Spotlight
‘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...
Spotlight
Inside the Creative Mind of Warren Creavalle
From designing the official MLS Black Lives Matter t-shirt to creating his own brand, Warren Creavalle refuses to be confined to the boundaries of a traditional athlete. We sit...
Art
When Art Imitates Sport: Inside the Beautiful Works of David Diehl
Internationally known for his stunning football art, David Diehl merges themes from the game and everyday life into each one of his collections. From the god-like aura of iconic...
Art
Meet Artist Laury Layani, Whose Viral Vivid Portraits Have Caught the Eyes of Many Pro Athletes
Through her brilliantly colored and detailed portraits, French artist Laury Layani has been able to meet some of her sports idols — Novak Djokovic, Olivier Giroud, and Lewis Hamilton...
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From Everest to the Sahara: How Freestyler John Farnworth Conquered the World’s Most Challenging Terrain
A freestyle OG that's not afraid of any challenge, John Farnworth has freestyled his way across the Sahara Desert and up to Mount Everest's base camp. We get to...
Music
Stix’s ‘For Los Angeles’ Is a Unique Tribute to LAFC’s Supporter Culture
Two weeks ago, Watts native Stix blessed fans with For Los Angeles, a new album entirely dedicated to LAFC and the club's culture. We caught up with the longtime...
Spotlight
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...
Art
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...
Art
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...
Spotlight
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,...
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...
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
FOKOHAELA Founder Jason Lee Has One of the Most Incredible Arsenal Collections You’ll Ever See
You may know him as the creative mind behind FOKOHAELA, but Jason Lee also has an amazing collection of Arsenal memorabilia. From jerseys to knickknacks, we get an inside...
Spotlight
Urban Picks: Nutmeg Extraordinaire Jack Downer, AKA Street Panna
A rising star both in and outside street football, Jack Downer, aka Street Panna, has a ridiculous skillset that will leave you dizzy. In our latest edition of Urban...
Spotlight
An Ode to Giuseppe Rossi, Football’s Ultimate Comeback Kid
With a career full of both heartbreaks and redemption, Giuseppe Rossi's journey through football has been a test of will and resilience. He was set to start a new...
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...
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
From Homeless to Pro Footballer, Christina Burkenroad Doesn’t Let Her Circumstances Define Her
From living in hotels and crashing at friends' houses in high school to playing in the Champions League, Sparta Prague forward Christina Burkenroad's journey through soccer is far from...
Spotlight
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...
Art
Get To Know Giuseppe Klain, the Designer Behind Napoli’s Diego Maradona Tribute Kits
With a multi-faceted career that includes experience in painting, photography, and architecture, it was a chance opportunity that linked Giuseppe Klain with SSC Napoli, and it forever changed his...
