The latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast features Katie Johnson, an LA native who has contributed plenty to the early success of San Diego Wave FC. She joins the Washed-Up Crew to discuss the vibes in the club's...
With the 2022-23 English Premier League season under way, we take a look at some of the best kits from clubs outside of the top six.  Far too often, it is the Premier League’s "Big Six" that garner all the...
Over 93,000 fans packed the Rose Bowl to watch Real Madrid take on Juventus as part of the Soccer Champions Tour. The Washed-Up Crew was on the scene to take in the vibes outside the stadium before the match...
The ubiquity of social media has changed the way we operate as a society. One less major (depending on who you ask) symptom of this is football transfer reporting. Gone are the days of a record transfer catching all...
The English Premier League is back. We get a proper preview of the world's top flight with the help of ESPN Argentina research analyst and EPL expert Rosario Pompizzi.  After what felt like a blur of an offseason, the English...
One of the minds behind the brilliant Oakland Roots, Edreece Arghandiwal joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to peel back the layers behind the club's success.  Since their formation, the Oakland Roots have been one of the most compelling American soccer...
FC Barcelona's dire financial situation has led to some massive changes within the club, but none are bigger than the shift in its identity. It used to be possible to believe in the idea of més que un club. Growing...
Gareth Bale's relationship with Real Madrid and its fans may have been doomed from the start. While his €100 million ($132 million) transfer from Tottenham in 2013 made him the most expensive footballer in history, more pointedly, it surpassed...
Now more than 20 years removed from the first World Cup in the 21st century, we take a look back at the 2002 World Cup hosted by Japan and South Korea — from the iconic storylines to the controversial...
Nike vs. adidas is a debate for the ages, and in the world of football boots it's no different. We take a look at both brands' most iconic boots built for speed — the Mercurial and F50 — to...
In the latest episode of the UP Podcast, Stix joins the Washed-Up Crew to discuss his growth as an artist and community leader, LAFC's success this season (so far), and potential political aspirations.  Music artist. Community activist. Builder of schools....
There's nothing like a well executed, out-of-the-box third kit. We take a look at a handful of fantastic designs that would be more than warmly received if they were to re-release in 2022.  Far too often, third kits are criminally...
As new kit season continues to both surprise and disappoint us, we explore the idea of clubs using their team identities and player nationalities as inspiration for their jerseys.  Many of the world's largest football clubs have a famous identity,...
As Sacramento Republic FC prepares for its U.S. Open Cup semifinal match against MLS side Sporting Kansas City, we take a look at the club's upset-laden run in the tournament, as well as what a finals appearance would mean...
After a jam-packed group stage, only eight teams remain at the 2022 EUROs. We preview the quarterfinal slate of matches, choosing the most thrilling, boring, and upset-worthy games, in addition to the best kit matchup.  With 24 group stage games...
The latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast sees the Washed-Up Crew recap the past few weeks in soccer in LA, which included a couple of rivalry matches, spicy transfer rumors, and a Chelsea FC event at the swanky...
Often referred to as Barcelona's "other" team, there was a time when Espanyol Femení was at the pinnacle of women's football in Spain. We take a look at the club's ascent to glory and subsequent rapid free fall. If you've...
In the latest installment of our Tailgate Experience series, The Washed-Up Crew heads to the Banc of California Stadium to capture the vibes at the most recent El Trafico derby between LAFC and LA Galaxy. For LAFC, the third time's...
Icarus hosted its second annual Icarus Cup last weekend, so it's only right that we took a look at the five best kits worn at the tournament. Building on the success of last year's inaugural tournament, the 2022 Icarus...
Uruguayan photographer and content creator Diego Paz Banchio never thought that a few demo reels of his favorite soccer team would lead to him working with and covering clubs like River Plate and NYCFC.   Content is everything. That is what...