Vox Media is teaming up with Midge Purce for a new athlete-led podcast set to launch this spring. The series centers on peer-to-peer conversations that unpack identity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of staying elite, offering a closer look at the lives behind the performances. It marks Purce’s first move into podcasting and aims to pull back the curtain on the parts of sports culture rarely discussed out loud.

FindYourJersey.org is a community-powered search tool built to solve the late-night hunt every football shirt collector knows too well. The non-profit platform pulls listings from trusted vintage retailers into one place, making it easier to track down grails without endless scrolling. Built for the culture, not profit, the site opens up access to nearly 100,000 jerseys, giving collectors a cleaner way to discover, compare, and fall back in love with the shirts that tell the game’s story.

RRose From Concrete is honoring Pelé with a limited-edition varsity jacket that blends football history with streetwear craft. Inspired by a Jean Paul Gaultier jacket Pelé wore in the 1980s, the piece features soccer ball–patterned sleeves, premium faux leather, and a quilted interior, with a custom portrait patch stitched inside. Dropping January 23, 2026 in limited quantities, the jacket is positioned as wearable tribute, celebrating Pelé’s impact on sport, culture, and the belief that greatness can come from anywhere.

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Oklahoma City is redefining matchday with plans for a supporters section that literally sits on the field. New renderings of the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium reveal an “on the pitch” endline section where fans will stand with their feet on the playing surface, bringing them closer to the action than anywhere else in the world. Designed by Populous and set to open in 2028, the 10,000-seat venue will be home to OKC’s new men’s pro club competing in the USL Championship.

Nike has released the Tiempo Maestro, a new take on the classic built for players who thrive on control and creativity. Designed for attackers who decide matches in tight moments, the boot features Techleather, a soft, responsive upper that delivers a natural touch without sacrificing speed or structure. The Maestro arrives alongside three additional Tiempo models made for the pitch, court, and street, expanding the line beyond matchday. The full Tiempo lineup is available now globally via Nike and select retailers.

Adidas Y-3 is reworking the Predator Precision indoor model with a clean, minimalist lens for Summer 2026. The drop keeps the boot’s most recognizable details, the folded tongue, stitched strike zones, and sculpted forefoot, but pares everything back into two refined colorways: full black and muted off-white.

On January 17, 2026, celebrity teams captained by Alex Morgan and Mia Hamm faced off at USC’s Rawlinson Stadium, bringing sport, entertainment, and purpose together for a good cause. The match raised funds for both players’ foundations while delivering a full-day experience built around live music, food, exclusive merch, and fan moments beyond the pitch.

The duo tap Mile 44 to produce a piece built for the streets of LA, where rivalries from different neighborhoods and that nostalgic after‑school energy shape how football feels in Los Angeles. It celebrates how culture and lifestyle rise from the pavement, spotlighting real faces, personal style, and the unmatched feeling of showing up in your own kit. Here, fashion in futbol starts with who you are, where you’re from, and how you choose to rep it

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