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In the last five years, the Argentine Primera División has undergone radical changes to its format, increasingly resembling Major League Soccer's playoff-based system. This shift has garnered little appeal and raised concerns among fans. Argentine soccer is famous for its...
Going on two years since his magnanimous decision to join MLS and Inter Miami, it's clear Lionel Messi made the right choice.  When Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023, he swept the United States with "Messi Mania." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esB0AkFIDeE&pp=ygURbWVzc2kgbWlhbWkgaW50cm8%3D He opted for...
For the second time, MLS veteran Jeremy Ebobisse joins the Urban Pitch Podcast. This time around, he discusses his new club LAFC, scoring a banger in the season opener, and his role as a mentor to younger players.  The last...
The 2025 NWSL kits are here, and they look fantastic. We grade each new release in our annual NWSL kit report card! As we prepare for another jam-packed NWSL season, the league and Nike teamed up to release a slate...
Major League Soccer kicked off its 30th season last Saturday, with all 30 teams getting back to the action on the pitch. Earlier in the same week, the United Soccer League preemptively chose to boldly announce its plan to...
In the ever-expanding landscape of football boots, it's easy for some brands to get overlooked. We shed the spotlight on a handful of manufacturers who continue to churn out quality football footwear.  There are levels to the football boot game....
We sit down with David Gass, former MLS "Extratime" co-host and now founder of Soccerwise HQ, to discuss many aspects of American soccer — from MLS’ growing pains to his new venture and podcast with MLS transfer expert Tom...
On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew goes through the new slate of MLS kits, previews what to get hyped for in the league's 30th season, and the possibility of promotion and relegation coming to...
A trip to an Inter Miami match last season inspired DJ Vala Nirenberg to create a playlist to take the club's already vibrant stadium atmosphere to a new level.  Uruguayan DJ Vala Nirenberg knows a thing or two about...
We recap the biggest and best moments from the first round of the UEFA Champions and Europa League playoff rounds.  Urban Pitch’s European Week in Review is back, and just like the competitions themselves, we’ve debuted a brand-new format for...
Since 2020, Palmeiras has risen to the top of South American club soccer. Not only has the Verdão won championships, but they have also secured record-breaking sponsorship deals and made major moves in the transfer market. As a whole,...
It's that time of year again — we break down the best and worst 2025 MLS kits.  The stove might've been heating up throughout the winter transfer window, but the road to every new MLS season truly starts with kit...
Brooklyn FC defenders Samantha Rosette and Allison Pantuso discuss their experiences with the first-year club, the vibes in New York City, and their recent mid-season trip to Italy on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast.  Holding down the...
As we prepare for the 2025 MLS season, we look back at the league's best music collaborations from its 30-year history.  The 30th season of MLS begins February 22, with a slate of games beginning with Inter Miami facing off...
The English Premier League title race is heating up, but we're interested in a more pressing matter — who is the league's best-dressed player? Footballer fashion culture is reaching new heights, with players becoming more integrated into mainstream pop culture...
From the day MLS kicked off in 1996, the Latin player has always been a key element in attracting fans and building successful franchises in MLS. Here are 30 of the best Latin American players to play in the...
Football and nostalgia have a long-standing relationship, which makes retro collections so popular among fans. But as the trend has exploded in recent years, are we getting a retro overload? From vintage-themed capsule collections and classic jersey re-releases to on-pitch...
On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, FC Dallas left back Marco Farfan discusses his MLS journey from turning pro in high school, to being traded multiple times, to finding a role and home in Dallas. Since making...
In 30 years, Major League Soccer has relied on many individuals and companies both on and off the field, to survive and thrive. Below is a review of the influential figures that have helped the league reach its current...
The mid table in the English Premier League often gets overlooked in favor of the top and bottom of the standings. But we shed the light on the middle of the pack and examine the league's most "mid" club...