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Are Single Nation Major Tournaments a Thing of the Past?

The era of a single nation hosting a major football tournament looks to be coming to an end — and that might not be a good thing.  Earlier this month,...

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...

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...
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Arsène Wenger and FIFA: A Match Made in Hell 

Arsène Wenger may have been nearly universally beloved as a manager, but his approval rating has drastically lowered since his shift to the FIFA front office.  In football, perhaps the...
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With a Triumphant World Cup Victory at Last, Lionel Messi Makes a Convincing Case for Being the GOAT

The otherworldy achievements by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been so effective in surpassing everyone else that throughout their careers, for better or worse, their names have been...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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US Soccer Fan Chants are Proof that American Soccer Culture Is Bland and Stale

Although there are plenty of promising aspects of American soccer, there is still a certain blandness when it comes to the beautiful game in the States — most evident...
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CONCACAF Champions League is Still Irrelevant, But That Needs to Hurry Up and Change

In 2022, the Seattle Sounders made history by defeating Pumas UNAM of Liga MX to become the first MLS team to win a CONCACAF Champions League title. Sadly, this...
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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...
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Klein is Finally Out – So What Now for LA Galaxy?

The LA Galaxy finally announced the firing of president Chris Klein on Tuesday. Amid a disastrous 2-9-3 start that had them sitting in last place in the MLS table,...
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It’s Time to Take the UEFA Nations League Seriously

While first seen as a way for UEFA to capitalize on international breaks, the Nations League has evolved into a solid competition — especially for smaller European nations.  In 2018,...
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Ready or Not, Here She Comes — A Second Women’s Professional League In the US

The USL recently made a surprise announcement that their women's Super League would push back their launch date to 2024 and apply to U.S. Soccer for Division I sanctioning....
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‘The Voice of the Game’: An Engaging Look at the Godfather of US Soccer Coaching

The most prominent American managers today can all trace their lineage back to one man — Manfred Schellscheidt. The Voice of the Game, the latest documentary from Soccertown Media, is an...
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Lionel Messi’s Eighth Ballon d’Or Will Finally Catapult MLS Onto the World Stage

There have been a few defining moments during the 29-year history of MLS. Development of soccer-specific stadiums, implementation of the designated player rule to facilitate the signing of David...
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A Track-By-Track Review of Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them…’

Does Burna Boy's new album stand up to the rest of his illustrious catalogue? We review I Told Them... one track at a time.  At the forefront of the global Afrobeats...
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adidas LFSTLR and the Quest to Make Football Kits Wearable Again

The new adidas LFSTLR line puts familiar kits in new materials fit for wear off the pitch. But when did football kits need to become more "wearable?" Last week, adidas...
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The Seattle Sounders Rebrand: A Diehard Fan’s Reaction

To celebrate the club's 50th anniversary, the Seattle Sounders introduced a set of new logos and colors earlier this week. Urban Pitch resident Sounders fan Kyle Scoble gives his...
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Why ‘Beckham’ is Far From the Typical Sports Bio-Documentary

Covering the legendary life and career of David Beckham, Beckham hit Netflix last week to plenty of fanfare. But the four-part docuseries gives us much more than what we've come...