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The FIFA Club World Cup was a major wake-up call for Major League Soccer — a clear sign that the league needs not only to raise its salary cap, but also reconnect with the broader soccer world. Competing in...
From early pioneers to culture-shaping leaders, these coaches left an undeniable mark on MLS.
We continue our MLS at 30 series by focusing on the men on the sidelines — the coaches who helped define some of the league’s most...
Ecuador is home to a wave of young talent that’s catching the attention of top clubs around the world. Slowly but surely, they've entered the conversation as a team to watch heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sebastián Beccacece’s...
Nostalgia will always be part of culture and sport. But the tidal wave of rereleases from previous eras is creating a lack of original identity for the current generation.
We are being overloaded with nostalgic regurgitation at the moment.
Constant rereleases...
The Concacaf Gold Cup is heating up with the knockout rounds set to begin on June 28. The tournament has already delivered plenty of surprises, breakout performances, and major disappointments. We break it all down.
The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup...
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Óscar Washington Tabárez recently published his autobiography Las Puertas de la Memoria (The Doors of Memory), a heartfelt reflection from the 78-year-old architect behind Uruguay’s footballing revival. Tabárez spent nearly 15 years at the helm of the national team,...
Our MLS at 30 series continues with a wild look at 15 strange, bizarre, or downright unbelievable stories from across the league’s three-decade history. From odd player requests and wrong signings to mascots being ejected and clubs sued over...
With a jam-packed next few months, the summer of soccer in America is going to be huge — especially going into next year's World Cup.
With the Club World Cup and Gold Cup in full swing, it's set to be...
Just over a week through the FIFA Club World Cup, and one thing is clear: South American teams aren't taking this lightly.
Week one of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has been a turbulent viewing experience, to say the...
From Central Cee and Little Simz to Miley Cyrus and Xzibit, we parse through the best music of 2025.
We are halfway through 2025, and what a year it's been so far.
If anything, it's been a year of firsts: PSG...
One match through the Club World Cup group stage, we examine which CONCACAF players have stepped up, and which have faltered.
The Club World Cup has officially kicked off, and fans have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of the...
The legendary Italian coach is bringing order, discipline, and quiet confidence to a Brazil side that has recently struggled to live up to its rich history. With his first two matches under his belt, Carlo Ancelotti isn’t just adjusting...
Discussing everything from the scenes in Los Angeles to the USMNT's latest struggles, World Class Football's Ricky Canales joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast.
Based in Jacksonville, Florida, World Class Football brings a fresh take on soccer...
With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in full swing, we take a look at a handful of MLS players with the most to prove in the tournament.
Players are defined by their performances in major tournaments, and there’s no...
After the USMNT put in two more stinkers in a long line of dead performances just before the 2025 Gold Cup, we take a look at who can be Mauricio Pochettino’s backbone heading into the World Cup, and how...
AC Milan was once the gold standard in world football. What Real Madrid represents today, Milan was in the late '80s and '90s. But what was the most respected and feared club on the planet has since lost its...
Major League Soccer has welcomed players from all walks of life. Some were big names, cult heroes, or young talents who either blossomed, flopped, or faded into obscurity. Here, we take a look at 15 players who came to...
Is there a new dynasty brewing in the South of Italy?
It was nigh on impossible to miss Napoli's Serie A triumph this year. The explosion in the city was of a magnitude that could have been heard (and seen)...
Liverpool FC of Montevideo, Uruguay, has emerged as one of the top teams in the country over the past six years. How the club got there — and how it broke the long-standing dominance of Uruguay's traditional powers —...
Norm O’Reilly, co-author of The Rise of Major League Soccer: Building a Global Giant sits down with us to discuss the key findings from his new book, which was recently showcased at the MLS league office. He answers questions...
One of the top young talents in all of MLS, we get to know Max Arfsten — from his roots and influences to dreams and goals.
The stage was set for the 2023 MLS SuperDraft — the first year players...
In honor of title season, we take a look at some of the most unique football trophies from around the world.
Trophy season came and went with a flurry. Victors hoisted cups over their heads, and cities rang with celebration....
Soccer journalist and the newest member of the Urban Pitch team Favian Renkel joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss the greatest MLS players of all time, LAFC's Club World Cup bid, and the USMNT's...
Carlos Vela announced his retirement from professional soccer on May 27. His career in MLS will be viewed as one of the best by a Mexican international. For many, both on the national team and in public perception, Vela...
We sit down with Orange County SC owner and CEO James Keston to discuss the future of the USL, comparisons to MLS, and how he's built a thriving team both on the field and in the community.
When James Keston...
