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
Introducing ‘The Baller Life,’ Episode 1: NWSL Pro Shawna Gordon on Sacrifice and the Love of Sport
As the owner of a soccer facility, I see a lot of different people play on our courts. On the regular, we get a good mix of styles and a strong level of competition...
Spotlight
A Look Behind the New Emi Martínez Film on Netflix with Producer Magui Bravi
With Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time freshly hitting Netflix just in time for the World Cup, Urban Pitch sat down with Argentine actress and producer Magui Bravi...
Urban Hype
The Best Soundbites From Oakland Roots Media Day
Last Thursday, Oakland Roots held a virtual media day ahead of their inaugural season in the USL Championship. We were in attendance as head coach Dario Pot, technical director...
Spotlight
Getting to Know Andrew McEwen, Multi-Talented Social Media Star and Entrepreneur
Whether it is creating custom boots, viral content, or his own lifestyle apparel brand, Andrew McEwen's ambition and creativity has led him to become one of social media's fastest-rising...
Spotlight
My First Year With the LA Galaxy: A Look Behind the Experiences of Three New Faces in LA
As the 2021 MLS season comes to a close, we take a look at how three new LA Galaxy players — Jorge Villafaña, Josh Drack, and Daniel Aguirre —...
Art
Art of the Game: San Spiga and the Eternal Influence of Diego Maradona
A street artist inspired by one of the greatest to ever do it, San Spiga continues to keep Diego Maradona's legacy alive both in Napoli and across the rest...
Spotlight
Yo Katsuyama Met Someone Who Did What He Loved, Then Decided to Dedicate His Life to Freestyle
Yo Katsuyama is quickly becoming one of the world's best freestylers, and that's not just according to us. Ask anyone who's seen him battle, and they'll tell you he's...
Spotlight
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...
Spotlight
Patience, Persistence, and Passion: Argentina’s Charly Iacono is Finally World Freestyle Champ
Carlos Alberto Iacono, aka Charly, is a persistent man. A tried-and-true competitor, Charly is well-known and well-liked on the freestyle circuit, someone who has earned respect for his athleticism, composure,...
Spotlight
Fútbol 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 Martín Kazanietz, aka Gordopelota, whose brush captures the raw spirit and beauty of...
Spotlight
The Pros and Cons of Orange County SC Hosting the USMNT
Urban Pitch sat down with Dan Rutstein, President of Orange County SC, as the club prepares to host the USMNT during the opening stage of the 2026 FIFA World...
Spotlight
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...
Featured
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...
Spotlight
A One-on-One Conversation With Freestyle Superstar Tobias Becs
Tobias Becs is one of the most recognized and respected freestylers in the world today. Between running his 4Freestyle company and setting world records, we caught up with the...
Spotlight
There’s No Better Time to Go All-In On Atlantic City FC
Playing in the NPSL, Atlantic City FC has become a pillar in the community for both locals and tourists alike. We sit down with club general manager David Goldstein...
Spotlight
Dax McCarty on MLS Expansion and San Diego FC’s Hot Start
With nearly two decades in MLS across multiple teams, Dax McCarty has seen just about everything — including what it's like to play for an expansion club.
In American sports,...
Fashion
DJ Taylor Has Big Dreams Beyond Soccer With Venci Clothing Brand
Through his clothing line Venci, Minnesota United FC defender DJ Taylor has entered the field of athletes that transcend sport.
The line between fashion and soccer only continues to blur...
Fashion
A Look Behind Two of MLS’s Most Artistic Kits
Continuing our 2023 MLS kit coverage, we take a look at the away jerseys from the Colorado Rapids and the New York Red Bulls, which feature artistic designs in...
Spotlight
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...
