
Manley L. Carter Jr.: From Soccer Fields to Space Shuttle
Manley L. Carter Jr. may be best known for his role as a NASA astronaut, but his early years were marked by a fierce passion for soccer that shaped his disciplined approach to life.
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Manley L. Carter Jr. may be best known for his role as a NASA astronaut, but his early years were marked by a fierce passion for soccer that shaped his disciplined approach to life.

A look at the motivations, history and cultural impact of players pulling up their shorts during matches, sparked by Declan Rice's recent action.

Once confined to the stadium, soccer jerseys now dominate streetwear, driven by high‑profile partnerships, retro city tributes and a cultural shift that sees fans of all ages treating the shirt as a fashion statement.

A once‑obscure England third shirt, worn only once in 1991, has become a symbol of a bygone era, linking the Italia '90 World Cup, a New Order music video, and today's collector market.

With the tournament kicking off June 11 across North America, fans are turning to a new wave of soccer‑inspired apparel and gear, and editors are pointing the way.

Jorge Lopez, who founded Elite Sports Soccer in San Francisco’s Mission District in the 1990s, reflects on his path from Bogotá to the U.S., the brand deals that shaped his store, and his hopes for the 2026 World Cup.

As the world counts down to the next World Cup, soccer jerseys are shedding their purely athletic identity and becoming coveted fashion pieces. From limited‑edition artisan designs to street‑ready capsule collections, brands are reimagining the iconic shirt for everyday wear.

Rob Warner reflects on a career that turned comic‑book sketches into World Cup kits for Italy, Cameroon and Usain Bolt, while charting his personal design passions