Brianna Pinto on Making Soccer More Inclusive and Beginner Product Recs

Adidas UEFA Champions League 25/26 Stage Official Match Ball ($170)

Pinto recommends investing in your own soccer ball outside of practice and competition. "I always have access to soccer balls so I can get extra touches," she says. "What you do in your time away from training and games is how you set yourself apart."

This particular ball features a textured surface for more predictable trajectory and a high-grade butyl bladder to maintain its shape. As the official match ball of the Union of European Football Associations Champions League 25/26, it also holds special significance for soccer fans.