vinicius tobias

Vinícius Tobias: The Rising Brazilian Star Who’s Enjoying a Resurgence at Shakhtar

At 22 years old, Vinícius Tobias is making waves with Shakhtar Donetsk, and could be the latest Brazilian to make a breakthrough with the club.  From Willian to Fernandinho, from...
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Brian Dunseth Reflects on Getting Cut From His Youth Team, Playing at the Olympics, and the USMNT

MLS broadcaster and former pro Brian Dunseth discusses his unorthodox career path, representing the USMNT at the Olympics, and more in an exclusive Q&A interview. From afar, Brian Dunseth's career...
frans hoek

A Goalkeeping Guru: Frans Hoek Discusses Working With Cruyff, van Gaal, and the Future of the Position

Having mentored some of the greatest goalkeepers in the game, Frans Hoek is an authority figure not just for the position, but for the sport as a whole. We...
jimmy conrad

A Conversation With Jimmy Conrad: A Shift in USMNT Priorities, the Pulisic Gold Cup Saga, and 2026 World Cup Thoughts

Never shy to share his thoughts on the beautiful game, we sit down with former USMNT player Jimmy Conrad to discuss how things have changed with the national team...
james sands

A Conversation With James Sands: Life at St. Pauli, USMNT Hopes, and MLS vs. Europe

Urban Pitch sat down with St. Pauli midfielder and U.S. men’s national team hopeful James Sands for an exclusive one-on-one interview. The former NYCFC standout spoke about his time...
thomas gronnemark

How Thomas Grønnemark Became the First Throw-in Coach

The set piece coach has become en vogue in the world of football in recent years. One of the originators is Thomas Grønnemark, who rose to prominence as a...
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A Deep Dive Into Brazil’s Expansion to Miami With CBF Executive Bruno Costa

After setting up shop in Miami, it's clear that the Brazilian football federation has big plans in North America. We speak with CBF director of international offices and relations...
ricardo neto

A Conversation with Ricardo Neto, A Rising Star in Benfica’s Youth Ranks

One of the top talents from Benfica's vaunted academy, we speak to Ricardo Neto about winning multiple major titles with Portugal's youth national team and the sacrifices he's made...
guy branston

A Conversation With Guy Branston, a Proper English Football Journeyman

With over 400 appearances over 17 seasons for a myriad of teams across England, there isn't much Guy Branston hasn't seen. We sit down with him to discuss his...
keinan davis

Keinan Davis: A Steady Rise From Non-League to Serie A

We sit down with Udinese sharpshooter Keinan Davis to discuss his career journey and how he's found a home in Italy.  At the beginning of the month, Udinese was in...
kevin egan

A Conversation With Kevin Egan, the Voice of ‘MLS 360’

In an exclusive interview, we sit down with MLS broadcaster Kevin Egan to discuss his career path, American sports culture, and how his Irish accent has both propelled and...
eddie pope

A Conversation With US Soccer Legend Eddie Pope

Few figures embody Major League Soccer’s journey from fragile startup to global player quite like Eddie Pope. In a candid conversation, the former U.S. international discusses his career path...
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‘I’m Not Worried About Being First, I’m Worried About Being Right’: César Luis Merlo on Journalism, Trust, and Transfers

One of the premier football insiders in the world, and perhaps the biggest in Latin America, César Luis Merlo sits down with us to discuss how he became one...
johan vasquez

Johan Vasquez: Genoa’s Pillar and Mexico’s Hope at the 2026 World Cup

Genoa and Mexico center back Johan Vasquez speaks with us about finding a home in Serie A, preparing for the World Cup, and playing under Italian legend Daniele De...
jeffrey talan

From the Netherlands to Bali: Jeffrey Talan’s Global Path

A longtime football man, Jeffrey Talan reflects on his career, the injury that cut it short, and his venture into coaching.  When you examine Jeffrey Talan's career from afar, it...
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Empty Seats or Full Pockets? The Growing Backlash Over World Cup Ticket Prices

As World Cup ticket prices soar, an industry expert warns that FIFA’s premium-first pricing strategy risks empty stadiums, alienated fans, and a tournament that feels increasingly out of reach...
ricardo faty

Ricardo Faty On Senegal vs. France and the Best Players He’s Lined Up Against

Representing Senegal at the senior level and France at the youth level, Ricardo Faty has close ties to both nations who'll be squaring off in the group stage of...
martin tyler

Martin Tyler: The Voice of Football

One of the greatest voices to ever grace the sport, Martin Tyler's dulcet tones have soundtracked some of the greatest football moments over the past 51 years. But legendary...
neto borges

Neto Borges on Life With Bristol City and Brazilian Footballer Stereotypes

A well-traveled career that has seen stops in Brazil, Portugal, Sweden, France, and England, Neto Borges shares insight into his career arc and his goals with Bristol City in...
eric wynalda

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...