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A new Urban Pitch series, 5 Kits That Defined a Career will do exactly what the title suggests — and we start it off with a bang.
We all know Thierry Henry as a player, pundit, and a coach. Cool,...
With their historic performance in CAF World Cup qualifiers, Cape Verde will play in its first-ever FIFA World Cup. But how did the island nation make it here?
Winning the FIFA World Cup is perhaps the biggest achievement in all...
While the United States drowns in talk about its underachieving “Golden Generation,” Japan has quietly gone about its work — methodical, patient, and deeply committed to building something lasting. In Asia, there’s no loud hype or marketing campaigns around...
The highly anticipated latest project from Dave, we review The Boy Who Played the Harp and examine some of the footy references laced throughout the album.
On October 24, music fans all over rejoiced — we finally got another Dave album.
One of...
With the MLS Cup Playoffs in full swing, we look back at some of the most improbable deep runs in league history.
Major League Soccer can be hard to get into for traditional diehard fans of the sport. What do...
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27-year-old defender Yevhen Cheberko is playing the best soccer of his career. We catch up with the Columbus Crew defender to discuss his origins in the sport, finding a home in Ohio, and how he's looking to help guide...
Fresh off his rookie season, Toronto FC midfielder Malik Henry discusses his wild journey to becoming a pro and creating beats for artists like Lil Tjay and Hotboii on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast.
If there is...
Where paint meets passion and the street becomes a canvas, we catch up with Argentine artist Martín Kazanietz, aka Gordopelota, whose brush captures the raw spirit and beauty of street football.
Martín Kazanietz was born in Buenos Aires in 1985...
In 1967, two rival soccer leagues, the United Soccer Association (USA) and the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL), were racing to bring professional soccer to the United States. With virtually no American players to field, the USA pulled a...
FC Cincinnati beat reporter Laurel Pfahler called out MLS regarding the league's non-existent practices when it comes to giving journalists locker room access and player interviews — a strange stance for a league where visibility and notoriety remain ongoing...
The United States cerebral palsy men's national team recently took home the 2025 Copa América, its first major international trophy. We were able to catch up with CP MNT head coach Stuart Sharp — who has been in charge...
As the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs are upon us, we break down the 2025 season with the help of Urban Pitch contributor and MLS expert Favian Renkel.
It was another wild MLS season, packed with surprises and the trademark chaos...
The New York Red Bulls have missed the playoffs for the first time in 15 seasons. But while that postseason streak may seem impressive at face value, the red half of New York has been toiling in mediocrity for...
A rare bright spot in DC United's 2025 season, Jackson Hopkins could be the latest homegrown star for the Black and Red.
When Jackson Hopkins was born on July 1, 2004, DC United were just a few months away from...
The October international window is in the books, and for the first time in a long while, the USMNT faithful can hold their heads high. A win and a draw leave the program feeling positive, though plenty of work...
With the 2026 World Cup ball officially unveiled, we see where it ranks among the other match balls from previous tournaments.
Preparations for the 2026 World Cup are fully underway, and perhaps the biggest reveal so far has been the...
EatPrayBall's Matt Marshall joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss the rising costs across football and share some hot takes.
From the price of tickets to boots and kits, things have been getting pretty expensive in...
With the recent retirement announcements of Spanish superstars Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami are looking to end a disappointing 2025 campaign on a high with the MLS Cup — and position themselves for a brighter 2026...hopefully.
It's been...
We've reached the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, and it has delivered a handful of surprises and standout performances. Here’s a look at players who are turning heads and have the making of future stars...
From major teams like Chivas and Athletic Club to development-focused sides like Altinordu and Paksi, we examine football clubs that employ a homegrown-only policy.
In 1939, American writer Ernest Vincent Wright published a novel called Gadsby, a sprawling tale of...
Counterfeit and unlicensed football kits have always been around — but as the cost of authentic shirts continues to rise, so has the prevalence of fakes.
Football shirts are a beacon of representation in football. They’re your colors. They’re a...
While she has plenty of game left in her career, don't be surprised if you see Brianna Pinto running things in American soccer after she retires.
Whether it's on the pitch with the North Carolina Courage, or off the pitch...
In his first full season as a first-team player, Alex Freeman has emerged as one of the brightest young stars in MLS and a USMNT regular.
It isn't easy being an Orlando sports fan.
Despite being the third-most visited city in...
Mauricio Pochettino called in 26 players for the USMNT’s upcoming matches against Ecuador and Australia. We break down the new list of names and how Pochettino may line up with a Euro-heavy roster.
Mauricio Pochettino has done plenty of tinkering...
One of the world’s most celebrated football stadiums could soon be lost, as Inter Milan and AC Milan have been approved to purchase the San Siro site and build a modern stadium next door, which would ultimately lead to...
