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,...
Videos
Highlight Video: Watch the Neymar Jr.’s Five 2017 L.A. Qualifiers Here!
On April 1, 52 crews from the greater Los Angeles area flocked to Urban Soccer 5 Center in Norwalk to compete in the L.A. qualifiers of the Neymar Jr.'s Five global...
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...
Futsal
Exclusive: Commissioner Keith Tozer on the New Professional Futsal League and the U.S.’s Biggest Venture into Small-Sided Football
Keith Tozer, commissioner of the new Professional Futsal League (PFL) and respected veteran in both U.S. association football and futsal, will be having a busy week in Orlando, FL, where...
Videos
Top 10 Tekkers: The Best Street and Freestyle Football Skills from 2018 (So Far)
We're just two weeks in to the new year, but that didn't stop us from compiling some of the top skills from both established and up-and-coming ballers from 2018....
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...
Videos
Top 10 Tekkers: Featuring Jeand Doest, Ahmed Rakaba, Tobias Becs and More!
It's hard to believe that we're a quarter way through 2017 already. As the spring flowers begin to bloom, here are some of the sweetest moves, tricks, and techniques...
Spotlight
USMNT Legend Cobi Jones Speaks on His Past, and Soccer’s Future
Last month, Urban Pitch featured LA Galaxy and USMNT legend Cobi Jones on a podcast where he spoke about his journey in soccer, starting as a walk-on at UCLA...
Urban Hype
Heard on the Street: At the Crack FC Launch Party and Street Football Tournament
To celebrate the launch of its new line, Los Angeles-based streetwear brand Crack FC held a 20-team street football tournament at The Base LA complete with live music, food,...
Videos
The Not Top 10 Tekkers, Vol. II!
Wake up every morning with a nice, hot coffee in your hand. Today is going to be a good day and you are for sure going to land that...
Urban Hype
#GlobalCityFans Features L.A. Diehards in Latest Episode, with a Nod to Street Football and Futsal
Even if you're not a hardcore fan of English Premier team Manchester City, you'll appreciate this latest GlobalCityFans episode featuring the vibrant and diverse football culture in Los Angeles (and an interview with Urban Pitch...
Urban Hype
The Round-Up: Upcoming Street Football, Freestyle, and Futsal Events
2016 is almost over, but that doesn't slow down the devoted baller or freestyler. With some of the biggest events of the year coming up, it's time to get fired up...
Street Football
Isaiah Escobedo’s Street Soccer Dojos are Creating Ninja-Like Ballers in the Pacific Northwest
Renowned street baller Isaiah Escobedo has created a street football movement in the U.S. Pacific Northwest with his Street Soccer Dojo programs. What started as a way to increase...
Urban Hype
The Round-Up: 2017 International Street Football and Freestyle Events
Present-June 25: Neymar Jr.'s Five, Local and National Qualifiers — Various
The global 5v5 tournament created by the Brazilian superstar will be hosting local qualifiers in 53 countries from now...
Urban Hype
Urban Calendar: This Week in Football – 5/9/2016
Urban Pitch is giving our readers a monthly calendar for players and fans interested in street football, freestyle and futsal tournaments and events. Check it out to keep up...
Futsal
How Futsal is Forging the Next Wave of Stars in LA Galaxy’s Academy
As one of Major League Soccer's premier academies, it's no surprise that the LA Galaxy have been utilizing the small-sided game in developing their young players. As these youth...
Urban Hype
Watch It Here: LA Supporters Cup Video Recap
LAFC staff, Supporters Groups, and players from the greater Los Angeles area recently gathered for a day of "tacos and talking smack"—in other words, a beautiful day of playing...
Urban Hype
For the Black Army Supporters Group, Passion, Unity, and the Search for a Club Worthy of Repping L.A.
By many accounts, The Black Army 1850 is your dream supporters group—endlessly energetic, fiercely loyal, with an incredible repertoire of 80s New Wave parody songs they'll croon at the top of their lungs ...
Futsal
WE United Launches First Women’s Futsal League in Nepal
The WE United Project, a football organization in Nepal led by and for women, recently launched the Mahila Premier League—the country's first-ever women's futsal league. With eight participating teams, the league...
Street Football
5 Amazing Pitches that Prove Football Can be Played Anywhere
Street football in many places is part of the identity of the city where it's played. From the colorful sceneries of South America to the urban landscapes of North America...
