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Why Antonee Robinson Could Be the USMNT’s Unsung Hero at the 2026 World Cup
He might not be the flashiest name on the roster, but Antonee Robinson's mix of presence, experience, and quality has him poised to be the key figure for the...
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Uruguay’s Four-Star Connundrum
Uruguay wear four stars above their crest, and while the symbol sparks debate in many corners of the football world, it also serves as a reminder that the sport’s...
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5 Kits That Defined a Career: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Everywhere he went, he made his mark. These are five kits that defined Zlatan Ibrahimovic's career.
"When you buy me, you are buying a Ferrari. If you drive a...
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Vibes-Based Grades for Winter MLS Transfers
We can't (or won't) tell if these signings will be good or not, but we certainly can say what kind of vibes they bring to the table.
The winter transfer...
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The 7 Best USMNT World Cup Goals of All Time
Of the 40 all-time USMNT World Cup goals, these are the best.
The United States men's national team has a modest World Cup history, participating in just 11 of...
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The Return of Serie A: How Italian Club Football Found Its Way Back
If you’re not watching Serie A right now, you’re missing one of the best comeback stories in modern football. Long labeled as slow and defensive, Italy’s top flight has...
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Checking in On Our 2025-26 Breakout Stars List
Last August, we earmarked a handful of young players to have breakout years. Now halfway through the season, how are those picks looking?
In a world of hot takes and...
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Why César Montes Could Be Mexico’s Unsung Hero at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mexico’s defensive anchor has quietly become one of the most important figures in a rebuilding national team. As El Tri prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, César Montes...
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Breaking Down the World Cup Stadiums, Pt. 3: Canada
With just Vancouver and Toronto receiving host duties in Canada for the 2026 World Cup, we break down what to expect at each stadium this summer.
It wasn't necessarily a...
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5 Breakout Young Stars at AFCON 2025
With so much talent on display at AFCON 2025, we break down some of the top young performers that may very well be the stars of the future.
The 2025...
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Breaking Down the 2026 World Cup Stadiums, Pt. 2: Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada will feature 16 venues across the three nations. We continue our series which breaks down each host...
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The 5 Biggest Non-World Cup American Soccer Stories in 2026
From the "Rodman Rule" in the NWSL to the preparation for pro/rel in the USL, these are the biggest non-World Cup storylines we're looking forward to most in 2026.
2026...
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It’s Time for the Timothée Chalamet Soccer Movie
Building on the success of Marty Supreme, it's time for Timothée Chalamet to star in a soccer movie.
As someone who loves both sports and cinema, there are few things that...
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Breaking Down the 2026 World Cup Stadiums, Pt. 1: The USA
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada will feature 16 venues across the three nations. We break down the soccer significance of each stadium,...
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The Curious Juggernaut: The DPRK Women’s Youth Teams
North Korea isn't quite a traditional footballing powerhouse, but in recent years, the nation's youth women's national teams have been nothing if not dominant.
The Hermit Kingdom. International Pariah. Terrorist...
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Football, Identity, and Belonging: The Clubs Defined by Their Communities
Football reflects identity in many forms, including ideology, religion, politics, and personal expression. Here, we explore clubs whose histories are deeply intertwined with specific communities, beliefs, and cultural traditions.
Football...
Fashion
The Urban Pitch Year in Review: The Best Football Boots of 2025
The final installment of our Year in Review series, we look at our favorite football boot releases of 2025.
A year come, a year gone. Just as there was with...
Music
The Urban Pitch Year In Review: The Best Albums of 2025
Our Year In Review continues with the best music we heard in 2025.
This year seemed to go by especially fast, and there was plenty of music to serve as...
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The Urban Pitch Year in Review: The Best Kits of 2025
Wrapping up the year in Urban Pitch style, we recount the best kit releases from 2025.
We’re at that time of year again. 2025 is nearly over, which means...
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Can the USMNT Make History at the 2026 World Cup?
Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. Soccer, and the USMNT players are all sleeping a little easier after the December 5 World Cup draw. Now the program must seize a moment that...
