Editorial
Why it is Finally Time for Promotion and Relegation in MLS
While the topic of promotion and relegation in Major League Soccer has always been an often discussed topic, the recent $4 billion TV rights bid from MP & Silva...
Editorial
The Adidas v. Nike Scorecard: How Adidas is Outperforming a Giant by Going Back to Its Roots
The race to be the biggest sports brand in the world has been a long, storied battle. It seemed like the contest was over after Nike established its empire and won...
Editorial
The Mexican Team that Reigned Supreme in American Indoor Soccer
The short-lived Monterrey Flash of Monterrey, Mexico, were an indoor professional soccer team. Despite changes in location and talent, the team went on to accomplish one of the most impressive records...
Futsal
The Legacy of The Guinness Soccer Six, the Indoor Soccer Boom that Never Was
The idea that footballers who play futsal develop into elite, uniquely skilled players, is not a new one among coaches and soccer experts around the world.
In the late '90s,...
Editorial
Introducing ‘The Baller Life,’ Episode 1: NWSL Pro Shawna Gordon on Sacrifice and the Love of Sport
As the owner of a soccer facility, I see a lot of different people play on our courts. On the regular, we get a good mix of styles and a strong level of competition...
Urban Hype
Neymar Jr’s Five Tournament Embodies Rise of Street Football Movement
It wasn’t something that could be seen, or heard, or even touched. But you could feel it all around you. Something in the air. Stepping foot on the parking-lot-turned-street-football-pitch...
Editorial
Why Street Football Is Crucial for Skill Development
As a soccer player, perfecting technique is vital in order to master control of the ball. But is there a right methodology to developing skill? Time and again we have seen...
Editorial
L.A.’s Newest Club is Making Moves Like Tony Montana
The Los Angeles Football Club, L.A.'s newest MLS team, has been storming the City of Angels like Tony Montana. And I'm not talking about the busted old Tony at the end...
Street Football
Nike’s New Neymar Line “Borrows” Our Graffiti Concept
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that's true, we just got our pants charmed off by a multibillion-dollar company. For our latest summer youth tournament, UrbanFutsal...
Editorial
Welcome to Urban Pitch!
I've always loved the thrill of competing in just about anything one can imagine, but above all, soccer has been my greatest and most long-lasting passion. My love for the beautiful game began...
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