Game Changers NewsPeople-first sports storytelling. Free to read, paid for by readers.https://gamechangers.news/Why Industry and Nike Took Soccer to the Streets During a World Cup Yearhttps://gamechangers.news/industry-nike-toma-street-soccer/https://gamechangers.news/industry-nike-toma-street-soccer/Portland agency INDUSTRY and Nike spent six months talking to street-soccer organizers, then built Toma: neighborhood tournaments with neighborhood rules, a final that drew Vinicius Jr. and Travis Scott, and about 100 kids signed to Nike deals.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTworksoccerNikeINDUSTRYWorld CupPortlandstreet sportsJason NotteAUSL Photo Director Brings Future of Women’s Softball Into Focushttps://gamechangers.news/jade-hewitt-ausl-photo-director/https://gamechangers.news/jade-hewitt-ausl-photo-director/For nearly 20 years Jade Hewitt has slowed softball down long enough to see it. Now the AUSL’s director of photography, she’s shooting a league with MLB money, ESPN numbers and an Olympics on the horizon.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTpeoplesoftballAUSLphotographyAthletes Unlimitedwomen's sportsPortlandJason Notte