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An MLS Cup 2023 Tale of the Tape: Unsung Heroes, X-Factors,...

Major League Soccer will crown its 28th champion this weekend in a highly anticipated match between one of the league's original clubs and one...

Boom or Bust: Gareth Bale and LAFC’s Desperate Moment of Truth

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...

The Urban Pitch Podcast: Carlos Vela’s Legacy, Kylian Mbappe’s Contract, and...

The latest episode of the Urban Pitch podcast covers the latest happenings in the soccer world — including a Champions League Final discussion, the...

Why 2022 is a Make-or-Break Year for Both LAFC and Carlos...

In February, LAFC unveiled their "Five Years Strong" slogan to kick off their 2022 MLS season. While intended to signify a milestone in their...

Allowing Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Leave Has Been MLS’ Worst Mistake

Prior to his arrival there were months of tabloid speculation. Although the league had moved away from the practice of signing aging stars past...

LAFC’s Carlos Vela is a Prime Example of Why the Designated...

The MLS Designated Player Rule allows clubs the ability to sign expensive players without exceeding the team salary budget. First introduced in 2007, the...

Pairing Footballers With Their Matching Rappers

Whether it's similar styles, personalities, career arcs, or all of the above, we went into our matchmaking bags and paired up different footballers with...

The Urban Pitch 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs Guide: Storylines to Watch...

From top storylines to spicy hot takes, we break down what to look forward to throughout the upcoming 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. What was easily...

Re-Imagining the MLS Skills Challenge

The MLS All-Star Game was recently canceled — but that doesn't mean that all the fun should go with it. We re-imagine the MLS...

Chicharito’s LA Galaxy Signing Will Make For One Hell of an...

With the deal all but official, Chicharito joining LA Galaxy will surely change the landscape of MLS. The signing will bring an added level of...

An Ode to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Who America Will Miss Dearly

There will be a lion-sized hole missing in the upcoming MLS season. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who just debuted in his return to AC Milan earlier this...

LAFC and LA Galaxy Fans Go Head-To-Head In a Playoff Edition...

An instant classic, last week's MLS Western Conference semifinal match between LAFC and LA Galaxy featured plenty of goals and excitement. But that wasn't...

Four Burning Questions Heading Into the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs

Say what you want about the MLS playoff system, but this year's tournament could be one of the most exciting in recent memory. Will...

Tailgate Trivia: Testing LAFC Fans’ Knowledge at ‘El Trafico’ 2019 Round...

Last month, we took a trip to Dignity Health Sports Park to test out some Galaxy fans' knowledge of their team ahead of the...

Heard on the Street: The Voices of LA’s Rowdiest Supporters’ Groups...

A fan-driven rivalry unlike any other in Los Angeles, the 'El Trafico' derby came to an electric conclusion last Friday night, with supporters on...

Urban Pitch Staff Picks: The Ultimate Five-A-Side Team

In the latest edition of Urban Pitch Staff Picks, we are determined to find which pro footballers would make up the perfect five-a-side team....

A Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse into the Design of adidas’ All-New X18+ Boot

Featuring a revamped design just in time for the World Cup, the adidas X18+ is one of the most cutting-edge boots on the market....

Heard on the Street: At the LAFC vs. Borussia Dortmund Friendly...

Despite being located thousands of miles apart, LAFC and Borussia Dortmund share a deep connection, starting with each club's supporters' group. As you could...

Heard on the Street: At the Epic LAFC-LA Galaxy Derby

The very first LAFC-LA Galaxy derby was an instant classic, bringing the best out of Los Angeles soccer fans regardless of whom they supported....

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