Editorial
We Don’t Need a World Cup Every Two Years — But the Issue Isn’t as Black and White as it Seems
FIFA's push for a biennial World Cup continues to move forward despite pushback from fans, clubs, and players alike. The outrage at the idea is more or less warranted,...
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...
Naked Truth
Started From The Wire Now We’re Creed: Is MLS Finally Past Being “Corny?”
While making an appearance for the premiere of Creed III, actor-director Michael B. Jordan had a rather interesting interaction on the red carpet with The Morning Hustle host Lore'l....
Urban Hype
Why We Need to Be More Excited About the 2020 MLS-Liga MX All-Star Game
Next summer's MLS-Liga MX All-Star Game presents a wealth of opportunities for both leagues, and is a more than welcome revamp to the current MLS All-Star Game format. So...
Editorial
We Have To Talk About Dani Alves
The recent sexual assault allegations against Dani Alves are difficult to hear about, especially from those who admired his many accomplishments on the pitch. But we must discuss them...
Naked Truth
USL Players Are Set to Receive Higher Pay, But How Does it Compare Against the Underground Scene of Latino Leagues?
The USL and its players association reached an agreement in principle on a collective bargaining agreement for the second-division USL Championship. It is being touted as a landmark achievement...
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
Gary Lineker, the BBC, and Football’s Show of Defiance
We revisit last weekend's saga surrounding Gary Lineker and the BBC, while also exploring how influential figures in sports have increasingly used their voices and platforms to speak on...
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...
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...
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...
Editorial
To Stream or Not to Stream: ‘Under Pressure’ and ‘The Billion Dollar Goal’
The Billion Dollar Goal and Under Pressure recently hit streaming services as two brand new U.S. Soccer-centric docu-series. We take a look into both to compare and contrast their styles, tones, and...
Naked Truth
Cristiano Ronaldo Reminds Us That Aging with Grace is Almost Impossible for the World’s Best Athletes
On August 27, 2021 when Manchester United announced they had agreed to terms with Juventus to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, it was heralded as a triumphant return of their long...
Editorial
A Major Missed Fashion Opportunity at the MLS All-Star Game
By not embracing fashion at its All-Star Game, MLS is missing out a major opportunity to grow the league even further.
The MLS All-Star Game has featured moments of excitement...
Naked Truth
The LA Galaxy Boycott Has Begun to Unravel and Fold — What Happens Next?
After enduring a decade of on-field failures and tumultuous leadership under Chris Klein's presidency, five LA Galaxy supporters’ groups released a joint statement of their intention to boycott matches...
Editorial
Why Canada Isn’t Ready For a Rumored Second Division
While it may seem like a good idea on paper, adding a second division to the Canada soccer landscape now could potentially be catastrophic.
In the past few weeks, rumors...
Naked Truth
A 40-Year-Old Feud, a $5 Million Sports Rooster, and How the Unpredictable Diego Maradona Tied Them All Together
It’s serendipitously fitting in so many ways that as Diego Maradona’s infamous "Hand of God" World Cup kit goes to auction, it is accompanied by claims of falsehood and...
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
Questioning the Process: Why are USMNT Fans So Impatient With Head Coaches?
Ask Jürgen Klinsmann or Bruce Arena — being manager of the United States men's national team comes with plenty of scrutiny. But why are American fans so quick to...
