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One-of-Ones, Mamba Kits, and Street Soccer in LA
Your Weekly Digest of Soccer, Style, and Culture Across the CONCACAF Region
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Welcome to Edition 48 of The Forty-One Life. This week, Nike laced Barça’s away kits with Mamba energy, blending the legacy and mentality of the late great Kobe Bryant into one of the boldest looks of the upcoming season. In LA, they wrapped the TOMA street soccer finals with a packed-out tournament in DTLA. CHAIR New York is pushing the culture forward with a drop that fuses R9 Mercurial-inspired footy boots and Timbs, and Tuesday Pickup delivers another custom one-of-one that lives somewhere between art and obsession. August is stacking up fast so check out our events calendar for what’s bubbling around the region.
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KITS
Nike brings ‘Mamba Mentality’ to Barcelona’s new Away Kits
Nike just unveiled the Kobe Bryant x FC Barcelona Collection, honoring the late legend’s deep connection to the club and the city. The capsule includes a special-edition jersey, tracksuit, and tees featuring a Black Mamba-inspired color palette and custom crest details. It’s a tribute that blends basketball legacy with Culer pride.
MORE KITS
Venezia and NOCTA just dropped the 2025-26 home kit and it’s clean. The collab brings Drake’s streetwear imprint into the world of Italian football, blending NOCTA’s signature black and gold aesthetic with Venezia’s timeless standard for elegant kits.
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
Nike turned up for the Toma LA Finals
Credit: Gabe Nava
The Los Angeles edition of Nike’s street soccer initiative TOMA culminated in dope activation in the Fashion District in downtown LA. From their signature caged pitch to a night market featuring local brands, the event was one of the dopest we’ve seen this year.
Our guy Gabe Nava was in the cage and he captured the entire event through his lense.
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STYLE
Chair New York drops R9 Mercurial-inspired steppas for your head top
Credit: Chair New York
NY brand Chair is taking soccer boot fashion to new levels with their R9 Mercurial-inspired boot with hard bottom soles. The perfect choice to dress up with and maintain your “ball is life” mentality.
They’re currently available for preorder at chairnewyork.com
ART
Check out this one of a kind record player made of soccer balls by Tuesday Pickup
Credit: Tuesday Pickup
Tuesday Pickup is in a lane of his own—flipping repurposed soccer goods into home decor that hits like functional art. Every piece is one-of-one, and this latest drop coming on Friday is candy to the eyes and music to the ears. Best of luck getting your hands on this one of a kind piece.
EVENTS
Upcoming Events for August 2025
ATLANTA
Atlantucky Premier League USA Events
Saturday, Aug 3rd - 2pm - 9pm EST
Atlantucky Brewing | 170 Northside Dr SW suite 96, Atlanta, GA 30313
Watch party: Bournemouth v West Ham & Man U vs Everton
EAFC tournament: $200 prize
Jersey Party
FUTSAL ATL - 8v8 Tournament
Saturday, Aug 16th - 12pm - 7pm EST
One Touch Soccer | 3200 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Team Registration: $500
Prize: $1200
SIGN UP HERE
SF/BAY AREA
Between Two Worlds Documentary Screening
Saturday, Aug 16th - 12pm - 1pm PST
Oakland, Ca
RSVP HERE
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WHAT TO WATCH
Clubeleven interview with Tim Weah
Clubeleven sat down with USMNT and Juventus star Tim Weah by a fire pit in the mountains of Italy, just months out from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In this intimate conversation, Tim reflects on the impact of his parents, Clar and George Weah, opens up about building a lasting legacy, and shares his vision for the future of soccer in the U.S.
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