The World At Their Feet - 2026
2026 release of The World at Their Feet, a premium photography book and storytelling archive dedicated to documenting the raw, unifying power of soccer culture.
The project is produced in collaboration with the U.S. Soccer Federation, Getty Images, and Canon. Together, these organizations have joined forces to deliver a timeless cultural time capsule that moves past the stadium lights to spotlight the grassroots passion, diverse backgrounds, and human stories defining the sport just as the global game takes center stage in North America.
"Soccer is more than a sport; it is a universal language and a profound reflection of the human spirit," said Allen Hopkins Jr., Founder and Managing Director of Threadline Ventures.
"With The World at Their Feet, our goal was to capture that raw, authentic energy with white-glove execution. Aligning with U.S. Soccer, Getty Images, and Canon allowed us to bring these visual narratives to life with incredible depth, preserving the stories of the people who live and breathe this game every single day."
Over five years in the making, the book features portraits and conversations with players, connecting elite international players with the authenticity and grit of our shared community. The monograph weaves together parallel narratives from across both the US Soccer and the American soccer ecosystem, showcasing the sacrifices, faith, and resilience that form the mosaic of the sport.
Featured stories reveal the quiet psychological drive of the game, including U.S. Men's National Team defender Miles Robinson's journey through injury recovery, Julian Hall navigating the sudden spotlight of Harlem and professional soccer, and Max Arfsten carrying the street style roots of Fresno’s soccer culture onto the pitch.
"Every photograph in this collection represents an unspoken bond between the lens and the subject," said Ira L. Black, Lead Photographer.
"By combining the unmatched reach of Getty Images, the institutional heartbeat of U.S. Soccer, and Canon’s elite printing technology, we've created a visual narrative that doesn't just show the game, it feels like the game. This book is a love letter to the global soccer community."
