With a roster chock full of bonafide superstars, it's hard to say that anyone on FC Barcelona Femení is "unsung." However, a series of injuries have forced a crop of players to step up, which has led to a...
After an electric and grueling World Cup, we're already on the precipice of the return of league football. With Boxing Day fixtures signaling the return of the Premier League, we look back at how the day after Christmas became...
Our Year in Review series continues, looking back on the best music 2022 had to offer.  As is custom with this time of year, we count down some of our favorite songs we heard in 2022 — from global stars...
There were plenty of 2022 World Cup kits that we were excited to see on the pitch, yet never got the chance to. We explore why.  Fresh off the heels of one of the spiciest World Cups in history, there...
Discussing everything from the trademark Reggae Boyz energy to what the Jamaican Football Federation can do to improve the game in the country, Javain Brown is the latest guest on the Urban Pitch Podcast.  A regular face in the Jamaican...
For the past month, we have been infatuated with the world's biggest sporting event, which came to an end in spectacular fashion over the weekend. Now that it's over here's what both new and established football fans can do...
As the entire planet prepares for the World Cup final this Sunday, we select a pair of songs fitting for both teams vying for eternal glory.  Over a billion people are expected to tune in to the world’s largest sporting...
It's that time again. As 2022 comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the best the year had to offer, starting with kits.  From the World Cup to European Championships and beyond, it's been an...
Contrary to just about every predicted outcome, Morocco is among the final four nations in the 2022 World Cup. We take a look at the country's journey to becoming the first African nation to make it this far in...
Covering all things soccer culture, we've been fans of FTCUTD for some time. We speak to two of the regulars on their podcast, TK Edmondson and Devin Pugh, on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast.  When it comes...
Arsène Wenger may have been nearly universally beloved as a manager, but his approval rating has drastically lowered since his shift to the FIFA front office.  In football, perhaps the most bitter pill to swallow is that at the very...
It could be the end of the road for one of football's most controversial ownership groups in the Glazer Family. Let's revisit how we got here, and look ahead to what could lie in the future for Manchester United.  Even...
Only eight teams remain at Qatar 2022. We preview all four World Cup quarterfinal matchups, breaking them down into categories ranging from best kit clash to biggest upset potential. The World Cup has been a dazzling display of the...
In addition to basketball, Air Jordan has entered the baseball, American football, and golf footwear realms. And while the brand briefly dipped its toe into the soccer world, it's time for it to take the full plunge. Since it...
A proven goal scorer in Liga MX Femenil, Destinney Duron comes on the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss her journey to the pro ranks, life in Mexico, and becoming a fan favorite.  Here at Urban Pitch, we have friends in...
The World Cup group stage is in the books, but before we become fully immersed in the excitement of the knockout rounds, let's review the winners and losers of the primary round.    The 2022 World Cup group stage featured...
It wasn't the World Cup campaign it expected, but the Canadian men's national team's first tournament appearance in 36 years is a net positive for the rising nation.  There's been a surge of talent to hit Canadian soccer in recent...
From another formidable crowd to the anointment of Claudia Pina, we examine FC Barcelona Femeni's recent return to Camp Nou for its latest Champions League match.  Last Thursday, as the majority of folks in the United States were preparing Thanksgiving...
Football hooliganism may have been at its worst in the ‘70s and ‘80s, but it is starting to make a comeback. Urban Pitch examines the culture from a psychological perspective, gaining insight from a professor of psychology at The...
The latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast features LA Galaxy fan favorites Sean Franklin and AJ DeLaGarza, who join Ramsey, Julio, and Brigitte to discuss their favorite moments in LA, DeLaGarza's recent retirement, and memorable nights out with...