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Eric Wynalda Calls Out Pay-to-Play and Builds His Own Academy
Eric Wynalda spoke with Urban Pitch about his approach to youth development with the Wynalda Soccer Academy, and in typical “Waldo” fashion, the former USMNT striker was an open...
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Jerome Opoku: Eyes on the Prize Ahead of Maiden World Cup
BaĹźakĹźehir center back and Ghana international Jerome Opoku sits down with us to discuss his adjustment to Turkish football, what it means to represent his national team, and his...
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Adam Buksa Gunning for Greatness with Udinese
Udinese striker Adam Buksa sits down with us to discuss his time in MLS with the New England Revolution, playing for the Poland national team, and the differences in...
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Carlos Alberto Pintinho Opens Up On Legendary Career
With clubs like Fluminense, Sevilla, and Cadiz, Carlos Alberto Pintinho established himself as a fan favorite across different countries and leagues. He sits down with us to discuss his...
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From Heart Scare to MLS Success: The Resilient Journey of Felipe Martins
With a well-traveled career that spanned 17 years, Felipe Martins reflects on his journey, both the successes and the setbacks.Â
At 17 years old, Felipe Martins' life was about to...
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Chicago Fire FC’s Jason Shokalook Opens Up On His Transformational 2025
We catch up with newly-signed Chicago Fire forward Jason Shokalook to look back at his journey to the pros, from 100-mile commutes as a kid, to signing his first...
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A Conversation With Sami Khedira
A winner everywhere he went, Sami Khedira is one of the most unsung heroes of his generation. We sat down with him to discuss his thoughts on the current...
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Guillermo Amor Looks Back on Legendary Career at Barcelona
One of the most decorated players to ever don the blaugrana stripes, Guillermo Amor sits down with us to reflect on his playing days at FC Barcelona.
Lionel Messi....
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Three Countries, One Philosophy: Pep Muñoz on Football, Culture, and Identity
We sit down with journeyman coach Pep Muñoz to discuss his time with La Masia and his stops in China and Cambodia.Â
Whether in Spain or across China, Cambodia, and...
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Kellyn Acosta Talks Chicago Fire, Future, and Becoming an Owner at 30
Kellyn Acosta sat down with Urban Pitch to talk about his new venture into the USL with Edgewater Castle FC, the Chicago Fire’s rollercoaster MLS season, and the lessons...
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Nico Cantor Opens Up On Trailblazing Career for CBS
CBS Sports analyst and commentator Nico Cantor sits down with Urban Pitch to discuss his career path, following in his father's iconic footsteps, and the importance of the 2026...
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Singing the Passion: How Florencia Barsellini Turns River Plate into Art
Through music and illustration, Florencia Barsellini transforms the River Plate experience into pure emotion.
Florencia Barsellini, by her own admission, is a very shy person — though you’d never guess...
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Dave Johnson Reflects on Legendary Broadcasting Career
The longtime voice of DC United, Dave Johnson looks back on some of his favorite moments in the broadcast booth.
It has been over three decades since DC United came...
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Full-Time Teacher, Full-Time Footballer: Auckland City’s Christian Gray on His Iconic Goal vs. Boca, and His Urban Picks
In a tournament full of sharks, it was the minnow that provided the biggest surprise. After losing their first two FIFA Club World Cup matches by a combined 16-0...
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Antonio Simões Reflects on Benfica Glory, Eusébio, and the Rise of Soccer in the U.S.
From winning countless titles during Benfica's golden era to making a major move to the original NASL to help kickstart soccer in the United States, Antonio Simões has a...
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Renato Paiva on Almost Joining LAFC, Getting Fired After Beating PSG, and the Ups and Downs of Being a Manager
Portuguese manager Renato Paiva has experienced a well-traveled career, with notable stops in Brazil, Mexico, and Ecuador. We spoke with him to discuss the highs and lows of his...
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From Sierra Leone, to MLS, and CBS: Michael Lahoud’s Fantastic Voyage
Michael Lahoud's life journey has been far from straightforward — he's escaped a civil war, won a national championship, enjoyed a decade-long pro soccer career, and is now part...
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FĂştbol de Potrero, on Canvas: The Unique Art of Gordopelota
Where paint meets passion and the street becomes a canvas, we catch up with Argentine artist MartĂn Kazanietz, aka Gordopelota, whose brush captures the raw spirit and beauty of...
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Finding a Way to Play: How Stuart Sharp and the US Cerebral Palsy National Team Are Breaking Barriers in Soccer
The United States cerebral palsy men's national team recently took home the 2025 Copa América, its first major international trophy. We were able to catch up with CP MNT...
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South America’s Wrexham? Inside Deportivo LSM, the Messi-Suárez Project Shaking Up the Game
Backed by Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi, Uruguay's Deportivo LSM faces the formidable challenge of building a start-up professional club into a top-flight team — and doing so sooner...
