Spotlight
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...
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...
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
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...
Fashion
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...
Photography
Urban Lens: A Rainy Day in Borneo
On the island of Borneo, as children laugh and play in the rain, we witness unmitigated joy and freedom and are reminded of our own childhood memories of fun, rainy...
Photography
Urban Lens: The ZZ10 Playground is a Beacon Inside One of Paris’ Largest Banlieues
Nestled in the shadows of the Stade de France in Saint-Denis is a much smaller, yet just as important playing field. Opened last summer in honor of the 20-year...
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
Auston Trusty Has Got Next
After a stellar season with Birmingham City, Arsenal loanee Auston Trusty has proven he's up for the challenge of European football. And the American defender is ready for whatever...
Fashion
An Exclusive Look at the COPA Football Benfica and KNVB Collections
Celebrating a club and country with plenty of football history, the COPA Football Benfica and KNVB collections are as beautiful as they are expertly crafted. We get an exclusive...
Fashion
A Look Into Admiral’s Resurgence in the United States
With over 100 years in football, Admiral will forever have a place in the game's history book. But the brand is looking to begin a new chapter, and we...
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...
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...
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.
Photography
Urban Lens: The Quiet Rise of Street Football Culture in Mumbai
One of the largest cities in the world, Mumbai is a metropolis teeming with art, culture, and history. Despite this, street football has yet to establish a strong presence....
Photography
Urban Lens: A Day at the Beach in Porto, Portugal
The second largest city in Portugal, Porto is blessed with a coastline of long, clean, sandy beaches. The popular beach spot Praia de Matosinhos attracts a young, sporty crowd and...
Photography
Urban Lens: Bridge Barkada and the Street Football Movement in San Diego
Through pickup games in San Diego's Chicano Park, Bridge Barkada is helping ignite an increasingly burgeoning soccer scene in the city.
It's long been known as "America's Finest City," but...
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...
Urban Hype
Heard on the Street: At the LA Galaxy’s Victoria Block Party and Open Training
To unveil their all-new safe standing supporters' section, LA Galaxy hosted the Victoria Block party and open training at Dignity Health Sports Park over the weekend. Featuring music performances,...
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...
