Urban Hype
LAFC Forges Ahead with New Stadium in a City Thriving with Football Fans
Earlier today, LAFC met with the Los Angeles City Council and received the green light to break ground on their $250 million stadium project. Expectations are high for this...
Street Football
Lexicon, Part 2: A Guide to Street Football Terms
Street football has been around a long, long time. Cavemen were probably playing the game with a rock and goals made from T-Rex bones. And yet the game is understandably...
Urban Hype
#GlobalCityFans Features L.A. Diehards in Latest Episode, with a Nod to Street Football and Futsal
Even if you're not a hardcore fan of English Premier team Manchester City, you'll appreciate this latest GlobalCityFans episode featuring the vibrant and diverse football culture in Los Angeles (and an interview with Urban Pitch...
Tutorials
French Footballer Spawns Controversy Over “Tac-Tac” Move in Nike-Produced Video
From the latest set of videos in Nike's FootballX Skills series, French street footballer Souleymane "Solo" Karamoko demos the "Tac-Tac," an impressive two-step ground move that has also caused a barrage...
Street Football
Just Kickin’ It: The Importance of Street Football in Youth Soccer
There's nothing better than street ball on a sunny day. Growing up, I would always invite friends to play on the road next to my house. We would set up goals...
Street Football
Diadora Turns to Brazil’s Street Footballers for N9000 “Rio Olympic Medals” Pack Release
Diadora is one of those sports companies you just don't hear about much. Their heyday was in the '80s and early '90s, so it's somewhat surprising, or extremely overdue,...
Urban Hype
Neymar Jr’s Five Tournament Embodies Rise of Street Football Movement
It wasn’t something that could be seen, or heard, or even touched. But you could feel it all around you. Something in the air. Stepping foot on the parking-lot-turned-street-football-pitch...
Urban Hype
Neymar Jr’s Five L.A. Qualifier Recap Video
Neymar Jr.'s Five Red Bull-sponsored tournament was in town this past weekend to give "thousands of young football players the chance to step up their game." The FC Barcelona...
Street Football
Puma Doubles Up on Street Football and Freestyle With #CHOOSETRICKS
Puma is starting to take it up a notch in featuring street football and freestyle in their advertising. Their latest "#CHOOSETRICKS and Play Loud" ad begins with players using flares...
Editorial
Why Street Football Is Crucial for Skill Development
As a soccer player, perfecting technique is vital in order to master control of the ball. But is there a right methodology to developing skill? Time and again we have seen...
Street Football
Nike Shows Off Street Football Sports Car?
Continuing in the theme of street football commercials that don't make sense, Nike throws their hat in the ring by unveiling a new high-performance sports car ... wait, what? Our thoughts...
Street Football
The Top 5 Illest Street Football Shoes of All Time
Even though the main focus of street football is a player's skill, a baller's choice of kicks contributes to overall style points. Considering comfort, weight, material, and the overall design,...
Urban Hype
East and West Coasts Battle It Out in Adidas #YoungChampions Final
Urban Pitch had the honor of visiting the Adidas North American headquarters last week for an exclusive tour, (yeah, we're special) of the 3 Stripes campus and a preview of some...
Urban Hype
LAFC Unites Fans and Ballers with Supporters Cup
I don't get it. Is it 2018 already? That would explain why a club that has yet to play a game in the MLS or officially sign a player is...
Futsal
“Pelé: Birth of a Legend” Shows Icon’s Rise from Streets
The upcoming biopic "Pelé: Birth of a Legend" is scheduled to hit theaters on May 6 and by the looks of it stresses the Brazilian's street ball experience as fundamental...
Street Football
Flicks, Dinks, and Feints—Sick Street Moves Used on the Full Field
In the small-sided game, sure, you want to grab the win — but let’s be honest, you gotta clown a few defenders along the way. When pitches are tight...
Street Football
IT10Soccer Goes Underground to Show Us Where Skills are Born
The Canadian duo known as IT10Soccer have come up with another dope video. This time around they took to the streets to remind us that "underground soccer" is the true...
Futsal
Jeand Doest Takes On Young Challengers at Netherlands v. Azerbaijan Futsal Match
Dutch street baller, Jeand Doest, widely regarded as one of the best street match players in the world, recently entertained at a FIFA World Cup Futsal Netherlands v. Azerbaijan qualifying match...
Street Football
Puma Jumps on Street Football Train, But Can They Compete?
Puma has finally decided to join Adidas and Nike on board the street football movement, and it's about time. The brand hasn't exactly screamed "street" or even "athletics" while it's partnered with...
Tutorials
Nike FootballX Skills: The Glitch by Francisco “Ice” Cardenas
Here we have a move demonstrated by Francisco "Ice" Cardenas that's actually a pass to a teammate. This is pretty surprising because street ballers don't pass ... kidding (sort of). The first time...
