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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...