Emile Avanessian

Staff Writer, Urban Pitch. I'm a freelance writer, originally from the United States, now based in Barcelona. In addition to Urban Pitch, my soccer-focused work has appeared in the The Blizzard, The Squall, Beyond the Last Man, Barça Blaugranes, and Barçablog. Additionally, I write about the Los Angeles Lakers for Forum Blue and Gold, and my NBA-focused work has appeared at various outlets, including The Los Angeles Times, ESPN, Yahoo Sports and Sports Illustrated, as well as my own site, Hardwood Hype.