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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...
Photography
Peep this Account: ‘Soccer Problems’ is the Fun Addition You Need in Your Feed
A rising group of young, smart, and enterprising social media influencers are making their mark in the online world of football. Meet Briana Aguila—the fresh face behind the influential...
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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...
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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....
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City of Angels FC Owner PJ Harrison on Creating a Distinct Club Identity in a Crowded L.A. Market
With an ownership befitting a glitzy city full of entertainers, City of Angels FC becomes the latest club to join the Los Angeles football landscape.
PJ Harrison and Joe Sumner, the illustrious...
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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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Paciencia, Pasión y Perseverancia: Charly Iacono de Argentina Finalmente es Campión Mundial del Freestyle
Carlos Alberto Iacono, conocido como Charly, es un hombre perseverante. Competitor comprobado, es bien conocido y bien querido en el circuito de freestyle. Por su atletismo, compostura y combinaciones acrobáticas,...
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FC Kansas City Midfielder Lo’eau Labonta Shares Her Urban Picks
Lo'eau Labonta is beginning to hit her stride as she enters her third season in the NWSL. With preseason just a few weeks away, the Stanford grad sat down for a...
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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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Meet the Fagerli Brothers, the Powerhouse Norwegian Duo and New Face of Freestyle
Ever wonder what it's like to walk in the shoes of a world champion? Well how about two? Meet the Fagerli brothers, a Norwegian duo who are individually ranked number...
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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...
Freestyle
Indonesian Freestyle Champion Ardhi Andryadi Shares His Urban Picks
Indonesian freestyler Ardhi Andryadi recently followed up a great year with an impressive third-place finish in the Asian Freestyle Football Championship. He is currently Indonesia’s national champion for the third year in...
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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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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...
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From Holland to L.A. (By Way of China) Actress Highdee Kuan Connects the Challenge of Art and Athletics
Mix a mostly Chinese heritage with a splash of German flavor. Add a Dutch upbringing and garnish with a love for the Oranje. Top off with an equal measure of...
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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...
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Urban Picks: Pro Goalkeeper and Model Ryann Torrero Shares All Her Favorite Things
It's not often you come across an athlete who moves effortlessly between the disparate worlds of sports and modeling. Ryann Torrero is a pro goalkeeper whose recent stints include winning...
Tutorials
Koora Beach Training Exclusive: Speed, Strength, and Mental Focus
Every day, I'm thinking of ways to improve my skills on the pitch. As a soccer coach, I constantly explore new ways to improve player performance, and one ultra effective way to do that is on the beach!
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Pro Skimboarder Yasmyn Andrade Sets Her Sights on New Goals as She Completes College Soccer
Often seen cruising on her skateboard or riding the waves on her skimboard, Yasmyn Andrade is living the Southern California dream. Originally from a Brazilian beach town called Recreio dos Bandeirantes...
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How Hard Work and Passion Led Freestyler Daniel Dennehy to Personal Success
When Daniel Dennehy was a teenager attending university in Dublin, Ireland, he had a map of the world on his wall. Every time he traveled to a new city, in a...
