Editorial
Where Does the International Champions Cup Go From Here?
With dwindling audiences and increasing ticket prices in the United States, the International Champions Cup — once an exciting opportunity to watch Europe's biggest stars on American soil —...
Fashion
Below the Crest: Three Design Choices that Make or Break Kit Sponsors
The debate over which football club has the best jersey design is hotly contested throughout the world. But what about kit sponsors? Making up a big chunk of each...
Editorial
How the USWNT Has Embraced Becoming the Ultimate Villain of the 2019 World Cup
Former Canadian national team defender and Olympic bronze medalist Lauren Sesselmann shares her thoughts on the USWNT celebrations in their now infamous 13-0 victory over Thailand and answers the...
Editorial
A Crashing Star: Can Neymar Bounce Back From His Downward Spiral?
Once heralded as the heir apparent to the Messi/Ronaldo throne, Neymar's recent on and off-pitch antics have certainly put a damper on his legacy. Can the 27-year-old superstar rebound...
Editorial
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s Exclusion From Europa League Final in Baku Highlights UEFA’s Hypocrisy
Due to fears for his security in Azerbaijan, Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not play in next week's UEFA Europa League final against Chelsea. While the situation is certainly...
Editorial
Why the Player Comparison Trend Needs to Stop
It's human nature to compare today's rising stars to those of the past — but here's why the seemingly harmless practice can be problematic at times.
It wasn’t long ago...
Editorial
Writers’ Roundtable: Examining Racism in Italy’s Serie A
As racism continues to run rampant throughout world soccer — specifically Serie A — we reached out to notable soccer writers and personalities Aaron West, Ryan O'Hanlon, and John Solano...
Editorial
Is The USMNT Ready for Gregg Berhalter?
When Gregg Berhalter was hired as the head coach of the United States men's national team, the heads of U.S. Soccer had one goal in mind — to implement...
Urban Hype
Urban Pitch Staff Picks: 2019 UEFA Champions League Edition
Ahead of today's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matches, we've once again put together our very own staff picks, in which we select everything from the clubs with the best...
Editorial
Is MLS Ready to Make the Jump to Becoming a Powerhouse League?
Although it has had many criticisms, Major League Soccer has begun to make strides indicating it is ready to enter the upper echelon of world football leagues. But just...
Art
The Final Season of ‘Club De Cuervos’ Gives Us a Fitting End
Drama, suspense, and football — what more could you want out of a show? We give our thoughts on the final season of Club de Cuervos, Netflix's hit Spanish drama surrounding...
Freestyle
Is Erlend Fagerli Freestyle Football’s GOAT?
After an incredibly dominant 2018 campaign that saw first place trophies in five major tournaments, it is now time to ask if Erlend Fagerli is the greatest freestyler of...
Editorial
It’s Time For Us, The Fans, to Tackle Racism in 2019
Several recent incidents of racism in some of the world's biggest football leagues has led to plenty of discussion regarding the prejudice and bigotry that has marred football's history,...
Music
The Year in Review: The Best Football-Inspired Music of 2018
Reminiscing on what has been an incredibly eventful year in football, we have compiled a list of the year’s best — from boots, to kits, to freestyle videos. We...
Freestyle
The Year in Review: The 10 Best Freestyle Football YouTube Videos of 2018
Reminiscing on what has been an incredibly eventful year in football, we have compiled a list of the year’s best — from boots, to kits, to freestyle videos. We...
Fashion
The Year in Review: Looking Back at the Best Football Kits of 2018
Reminiscing on what has been an incredibly eventful year in football, we have compiled a list of the year’s best — from boots, to kits, to freestyle videos. We...
Fashion
The Year in Review: The Best Football Boot and Sneaker Releases of 2018
Reminiscing on what has been an incredibly eventful year in football, we have compiled a list of the year's best — from boots, to kits, to freestyle videos. We...
Editorial
Did Luka Modric Really End the Messi-Ronaldo Ballon d’Or Era?
By hoisting the Ballon d'Or on Monday night, has Luka Modric simply borrowed the award for a year, or have the trophy cases of Messi and Ronaldo spent their final moments with the cherished golden orb?
Editorial
Will the USL Rebrand Bring Actual Change to US Soccer or Is it Just Empty Words?
With an all-new look and division names harkening to those of England, the USL rebrand has many optimistic for promotion and relegation in United States soccer. But does the...
Editorial
Searching for the Perfect Street Ball: A Trio of World-Class Futsal Entries
They say all you need is a ball. True, but which ball is best? Pele would say a sock full of newspaper is just fine. A freestyler might say...
