Urban Hype
Heard on the Street: At the Epic LAFC-LA Galaxy Derby
The very first LAFC-LA Galaxy derby was an instant classic, bringing the best out of Los Angeles soccer fans regardless of whom they supported. Urban Pitch was on the...
Spotlight
From LA to Macedonia, Travis Bowen Embraces the Enduring Journey of Being a Pro Footballer
With professional experience both in the United States and overseas, Travis Bowen has been able to incorporate the best from both games into his own. Before his departure back...
Spotlight
Pro Football Journeyman and Skills Tutorial Maven William John is Creating a Legacy Beyond the Pitch Through Goluremi
Playing in eight different countries and speaking eight different languages, pro footballer William John has faced just about everything you could imagine throughout his 13-year career. Currently playing 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...
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,...
Urban Hype
An Immersive Experience With the 3252 — LA’s Loudest (and Newest) Fan Group
Ever wonder what it's like to be in one of MLS' rowdiest supporters' groups? We are taking fully immersive experiences with the league's most passionate fanbases, starting with LAFC's...
Spotlight
Finding My Peace and Defying the Odds Through the Beautiful Game
AC Sparta striker Christina Burkenroad's professional career has seen three different teams in three different countries. While she has journeyed thousands of miles as a pro, her path to...
Photography
Urban Lens: The Frigid Pitches of Sweden Through the Eyes of Pro Footballer and Photographer Pato Jerzak
Pro footballer and photographer Pato Jerzak gives us a first-person recounting of what it was like playing in frigid temperatures in Sweden from the youth to pro ranks, both...
Photography
Aerial Buenos Aires: A Conversation With Drone Photographer Alejandro Petra
Capturing drone photos from around the world, Alejandro Petra is best known for his breathtaking overhead shots of Argentinian cathedrals like La Bombonera and Estadio Monumental. We get insight...
Urban Hype
LAFC Forges Ahead with New Stadium in a City Thriving with Football Fans
Earlier today, LAFC met with the Los Angeles City Council and received the green light to break ground on their $250 million stadium project. Expectations are high for this...
Fashion
Introducing the Urban Pitch x Icarus FC Kit
Releasing in ultra-limited numbers this Friday, the Urban Pitch x Icarus FC kit is the first we've made available to the public. Get an up close look at the jersey...
Photography
Urban Lens: Street Football in East Java, Indonesia
On any given day, in the late afternoon hours, the sounds of children laughing and kicking a ball can be heard at the Islamic boarding school of Lengkong Village on...
Photography
Urban Lens: Playing with Freedom in Yangon, Myanmar
The country of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is comprised of more than 100 different ethnic groups. Previously the capital until 2006, Yangon is still the largest and busiest commercial...
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...
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.
Spotlight
Tamra Dae Went from Beauty Salons to College Ball to Competitive Bodybuilding, and Proved One Door Closed is Another Opened
Tamra Dae is the kind of multi-dimensional athlete who can excel in any number of sports, but throughout her formative years, she chose soccer above the others. So when an injury...
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...
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
Pictorial: The Behind-the-Scenes Grind of Jamaican National Team Midfielder Chinyelu Asher
As this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup draws near, Jamaican national team midfielder Chinyelu Asher is tirelessly working on improving her game in the shadows, absent of any spotlight....
Photography
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.
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