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Philadelphia Union Chief Marketing Officer Talks The "BY|U" Jersey

Getting an insight into the unique processes behind Philadelphia Union's new secondary shirt for the 2021 campaign, which was designed start-to-finish by a group of fans, the Union Creators’ Collective, we spoke with Doug Vosik, Chief Marketing Officer at the club.

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Lifting The Lid On The PUMA Future Z

PUMA unveiled the new Future Z earlier in January, and now, on the back of the launch of the corresponding Ultra, which completed the ‘Game On’ pack, we spoke with Florian Nemetz Senior Product Line Manager and Lilly Cocks, Developer Teamsport Footwear to get the inside scoop on the story behind the development of the latest instalment in the PUMA setup.

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adidas Senior Global Product Manager Talks Predator Freak

This week adidas unveiled the Predator Freak: the next generation of the iconic silo, taking it beyond the wild aesthetics of the Mutator for what is a newly evolved beast. So how do you go about improving what was already such a radical concept, both in terms of performance and aesthetics?

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Sam Handy On The Benefits Of adidas UltraBoost 21 To Football

The adidas UltraBoost 21 signifies a revolutionary (and extremely comfortable and energy returning) step in the development of the iconic franchise. But what goes into a redesign like this and how can it benefit your game?

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UNMARKED Episode #6 | Rinsola Babajide

One of the fastest players in the women’s game, carving her own track to the top, it was a pleasure to have Liverpool’s Rinsola Babajide as the guest for episode six of our UNMARKED podcast, hearing about her journey so far and her aspirations for the future.

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Scott McTominay On Family, His Rapid Rise, & The One Thing Missing

Manchester United have a long tradition of producing talent through their famous youth academy, proving hands down that you indisputably CAN win things with kids. The current lineup is a continuation of that ethos, with the likes of Rashford, Greenwood, Tuanzebe, Williams and Scott McTominay all making their marks on the squad. And it’s with the latter that we spoke with recently, discussing his journey, the importance of family, and the one thing currently missing in his career.

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Fikayo Tomori On Humility, Aspirations And His Upbringing

A player who has burst onto the scene with a thunderbolt like finish, the journey of Fikayo Tomori has been one of great experience. Years of graft to get to the top, met with a real hunger for success, he's equally a character of both humble and inspired quality. Always aspiring to hit new levels, we get his take on this current chapter as well as an insight into his mind.

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The Dial Up #21 | Weston McKennie

From football to soccer, Weston McKennie’s journey has certainly been an eventful one. As the American’s stock continues to rise on the pitch following his recent switch to Juventus, his stature off the pitch grows in tandem. Picking up for the latest episode of the Dial Up, we talk about his beginnings in the game, that big move, and the change he’d like to see in the future.

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Paulo Dybala On Mindset, Exploits Away From The Pitch, & His Eco-Focused Beliefs

Paulo Dybala is a name familiar to almost all football fans. For the last five years the Argentine, has been tearing up Serie A with Juventus, carving a reputation as one of the world’s most exciting attackers thanks to his creative style of play and eye for goal. But that’s only one side of the Dybala coin. On the flip side is a man who has a passion for the environment and who has an inherent desire to help others.

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UNMARKED Episode #5 | Kevin-Prince Boateng

Few professionals can boast a journey quite like that of Kevin-Prince Boateng. His is a career that has taken in the heights of La Liga, the Bundesliga, the Premier League, and Serie A, but it’s not been without its fair share of adversity along the way, as we found out when he took his place on the other side of the mike for Episode 5 of our UNMARKED podcast.

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Dropology Episode 06: Nike Phantom GT Flyease Feat. Sarah Reinertsen

Football is meant to be the global game that’s accessible to all, however, that’s not always the case. For many people there are barriers that must be overcome before they can enjoy the game that we all love, and it’s these challenges that drive Nike’s commitment to equality, inclusion and the common goal of making shoes easier for everyone. That’s where Nike FlyEase comes into play, and we spoke all about it with long-time Nike collaborator Sarah Reinertsen, who had a big hand in the developmen

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Designer Clay Weishaar Talks AR In Football & The Juventus Insta Filter

While the weirdness of the world through 2020 meant that football fans couldn’t be together, adidas and Juventus came together to consider alternative ways for people to connect. Centred around the club’s new kits for the 20/21 season, they came up with a special filter for Instagram – and that’s where Clay Weishaar came in.

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The Dial Up #20 | Frank Lampard

Some players need no introduction. That said, there are those few names out there to have made such a valued, cherished and cultural input on the sport that their introduction truly should set the scene. In the shape of Frank Lampard, he was a player who showed incredible loyalty while spearheading Chelsea's unquestioned rise to the top of European football. Opening up as the next guest on our 'Dial Up' series his conversation is pure, candid and insightful.

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Ayoze Perez Talks The Adventure From Tenerife To The Premier League

Having crafted and grafted a journey from Tenerife to Tyneside and now residing in Leicester, Ayoze Perez is a player motivated by dreams - the of which was to play in the Premier League. Having registered that along with a spot in a side playing in Europe, it's with Leicester City where he is looking to out fox defences across the continent. Ambitions recharged, hungry for new heights and kicking back ready to go again, it's his words that spells out his story.

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Austin FC’s James Ruth Talks The Club, Unity, & That Inaugural Jersey

With Matthew McConaughey banging its drum, a striking new primary kit that’s gained mass approval, and a state-of-the-art soccer park and stadium nearing completion, Austin FC are making waves and gaining the attention of the world. So what do we need to know about the latest MLS franchise team ahead of their debut in 2021? To find out, we spoke with Senior Vice President, Marketing, James Ruth.

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Kara Marni On Life In Lockdown & Her Connection With Arsenal

Lockdown has been difficult for most people for different reasons, but the challenges that it has presented have also meant opportunity for some. One individual who fits that bill is UK R&B talent Kara Marni, who has taken the period as a chance to improve, as we found out when we spoke with her recently.

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