Editorial
Urban Pitch Staff Picks: 2018 UEFA Champions League!
With the quarterfinals of UEFA Champions League play beginning today, the Urban Pitch staff has made its selections for who we think is the favorite, dark horse, most likely...
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
Searching for the Perfect Street Ball: Senda’s Ultra-Durable Ball That is Fighting for a Greater Cause
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...
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...
Editorial
Is Social Media Killing Freestyle?
While platforms like Instagram and YouTube have played a large role in freestyle's increasing popularity, has it completely changed the intentions of freestyle? Has it become more about getting...
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...
Editorial
Why Street Football Is Crucial for Skill Development
As a soccer player, perfecting technique is vital in order to master control of the ball. But is there a right methodology to developing skill? Time and again we have seen...
Music
Why a Jay-Z Partnership With MLS Makes More Sense
While his status as rap's GOAT may remain untarnished, Jay-Z's legacy as a social rights activist has been put into question after his partnership announcement with the NFL. If...
Editorial
Searching for the Perfect Street Ball: Los Angeles Art-Inspired KAOS Soccer
In a quest to find the best ball for the streets, we have been testing out and reviewing different balls from different brands from all over the world. To start,...
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?
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
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...
Editorial
The Adidas v. Nike Scorecard: How Adidas is Outperforming a Giant by Going Back to Its Roots
The race to be the biggest sports brand in the world has been a long, storied battle. It seemed like the contest was over after Nike established its empire and won...
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
L.A.’s Newest Club is Making Moves Like Tony Montana
The Los Angeles Football Club, L.A.'s newest MLS team, has been storming the City of Angels like Tony Montana. And I'm not talking about the busted old Tony at the end...
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
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...
Futsal
The Legacy of The Guinness Soccer Six, the Indoor Soccer Boom that Never Was
The idea that footballers who play futsal develop into elite, uniquely skilled players, is not a new one among coaches and soccer experts around the world.
In the late '90s,...
Urban Hype
Neymar Jr’s Five Tournament Embodies Rise of Street Football Movement
It wasn’t something that could be seen, or heard, or even touched. But you could feel it all around you. Something in the air. Stepping foot on the parking-lot-turned-street-football-pitch...
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