Urban Hype
A Long Time Coming: A Glimpse at the Fans and Culture That Have Propelled Sacramento Republic FC to MLS
After years of attempts to get into MLS, Sacramento has finally received their top-flight team in Republic FC. Set to join the league in 2022, the club will undergo...
Spotlight
Going Behind the Scenes of the Award-Winning ‘Foosballers’ Documentary With Director Joe Heslinga
Having taken the nation by storm, Foosballers has won a slew of prestigious film festival awards, including the Golden Whistle for best film at last summer's Kicking + Screening Soccer...
Fashion
Is the adidas x Palace Juventus Kit a Glimpse Into the Future of Kit Collabs?
Eye-popping, loud, and polarizing, the new adidas x Palace Juventus kit made a splash when the club unveiled it ahead of Wednesday's match against Genoa. This may open the...
Videos
LAFC and LA Galaxy Fans Go Head-To-Head In a Playoff Edition of Tailgate Trivia!
An instant classic, last week's MLS Western Conference semifinal match between LAFC and LA Galaxy featured plenty of goals and excitement. But that wasn't the only competition going on...
Urban Hype
Revisiting the Greatest (and Worst) Fictional Soccer Movie Managers of All Time
The life of a football manager is not an easy one — whether real or fictional. Inspired by the recent struggles of Premier League gaffers Unai Emery and Ole...
Spotlight
From a Kitchen Studio to a TV Set, The Cooligans Are Clapping Back for American Soccer
With a beguiling chemistry and sharp wit, Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco, aka The Cooligans, are quickly becoming two of the most compelling personalities in American soccer. Unfiltered, genuine,...
Art
Sitting Down With Stanley Chow, a Master of Minimalist Design
With a unique and instantly recognizable style, Stanley Chow has carved plenty of success in the art world, particularly through his football related work. We sit down with the...
Urban Hype
Four Burning Questions Heading Into the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs
Say what you want about the MLS playoff system, but this year's tournament could be one of the most exciting in recent memory. Will we see high octane derbies...
Fashion
Sundays Are For Calcio: A Q&A With Marco Messina, Co-Founder of Italian Football TV and Calcio Apparel
Perhaps the most prominent Serie A media outlet in the United States, Italian Football TV has made a splash with its Calcio apparel line. Worn by star footballers and...
Urban Hype
Four Ways to Cure Your International Break Blues
International break got you down? You're not alone. Thankfully, we've compiled a quick guide that will surely get you out of the dumps just in time for the return...
Urban Hype
Music City to MLS: Exploring Nashville’s Rich Soccer History and the Rabid Fans Behind It
Set to make the leap from the USL to MLS in 2020, Nashville SC is bringing more than just a team to America's top flight. Thriving since the '80s,...
Urban Hype
Ranking the Best English Premier League Match Balls from this Decade
The stunning Nike Merlin Hi-Vis match ball was released last week, representing the final ball to be used in English Premier League play in the 2010s. We take a...
Editorial
FIFA Volta Football Review: An Authentic, But Not Perfect Dive Into the World of the Street Game
The most anticipated feature of FIFA 20, the Volta game mode brings back the beloved FIFA Street series, albeit not its own separate game. Featuring some of the most...
Urban Hype
AS Velasca Has Turned the Fashion Capital of the World Into Their Own Blank Canvas
In the growing scene of amateur clubs with a heavy fashionable side, perhaps no other is more significant than AS Velasca. Like their counterparts Calcetto Eleganza, Guerrilla FC, and...
Urban Hype
Descending the Pyramid: How 1904 FC Is Bringing Street Influence to the NISA
Exploring some of the most compelling lower division teams in the United States, our Descending the Pyramid series continues with NISA club 1904 FC. With soccer royalty for ownership...
Urban Hype
Picking the Best Five-a-Side Squad from Backyard Soccer: MLS Edition
FIFA and PES might dominate the soccer video game market, but real ones remember the cultural impact that Backyard Soccer had. The first game to feature female footballers, we...
Photography
A Getaway to Milan for One of the Last ‘Derby della Madonninas’ In the San Siro
One of football's classic rivalries, Inter Milan and AC Milan have been duking it out in the San Siro for decades. But that's all about to change soon, as...
Photography
An Inside Look at the Diego Maradona Temple Experience in New York City
Ahead of next week's HBO premiere of the Diego Maradona documentary, creatives, athletes, and insiders made their way to New York City for a one-of-a-kind exhibit dedicated to the Argentinian legend....
Music
Urban Pitch Staff Picks: The Best FIFA Soundtrack Songs of All Time
A new FIFA game is only as good as its soundtrack. With FIFA 20 set to release worldwide this week, we take a look back at some of our...
Fashion
Meet Icarus FC, the Custom Kit Company That’s Spreading Its Wings Across the US
With a range of design options that are equally eye-catching and unique, Icarus FC has quickly made a name for itself as one of the top custom kit brands...
