When I look for a hoodie, I look for two main things, comfort and style. They may seem rather straight-forward, but it is hard to find a hoodie that fits both categories for you. The Inter Milan graphic hoodie fits both categories spot on with a fabulous design, while letting you support Italy's current champions, Inter Milan. Click to continue reading...

Nike is a relative newcomer to the boot game. What Nike has lacked in substance they've usually made up in style. Their autumn ad campaign channels Irvine Welsh's finest prose by asking us to choose; choose control, choose speed, choose accuracy, choose touch or choose 5-a-side. I chose control, specifically Nike's CTR360 Trequartista AG.

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This is a leak of the USA Nike World Cup 2010 home kit that has made its way to the internet. If real, the new U.S. National Team jersey features a diagonal stripe may be inspired by that worn by the 1950 World Cup team that famously upset a heavily favored England 1-0 in Brazil. [...] Click to continue reading...

Photographs of the USA's home jersey for the 2010 World Cup have been leaked.

Designed and manufactured by Nike, the new design features a white shirt with a prominent diagonal line across the front of the shirt, which is a tribute to the 1950 US World Cup squad who famously defeated England 1-0 in one of the greatest shocks in world football.

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As part of our continuing partnership with the guys over at Soccer Pro, from time to time they send us products to test out and review. This month we received a pair of Nike Mercurial Vapor V cleats to try out, and after three matches of playing in them I must admit that I have only good things to say about them.

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Can I take a minute to testify? Thank you. I'm now 33 years old with little time for exercise and a penchant for rich cheeses and savory meats. It is for this very reason that I possess a body type that could be described as "rotund" and why many soccer jersey's come off like meat casing on my frame. Click to continue reading...

The above image is the rumored jersey that the United States team will be wearing in the 2010 World Cup. The red, white and blue shirt features a Nike logo and US soccer crest, but is it real or not? We'll find out soon when Nike and the USSF officially unveils the jersey.

If this actually the shirt, what are your thoughts about it?

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I'll start this off by saying that I'm not usually one to perpetuate rumors (and this could easily be a hoax), but we love discussing the USA's jerseys here at Project 2010, so this seemed relevant. Over at Big Soccer, we saw some mock ups of what might possibly be the jersey the USA will wear in South Africa, so we thought we'd pass it along.

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You may remember that back in May I reviewed a football for this blog. You probably don't, but such is life.
If you do, you would remember that Soccerpro asked me to give an "honest, unbiased opinion" on the blog and in return, I could keep the product they sent me. To me, it seemed a fair offer, so that was exactly what I did: I wrote an honest review - that it was a good football, and in return I had a lovely football to play with until I kicked it on the neighbour's roof, never to be seen again. Click to continue reading...

Considered to be the strongest rugby nation on continental Europe, France is always competitive with the traditional powers of world rugby.  Now Les Bleus have new home and away kits for their run up to the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Launched last week by the Fédération Française de Rugby and Nike, the new kits are the [. Click to continue reading...

Is it me or does Philadelphia Union's soccer jersey looks very similar to the Shrewsbury Town jersey worn by Derek Smalls in the cult classic movie, This Is Spinal Tap?

In the 1984 film, there's a hysterical scene where Harry Shearer who plays the fictional character Derek Smalls tries to get through airport security.

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When future historians look back at the age of globalisation, it is not the Americanisation of the planet's culture that will amaze them most, nor the pervading presence of brands such as Coca-Cola and Nike. No, it is the global conquest of football. Click to continue reading...

Apparently Del Amitri did the theme song for Scotland's 1998 World Cup team. YouTube embedding has been disabled by their label (yeah, because you wouldn't want to let their millions of fans talk about it, right?), but you can watch it here (with a special guest appearance by Colin Hendry's mullet!

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The United Soccer League (USL) First Division owners met this past week at the Nike World Campus in Beaverton, Oregon to start the process of looking towards the 2010 season. Click to continue reading...

Yesterday out at the Nike headquarters in Oregon the USL first division owners got together for a little meeting. It turns out the group does know how to play some hardball with the other group of owners known as the TOA who are planning to start their own league.

The USL called it a new era for the league, especially the first division.

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Oi Bobo! Don't think you can get away so quickly... / via Nike

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This is slightly late in the game, as it's a preview for the Norwegian 2009 Tippeligaen. The same Tippeligaen season which ended on Sunday. (Rosenborg are celebrating their 15th title in 17 years while Norway of off celebrating parity.) But this little season preview has popped up and it bears a striking resemblance to the [. Click to continue reading...

It seems this generation that grew up playing FIFA/Winning Eleven/Pro Evolution Soccer and watching Nike commercials have total disregard for bicycle goals. But they forget how it's not easy. And I love them. Last weekend, William from Avai did it. And he cried on the pitch after scoring it.

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Here's a look at the new U.S. Women's National Team Nike Away kit. It was seen for the first time during last week's 1-0 win over defending FIFA Women's World Cup and UEFA Women's Euro champions Germany in Augsburg. While we haven't seen any type of official launch ceremony or announcement yet,  we believe that this will [. Click to continue reading...

Peep the new video for the upcoming KickSwerve iPhone app. I mentioned it a while back but they took down the original clip before they dropped this one. Looks like they've got Nike on board to flesh out the experience with the game-ball and signage. Can't wait; I could use a little more distraction in my life. Click to continue reading...

Seven stories you may have missed this week on The Offside and World Cup Blog... Celebrating the South African grannies team Adidas XI vs Nike XI in battle of the brands Nothing can stop Ivan Klasnić, not even Lucas Neill Alacorn upset the Galacticos Guitar hero. With footballs. Some pretty rank rankings Halloween special zombie football game Thanks to everyone who had read [. Click to continue reading...

Following the recent launch of the England Rugby 2009/10 Nike home kit, the RFU has officially unveiled the brand new England Nike 2009/10 Change Kit. According to RFU's website: England will play in purple for the first time when they pull on their change strip for the Investec Challenge Series against Argentina at Twickenham on November 14. Click to continue reading...

Fulham Football Club of the English Premier League have revealed their brand new Nike Third Shirt for the 2009/10 season. According to the Cottagers' website: The new midnight blue Nike Third Kit is set to be worn by the First Team when Fulham play away to Stoke City and Sunderland in the second half of the 2009/10 [. Click to continue reading...

Fulham FC has revealed their third kit for the 2009/2010 Premier League season. Designed and manufactured by Nike, the third kit is midnight blue in color and will be worn for the first time in their upcoming away matches against Stoke City and Sunderland.

The new Fulham third shirt is midnight blue, while the shorts are white and the socks are also midnight blue.

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Its not often I do things like this on the blog but there are some great products out there that should get some wider attention.

The Nike Arsenal hoodie is one item of clothing that will become very handy over the next few months as the winter sets in, so don't freeze your arse off at The Grove when watching the lads play and get one of these from Soccer-Pro.

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Battle of the Brands In the world of soccer sponsorhip, there are two big boys. Adidas and Nike. Adidas sponsors footballers like Leo Messi and Ricky Kaká, Nike sponsors footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo and Ibrahimović. Neither are particularly shy when it comes to telling us about this. In fact, after spending millions on getting the players [. Click to continue reading...

1. A 2 Goal cushion is totally enough to kill off the game. We simply must stop letting teams think they have a chance even when they're two down.

2. We need to buy a goal keeper. Almunia is inadequate, Mannone is too young, Fabianski is scary and Sczesczny cannot get a jersey because the Nike cannot spell his name.

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Nike Manchester United Line Up Jacket - White with Black

I gotta say that Manchester United has a some of the best looking jackets and jerseys in the English Premier League, or any league for that matter. I have a Man. United black sweater that I wear all the time and now I just got the new Nike Manchester United Black/White Jacket. Click to continue reading...

TORONTO - There are soccer shoes, and then there are Adidas soccer shoes.
After going through a bevy of soccer shoes over the last two seasons, ranging from brands including Mitre, Lotto, Nike, and Adidas, I've had both the pleasure and misfortune of doning on many a soccer boot.
This past season, after years of great use with the Lotto's, I finally had to put the boots to rest, in place of my Nike Ronaldinho's, Nike Mercurial Vapours, and my Adidas F50 Tunit's. Click to continue reading...

Yet another advert hot off the Nike production line and this one has Cesc Fabregas advertising the new CTR360 Maestri boots.

It's genius in my opinion as it shows Cesc being the midfield maestro that he is, but in a Bond Villain-esque way. The boots are apparently not bad either as my captain (and centre half) has said that he's tempted to get rid of all his shoes and just wear these boots, as they are the most comfortable shoes he's had.

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The phrase which was needed earlier to explain the result was 'in the greater scheme of things'.
Now it will be used. (Ironically, I'm not taking the piss).
The point is (geddit?), that whilst it was two points dropped rather than one gained, in the greater scheme of things its completely irrelevant. Click to continue reading...

Welcome back Serie A Weekly product reviews and our first of the season is the Nike Juventus...
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En un fútbol como el que vivimos actualmente, tan mediático y comercializado, el efecto de los diferentes intereses inmiscuidos en el fútbol profesional puede llegar a influir hasta en donde menos podemos imaginar, en este caso en un jugador de élite como lo es Lionel Messi.

Una gran presión es la que está sufriendo actualmente el jugador argentino, por su desempeño con la selección de aquel país, aunque su desarrollo y formación profesional se dio en España.

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Well, it certainly was interesting this weekend to say the least. Here is a recap of the games in week 6;
Saturday
THUSC Sodium 0 vs LOSC Extreme 0
EMFC 95 Magic 0 vs OR Rush 95G Nike 1
USA Hotshots 1 vs Sherwood Force 0
Sunday
Sherwood Force 1 vs SSC 95 Hotspur 3
LOSC Extreme 2 vs USA Hotshots 1
ESUFC Arsenal 2 vs THUSC Sodium 1
Bracket Standings
OR Rush [13 pts] - 5 games remaining
EMFC 95 Magic [9 pts] - 2 games remaining
THUSC Sodium [9 pts] - 3 games remaining
LOSC Extreme [7 pts] - 4 games remaining
Sherwood Force [6 pts] - 4 games remaining
SSC 95 Hotspur [5 pts] - 4 games remaining
USA Hotshots [5 pts] - 5 games remaining
ESUFC Arsenal [4 pts] - 5 games remaining
FC Portland A GU14 Platinum [3 pts] - 5 games remaining
Bracket Notes
With so many games remaining it looks like the bracket is still wide open. Click to continue reading...

The FIFA World Cup finals are the biggest event in the sporting calendar and in the summer of 2010, the world's eyes will descend on South Africa as 32 nations compete for the most prestigious trophy in the world - the World Cup. For the leading sportswear manufacturers Nike, Adidas and ... Click to continue reading...