Football Case Study Year in Review Matthew Stith, 2022
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Football Case Study is a platform created by STADE that uses photography to research and document the diverse cultures of football from around the world. Football Case Study believes that understanding football’s cultural and historical contexts is essential for appreciating and respecting the diversity of our global community. By showcasing the beauty and richness of football cultures, we hope to inspire people to embrace and celebrate differences rather than fear or reject them.
More than just a collection of images, this book is a testament to the journey traveled, a celebration of milestones achieved, and a reflection on the myriad moments that defined my year.
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Harrison, New Jersey - April 13, 2022 Seattle Sounders FC warm up prior to the match versus New York City FC as part of the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League at Red Bull Arena.
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Left: Mexico City, Mexico - March 24, 2022 Jorge Sánchez (L) of Mexico and Antonee Robinson (R) of United States fight for the ball during the match between Mexico and The United States as part of the CONCACAF 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Azteca Stadium. Right: Mexico City, Mexico - March 24, 2022 DeAndre Yedlin of the United States caught in movement during a match between Mexico and the United States as part of the CONCACAF 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Azteca Stadium. Next Page: Mexico City, Mexico - March 24, 2022 Johan Vásquez (L) and Tim Weah (R) and appeal to the linesman during a match between Mexico and the United States as part of the CONCACAF 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Azteca Stadium.
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Left: Mexico City, Mexico - March 24, 2022 Kellyn Acosta takes a freekick during the match between Mexico and The United States as part of the CONCACAF 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Azteca Stadium. Right: Mexico City, Mexico - March 24, 2022 Tim Weah slices through defenders during a match between Mexico and the United States as part of the CONCACAF 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Azteca Stadium.
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Left: Berlin, Germany - April 9, 2022 Fans gather under a stadium archway as they watch the players walk onto the pitch prior to the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and 1. FC Union Berlin at the Olympiastadion. Right: Berlin, Germany - April 9, 2022 A wide shot of the Olympiastadion during the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and 1. FC Union Berlin.
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Top: Harrison, New Jersey - April 13, 2022 Alex Callens (L) of New York City FC and Christian Roldan (R) of Seattle Sounders FC fight for the ball during the match between Seattle Sounders FC and New York City FC as part of the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League at Red Bull Arena. Bottom: Harrison, New Jersey - April 13, 2022 Nouhou Tolo of the Seattle Sounders drinking water during a match between Seattle Sounders FC and New York City FC as part of the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League at Red Bull Arena. Right: Harrison, New Jersey - April 13, 2022 Talles Magno of New York City FC after a match between Seattle Sounders FC and New York City FC as part of the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League at Red Bull Arena.
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Seattle, Washington - May 4, 2022 Lumen Field prior to the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League Final between Seattle Sounders FC and Pumas UNAM.
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Top: Seattle, Washington - May 4, 2022 Leonel López of Pumas UNAM during the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League Final between Seattle Sounders FC and Pumas UNAM as part of the at Lumen Field. Bottom: Seattle, Washington - May 4, 2022 Albert Rusnák of Seattle Sounders crossing the ball during the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League Final between Seattle Sounders FC and Pumas UNAM at Lumen Field. Right: Seattle, Washington - May 4, 2022 Obed Vargas of Seattle Sounders FC during the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League Final between Seattle Sounders FC and Pumas UNAM at Lumen Field.
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Seattle, Washington - May 4, 2022 Nicolás Lodeiro of Seattle Sounders FC celebrates his winning goal during the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League Final between the Seattle Sounders and Pumas UNAM as part of the at Lumen Field.
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London, England - May 22, 2022 Arsenal FC vs Everton FC at the Emirates Stadium.
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St Paul, Minnesota - August 10, 2022 Deandre Yedlin of Inter Miami CF during the match between LIGA MX All-Stars and MLS All-Stars at Allianz Field.
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Above: Harrison, New Jersey - June 2, 2022 Jack Metcalf of San Diego Loyal gives his team a speech prior to the USL Championship match between New York Red Bull II and San Diego Loyal at Red Bull Arena. Top: Harrison, New Jersey - June 2, 2022 Thomas Amang celebrates his late goal during the USL Championship match between New York Red Bull II and San Diego Loyal at Red Bull Arena. Left: Harrison, New Jersey - June 2, 2022 Alejandro Guido attempts a bicyle kick during the USL Championship match between New York Red Bull II and San Diego Loyal at Red Bull Arena. Right: Harrison, New Jersey - June 2, 2022 Starting XI’s walk out of the tunnel during the USL Championship match between New York Red Bull II and San Diego Loyal at Red Bull Arena.
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Previous Page: Bronx, New York - June 19, 2022 A Third Rail capo stands infront of the fan march prior to the New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids MLS match at Yankee Stadium. Left: Bronx, New York - June 19, 2022 New York City FC players take the last few sips of water prior to the New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids MLS match at Yankee Stadium. Right: Bronx, New York - June 19, 2022 Talles Magno of New York City FC celebrates breaking the deadlock at the New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids MLS match at Yankee Stadium.
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Temple, Texas - July 16, 2022 Austin FC supporters storm a local Buc-ee’s, on their way to their MLS match versus FC Dallas.
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Dallas, Texas - July 16, 2022 Austin FC supporters march towards Toyota Stadium prior to their MLS Match versus FC Dallas.
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Left: Dallas, Texas - July 16, 2022 Diego Fagúndez of Austin FC during the FC Dallas vs Austin FC MLS match at Toyota Stadium. Right: Dallas, Texas - July 16, 2022 Sebastián Driussi of Austin FC during the FC Dallas vs Austin FC MLS match at Toyota Stadium. Top: Dallas, Texas - July 16, 2022 Matt Hedges of FC Dallas chases after a ball during the FC Dallas vs Austin FC MLS match at Toyota Stadium. Bottom: Dallas, Texas - July 16, 2022 Felipe Martins of Austin FC celebrates a goal during the the FC Dallas vs Austin FC MLS match at Toyota Stadium.
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Dallas, Texas - July 16, 2022 Austin FC celebrates clinching the Copa Tejas title after their 1-1 draw versus FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium.
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Left: St Paul, Minnesota - August 9, 2022 A few of the MLS All-Star players play a warm up game of Teqball before their training session.
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Left: St Paul, Minnesota - August 10, 2022 Juan Escobar of the Liga MX All-Stars prior to the match between LIGA MX All-Stars and MLS All-Stars at Allianz Field. Right: St Paul, Minnesota - August 10, 2022 Camilo Vargas of the Liga MX All-Stars delivering a speech to this teammates prior to the match between LIGA MX All-Stars and MLS All-Stars at Allianz Field.
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Left: St Paul, Minnesota - August 10, 2022 Allianz Field during the second half of the match between LIGA MX All-Stars and MLS All-Stars. Top: St Paul, Minnesota - August 10, 2022 Sebastian Driussi of Austin FC during the match between LIGA MX All-Stars and MLS All-Stars at Allianz Field. Bottom: St Paul, Minnesota - August 10, 2022 Guido Pizarro jokes around after the match between LIGA MX All-Stars and MLS All-Stars at Allianz Field.
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Left: Monterrey, Mexico - July 18, 2022 Raquel Rodriguez (L) of Costa Rica battles for the ball with Trudi Carter (R) of Jamaica during the championship match between United States and Canada as part of the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship at BBVA Stadium. Top: Monterrey, Mexico - July 18, 2022 Yazmeen Jamieson of Jamaica looks on during the championship match between United States and Canada as part of the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship at BBVA Stadium. Bottom: Monterrey, Mexico - July 18, 2022 Jamaican players celebrate after qualfiying for the 2023 Women’s World Cup after beating Costa Rica in the third place match as part of the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship at BBVA Stadium.
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Top: Monterrey, Mexico - July 18, 2022 The United States substitutes stand for the national anthem prior to the championship match between United States and Canada as part of the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship at BBVA Stadium. Bottom: Monterrey, Mexico - July 18, 2022 United States Substitutes pose for a photo prior to the championship match between United States and Canada as part of the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship at BBVA Stadium. Right: Monterrey, Mexico - July 18, 2022 Nichelle Prince of Canada runs during the championship match between United States and Canada as part of the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship at BBVA Stadium.
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Top Left: Harrison, New Jersey - August 28, 2022 McCall Zerboni of NJ/NY Gotham FC delivers a prematch speech prior to the NWSL match between Gotham FC and Angel City FC at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Bottom Left: Harrison, New Jersey - August 28, 2022 Ali Krieger of NJ/NY Gotham FC during the NWSL match between Gotham FC and Angel City FC at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Top RIght: Harrison, New Jersey - August 28, 2022 NJ/NY Gotham FC players walk out of the tunnel for warmups during the NWSL match between Gotham FC and Angel City FC at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Bottom Right: Harrison, New Jersey - August 28, 2022 Estelle Johnson embraces Paige Monaghan after the NWSL match between Gotham FC and Angel City FC at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.
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Boedo, Buenos Aires - September 10, 2022 San Lorenzo de Almagro vs Club Atlético Tucumán at Estadio Pedro Bidegain “El Nuevo Gasómetro”
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La Boca, Buenos Aires - September 11, 2022 Club Atlético Boca Juniors vs Club Atlético River Plate at Alberto José Armando Stadium “La Bombonera”
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Parque Patricios, Buenos Aires - September 14, 2022 Club Atlético Huracán vs Club Atlético Barracas Central at Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó
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Caballito, Buenos Aires - September 12, 2022 Ferro Carril Oeste vs Club Deportivo Morón at Estadio Arquitecto Ricardo Etcheverri
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Belgrano, Buenos Aires - September 14, 2022 Club Atlético River Plate vs Club Atlético Banfield at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti “El Monumental”
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Rosario, Sante Fe - September 17, 2022 Estadio Gigante de Arroyito home of Club Atlético Rosario Central
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Rosario, Sante Fe - September 17, 2022 “La Bajada” the home neighborhood of Lionel Messi
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Rosario, Santa Fe - September 17, 2022 Newell’s Old Boys vs Club Atlético Sarmiento at Estadio Marcelo A. Bielsa
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Düesseldorf, Germany - September 23, 2022 Ricardo Pepi (L), Johnny Cardoso (M), and Ethan Horvath (L) of the United States during the international friendly match between Japan and United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena
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Left: Nashville, Tennessee - September 3, 2022 Austin FC starting XI getting the last few sips prior to the MLS match between Nashville SC and Austin FC at GEODIS Park. Right: Nashville, Tennessee - September 3, 2022 Ruben Gabrielsen of Austin FC prior to the MLS match between Nashville SC and Austin FC at GEODIS Park.
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Previous Page: Düesseldorf, Germany - September 23, 2022 A japanese ball boy poses for a photo prior to the international friendly match between Japan and United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Left: Düesseldorf, Germany - September 23, 2022 A japanese ball rushes to play with the match balls at halftime during the international friendly match between Japan and United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Right: Düesseldorf, Germany - September 23, 2022 Ball boy chaperones pose for a photo at halftime during the international friendly match between Japan and United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena.
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Right: Düesseldorf, Germany - September 23, 2022 The US National Team warms up prior to the international friendly match between Japan and United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Left: Düesseldorf, Germany - September 23, 2022 Japanese fans sing and drum prior to the international friendly match between Japan and United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena.
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Previous Page: Düesseldorf, Germany - September 23, 2022 The Japanese substitutes pose for a photo prior to the international friendly match between Japan and United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Left: Düesseldorf, Germany - September 23, 2022 Johnny Cardoso of the United States National Team passes a ball during the international friendly match between Japan and United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Right: Düesseldorf, Germany - September 23, 2022 Stadium Security poses for a picture during the international friendly match between Japan and United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena.
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Mallorca, Spain - September 26, 2022 Views from around the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix
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Murcia, Spain - September 27, 2022 Christian Pulisic takes a freekick during the international friendly match between The United States and Saudi Arabia at the Estadio Enrique Roca de Murcia.
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London, England - October 1, 2022 Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the 2nd Arsenal goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium.
Top: Queens, New York - October 17, 2022 Maxi Moralez of New York City FC scores his goal in the second half of the Eastern Conference round one match in the Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoff against Inter Miami at Citi Field. Bottom: Queens, New York - October 17, 2022 New York City FC celebrates with teammates after winning the Eastern Conference Round One match in the Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoff against Inter Miami at Citi Field. Right: Queens, New York - October 17, 2022 Gonzalo Higuain of Inter Miami reacts to losing the Eastern Conference Round One match in the Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoff against New York City FC and facing his last match of his career before retirement at Citi Field.
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Left Top: Washington D.C. - October 29, 2022 Meghan Klingenberg of Portland Thorns gives a speech prior to the start of the NWSL Cup Final match between Kansas City Current and Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field. Right Top: Washington D.C. - October 29, 2022 Morgan Weaver celebrates winning the NWSL Cup Final match between Kansas City Current and Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field. Right Bottom: Washington D.C. - October 29, 2022 The Referees pose for a photo after the NWSL Cup Final match between Kansas City Current and Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field. Left Bottom: Washington D.C. - October 29, 2022 Addisyn Merrick of the KC Current slide tackles Rocky Rodríguez of the Portland Thorns in the first half of the NWSL Cup Final match between Kansas City Current and Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field.
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Left: Washington D.C. - October 29, 2022 Christine Sinclair celebrates after her team won the NWSL Cup Final match between the Kansas City Current and Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field. Right: Washington D.C. - October 29, 2022 Bella Bixby (L), Meghan Klingenberg (LC), Emily Menges (RC), Morgan Weaver (R) of the Portland Thorns FC pose with their winners medals after the NWSL Cup Final match between the Kansas City Current and Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field.
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Right: Chester, Pennsylvania - October 30, 2022 A Philadelphia Union fan holds up an encouraging sign at the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals MLS match between Philadelphia Union and New York City FC at Subaru Park. Right: Chester, Pennsylvania - October 30, 2022 Andre Blake of the Philadelphia Union hoists the Eastern Conference Trophy at the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals MLS match between the Philadelphia Union and New York City FC at Subaru Park.
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Above: Los Angeles, California - November 5, 2022 The Philadelphia Union starting XI moments before the MLS Cup Final game between versus Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium. Top: Los Angeles, California - November 5, 2022 LAFC supporters march to the stadium prior to the MLS Cup Final game between the Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium. Bottom: Los Angeles, California - November 5, 2022 Hailey and Justin Bieber during the MLS Cup Final game between the Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium.
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Top: Los Angeles, California - November 5, 2022 Jose Andreas Martinez recieves information from a coach at the start of the first overtime during the MLS Cup Final game between the Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium. Bottom: Los Angeles, California - November 5, 2022 Olivier Mbaizo of Philadelphia union during the MLS Cup Final game between the Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium. Right: Los Angeles, California - November 5, 2022 Jakob Glesnes of Philadelphia union pings a ball during the MLS Cup Final game between the Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium.
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Left: Los Angeles, California - November 5, 2022 After a collision with Cory Burke of the Philadelphia Union, Maxime Crépeau of Los Angeles Football Club is substituted for John McCarthy during the MLS Cup Final game between the Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium. Right: Los Angeles, California - November 5, 2022 John McCarthy of Los Angeles FC is overcome with emotions after saving two penalty kicks during the MLS Cup Final game between the Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium.
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Los Angeles, California - November 5, 2022 John McCarthy of Los Angeles FC is overcome with emotions after saving two penalty kicks during the MLS Cup Final game between the Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium. He recieved the MVP Trophy as a result of his performance.
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Left: Los Angeles, California - November 5, 2022 LAFC Players celebrate the win during the MLS Cup Final game between the Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium. Right: Los Angeles, California - November 5, 2022 Cristian Arango is embranced by the LAFC supporters after the win during the MLS Cup Final game between the Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium.
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