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Outkast x MUNDIAL, Houston Art, and Relief for Jamaica
Your Weekly Digest of Soccer, Style, and Culture Across the CONCACAF Region
Welcome to Edition 60 of The Forty-One Life. This week, our hearts are with Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, we’re sharing ways you can help those affected. On a brighter note, MUNDIAL and Outkast drop a capsule worthy of the Dungeon Family era, marking the duo’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. We also sit down with Houston artist Betirri, whose work is turning the city into a creative home for the game. Plus, World Cup ticket sales enter Phase 2, TST locks in Cary through 2030, and we’ve got a fresh lineup of November events you won’t want to miss.
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THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
“We Likkle But We Tallawah” Hurricane Relief Efforts for Jamaica
Jamaica holds a special place in our hearts at Forty-One. Many of our team members and affiliates share Jamaican roots, and with the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, we feel a responsibility to help however we can. We’re also sharing ways for you to lend your support to those affected.
LOS ANGELES
ATLANTA
Donation Drive for essentials, hygiene products and baby supplies
Amazon Registry
In-person Donation Dropoff:
True Beauty 6681 Jonesboro Road, Suite 113, Morrow, Ga
KITS
Mundial and Outkast collab on Kit and capsule collection
Credit: Linsey Wojteczko
MUNDIAL is celebrating Outkast’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction and the 25th anniversary of Stankonia with a capsule fit for Atlanta. The drop includes a black-and-white home jersey, album-cover tee, college-style long sleeve, and a heavyweight hoodie.
ART
The Art of the Game: Betirri’s Vision for Houston Soccer
Credit: DJ Street Pics
Houston-based artist and curator Betirri Bengtson is blending art, culture, and football to redefine how the game lives in the city. Known for his faceless soccer player paintings, Betirri’s mission goes beyond the canvas using galleries, public art, and community events to make Houston a true soccer hub. His work captures the emotion and movement of the game while creating a space where creativity and sport meet, shaping a cultural home for the beautiful game in the Bayou City.
ON THE PITCH
Phase 2 of early World Cup ticket draw happens today
The second phase of FIFA World Cup 26 ticket sales is officially live, giving fans another shot at securing seats for the first-ever 48-team tournament across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. This round includes individual match tickets and venue-specific packages, with prices varying by location. FIFA reports record-breaking demand so far, as anticipation builds for what’s expected to be the biggest World Cup in history.
MOVES
TST locks in with Cary, NC through 2030
Cary, North Carolina just secured hosting rights for The Soccer Tournament (TST) through 2030, locking in one of the country’s biggest open-format soccer events for the long term. The 7v7 competition, known for its mix of pros, ex-legends, and street-style teams, has drawn global attention since launching in 2023. With state and local support, Cary’s WakeMed Soccer Park is set to remain TST’s home base for the foreseeable future.
MORE MOVES
FIFA and DAZN just announced a new global partnership to make FIFA+ the “Home of Football” worldwide. The deal brings live matches, original docs, highlights, and archive footage from every corner of the game onto DAZN’s streaming platform, creating one unified destination for fans.
EVENTS
Upcoming Events For November
ATLANTA
Premier League Pull Up: Nov 1st Match Slate
Saturday Nov 1st | 11a - 3p
Bloom Bar
3195 Roswell Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
LOS ANGELES
Adidas Football x Ballon d’flor Event
Saturday Nov 8th
Football Boutique
557 E Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
NEW YORK
Design FC Youth Design + Sport Summit
Thursday Nov 6th
WHAT TO WATCH
Discovering the Deaf Soccer National Team Changed My Life | Raul Silva | DRIVEN
Raul Silva has spent more than a decade leading the U.S. Men’s Deaf National Team, helping turn it into an official part of U.S. Soccer and paving the way for its first televised match. In Driven, a Clubeleven production presented by Volkswagen, Silva opens up about his journey in the game, the growth of Deaf soccer, and his hope to inspire the next generation of athletes around the world.
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GOOD FOLLOWS
@walkgoodla - Jamaican-Owned wellness non-profit organizing hurricane relief efforts in LA and across the country