Spotlight
LA Galaxy Defender Daniel Steres Has Gone Full Circle Through His Professional Journey
From MLS to the USL and back, Daniel Steres' pro soccer career has taken him through a multitude of destinations and playing conditions, all of which has led to...
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,...
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,...
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...
Street Football
Chelsea F.C. and Adidas Host “First-Class” Youth Tournament in L.A.
In its ongoing support of youth soccer, Adidas banded together with Chelsea F.C. (who were in town for a match against Liverpool) to sponsor a 5v5 tournament this past Tuesday at The Base LA ...
Urban Hype
Scenes From the Wild 2019 MLS Cup In Seattle
An intimate look into the fan experience at the 2019 MLS Cup in Seattle, which for the third time in four years saw the Sounders and Toronto FC go...
Spotlight
USWNT Star Morgan Brian Shares Her Urban Picks
With 81 caps for the United States since 2013, Morgan Brian has been a midfield mainstay for arguably the most dominant American sports team today. With the 2019 World...
Fashion
Heard on the Street: At the New Balance Otruska Pack Release Party
Over the weekend, New Balance launched its Russian-inspired Otruska pack, which included an all-new Tekela boot silhouette, updated Furon 4.0, and 574, 247, and Cruz 2.0 lifestyle sneakers. We...
Spotlight
Revisiting the LA Galaxy’s Golden Age With Two-Time MLS Cup Champ Bryan Jordan
A member of the LA Galaxy teams that won back-to-back MLS Cups in 2011 and 2012, Bryan Jordan has seen plenty of highs during his pro soccer career. In...
Urban Hype
Creative and Sporting Luminaries Gather to Celebrate City of Angels FC’s Launch Party
Actors, musicians, and influencers mingled with supporters and club owners at a popular North Hollywood hot spot this past Sunday to toast the launch of Los Angeles' newest football club—City...
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...
Street Football
Adidas Dark Space Brings Teams of Two to Compete
No matter how big or small the pitch, players on the field depend on each other. When you’re playing a 2v2 tournament, however, trusting your teammate becomes even more...
Photography
A Getaway to Milan for One of the Last ‘Derby della Madonninas’ In the San Siro
One of football's classic rivalries, Inter Milan and AC Milan have been duking it out in the San Siro for decades. But that's all about to change soon, as...
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...
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...
Urban Hype
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...
Urban Hype
Going Behind the Curtain of Guerrilla FC’s Impending Takeover of San Francisco — and the Rest of the Country
Already established in multiple major metropolitan areas in the world, Guerrilla FC has recently extended its roots to San Francisco, and looks to introduce the Bay Area to a...
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: In Old Havana, Cuba, a Young Boy and His Football
Cuba remains a beautiful, contradictory island brimming with rum, remnants of the revolution, and diesel cars juxtaposed alongside tourists and signs of encroaching modernity. In this edition of Urban...
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,...
