Urban Hype
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...
Fashion
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...
Podcast
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...
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How Strasbourg Became Europe’s Youngest Elite Club
With a young core and charismatic manager, RC Strasbourg has gone from battling relegation to potentially qualifying for European competition in one season.
France’s Ligue 1 has long been regarded...
Music
A Glimpse at Little Simz’s Football History, and What We Can Expect From ‘Lotus’
As we prepare for Little Simz's new album, Lotus, we take a look at the artist's football fandom and the run up to the highly anticipated project.
One of the most...
Urban Hype
The Best Kits at the US Open Cup
The U.S. Open Cup doesn't just give us the magic of soccer across different divisions — it also puts some of the country's best kits on full display.
The...
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Why MLS’s Search for Parity Torpedoed DC United, the League’s First Dynasty
DC United was the standard-bearer of MLS in its early years. But in the league's ever-bothersome search for parity, the team’s early success led to it being dismantled as...
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Previewing the UEFA Women’s Champions League Semifinal
Featuring a stacked foursome of global giants, the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals are set to be appointment television.
The UEFA Women’s Champions League is down to its final four,...
Urban Hype
Where Have All the Americans in MLS Gone?
Major League Soccer was originally created as a platform for Americans to play the game. But while Americans are still present on MLS rosters, few hold key positions, raising...
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The Top 5 Nike Premier League Match Balls
From timeless icons to slept-on gems, these are the best Nike English Premier League footballs of all time.
We’ve had 25 years of Nike footballs in the Premier League,...
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AV Alta FC Is Bringing the Cool to California’s High Desert
With deep ties to its community and a fresh, creative outlook, AV Alta FC is making it cool to be from the Antelope Valley.
In the early 1990s, Daymond John...
Urban Hype
Diego Luna: A Breed of Player the US Soccer Program Desperately Needs
Diego Luna isn’t the polished, image-friendly USMNT player we are accustomed to. He has a rugged, tattooed look, stocky build, and lacks many of the qualities that the U.S....
Urban Hype
The Declining Interest In World Cup Qualifying
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will expand to 48 teams from six confederations. While the increase in teams opens the door for more nations, it also makes the competitiveness...
Urban Hype
The Greatest Ajax Kits of All Time
With one of the most iconic looks in all of football, we dive into the greatest Ajax kits of all time.
This month, Ajax and adidas unveiled the club's...
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Mauricio Pochettino and USMNT Hit Rock Bottom After Pitiful Nations League
It was two lifeless games for Mauricio Pochettino’s United States men’s national team. With the 2026 World Cup countdown ticking away, there’s growing concern across the U.S. Soccer community.
Lifeless,...
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Santa Barbara Sky FC is Bringing Pro Footy to California’s Central Coast in a Beautiful Way
With ambitious plans and an experienced front office, Santa Barbara Sky FC is gaining momentum ahead of the club's 2026 debut in the USL Championship.
In the past several years...
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Sydney Leroux’s Mental Health Leave and the Prioritization of NWSL Players’ Well-Being
The support surrounding Sydney Leroux following her announcement that she is taking a mental health leave has showcased the ongoing push to prioritize the well-being of NWSL players across...
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NYCFC at 10: A Look to the Past and the Future
New York City FC is celebrating its 10th season in Major League Soccer in 2025. Over the past decade, the club has evolved from an ambitious, high-profile "win-now" mentality...
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For Steve Cherundolo, the Time is Now with LAFC
The 46-year-old LAFC coach has all the makings of a future national team manager. However, Steve Cherundolo must prove the naysayers wrong by having a banner year with the...
