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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...

SISM Adds Dutch Street Baller to Roster

California Bay Area based street soccer company Soccer in Slow Motion (SISM) announced it has recently added 23-year-old Dutch baller Kevin Micka to its select roster of international players, which includes Pawel Skora ...
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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 ...

USMNT Legend Cobi Jones Speaks on His Past, and Soccer’s Future

Last month, Urban Pitch featured LA Galaxy and USMNT legend Cobi Jones on a podcast where he spoke about his journey in soccer, starting as a walk-on at UCLA...
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Art of the Game: The Effortless Cool of Peter O’Toole

Highlighting the brightest and best football illustrators in the world, our Art of the Game series continues with Peter O'Toole. From his brilliant work with some massive clubs to...
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Q&A With USMNT Legend Tab Ramos: His New Role at Besiktas, USMNT’s Future, and Keys for MLS

We sit down with Tab Ramos, one of the greatest players to ever don a USMNT kit, to discuss working with Brad Friedel at Beşiktaş, his expectations for the...
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A Balancing Act: How Gotham FC Keeper/Pro Photographer DiDi Haracic Has Used Both Outlets to Fuel Her Breakout Year

Doubling as a goalkeeper for NJ/NY Gotham FC and a professional photographer, DiDi Haracic has somehow been able to balance between two extremely demanding careers. We get to know...
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The Man Behind the Camera: Why Everyone Needs Jannis Gasser in Their Instafeed

It's fair to say social media has been a catalyst for the rise of freestyle football in recent years, the chief culprit being everyone's favourite photo/video sharing app, Instagram. Every day,...
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Art of the Game: The Unmistakable Style of Jorge Lawerta

With an instantly recognizable catalogue that has been featured in major outlets across the globe, Jorge Lawerta has created his own lane through a series of simple yet captivating...
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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...

Yassine ‘Coyote’ is Living a Cooler Life than You, or: How to Stop Worrying and Just Ball

Yassine Abderrahim is a busy man. Between Instanbul, Doha, Brussels, San Francisco, and countless other amazing global destinations, the multi-faceted street baller and freestyler is currently living life at 100....
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Reflecting On Virgil Abloh’s Ties To The Soccer World

Breaking barriers in just about every field he entered, we remember Virgil Abloh's impact on the world of soccer. The world lost a cultural icon when Virgil Abloh passed...
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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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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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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...

Players, Fans From Across the World Praying for the Recovery of Young Ajax Star Abdelhak Nouri

After a cardiac arrhythmia caused him to collapse during a preseason match, 20-year-old Ajax midfielder Abdelhak Nouri suffered from permanent and severe brain damage, and Ajax has said that the...
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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...
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Phil Delves, Football Kit Connoisseur

With a vast collection and knowledge of football kits, Phil Delves has quickly become an authority amongst the shirt collecting community. We catch up with the rising aficionado and...
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Art of the Game: Marija Marković and the Beauty In Details

Our 'Art of the Game' series highlighting the brightest football artists and illustrators continues with Marija Marković. Hailing from Belgrade, Serbia, Marković has gained notoriety through her collage-style prints...
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Urban Spotlight: Pro Footballer and Olympic Medalist Lauren Sesselmann Continues to Redefine Herself

Pro footballer, Olympic medalist, entrepreneur, trainer, designer, model — the list of titles and accolades are long and impressive for the multi-talented Lauren Sesselmann, who continues to carve out...