Who can pitch to Striver?

Striver welcomes aspiring creators aged 18-28 with a clear football angle and a distinct voice.

What should I include in a pitch?

Send a working headline, pillar, 100-word angle, one sentence on why you are right to write it, and two examples of your work.

Where do I send my pitch?

Email your pitch to Pete@joinstriver.com using your working headline as the subject line.

Join the newsroom

Write for Striver.

If you have a point of view on football and a voice of your own, we want to read you. This is a newsroom built for the next generation of sports writers.

Who we publish

Aspiring creators, 18 to 28.

You do not need a byline. You need a take, a voice, and the willingness to work a piece until it is sharp. We publish writers across six pillars.

The GameProfessional football through fresh eyes. Match reports, previews, tactical analysis, transfers.
The PathwayYouth football at every level. The Path, Next Up, Grassroots Spotlight, Academy Watch.
The VoiceYouth perspective on big moments. Youth Verdict, Lessons From, Watching With.
The MentorsWeb teasers and supporting editorial for legends of the game.
The DevelopmentMental game, recovery, career pathways, balancing football and life.
The CommunityGrassroots submissions, My Story journeys, reactions, Scout’s Eye nominations.

How to sound like Striver

The voice, in four rules.

Short, direct, British EnglishWrite how a slightly older teammate who has been through it would talk. British spelling (colour, organise, behaviour). Short sentences. No em or en dashes.
Perspective over reportAdd a point of view. Connect the moment to a bigger picture. Vox-pop where you can. Do not recycle takes.
No hype fillerSkip "game-changer", "world-class", "cutting-edge", "unleash". Skip pundit clichés ("at the end of the day", "a game of two halves"). Say something real instead.
Hate-free by designCritique, do not abuse. Analyse, do not pile on. Be especially careful writing about young players. When in doubt, imagine the subject reading it.

What to send

Pitch in five lines.

Subject line. Your working headline.
Pillar. Which of the six above.
Angle. 100 words. What is the piece and why does it matter now.
Why you. One sentence on the voice you bring to it.
Links. Two pieces of work, published or not.

Send pitches to Pete, Content and Partnerships Manager.

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