THINGS YOU MIGHT HAVE SLEPT ON

Vibes FC ATX Recap

MLS All-Star was in Austin TX this year and our sole mission for being in the city was to throw a Vibes FC party for the people. During a week where soccer folks converge on a city and throw events and parties that only insiders and VIPs get access to, we wanted to do something that was inclusive for all of Austin, whether you’re a soccer person or not.

We partnered with organizations from the Austin community, Where Ya’ll At Though!? and M.a.s Cultura to throw an afterparty for the MLS All-Star game, and the mission was definitely accomplished! We also want to give a huge shout out to World Soccer Shop for their partnership and for providing jerseys for the team and our photo installation.

If you pulled up, you can access photos HERE and photo installation pics HERE

shout out to our shooters for the night: Danny Jefferson, Dante Valencia and Rich Gordon

KITS

Arsenal and adidas continue a flawless run of 25/26 kits with the release of their third kit.

Arsenal and adidas just served up a third kit that’s an instant classic. Cream base, maroon hits, and a fold-over collar dipped in gold, this one leans heavy into Highbury nostalgia while still feeling fresh for the now. The Trefoil is also back, paired with a stripped-down cannon crest that nods to the club’s early days in English football, and subtle graphic details pull from its art deco roots.

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

Olympique de Marseille Announces Tim Weah in the most nostalgic way possible

USMNT winger Timothy Weah is Olympique Marseille’s newest signing, and they announced his signing in the most nostalgic way possible. 25 years after his father, Ballon d’or winner George Weah graced the cover of Onze magazine in his OM kit, Tim returns to pop’s old stomping grounds in the same way.

The legacy continues in Marseille as Tim looks to get solid match time ahead of the World Cup next year.

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MOVES

Sonny is headed to sunny LA, signs with LAFC

LAFC just made a global power move, signing South Korean superstar Son Heung-min. One of the most respected names in the game, Son brings world-class talent, leadership, and serious star power to the black and gold. From Chuncheon to LA, with love.

MORE ON THE PITCH

German legend Thomas Müller joins Vancouver Whitecaps

Thomas Müller is officially touching down in MLS. Vancouver Whitecaps FC just signed the Bayern Munich legend through the end of the 2025 season, with a Designated Player option for 2026.

ON THE PITCH

Trinity Rodman co-creates the second iteration of the F50 SPARKFUSION

adidas has just dropped Trinity Rodman’s first PE on the F50 SPARKFUSION platform, which is a boot built from the ground up for women footballers.

Rodman’s SPARKFUSION PE features a pearlescent white base nods to her go-to clean boot look, while bold pink Three Stripes channel her iconic braids and light blue hits tie it all together. Up front, a loud pink “F50” graphic drives home the speed and swagger of one of the game’s most electric forwards.

EVENTS

Upcoming Events for August 2025

ATLANTA

Champion Sound: A Soccer Jersey Day Party
Saturday, Aug 16th - 4pm - 10pm EST
Iconz Sports Bar & Lounge | 447 Edgewood Ave, Atlanta, GA 30312
$250 & $100 prizes for best styled jersey
Early Bird tix: $10
RSVP Here

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

Forty-One Premier League Mornings: Arsenal v Man U
Sunday, Aug 17th - 11:30a EST
Iconz Sports Bar & Lounge | 447 Edgewood Ave, Atlanta, GA 30312
Free

SF/BAY AREA

Between Two Worlds Documentary Screening
Saturday, Aug 16th - 12pm - 1pm PST
Oakland, Ca
RSVP HERE

LOS ANGELES

Arsenal v Man U @ Blackl!ne Coffee
Presented by: Blackl!ne Coffee, Secret Walls, Forty-One and Football Boutique
Sunday, Aug 17th - 8:30a PST
Blackl!ne Coffee - 2268 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90006
Free

HOUSTON

Saturdays Football Pop-Up
August 14th - 17th
Toros HTX | 2202 Summer St. Houston, TX. 77007

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WHAT TO WATCH

Kit Stories: Gillian Williams

In celebration of Jamaican Independence this week, we’re highlighting this episode of Kit Stories featuring the latest round of JFF Kits.

Gillian Williams proudly wears her Jamaican heritage. The Atlanta native has carried that connection with her throughout her career in the music industry, and now as she transitions into a space as a connector at the intersection of Music and Soccer, her love for kits, especially Jamaica's, has been her uniform as she's navigated new spaces, all while carrying the pride and principles of what it means to be Jamaican.

GOOD FOLLOWS

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