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...
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
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
Searching for the Perfect Street Ball: The SISM Street Weapon, the Official Ball of Tournaments Around the World
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...
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
The Pros Weigh In: Are Freestyle Competitions Getting Boring?
While freestyle football continues to grow across the globe, there have been grumblings amongst both freestylers and spectators that freestyle competitions are starting to become boring. Urban Pitch contributor...
Editorial
The Problems with US Soccer, Examined By an Englishman
After its disappointing performance in the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers, soccer in the United States is in disarray. While the Americans have faced plenty of criticism from fellow countrymen...
Editorial
Why it is Finally Time for Promotion and Relegation in MLS
While the topic of promotion and relegation in Major League Soccer has always been an often discussed topic, the recent $4 billion TV rights bid from MP & Silva...
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
The Mexican Team that Reigned Supreme in American Indoor Soccer
The short-lived Monterrey Flash of Monterrey, Mexico, were an indoor professional soccer team. Despite changes in location and talent, the team went on to accomplish one of the most impressive records...
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,...
