unity cup 2025

Could the Unity Cup Become a Model for Future International Tournaments?

Featuring Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, the Unity Cup is a celebration of London's vibrant diaspora communities from West Africa and the West Indies. Could we see...
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How FC Barcelona Got Their Groove Back

FC Barcelona's incredible 2024-25 campaign has put the club's tumultuous past few years in the distant rear view. Under a new manager Hansi Flick, and with an abundance of...
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Manchester United vs. Tottenham: A Kit Battle

The 2025 Europa League final features two Premier League blue bloods with deep kit closets. But whose kits are better — Manchester United or Tottenham? Strap yourselves in because we’re...
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River Plate Retro: A Vault of Memories and Goals From a Not-Too Distant Past

Journalist, physical education teacher, and most importantly River Plate fan, Matías Juárez, created River Plate Retro — an Instagram account that serves as a time capsule of goals, star...
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Inter Miami: Built for Marketing, Not the Long Haul

Over the weekend, Inter Miami suffered their fourth defeat in five matches across all competitions, this time against Minnesota United. Head coach Javier Mascherano is under increasing pressure as...
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The European Week in Review: Semifinal Edition

The European Week in Review is back, recapping the best moments from the semifinals of the UEFA Champions, Europa, and Conference Leagues.  There’s just one match remaining in each European...
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CONCACAF Champions Cup Final: The Whitecaps’ Quest For Destiny vs. Cruz Azul’s Return to Glory

The stage is set for a unique CONCACAF Champions Cup Final. On one end, it's the red-hot Vancouver Whitecaps, and on the other, it's Liga MX’s historic side Cruz...
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Revisiting the Nike Hypervenom: An Iconic Yet Short-Lived Boot

With a potential return of the Nike Hypervenom on the horizon, we look at what made the boot so special, and why its run was cut so short.   Murmurs. Rumours....
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4 Italian Players Poised for Breakout Seasons

With the 2024-25 season wrapping up, look for these four Italian young talents to blossom into impact players — whether they stay in Serie A or make a move...
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The Vancouver Whitecaps: A Major MLS Surprise

The future of the Vancouver Whitecaps is a mystery, but one thing is for certain — they are going to make 2025 memorable. What’s the reason behind their success? Major...
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Franco Mastantuono: The Jewel of South American Football

Franco Mastantuono is the new wunderkind at River Plate in Argentina. The 17-year-old's style and player profile have generated a lot of hype, and his unique abilities stand out...
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Benfica vs. Sporting: A Kit Battle

Our Kit Battles series heads to Portugal, where bitter rivals Benfica and Sporting are embroiled in a tight title race. But more importantly, which club has the better kits? With...
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The CONCACAF Champions Cup Semifinals: A Tale of Destiny and Culture

The CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals are upon us, and we're guaranteed an MLS vs. Liga MX final. We preview what to expect from the penultimate round, and give our...
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The Biggest Storylines at the 2025 Copa Libertadores

The 2025 Copa Libertadores is off and running. From sharp-dressed managers to young stars poised to break out, these are the biggest storylines to keep an eye on as...
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The Rock ‘n’ Roll Story of Darío Dubois: A Metalhead Among the Argentine Soccer Establishment

Darío Dubois is a player of urban legend in Argentina — a symbol of times gone by and a voice of rebellion that Argentines are famously known for. Dubois...
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Serie A’s Major North American Push

Serie A continues to make inroads in North America, and the league's most recent initiative — a strategic partnership with the National Italian-American Foundation — will look to keep...
european week in review

The Urban Pitch European Week In Review: Quarterfinals Edition

With the football season racing to a spectacular finish, we now know the final four contenders for European glory. This round was pure mayhem, and we combed through the...
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An Inside Look at Travis Scott’s Street Football Takeover at Coachella

Travis Scott brought the street football vibes to Coachella with his "Mad Maximus" cage — where some of the best ballers across California went toe-to-toe and showed off their...
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Napoli vs. Inter Milan: A Kit Battle

In the midst of a battle atop the Serie A table, we pit the storied kit histories of Inter Milan and Napoli against each other.  As we near the end...
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The Urban Pitch Podcast: A 200th Episode Special With Denise Jones and Eli Lesser!

Celebrate 200 episodes of the Urban Pitch Podcast with a special discussion about the growth of soccer culture in the United States with Eli Lesser and Denise Jones. Episode 200...