Urban Hype
Heard On the Street: At the Manchester City Soccer Festival
As part of their tour of the United States, Manchester City FC stopped by the East Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club to host the Manchester City Soccer Festival,...
Photography
Against a Backdrop of Unity and Division, Napoli is Ready to Party
With a historic season that will almost certainly see the club claim its first Serie A title in over 30 years, Napoli has people across the city ready to...
Photography
Urban Lens: Street Football in São Paulo, Brazil
Brazilians often refer to their country as "o País do Futebol" meaning "the country of football." Their passion for the beautiful game is so thoroughly embedded in their vibrant...
Spotlight
Chilean National Team Goalkeeper and Pro Model Ryann Torrero’s Full-Circle Journey to the 2019 World Cup
Ahead of the 2019 Women's World Cup, Chilean national team goalkeeper Ryann Torrero joins us to discuss her meandering journey through her pro soccer career, what she's looking forward...
Photography
Revisiting the Epic Scenes in Buenos Aires, One Year Later
Nearly a year after Argentina won the 2022 World Cup, we look back at the incredible celebrations that took place in Buenos Aires following the triumph.
I woke up with...
Urban Hype
Nike Continues Their Strike Night Tour with a Stop in Los Angeles
Pro players, street ballers, influencers, and football fans converged inside a warehouse on the outskirts of Los Angeles last Friday to celebrate the release of Nike's Hypervenom 3 for...
Street Football
Adidas Challenges Youth Teams to Speed of Light 5v5 Cup
Adidas continues to embrace the small-sided game as it launches some of its latest gear, in this case the Speed of Light pack for which the brand partnered with UrbanFutsal LA...
Photography
Urban Lens: Inspiring Empathy and Education at the Form Ni Gani Tournament in Nairobi, Kenya
At the Starehe Boys Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, men and women came together for the Form Ni Gani Tournament, which not only provided participants with intense competition, but also...
Photography
LAFC Continues to Build Its Fan Base With Second Black & Gold Rally
Supporters of LAFC and passionate football fans in Los Angeles were invited to the second edition of the Black and Gold Rally. Beer, singing, drum beating, and some more beer were in...
Spotlight
The Secret Behind Kei Kamara’s Longevity and Success in His Pro Career
Now headed into his 13th season as a pro, Colorado Rapids forward Kei Kamara has enjoyed a well-traveled career that has seen stops across the United States as well...
Urban Hype
Heard on the Street: At the American Outlaws USWNT World Cup Final Pregame Celebration
Gearing up for the biggest American soccer match of the year, the American Outlaws USWNT World Cup final pregame party in Lyon, France was a jam-packed fest of food, drinks,...
Videos
An Immersive Experience During the El Salvador-Honduras Gold Cup Match at Banc of California Stadium
Hosted at Los Angeles' Banc of California Stadium for the first time ever, last week's El Salvador-Honduras Gold Cup match was a cultural cornucopia filled with singing, chanting, and...
Fashion
Retro Perfected: An Up-Close Look at the Incredibly Detailed COPA Juventus Collection
Featuring a stunning line of throwback kits and off-pitch wear, COPA's official Juventus collection elicits plenty of memories from the club's rich history. To get a closer look at...
Photography
Pictorial: An Afternoon in Marseille, the Perfect Football City
An iconic stadium, fanatic supporters, and the Mediterranean sea. Marseille continues to be the paragon for football cities and a must visit for any fan of the game.
My relationship...
Street Football
Round 1, Neymar Jr’s Five Training Grounds: Former Champs Return to Find a Surprise Competitor On Their Heels
In the first of Urban Pitch and Red Bull's "Training Grounds" competition, an unknown team comes out of nowhere and nearly pulls a shocking upset over last year's Neymar...
Spotlight
FC Kansas City Midfielder Lo’eau Labonta Shares Her Urban Picks
Lo'eau Labonta is beginning to hit her stride as she enters her third season in the NWSL. With preseason just a few weeks away, the Stanford grad sat down for a...
Spotlight
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...
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
Pictorial: Capturing the Unique Beauty of Marseille and Its Football Fans
Through photos and first-hand recounts of friends, our very own Ignasi Torné Gualdo attempts to capture the one-of-a-kind essence of Marseille, one of the most famed footballing cities in...
Street Football
Witnessing Rotterdam’s New Generation of Street Footballers at Neymar Jr’s Five
We witness a new generation continuing the important tradition of ballers from Rotterdam exhibiting their unique combination of technical skill and street culture.
