Spotlight
Meet Taylor Shull, AKA SoccerKitTok, Whose Collection of Over 200 Kits is Quickly Building an Audience
In addition to sharing his love and appreciation for football kits, Taylor Shull explores club and sport history through his TikTok account, SoccerKitTok. We sit down with Shull to...
Freestyle
Urban Street Team Grows Freestyle Network Throughout Southeast Asia
Freestyle football is laying deep roots in Singapore, thanks largely to the pioneering freestylers of Urban Street Team (UST). Created in 2009 by Terence Ong, Terry Lee, and Mohammad...
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‘The Rise of MLS’: Author Norm O’Reilly on the League’s Past, Present, and Future
Norm O’Reilly, co-author of The Rise of Major League Soccer: Building a Global Giant sits down with us to discuss the key findings from his new book, which was...
Freestyle
The World of Woo: Retracing a Revolutionary in Freestyle
In a previous article, Urban Pitch featured an exclusive interview with freestyle pioneer Mr. Woo Hee Yong, a living legend of sorts who has broken multiple world records and is...
Spotlight
If She Isn’t Already, LA’s Next Freestyle Star Lizzy Calderon Needs to Be On Your Radar
A central figure in Los Angeles' burgeoning freestyle scene, Lizzy Calderon is beginning to make a name for herself around the world, thanks to her bubbling personality, optimistic outlook,...
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Urban Spotlight: Claudinho Might Be the Best Pound-for-Pound Street Baller in L.A.
Have you ever seen one of those guys who looks normal and unassuming, someone you quickly dismiss as not very athletic, and yet once he steps on the pitch, the guy just tears...
Spotlight
Street Madness Russia: The Boom from Moscow
Imagine growing up in a neighborhood amongst aged, towering apartments, walkways with broken concrete, where grass is in short order and every day is a challenge of personal will and strength....
Spotlight
A Conversation With Diego Valeri: Life as a Broadcaster, the Evolution of MLS, and the Current State of the Portland Timbers
One of the greatest imports in the history of Major League Soccer, Diego Valeri sits down with Urban Pitch to discuss his new career, the Portland Timbers, and some...
Art
Art of the Game: Andre Chioté Brings an Architect’s Eye to the World of Football Stadiums
With the precision of an architect and creative freedom of an illustrator, Andre Chioté boldly melds two separate yet related fields together in his work. We speak to the...
Spotlight
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
La Piel de Newell’s: A Look Behind a Fantastic Tribute to Newell’s Old Boys
An Instagram account dedicated to archiving and memorializing Newell's Old Boys kits, we speak with La Piel de Newell's creator Agustín Jesús to dive into his increasingly popular and...
Spotlight
Play Like There’s No Tomorrow: Bruno Meyer Simoes On Pro Football’s Hidden Grind and the Hunger of Brazilian Players
By Christine Kwon / Guest Contributor
The pinnacle of professional football, with all of its glory and glamor, is the dream job of countless kids (and adults) around the world....
Spotlight
Taming the Wild Child: A Conversation With Finnish National Champion Alexander Wessberg
At just 22 years old, Alexander Wessberg has nearly eight years of freestyle experience at the highest level. Although he amassed a reputation as a bit of a wild...
Spotlight
Strength, Health, and Gratitude: How Soccer Ignited Julia Glanz’s Relentless Pursuit of Fitness Excellence
Strength and conditioning coach Julia Glanz has made a seamless transition from her soccer career at the University of Arizona to her professional career as a fitness expert. Through...
Spotlight
Getting to Know Danny Gildea, the Man Behind the GPS Soccer Assassins Phenomenon
Danny Gildea has created a movement with his unique GPS Soccer Assassins training videos, garnering nearly 500,000 followers on his Instagram page. We had a chance to get to...
Spotlight
The Dream Gig: How Diego Paz Banchio Turned Passion Into a Job
Uruguayan photographer and content creator Diego Paz Banchio never thought that a few demo reels of his favorite soccer team would lead to him working with and covering clubs...
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
Finding My Peace and Defying the Odds Through the Beautiful Game
AC Sparta striker Christina Burkenroad's professional career has seen three different teams in three different countries. While she has journeyed thousands of miles as a pro, her path to...
Spotlight
Two-Time Italian Champion Luca Chiarvesio Sets His Sights on Being the World’s Best
Luca Chiarvesio isn't satisfied. At 21, he's quickly establishing himself as a force in the freestyle world, but he isn't resting on his laurels and has an unfettered look at...
Spotlight
From Scoring World Cup Goals to High School Dances, Mexico U17 National Team Forward Vanessa Buso Has the Best of Both Worlds
At 17 years old, Vanessa Buso already has a World Cup medal and experience playing around the globe. In our latest podcast episode, we spoke to the rising talent...
