Urban Hype
Is the FIFA Club World Cup in Trouble?
In July 2025, the FIFA Club World Cup is coming to the United States. What was supposed to mark a new era for club soccer competition on a global...
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Manchester United’s Future Lies With Their Youth Ranks
The Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United is set to debut this month. While the new manager will certainly have his work cut out for him, a perhaps underutilized...
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Serie A: The New Frontier for American Soccer Players
Like the Premier League was once a haven for USMNT players in the early 2000s, Serie A has become the best fit for top Americans among Europe's elite leagues...
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Erik ten Hag: From Hope to a Horrific Ending in Manchester
Manchester United have found their new manager. Can he learn from his predecessor's mistakes?
Change has been a constant at Manchester United over the past 12 months. The club has...
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Kelley O’Hara: The Embodiment of Grit
Recently honored in a farewell match during the United States women’s national team friendly against Iceland, we take a look at the extremely important role Kelley O’Hara has played...
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The Biggest Ballon d’Or Snubs in Recent Memory
With all of the controversy following Rodri's Ballon d'Or selection this week, we take a look back at some of the most contentious awards from recent memory.
The Ballon d’Or...
Music
A$AP Rocky’s Many Ties to Soccer
With A$AP Rocky's reported interest in becoming a football club owner, we take a look at the artist's plentiful history in the beautiful game.
Rapper, fashion designer, and now… soccer...
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The European Week in Review, Part 3
Catch up with the latest matchdays in the UEFA Champions, Europa, and Conference Leagues in the latest installment of The Urban Pitch European Week in Review!
We are now three...
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There’s No Debate — Lionel Messi is the MLS MVP
Head and shoulders above his competition in MLS, Lionel Messi is the deserving MVP despite playing in just 19 games. The proof is in the numbers.
Lionel Messi has...
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Thomas Tuchel and England’s Foreign Manager History
Thomas Tuchel is only the third manager of the England national team with a foreign nationality. And if history can tell us anything, he will be under a massive...
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2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Preview: All Roads Lead to the Old vs. the New
The Major League Soccer regular season is in the books, and now all eyes turn to the playoffs, where both the stakes and excitement will rise exponentially.
The 2024 Major...
Fashion
Arsenal’s Rise to Become Football’s Culture Club
Through smart collaborations and consistent quality, Arsenal has positioned itself at the forefront of football culture over the past five years.
In the constant arms race that is modern football,...
Fashion
We’re Here For the Growing Anniversary Kit Trend
There's nothing like a good anniversary kit. Elegant, classy, and oftentimes limited, these commemorative shirts are a refreshingly simple take on some of our favorite jerseys.
Football has a nostalgia...
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MLS Decision Day 2024: What’s On the Line in the Final Week of the Season
It’s here: the last week of the Major League Soccer regular season. While there isn’t a lot left to play for from a playoff spot perspective, there is still...
Fashion
Rating the New NOCTA Venezia FC Kits
Recently released to the public, we take a look at the unique NOCTA Venezia FC kits, and see how they stand up to their illustrious predecessors.
When Venezia and Kappa...
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The Fixture Conundrum: How Schedule Congestion is Running Players Into the Ground
The increased amount of tournaments and competitions throughout the football calendar has led to more discussions about player health and safety. This season alone, we've seen a handful of...
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5 Takeaways From the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Venue Selections
With the venues set for the revamped 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, we take a look at some of the winners and losers from the selections.
As the money going...
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Inter Miami Is On the Brink of History
After a slow start, Inter Miami CF has silenced the critics and put together one of the best all-time MLS seasons. Lionel Messi's first full year in the league...
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LAFC Invests Into Angel City FC: What Will It Mean?
After years of sharing a stadium, Angel City FC and LAFC will now be officially affiliated, as the MLS club recently announced it would be acquiring a minority stake...
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The European Week in Review, Part 2
Continuing our series wrapping up intense matchweeks of the UEFA Champions, Europa, and Conference leagues, we recap the second week of European competition for the 2024-25 season.
Week two of...
