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No Fakers Allowed at the adidas Tango League Finals at The Base LA

Bringing together slick boots, custom shirts, and some of the country's top ballers, adidas' Tango League Season One finals was a truly epic experience. Hosted at The Base LA,...
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Pictorial: The Iconic Dublin Derby

Urban Pitch contributor Ignasi Torné Gualdo shares his experience at the wonderfully unique and fierce Dublin Derby — from the food, to the people, to the raucous atmosphere. "Have you...
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The USWNT Victory Tour Stop at the Rose Bowl Shows the Need for an NWSL Team in Los Angeles

In front of a packed crowd of supporters at the iconic Rose Bowl, the United States women's national team handily defeated the Republic of Ireland in their first contest...
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Heard on the Street: At the Mexico-Cuba Gold Cup Showdown in the Rose Bowl

On the opening match day of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, heavy favorites Mexico took on an underdog Cuba side, and while the match itself wasn't very competitive, the...
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Knowing When to Walk Away: Hailai Arghandiwal’s Up-And-Down Career In Pro Football

Having played both in Italy and Germany as well as with the Afghanistan women's national team, Hailai Arghandiwal decided to step away from the game at just 24. We...
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Genoa: The Best Football City You Haven’t Been to Yet

Perhaps the most underrated destination in Italy, we get a glimpse of Genoa and the two clubs that call it home: UC Sampdoria and Genoa CFC. It’s approaching midday on...
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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.
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adidas Unveils Futuristic Next-Gen COPA 19+ with Paulo Dybala in Fully Immersive ‘Area 19’ Experience in Milan

To kick off the release of the revolutionary next installment of the iconic COPA franchise, adidas put together "Area 19," an immersive event space that allowed guests to experience...
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From Homeless to Pro Footballer, Christina Burkenroad Doesn’t Let Her Circumstances Define Her

From living in hotels and crashing at friends' houses in high school to playing in the Champions League, Sparta Prague forward Christina Burkenroad's journey through soccer is far from...
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Urban Lens: The Evolving Heartbeat of Street Football in Barcelona

Street football in Barcelona has always been a massive part of daily life. But as the city has changed over the years, so has the way in which the...
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An Inside Look at the Diego Maradona Temple Experience in New York City

Ahead of next week's HBO premiere of the Diego Maradona documentary, creatives, athletes, and insiders made their way to New York City for a one-of-a-kind exhibit dedicated to the Argentinian legend....
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Urban Picks: How Fresno FC’s Christian Chaney Was Destined to Be a Hometown Hero

After playing internationally in both Mexico and Armenia, Fresno native Christian Chaney is back at home with Fresno FC and loving every minute of it. We spoke to the...

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...
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A Different Shade of Red: The Passion Behind Osasuna and Their Quest For Their First Major Trophy

Take a trip with us to Pamplona, where we see how some of Europe's most fiery fans prepare for a potential landmark moment: Osasuna's first ever major trophy. The...
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Checking In With LAFC Center Back Tristan Blackmon Ahead of His Second Season as a Pro

After a rookie season that saw plenty of learning opportunities, LAFC defender Tristan Blackmon is ready to make his impact felt across MLS. We catch up with the young...
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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...
Tristan Bowen

Seasoned Pro Footballer Tristan Bowen is Stronger, Wiser and Targeting the New Hometown Team

Tristan Bowen is a professional footballer who has played in multiple leagues around the world including the United States U-18 and U-20 national teams. Now back home in Los...
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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...
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The Vibrant Streets of Bilbao During the Basque Derby

Take a trip to the Basque Country with us as we recount one of the most unique derbies in all of football — one where opposing fans coexist not...

The San Diego Scene: SoCal Street Ball and the Latest Neymar Jr.’s Five

Local and traveling footballers gathered over the weekend at Waterfront Park in San Diego for the latest edition of Neymar Jr.’s Five Tournament. Teams battled it out for a chance to win a trip...