July 2010
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DESIGNER YOMAR AUGUSTO
The Font Feed profiles Brazilian designer Yomar Augusto, creator of Unity, a custom alphabet he designed for Adidas. LINK
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FC INTERNAZIONALE | COSTUME NATIONAL
FC Internazionale has partnered with Italian fashion brand Costume National to dress players, staff, and managers before all European matches. AC Milan has a similar partnership with the Italian house Dolce & Gabbana. Source: Football Fashion
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F.C.R.B. MISSES FROM THE SPOT
Is it just us or does FCRB’s A/W 2010 Collection Lookbook seem totally inappropriate? While it’s true that hooliganism and violence are a part of the sport, why would the creative team at FCRB go out of their way to promote it while attaching their brand to it? Source: Hypebeast
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COPA NYC 2010 SEMIS & FINALS
It’s time for COPA NYC’s Semis and Finals this weekend in Flushing Meadows, Corona Park, Queens. LINK
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THE ORIGINAL WINGER
Wong Wong ffl cashmere scarves on The Original Winger. Thanks for the post guys. LINK
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INTER MILAN FC AT NIKE TOWN NYC
Inter Milan made an appearance and held a Q&A session with fans today at Nike Town NYC. Inter Milan will continue their preseason preparations and US Tour with an exhibition match against Manchester City on July 31st in Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium. Photo © FreshnessMag
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FISHY GOAL CELEBRATION
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ANDREA CAPUTO FOR NIKE STADIUM MILAN
www.nikestadiums.com
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MONOCLE MEDITERRANEO
“We wanted to do a little more this year and fill the text/image gap. We considered adding an eleventh issue but also considered how our readers live over the summer” - Tyler Brule’s thoughts on Monocle’s Mediterraneo newspaper for Summer. Source: Selectism
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THANK YOU BUMPY PITCH
Thanks guys for the Bumpy Pitch sweatshirt and tees. www.bumpypitch.com
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UMBRO FOOTBALLS | PRESENT LONDON
Umbro produced a limited edition line of footballs for shop Present in London, who also stocked our Happy Socks by Wong Wong Collection for the 2010 World Cup. Source: Selectism
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UMBRO | SPRING-SUMMER 2011 | (CAPSULE) NYC
Had the pleasure of meeting the Umbro team at (Capsule) NYC earlier this week and seeing what they have in store for us for Spring-Summer 2011. Umbro is continuing with their “Tailored by” vision for Spring-Summer while quietly expanding their casual footwear line for 2011. The collection’s fabric, tailoring, craftsmanship, trim, and finishing are of the highest quality. The...
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UMBRO | MANCHESTER CITY | NYC PICK-UP MATCH
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UMBRO | MANCHESTER CITY | NYC PICK-UP MATCH
Manchester City played a little pickup today at Sara D. Roosevelt Field in the Lower East Side, NYC. Sporting their new Umbro navy away kits (very nice socks!) the club played a few games vs. Man City fans as well as local NYC players. Adebayor, Hart, Richards, and Toure were just a few of the players on the pitch today. Photos © Freshness
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NSW PINNACLE COLLECTION
The NSW Pinnacle Collection: Nike technology and fashion forward design. Cardigan / Hoody / T-shirt available now. Source: Hypebeast
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MANCHESTER CITY AT SARA D. ROOSEVELT PARK
We got word that Manchester City will be making an surprise appearance at the Nike Pitch at Sara D. Roosevelt Park on Chrystie and Rivington on Thursday, July 22nd. Not sure if it’ a training session or an Umbro promo event but we’ll be there……….in our Adebayor Arsenal jersey.
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MANCHESTER UNITED x HUBLOT
Source: The Original Winger
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NIKE CITY CUP 2010 FINAL AT STADE DE FRANCE
Source: Hypebeast
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BARCLAYS NY FOOTBALL CHALLENGE
We apologize for all the tournament postings today but with 2010 World Cup finally over, we have to get our fix somehow and well, this tournament just got a little more interesting. LINK Thursday, July 22 at 8:00 PMNew York Red Bulls vs. Tottenham Hotspur Friday, July 23 at 8:00 PMManchester City vs. Sporting Lisbon Sunday, July 25 at 1:00 PMTottenham Hotspur vs. Sporting LisbonNew York Red...
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MANCHESTER UNITED | N.A. TOUR 2010
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COPA NYC 2010 TOURNAMENT
Copa NYC is an annual tournament and cultural celebration patterned after the World Cup. 22 National Teams from the New York metro area, each representing a different community, will compete in a competitive World Cup style tournament to be crowned the Copa NYC champion and earn the coveted Mayor’s Cup. The 2nd annual tournament begins July 24-25 at Pier 40 Hudson River Park NYC. LINK
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BEAU DURE "LONG RANGE GOALS: THE SUCCESS STORY OF...
With the signing of France international and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry putting the spotlight squarely on Major League Soccer and the New York Red Bulls today, we thought it was a good time to spotlight Beau Dure’s “Long Range Goals” which reveals all the action on and off the pitch that helped MLS rebound and make soccer relevant again in America. LINK
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THIERRY HENRY | NEW YORK RED BULLS
Thierry Henry has joined the New York Red Bulls on a multi-year contract from Barcelona. We have to say we’re excited to see the former Arsenal legend here in the MLS. Titi will make his debut against his old North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on July 22nd at Red Bulls Arena. LINK
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EXIT MAGAZINE
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ELLIOT QUINCE "GOT, GOT, GOT, NEED!"
Elliot Quince’s Got, Got, Got, Need! Project includes 32 hand painted football sticker portraits of World Cup players to raise money for the Neonatal Unit at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Launched at the Offside Gallery in London, he has kindly offered up the very first edition of the his original portrait illustrations if you can answer the following: In total how many goals did the 32...
2010 WORLD CUP - THE BIG PICTURE - GLOBAL GAME
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2010 WORLD CUP - THE BIG PICTURE - STADIUM
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2010 WORLD CUP - THE BIG PICTURE - FACES
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2010 WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS SPAIN
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STARTING LINEUP: NETHERLANDS V. SPAIN
Only 7 nations have held the World Cup trophy. On July 11th in South Africa, FIFA welcomes number 8. Will it be 2 time finalists Netherlands or first time finalists and 2008 Euro Champions Spain? Get ready for Sunday with Happy Socks by Wong Wong. LINK
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PITCH: AFRICA, A SOCCER FIELD THAT ALSO PRODUCES...
PITCH:AFRICA is a prototype that could help provide water to Africans, while giving them a place to gather and play. SOURCE: Fast Company
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STARTING LINEUP: URUGUAY V. GERMANY
On Saturday, Uruguay battles Germany for pride and third place honors. Not many will remember or care who finishes third at this years World Cup but Germany’s run to it’s third consecutive World Cup Semifinals was impressive and Uruguay played in perhaps the most entertaining and heartbreaking match of the tournament vs. Ghana. Only two matches left. Enjoy. LINK
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JOHAN CRUYFF PICKS SPAIN...
Johan Cruyff is Dutch.
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STUDS UP FOR UMBRO
UMBRO has teamed up with Chris Toy of Studs Up on a limited edition England T-Shirt. You can win one at blog.umbro.com.
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UMBRO GT PRO WHITE AND ORANGE
We don’t usually post new football boot releases but these new Umbro GT’s are orange so we couldn’t resist. That is all. Source: Footy-Boots
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ADIDAS THE QUEST, A PAINTED JOURNEY
Adidas and 180 Amsterdam commissioned African artists Paul Kasemwana and Espoir Kennedy to create paintings daily throughout the the tournament, celebrating key moments from each game. Each painting is available for purchase on Ebay with all proceeds going to Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Foundation. LINK
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2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL LOGO UNVEILING
With the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa ending this Sunday, it’s time to look ahead to 2014 where 5 time champion Brazil will be hosting the event for the first time since 1946. Let’s have a look. Source TheOriginalWinger
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PHOTOGRAPHER JESSICA HILLTOUT
“Belgian-born photographer Jessica Hilltout drove across Africa for seven months last year to capture the continent’s love of soccer in advance of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Her photographs are currently on display in galleries in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Brussels” - NY Times Read the full story “To Those With Nothing, Soccer is Everything” at...
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HAPPY SOCKS CHAPTER THREE PREVIEW
We are looking forward to seeing what Happy Socks has in store for us this Fall. Look for the new collection in August. Source: Hypebeast
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THE GREEN SOCCER JOURNAL
A new English football publication has arrived: The Green Soccer Journal, Issue Zero, Summer 2010, Art Directed by Junior Junior. For Issue Zero, The Green takes a look back at the rise and fall of the New York Cosmos footbal club, profiles the designer Aitor Thorp, and interviews up and coming English keeper Joe Hart. Additional contributions include Guardian sports writer Richard Williams,...
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STARTING LINEUP: GERMANY V. SPAIN
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JOACHIM LOEW'S PLAYLIST
What video do you think Joachim Loew will play before the Semifinal matchup on Wednesday night? We think this one might do the trick. Following Spain’s victory of Germany in the EURO 2008 Final, Spanish players celebrated with a congo line and shouts of Ole Ole Ole around Bastian Schweinsteiger not once but twice as he was being interviewed by the German Press. 1974!
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2008 EURO FINAL SPAIN V. GERMANY
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STARTING LINEUP: URUGUAY V. NETHERLANDS
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1974 WORLD CUP NETHERLANDS V. URUGUAY
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FDNY HEARTS GERMANY
A FDNY fire truck joined the celebration at Zum Schneider on Avenue C in New York City this afternoon as fans celebrated Germany’s emphatic win over Argentina. Only 4 games left so enjoy it while you can . Source: EV Grieve
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STARTING LINEUP: ARGENTINA VS. GERMANY
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1986 WORLD CUP FINAL ARGENTINA V. GERMANY
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TIME MAGAZINE
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STARTING LINEUP: NETHERLANDS V. BRAZIL
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