Soccer
Sports
Why Cape Verde’s World Cup first means so much
Andscape columnist William C. Rhoden discovers the passion behind the fanbase and players entering the 2026 World Cup
Culture
Inside Nike’s bet on soccer kits as fashion language
Through Nike’s X2 collection, collaborations with Patta, Palace, Jacquemus, Slawn and others position soccer apparel as a vehicle for identity, community and cultural storytelling
Culture
From pitch to pavement: How soccer sneakers became a staple of Black diaspora style
Long before mainstream U.S. fashion outlets caught on, diaspora communities made soccer sneakers part of everyday style
Sports
Tyler Adams diary: ‘Now the World Cup feels real’
USMNT and AFC Bournemouth midfielder discusses his club’s strong season, what’s changed since 2022, his iPod Nano and more
Sports
Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘Fans are everything in this sport’
USMNT and AFC Bournemouth midfielder discusses favorite Jordans, Knicks playoff chances, playing on the road, the new J. Cole album and more
Sports
Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘Everything’s starting to click again’
USMNT and AFC Bournemouth midfielder discusses his return to pitch, mindset, relationship with coach Andoni Iraola
Sports
America wants the World Cup but not the world
The hypocrisy of hosting the globe’s biggest party in a walled nation
Sports
Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘This is where I need to be’
AFC Bournemouth midfielder and U.S. captain talks mom’s support, injury recovery and Jesse Marsch’s influence
Sports
Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘I think we’re building something special’
AFC Bournemouth midfielder and U.S. captain debuts his Andscape diary in the leadup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup