Old Havana Cuba

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...

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,...
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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...
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Do Atlanta’s Metro Station Pitches Represent the Next Wave of US Grassroots Soccer?

On the Westside of Atlanta, Soccer in the Streets recently unveiled its second metro station pitch in conjunction with Atlanta United and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Aiming...
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Heard on the Street: At the Manchester City Trophy Tour Stop in Atlanta

Celebrating the six domestic trophies won across its men's and women's teams last season, the Manchester City Trophy Tour made its stop in Atlanta last weekend. Featuring a re-creation...
amolep

Rocking AMOLEP’s Multi-National Jerseys in the Diverse Streets of Downtown LA

With 133 total countries and territories to choose from, AMOLEP's dual nationality jerseys provide unlimited combinations and allow just about everyone to represent their single or mixed ethnic background....
mls all-star game

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...
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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,...
adidas copa

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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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...

Pro Skimboarder Yasmyn Andrade Sets Her Sights on New Goals as She Completes College Soccer

Often seen cruising on her skateboard or riding the waves on her skimboard, Yasmyn Andrade is living the Southern California dream. Originally from a Brazilian beach town called Recreio dos Bandeirantes...
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Heard on the Street: At the Inaugural LAFC Match in Seattle

After years of waiting, the LAFC faithful finally got to watch the black and gold take the pitch for an official match this past weekend. We were at the...
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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...
auston trusty

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...
urban pitch icarus kit

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...
napoli seri a

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...
bootham crescent

Urban Lens: Bootham Crescent’s Final Stand

In operation since 1932, Bootham Crescent is in its final season as the home of York City FC. Photographer Marco Magielse gives us a look at the grounds during...
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Heard on the Street: At the LAFC x ‘Ted Lasso’ ‘Believe’ Fan Experience

Before last Wednesday's match against Sporting Kansas City, LAFC hosted a Ted Lasso "Believe" fan experience outside Banc of California stadium. Featuring free food, games, and a live DJ,...
christina burkenroad

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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Behind the Lens of Federico Peretti, River Plate Photographer Extraordinaire

A lifelong River Plate fan, photographer Federico Peretti has captured some of the club's most iconic moments in recent memory. We get a look behind his passion for the...