Set-Pieces Set U.S. Apart

The US MNT's 3-0 win over Poland was one of the best looking performances this team has ever put in, and that's not only because of the new away jerseys. In front of a raucous, sellout crowd, against a European Championship-caliber team, the U.S. dominated for nearly 90 minutes. Flat out. ...

Inside The Lab: Mercurial Vapor IV

True innovation comes from true insight. And, for the research and design team behind one of the most innovative boots to ever grace the pitch, there's no truer insight than this: Short, ten meter bursts of acceleration are the single most frequent action in football. So, how can the Mercu ...

The Next Brilliant Brazilian

Young and ruthless? Check. Immense talent? Check. Natural scoring instincts? Check. Enough confidence to start for one of Europe's top clubs? Check. An elite boot for an elite player? Check. Alexandre Pato is the new Brazilian striker on the block. He represents the next generation of spee ...