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After another disappointing showing from the USMNT, the Urban Pitch Podcast crew gets into what went wrong, and what comes next. The United States men's national team's recent CONCACAF Nations League crashout once again shows that there's still plenty of...
It was two lifeless games for Mauricio Pochettino’s United States men’s national team. With the 2026 World Cup countdown ticking away, there’s growing concern across the U.S. Soccer community. Lifeless, sleepy, pitiful, apathetic. These were the assessments of the United...
With ambitious plans and an experienced front office, Santa Barbara Sky FC is gaining momentum ahead of the club's 2026 debut in the USL Championship.  In the past several years we have seen a renaissance in lower-league American soccer. Most...
The support surrounding Sydney Leroux following her announcement that she is taking a mental health leave has showcased the ongoing push to prioritize the well-being of NWSL players across the board.  In an Instagram post on March 15, Angel City...
New York City FC is celebrating its 10th season in Major League Soccer in 2025. Over the past decade, the club has evolved from an ambitious, high-profile "win-now" mentality to a more strategic, development-focused organization under the ownership of...
From the bold and beautiful to the downright foul, we go through each 2025 NWSL kit and rank them from S tier to F tier on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast.  As the 2025 NWSL season kicked...
The 46-year-old LAFC coach has all the makings of a future national team manager. However, Steve Cherundolo must prove the naysayers wrong by having a banner year with the Black and Gold. On paper, Steve Cherundolo is a manager every...
The playoff round of the new European leagues gave us some beautiful matchups to look forward to, and this week we tucked into all of the proper knockout action. All the best moments, players, and fits are all in...
From iconic boots to polarizing balls, these retro football classics are overdue for a comeback.  Retro inspiration is all the talk at the minute in football. We’ve got remakes of old classics coming out of our ears. Nike just re-released a...
Through three seasons, Angel City FC has created a vibrant community and thriving brand, but consistent results on the field have yet to follow. With the introduction of a new training facility, the club is looking to match its...
Ready to make an impact in her second year as a pro, Angel City FC forward Casey Phair joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss her growth as a player, lessons she's learned from team...
From their fantastic kits to a stellar rebrand, the Seattle Sounders have been on an aesthetic hot streak. In a sea of templates, the Seattle Sounders have time and again delivered standout kits. In particular, their community jerseys have been...
The 30th season of Major League Soccer is underway, and as we enter week three, here are 11 new faces to keep an eye on this season. We're officially into the full swing of the 2025 MLS season, a landmark...
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...
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...