Photography
Peep this Account: ‘Soccer Problems’ is the Fun Addition You Need in Your Feed
A rising group of young, smart, and enterprising social media influencers are making their mark in the online world of football. Meet Briana Aguila—the fresh face behind the influential...
Urban Hype
Heard on the Street: Football Fans Unite for the MLS All-Star Game
MLS All-Star hit Los Angeles with three days of events, activations, and of course, the actual match between the best players from MLS and Liga MX. We were on...
Photography
Urban Lens: The Refugees of Clarkston FC Find Their Homes Through the Beautiful Game
In the Atlanta suburb of Clarkston, a youth team is making waves in both the grassroots and professional soccer landscapes. With the majority of its roster containing refugees from...
Photography
The adidas COPA 19+ Takes Over America’s Biggest Cultural Hubs
To celebrate the release of its revolutionary COPA 19+ boot, adidas linked up with a trio of renowned United States-based photographers to capture its futuristic vibe. With shoot locations...
Spotlight
God’s Plan: How Kemar Lawrence Rose from the Ashes to Become an MLS All-Star
After a devastating knee injury to end the 2018 season, New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence has quickly returned to form for both club and country in 2019....
Spotlight
Accomplished Soccer Pro Yael Averbuch Looks to Get Even Better at 30
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Yael Averbuch, a highly decorated midfielder for National Women's Soccer League team FC Kansas City and a newly minted...
Photography
A Jamais Les Premiers: The Magic of Marseille During ‘Le Classique’
A historic rivalry in the picturesque port city on the Mediterranean, we get an inside glimpse of 'Le Classique' — Olympique de Marseille vs. Paris Saint-Germain — at the...
Photography
Urban Lens: Playing Football in the Amazon Rainforest
In the football-crazed country of Brazil, or "o País do Futebol," the enduring and common bond of the game extends even to the far reaches of the Amazon rainforest.
The Amazon...
Photography
A-List Stars Gather En Masse for a Chaotic Celebrity Match at the House of Soccer 2018 Fam Jam
In the heart of West Hollywood, the International Champions Cup's House of Soccer 2018 was a unique celebration of the beautiful game, concluding in a wild celebrity match that...
Videos
LAFC and LA Galaxy Fans Go Head-To-Head In a Playoff Edition of Tailgate Trivia!
An instant classic, last week's MLS Western Conference semifinal match between LAFC and LA Galaxy featured plenty of goals and excitement. But that wasn't the only competition going on...
Spotlight
If She Isn’t Already, LA’s Next Freestyle Star Lizzy Calderon Needs to Be On Your Radar
A central figure in Los Angeles' burgeoning freestyle scene, Lizzy Calderon is beginning to make a name for herself around the world, thanks to her bubbling personality, optimistic outlook,...
Urban Hype
Not Just a Stadium, But a Sense of Belonging: The Amazing Stories Behind El Gran Parque Central
Over 120 years old, El Gran Parque Central is one of the most important stadiums in all of South America. In addition to hosting the first-ever World Cup match,...
Photography
Urban Lens: Barcelona’s Famous La Rambla Boulevard Painted In a New Light
Normally a packed tourist attraction in the heart of Barcelona, the famous La Rambla boulevard has undergone a drastic change in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Barcelona native...
Spotlight
Sporting KC and Canadian National Team Defender Amer Didic Shares His Urban Picks
Now in his third year as a pro, Sporting Kansas City and Canadian national team center back Amer Didic has shown plenty of potential in his young career. During...
Photography
Urban Lens: Balling in the Shadow of an Active Volcano in Bali
The beautiful game's omnipresence around the globe knows no boundaries. On the tiny island of Bali, Indonesia, tucked in the shadow of an active volcano, Urban Pitch staff writer...
Photography
A Different Shade of Blue: Matchday in San Sebastián With Real Sociedad
We head to picturesque San Sebastián to get an intimate look at the important role Real Sociedad plays amongst the town and its die-hard fans.
That tone of blue. That...
Spotlight
Into the Fire: How Raheem Edwards’ Unflappable Spirit Makes Him an Impact Player In MLS
Raheem Edwards has already made a name for himself in his young career, but it wasn't without a fair share of adversity. Thanks to his competitive fire and unflappable...
Photography
Urban Lens: Icelandic Freestyle With DJ Diveny
What does a spontaneous freestyler living on the East Coast with a penchant for adventure do to celebrate the New Year? Why, take a spontaneous six-hour flight to catch fireworks in...
Urban Hype
Heard on the Street: At the Incredible, Supporter-Packed MLS Cup in Atlanta
Featuring clubs from two of the United States' finest soccer cities, the 2018 MLS Cup was a supporter's paradise. The game itself had a record-breaking attendance of over 73,000,...
Street Football
Urban Lens: Kakuma Premier League, Offering Hope Inside a Kenyan Refugee Camp
The Kakuma Premier League represents to the many hopeless and desperate, a dream while offering an attainable solution through dedication, talent and their fervent love of the beautiful game.
