U.S. women’s soccer icon Crystal Dunn announced her retirement from professional soccer at age 33, closing out a decorated career that included 160 caps, 25 goals, a 2019 Women’s World Cup title, and a 2024 Olympic gold medal with the USWNT. Dunn also starred in the NWSL and overseas, lifting multiple league trophies and leaving a lasting impact as one of the game’s most versatile and influential players.

An inspiration to countless Black girls who play the game, if nowhere else, with us, her legacy is cemented.

The Speed Does Africa tour wrapped up after 28 days and visits to 20 countries, and it’s left a mark on both travel and sports culture. During his livestream journey across the continent, IShowSpeed wore a different national football jersey in each stop, spotlighting local teams and fan culture as he moved from Angola to Namibia, joining crowds and celebrating the sport’s global reach along the way.

The NWSL has teamed up with Dead Dirt to drop a knit jersey collection that pushes matchday style beyond the stadium. Built with fashion-first silhouettes and textured details, the pieces pull from football heritage while fitting cleanly into everyday wear.

Willie Chavarria x Adidas Originals FW26 at Paris Fashion Week

Willy Chavarria brought football onto the Paris runway with his FW26 adidas Originals show, merging Chicano-rooted tailoring with 90s football references. Custom Predators and oversized silhouettes reframed classic sportswear as cultural uniform, showing how the game continues to shape fashion well beyond the pitch.

KICKOFF USA Drops first merch capsule

KICKOFF USA releases “World Order” Collection with a nod to greats of the game, celebrating football culture and global influence. This drop blends streetwear and sport in true KickOff Fashion. Key pieces include [Djibril] Cissé Tee and Kickoff Skully.

USL announced USL Premier, a new Division One men’s league launching in 2028, creating the first promotion and relegation system in U.S. pro soccer alongside the Championship and League One.The move is designed to boost competition, deepen local rivalries, and build momentum ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.

PUMA marked the Lunar New Year with a refined take on the Future 9, blending performance tech with cultural detail. The special-edition boot leans into turquoise and gold tones, subtle pattern work, and clean finishing that nods to tradition without going over the top. Built on the Future 9 platform, it keeps the adaptive fit and control-focused design intact, proving that celebration pairs just as well with innovation when done right.

Ted Lasso is officially heading back to the pitch. Apple TV+ has announced that the Emmy-winning series will return for a fourth season this summer, continuing the story that turned a football comedy into a global cultural moment. With its mix of sport, heart, and optimism, Ted Lasso once again blurs the line between football and pop culture, proving the game’s influence stretches far beyond the touchline.

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