Street Football
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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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...
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A Conversation With Designer Mark Johnson, Whose Illustrations Have Garnered Ronaldinho’s Stamp of Approval
England native Mark Johnson is yet another creative designer that has taken inspiration from the beautiful game. Using social media as a powerful exposure tool, Johnson's designs have been...
Music
Ten Toes Down: Creating a Certified Bay Anthem With Dee Dot Jones and the Oakland Roots
The official anthem of the Oakland Roots, Dee Dot Jones' "Tru 2 My Roots," can be heard blaring at all of the club's home matches at the Oakland Coliseum....
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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,...
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From LA to Macedonia, Travis Bowen Embraces the Enduring Journey of Being a Pro Footballer
With professional experience both in the United States and overseas, Travis Bowen has been able to incorporate the best from both games into his own. Before his departure back...
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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,...
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Face Time: Timothy Weah and Kyle Duncan Can’t Be Separated
Timothy Weah and Kyle Duncan are both rising American soccer stars — and they've also been nearly inseparable since their childhoods. In our latest episode of Face Time, we...
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The Secret Behind Kei Kamara’s Longevity and Success in His Pro Career
Now headed into his 13th season as a pro, Colorado Rapids forward Kei Kamara has enjoyed a well-traveled career that has seen stops across the United States as well...
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Geoff Gouveia’s Nonstop Hustle and Creative Business Approach Sets Him Apart From Your Typical Artist
In addition to his distinctive style and deep love for the beautiful game, artist Geoff Gouveia has used a clever approach to business and constant hustle to establish relationships...
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Beau Leroux: MLS’s Best Rookie
Though his path to the San Jose Earthquakes wasn't exactly straightforward, Beau Leroux has made an immediate impact with his hometown club throughout his rookie season.
Beau Leroux is...
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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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‘I Wouldn’t Play Here If I Didn’t Like It’: Roman Burki on MLS’ Present and Future
Roman Burki has been a mainstay between the posts for the entirety of St. Louis City SC's existence. We caught up with the goalkeeper to discuss his growing role...
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Denmark’s Jakob Semajer-Garic is a New Kind of Freestyle ‘Wrapper’
At 18 years old, Danish freestyler Jakob Semajer-Garic is a rising star in the uber-talented Scandinavian freestyle scene. Jakob's unique style that incorporates numerous variations of Wraps and V-Stalls...
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Face Time: Miguel Berry On MLS Rookie Life and the Incredible Columbus Crew Vibe
In our latest episode of Face Time, we catch up with 2020 MLS SuperDraft first-round pick Miguel Berry to discuss his rookie season, time with the Columbus Crew, and...
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A Conversation With Gunt22, the Man With the Rarest Football Boots In the World
It doesn't matter if it's stamps, kits, or football boots, you won't find many collections as rare as Gunt22's anywhere in the world. We sat down with him to...
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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...
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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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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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Meet Jasmine Henderson, the Modern Day Renaissance Woman That Exemplifies the Power of Believing in Yourself
What started as a love for the beautiful game has evolved into a list of accomplishments long enough for a lifetime. Los Angeles native Jasmine Henderson has used football...
