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Urban Picks: How Dynamo Rising Star and Houston Native Memo Rodriguez Puts On For H-Town
The first Houston Dynamo player to progress through its youth academy, USL affiliate, and MLS side, Memo Rodriguez is Houston to his core. In the latest edition of Urban...
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Sporting KC and Canadian National Team Defender Amer Didic Shares His Urban Picks
Now in his third year as a pro, Sporting Kansas City and Canadian national team center back Amer Didic has shown plenty of potential in his young career. During...
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The Grind Never Stops: A One-On-One Conversation with IT10’s Mo Ali
Making it as a professional athlete in any sport is no easy feat. What's so often glamorized in media is in truth a grueling process that entails thousands of hours...
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Two-Time Guinness World Record Holder Pradeep Ramesh Has His Goals Set Even Higher
Despite holding two Guinness World Records, Ramesh isn't satisfied and has his goal set on becoming the first Indian Freestyle World Champion.
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Checking In With LAFC Center Back Tristan Blackmon Ahead of His Second Season as a Pro
After a rookie season that saw plenty of learning opportunities, LAFC defender Tristan Blackmon is ready to make his impact felt across MLS. We catch up with the young...
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Kicking It With Kala: Getting to Know the Breakdance-Inspired Polish Champion
One of the world's most creative and original freestylers, Bartłomiej "Kala" Rak is not only known for his incredible breakdance-inspired combos, but also for his unique views on the...
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Kristoffer Liicht, Prince of Panna, Stops By L.A. and Shares His Urban Picks
We met up with pro street baller Kristoffer Liicht during the L.A. leg of his recent traveling spree to film some tutorials, hang out, and of course get his...
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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...
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God’s Plan: How Kemar Lawrence Rose from the Ashes to Become an MLS All-Star
After a devastating knee injury to end the 2018 season, New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence has quickly returned to form for both club and country in 2019....
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From Vietnam to Ireland, Nam the Man Spreads the Passion and Promise of Freestyle Football
Hoai-Nam Nguyen is many things to many people. In Vietnam, Nguyen is a walking embodiment of freestyle football. To an expert like Mr. Woo, he's one of the most...
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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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Urban Spotlight: One-on-One with Futsaler Jade Elliott, Youthful Pioneer in UK’s Football League Trust
Youngsters from the UK are continuing to pioneer new avenues in women’s football. We recently spotlighted teen talent Liv Cooke, the UK’s first and only professional female freestyler. Today, we’re featuring Urban Pitch’s...
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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,...
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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...
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Rafael Spajic on How He Became One of the Top Panna Players in the World
When 27-year-old Rafael Spajic first moved to Croatia from Switzerland, he was excited to find a street court next to his house. It was on this pitch he would...
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City of Angels FC Owner PJ Harrison on Creating a Distinct Club Identity in a Crowded L.A. Market
With an ownership befitting a glitzy city full of entertainers, City of Angels FC becomes the latest club to join the Los Angeles football landscape.
PJ Harrison and Joe Sumner, the illustrious...
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11-Year-Old Shiou is Giving Pannas and Taking Names
Eleven-year-old prodigy Shiou from Japan has been turning heads in the street football world with his impressive moves. Though he suffered an unexpected loss in the recent Pannahouse Invitationals, his advanced ...
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Grounds of a Dying Breed: A Q&A With ‘Final Whistle’ Photographer Marco Magielse
Documenting 21 of the remaining traditional football grounds in England, Marco Magielse's book Final Whistle is a nostalgic ode to a fading style of architecture. We speak with the Dutch photographer...
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From Pro Football to Music, Knox Hill’s Career Has Come Full Circle Through Goluremi
A pro footballer-turned-rapper, Knox Hill has carved a successful path in two daunting and difficult fields. Now a member of the Goluremi team, he's able to continue in both...
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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...
