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 —...
Urban Hype
A Look Ahead to the 2024 MLS Season: Turmoil, Drama, and a League Trying to Find Itself
On the precipice of the 2024 MLS season, many eyes will point in the direction of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. But beneath the surface of the icon's first...
Art
‘The Figo Affair’ Reveals the Origins of the Super-Transfer
Centered around the record-breaking and controversial transfer of Luis Figo from Barcelona to Real Madrid, The Figo Affair reveals the deal's behind-the-scenes machinations that have been lost to time.
“So many people...
Editorial
‘Ronaldo: El Presidente’ is a Refreshing Take on Sports Documentary
Honest, comprehensive, and compelling all the like, DAZN's Ronaldo: El Presidente is a nice change of pace from the overly frantic and overwhelming sports documentaries that we've become so used...
Naked Truth
The NCAA’s Recent NIL Policy is a Treasure Trove for College Athletes But Represents Only Fool’s Gold for Soccer Players
After decades of the NCAA resisting the ever-increasing demands for its athletes to receive financial compensation, a combination of various state laws and NCAA rules changes went into effect...
Editorial
Black Arrow’s ‘Naija to Roma’ is Worth 25 Minutes of Your Time
Hopeful and enlightening, Naija to Roma is about a radio host’s viral tweet and a magical trip to Rome, and football's power to connect and unite communities all over the...
Naked Truth
The Key Takeaways From the Kylian Mbappe Saga
It's Officially the Kylian Mbappe Era
We've known for quite a while now that Mbappe was the heir apparent to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. There was a brief moment...
Music
The Year in Review: The Best Football-Adjacent Music of 2020
As 2020 comes to a merciful close, we once again take a look back at the best the year had to offer. We begin with music, as we count...
Fashion
Controversial Kits: Arguing For and Against Liverpool’s Warrior Era
Welcome to Controversial Kits, a new series at Urban Pitch where we take a look at some of the most polarizing football shirt designs and argue both in favor...
Fashion
The Year In Review: The Best Boots of 2020
As 2020 comes to a merciful close, we once again take a look back at the best the year had to offer. We continue with the 10 best boots...
Naked Truth
The Coddled Generation of U.S. Soccer Players Have No One to Blame But Themselves
There's a certain level of criticism regarding the state of the beautiful game in the United States that is fair. However, when unsuccessful players from Generation Y (millennials) or...
Editorial
Pay-to-Play Critics Have No Defense For These Undeniable Truths
The pay-to-play model is the commonly accepted punching bag that is usually cited as the primary reason for what is wrong with U.S. Soccer. But is that really the...
Naked Truth
Three Simple Reasons Why Promotion and Relegation Will Never Happen in the US
One of the most common criticisms in regards to soccer in America is the lack of a promotion and relegation system that is quite common across much of Europe,...
Editorial
Improving the MLS TV Experience
Ahead of the 2021 MLS season, staff writers Jeremy Rist and Kyle Scoble explore how the league can entice a larger audience by upgrading its TV broadcasts.
MLS has a...
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...
Spotlight
An Ode to Giuseppe Rossi, Football’s Ultimate Comeback Kid
With a career full of both heartbreaks and redemption, Giuseppe Rossi's journey through football has been a test of will and resilience. He was set to start a new...
Editorial
6 Ways to Improve the CONCACAF Champions League Experience
Last week, we took a look at some of the reasons why we love the CONCACAF Champions League. We now shift our focus to how we can improve the...
Urban Hype
Leagues Cup Thoughts: What to Change, What to Keep the Same
With the groups of the 2024 Leagues Cup now released, we take a look at how the tournament will look to build upon the success from last year, while...
Naked Truth
There’s a Palpable Sense of Urgency for Neymar in What is Likely His Last World Cup
It's difficult to decide whether Neymar Junior has met or fallen short of the grandiose expectations that were laid on his young shoulders so many years ago. Making his...
Urban Hype
Can MLS Avoid the Perils of Over-Expansion?
While it's impossible to deny MLS' recent growth, how much is too much? We take a look at how the league can avoid the blandness that often comes with...
