Super Bowl LIX, and USWNT star Sophia Smith (Wilson) is front and center, repping the next generation of greatness on the soccer pitch. More than just a campaign, So Win is a mindset—blocking out the noise, locking in, and letting the work speak for itself. Wilson was joined alongside an elite lineup of champions like Jordan Chiles, Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, Sha’Carri Richardson, and A’ja Wilson.
THE LIFE
Love & Futbol: 10 Creative Soccer-Themed Date Ideas for Valentines Day
Love and futbol. Both require passion, creativity, and dedication. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Forty-One is here to help you create a vibe with your footy-loving significant other—because nothing says romance like a shared love for the game.
We’ve got 10 soccer-themed date ideas that blend the beautiful game with music, art, sneakers, and fashion—while tailored to specific cities and budgets, can apply to any location with some creativity. We’ve got something for every couple that lives for the game.
MOVES
REVOLT Sports To Launch New Indoor Soccer League
Credit: Revolt
Revolt is stepping into the sports arena with the launch of Revolt Sports, aiming to create its own flag football and indoor soccer leagues by late 2025 and early 2026. Building on the success of “The Crew League,” Revolt plans to introduce new shows and podcasts to support these leagues, featuring professional and retired athletes in a dynamic, Rucker Park-like atmosphere. The initiative is led by Brandon Marshall’s “I Am Athlete” and reflects Revolt’s commitment to the intersection of sports and Black culture.
MORE MOVES
Major League Soccer is back on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV for its milestone 30th season, kicking off on February 22. This season introduces Sunday Night Soccer, a primetime weekly feature highlighting the league’s most exciting matchups. The inaugural Sunday Night Soccer game on February 23 will see the debut of the league’s newest team, San Diego FC, facing off against reigning champions LA Galaxy.
RAJ Sports is investing $150 million into a game-changing women’s sports performance center in Hillsboro, Oregon, designed for the Portland Thorns and the city’s new WNBA team. Built with input from athletes, the facility will feature elite training spaces, recovery zones, and family-friendly amenities—setting a new standard for women’s pro sports. Slated to open before the 2026 WNBA season, this is a major win for the future of the game.
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STYLE
Admiral and NY Cosmos Drop Retro Collection
Admiral Sports and the New York Cosmos are throwing it back to the golden era with a fresh retro capsule collection. This drop features revamped 1979 home and away kits, along with fan tees and a blackout line nodding to NYC’s streetwear scene. It’s a tribute to the time when the Cosmos weren’t just a team—they were the heartbeat of New York’s soccer culture. Available now at admiralsports.com.
ON THE PITCH
Inter Miami Drops New “Euforia” Home Kit For The 2025 Season
Inter Miami CF just dropped their new home kit, Euforia, and it’s a vibe. Decked out in Light and Easy Pink with sleek black accents, this jersey is all about the club’s next chapter—gearing up for major competitions in 2025 and the big move to Miami Freedom Park in 2026. With Royal Caribbean’s logo front and center, Euforia captures the energy and passion driving Inter Miami forward. Fans can cop the kit starting February 12 at the Euforia Begins event in Wynwood and at official team stores.
MORE ON THE PITCH
The 2025 Bay FC primary kit just dropped, and it’s got the energy to match the Bay’s DNA. The nine lines woven into the design? They symbolize the nine counties that make up the Bay, each with its own culture, history, and identity. This kit isn’t just a jersey—it’s a statement.
WHAT TO WATCH
Grails: Wilson Egidio
Credit: Kyros Morales
The homies Clubeleven just dropped the latest episode of their series Grails, featuring the man with one of the largest collections of soccer art in America.
From folk art by Pelé himself, to paintings by Neymar’s favorite artist, his hidden New York apartment holds some of the rarest football art and Brazilian kits in the world. For former player Wilson Egidio, it’s more than a collection—it’s a tribute to his good friend and fellow art enthusiast Pelé, a celebration of Brazil’s rich football history, and a showcase of incredible art from his homeland.
EVENTS
Top Baller 1v1’s (Atlanta, GA)
Sunday, Feb 23rd, 2025
West End Soccer Station
Top Baller’s USA fútbol revolution continues and this time we gonna be in ATL baby with adidas Fútbol Society
SURVEYS
We’re Creating City Guides For 2025’s Summer Of Soccer, Here’s How You Can Help
Credit: Concacaf
2025 is going to be another huge year for Soccer in N.America! We’re creating city guides along with @travelfutbolfan for all the Gold Cup and Club World Cup host cities, and we need YOUR help to make them. Go the go-to spots for food, vibes, or soccer culture in your city? Put us up on game by filling out our quick questionnaire.
Help us make these the ultimate guides for the soccer community in our region.