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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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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. Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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...
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COPA90’s Search for the Next Great Football Storytellers
COPA90 is launching a creator-driven initiative that elevates five emerging storytellers to redefine how the 2026 World Cup and North American soccer culture will be documented and experienced.
As North...
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The Messi Boost and the Reality Check: MLS’ Pivotal 30th Anniversary Season
MLS’ 30th season is now in the books, capped by Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lifting their first MLS Cup. It was the kind of year the league needed,...
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A Firsthand Account of the Chaotic 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
Urban Pitch contributor Zach Lowy gives his personal experience at what was a chaos-filled draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Â
Snow. Why did there have be to snow?
As I...
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How EA Sports FC is Helping Turn the NWSL Into a Powerhouse
From attendance records to rapid expansion, the NWSL has seen its fair share of success in recent years. A part of that surge in popularity can be attributed to...
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5 Kits That Defined a Career: Francesco Totti
Our 5 Kits That Defined a Career series continues with a man synonymous with the Italian capital: Francesco Totti.Â
Francesco Totti is a one-club legend. The Emperor of the Eternal...
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Every USMNT World Cup Performance, Ranked
The United States has been to 11 World Cups, and with their 12th coming in 2026, we rank the USMNT’s World Cup runs from worst to first.Â
Compared to the...
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What is Behind the Increasing American Ownership in Serie A?
Forty percent of Serie A teams are owned by Americans. What's behind the increased presence, and what is the vision for the future?
Serie A is increasingly becoming a hub...
