Freestyler’s Playlist: Greece’s Katerina Karali

This week's Freestyler's Playlist comes by way of Greece from 21-year-old champion freestyler Katerina Karali. In 2014 Karali was Greek Female Freestyle Champion and has since ranked in the...
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‘Family Business’ Could Be the Foundation of the LA-Tinos Empire

On the heels of Family Business, the new LA-Tinos album release, we catch up with Feefa to discuss his vision for the group, overcoming COVID-19, and what's next in...
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TOKiMONSTA and Prince Royce Headline MLS’ ‘Our Soccer’ Campaign for 2019

With the 2019 season opener just weeks away, MLS debuted its new "Our Soccer" campaign, featuring musicians TOKiMONSTA and Prince Royce. The two artists discuss how they became fans...
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Reviewing the EA Sports FC 25 Soundtrack

The EA Sports FC 25 soundtrack was the topic of discussion around the footy gaming world over the last week. We take a look at the eclectic array of...
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Freestyler’s Playlist: Slovakian Phenom Lucia Kevicka is Ready for Another Super Ball Title

Former world champion Lucia Kevicka's creativity and technique has made her one of the most respected and decorated freestylers in the world. In the latest edition of Freestyler's Playlist,...

The Universal Street Games Takes Competitors From Busking to the Big Stage

The first competition of its kind, the Universal Street Games is on the hunt for the world's best street performers. Featuring sports, music, and dance categories, talented acts from...
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The Stadium DJ: How Vala Nirenberg is Breaking Barriers and Traditions Through Music

One of Uruguay's most popular DJs, Valentina "Vala" Nirenberg has a multifaceted career which includes music, sports, marketing, and design. Through all of that, she is also bringing a...

Freestyler’s Playlist: LA Rising Star Lizzy Calderon

The power of music is unmistakeable, especially in the world of freestyle football. Our Freestyler's Playlist series takes a closer look at the music that motivates and fuels some...
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13 Albums We’re Excited For In 2022

With a whole year of new music still ahead of us, we take a look at a handful of projects (both officially and not-quite-officially announced) that we're looking forward...

Don’t Fake the Funk: Kosuke Takahashi’s Freestyler’s Playlist

Kosuke Takahashi has been busy building a name for himself in the increasingly competitive world of freestyle. After winning the Asian Freestyle Football Championship in 2015, he followed that up with...

Freestyler’s Playlist: Ryan Sagayaga Proudly Reps Hawai’i as the State’s Only Freestyler

As Ryan Sagayaga embarks on improving himself as a football freestyler, he also has a mission to help grow the sport throughout Hawai'i. You see, Sagayaga is currently the...
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Rapper AmirSaysNothing Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast

The latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast features AmirSaysNothing, who discusses his journey as an independent artist, working with rappers and producers he's looked up to, and why...
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Clint Dempsey Is Done With Soccer, But Where Did His Rap Career Go?

While most know Clint Dempsey as one of the most prolific American soccer players of all time, the USMNT icon also has some serious bars. Although his playing career has...
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The Year in Review: The 13 Best Songs of 2023

With a diverse list that can get you through a pregame pump-up or set the vibes at a pickup game, these are some of our favorite songs to release...
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The Best Albums of 2024 (So Far)

About halfway through the calendar year, we take a look at some of the best albums that have dropped in 2024.  In music terms, the year 2024 might be defined...
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Five Hans Zimmer Tracks That Would’ve Made for a Better MLS Anthem

MLS looked to make a splash ahead of the 2020 season with an all-new anthem from legendary composer Hans Zimmer. While the piece itself is OK, it pales in...
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The Urban Pitch Podcast: The Music Episode ft. Feefa

Friend of the show and multi-talented music artist Feefa joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to chat all things music and music industry.  In addition to the beautiful game, music is...

Freestyler’s Playlist: Tek Neek Founder Sven Fielitz on Solitude and Being in the Moment

Our Freestyler’s Playlist features a personal music set from different freestylers from around the world. Freestyling goes hand-in-hand with music, and these athletes know how to appreciate the power of a good beat. Check out...
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Stix’s ‘For Los Angeles’ Is a Unique Tribute to LAFC’s Supporter Culture

Two weeks ago, Watts native Stix blessed fans with For Los Angeles, a new album entirely dedicated to LAFC and the club's culture. We caught up with the longtime...
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The Year in Review: The Best Football-Adjacent Music of 2019

As the year comes to a close, the time has come to take a look at 2019’s best — from boots to kits to freestyle videos. Back for another...