Darren Jason Watkins, Jr.—best known across the globe as "IShowSpeed"—is currently traveling across 25 states as part of his Speed Does America event. The 35-day, 24/7 live-streamed tour has given way to some highly-talked about moments. Speed has taken the opportunity to announce that Baller League USA launches soon, with key sponsorship by Nike Football and participation from a star-studded cast of figures,
Founded in Germany last year, Baller League brings together former professional players, current content creator superstars, and other personalities to compete in a six-a-side indoor football competition. The League's establishment stateside taps into growing interesting in the sport, especially in the lead up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico.
As a home-grown institution and the world's biggest sportswear brand, Nike, Inc. is going all-in on "the beautiful game," lending its retro-inspired Total 90 jerseys to Baller League.
IShowSpeed is touted as the League's President in the Instagram Reel announcing the move. Brazilian legend Ronaldinho joins the initiative, alongside Kai Cenat and the rest of AMP; Odell Beckham, Jr.; lifetime PUMA athlete Usain Bolt; and others.
Full details of and official matches in the Baller League USA are yet to pan out, but stay tuned.
Shop available T90 shirts ahead, and check out the Adidas Trionda World Cup Match Ball when you're done for more news related to the beautiful game.
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