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...
Podcast
The Urban Pitch Podcast Returns!
We are proud to announce that we have joined the BLEAV podcast network to revive our podcast in a new format. Our first episode gets to know the two...
Spotlight
Seasoned Pro Footballer Tristan Bowen is Stronger, Wiser and Targeting the New Hometown Team
Tristan Bowen is a professional footballer who has played in multiple leagues around the world including the United States U-18 and U-20 national teams. Now back home in Los...
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LAFC Rookie Tristan Blackmon is Living Out His Dream One Day at a Time
The No. 3 pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, Tristan Blackmon is ready to make an impact on the pitch for LAFC. We caught up with the 21-year-old center...
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FOKOHAELA Founder Jason Lee Has One of the Most Incredible Arsenal Collections You’ll Ever See
You may know him as the creative mind behind FOKOHAELA, but Jason Lee also has an amazing collection of Arsenal memorabilia. From jerseys to knickknacks, we get an inside...
Podcast
A Legend in Two Games: Pro Footballer/Photographer DiDi Haracic Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast
As Angel City FC is set to begin its inaugural season, goalkeeper DiDi Haracic joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss how the team has jelled so far, her LA...
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...
Spotlight
A Glimpse of the Freestyle Life With A-List Talents Tobias Becs and PWG!
During their trip to Los Angeles following the WFFA Freestyle Masters tournament, world-renowned freestylers Tobias Becs and PWG stopped by to discuss life as a freestyler, the quirks of...
Spotlight
Chopping It Up With Alexis Guerreros, One Half of the Hilarious ‘The Cooligans’ TV Show
Outspoken and unapologetic, Alexis Guerreros is the louder half of The Cooligans, a comedic soccer podcast and TV show on the fubo Sports Network. In our latest podcast episode,...
Podcast
DARBY Magazine Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast
Our friends and northern neighbors from DARBY Magazine, Tagwa Moyo and Gisoo Kim join the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss North American soccer culture, the rivalry between Canada and...
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USMNT Legend Cobi Jones Speaks on His Past, and Soccer’s Future
Last month, Urban Pitch featured LA Galaxy and USMNT legend Cobi Jones on a podcast where he spoke about his journey in soccer, starting as a walk-on at UCLA...
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Beats, Rhymes, and Football: The Hustle and Vision Behind Feefa’s Impending Breakthrough
Growing up in South Central LA, Feefa learned from an early age that nothing in life is given to you. While there have been several speed bumps along the...
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From Tango Squad to River Plate, How Perseverance Saved Jordan O’Brien’s Football Career
Spanning four continents and countless different leagues, pro footballer Jordan O'Brien's career has been nothing if not well-traveled. But her journey to River Plate was far from a straight...
Podcast
LA Soccer Mainstays Brigitte Flores and Gilbert Bita Join the Urban Pitch Podcast
For the latest episode of the Urban Pitch podcast, our close friends Brigitte Flores and Gilbert Bita join us to discuss their soccer journeys, the LA soccer community, and...
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From Holland to L.A. (By Way of China) Actress Highdee Kuan Connects the Challenge of Art and Athletics
Mix a mostly Chinese heritage with a splash of German flavor. Add a Dutch upbringing and garnish with a love for the Oranje. Top off with an equal measure of...
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Finding the Perfect Balance of Art and Sport With Incredibly Accomplished Pro Freestyler Laura Biondo
The first woman to hold a Guinness World Record in freestyle, Laura Biondo has gone from competing in some of the world's biggest freestyle events to performing with the...
Spotlight
Beat Your Best: Cobi Jones’ Journey to Becoming an American Soccer Legend
While he's rightfully recognized as one of the greatest American soccer players of all time today, Cobi Jones didn't waltz into that distinction. He rejoins us for our latest...
Podcast
Minnesota United’s DJ Taylor Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast
Our latest podcast episode features our very first MLS guest — none other than Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor. We discuss his acclimation to the league, his Venci clothing...
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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...
Videos
Urban Spotlight: Pro Footballer and Olympic Medalist Lauren Sesselmann Continues to Redefine Herself
Pro footballer, Olympic medalist, entrepreneur, trainer, designer, model — the list of titles and accolades are long and impressive for the multi-talented Lauren Sesselmann, who continues to carve out...
