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...
Art
Art of the Game: A Look Behind Dutch Street Art Crew Kamp Seedorf
A street art collective to the fullest, Kamp Seedorf has made international waves with their brilliant murals of footballers and other cultural icons. We get a rare interview with...
Spotlight
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...
Spotlight
How Warm Brew’s Serk Used His Soccer Background to Forge a Promising Hip-Hop Career
Warm Brew has made its name off carefree West Coast music. Serk explains how his days playing soccer have made him a great team player for everyone's success.
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...
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...
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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,...
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
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
Urban Picks: Hunter Sulte’s Journey From Alaska to MLS
Our latest installment of Urban Picks highlights Hunter Sulte, a recent Portland Timbers homegrown signing. We get a look at the young keeper's soccer journey, as well as his...
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A Conversation With Yael Averbuch-West, the Busiest Woman in Soccer
The Co-Executive Director of the NWSL Players Association and creator of her own training app Techne, few people in soccer hustled as much as Yael Averbuch-West to begin with....
Art
Art of the Game: Daryl Rainbow Is Football’s Funniest Illustrator
Our 'Art of the Game' series spotlighting the most prolific artists within football continues with Daryl Rainbow. The London-based illustrator has caught the eyes of many with his creative...
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
Champion Freestyler Philip Warren Gertsson on Handling Fame, Training a Jedi, and Getting a Hot Swedish Girlfriend
Urban Pitch was able to catch a free moment with Asia Freestyle Champion Philip Warren Gertsson for an exclusive interview. Gertsson shared his unique insights on various topics, ranging from keeping "social...
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Urban Picks: Chivas Defender Tony Alfaro Is Looking to Make a Splash in Liga MX
After signing with Chivas Guadalajara in the offseason, we catch up with up-and-coming defender Tony Alfaro to discuss his time with the Seattle Sounders, how he's adjusting to his...
Spotlight
Chilean National Team Goalkeeper and Pro Model Ryann Torrero’s Full-Circle Journey to the 2019 World Cup
Ahead of the 2019 Women's World Cup, Chilean national team goalkeeper Ryann Torrero joins us to discuss her meandering journey through her pro soccer career, what she's looking forward...
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Face Time: Real Salt Lake’s Confidence in Homegrown Signing Zack Farnsworth
Our Face Time series returns with Real Salt Lake's Zack Farnsworth, who sits down with us to discuss dealing with a season-ending injury, growing up in Utah, and the...
Fashion
LIVE THE GOAL: Highdee Kuan — Actor, Artist, and Avid Football Fan
An actor with backgrounds in both fashion and sports, Highdee Kuan continues to find her perfect balance between all three in the bustling city of Los Angeles. We catch...
Freestyle
Inside Norman Habri’s Mind-Blowing Two-Ball Freestyle
As if freestyling with one ball wasn't impressive enough, French juggling innovator Norman Habri has incorporated two balls into his routine. We get a closer look at the relentless...
Spotlight
My First Year With the LA Galaxy: A Look Behind the Experiences of Three New Faces in LA
As the 2021 MLS season comes to a close, we take a look at how three new LA Galaxy players — Jorge Villafaña, Josh Drack, and Daniel Aguirre —...
