Urban Hype
How Nacional Became a Paragon of Security in South America
Wilson Miraballes has landed a dream job with his favorite soccer team — security advisor for Nacional of Uruguay. A lifelong fan, he knows the ins and outs of...
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The Greatest Newcastle United Kits of All Time
With a bevy of iconic designs from over the years, we take a look at the best Newcastle United kits of all time.
Following their controversial Saudi Arabia-backed takeover and...
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The Legacy (or Lack Thereof) of Tata Martino at Inter Miami
Gerardo 'Tata' Martino is out as manager of Inter Miami. His resignation has sent shockwaves throughout Major League Soccer, raising the question: What's next for the club? For Martino,...
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Buckle Up, the 2024-25 Serie A Season is Gonna Be a Wild Ride
With six clubs at the top of the table all within two points of each other, Serie A has been a jam-packed, blustering war of attrition nearly one-third of...
Fashion
Pompeii Club de Futbol: The New Kids on the Football x Fashion Block
Football and fashion's symbiosis continues through fictitious teams like Pompeii Club de Futbol. But are these brands turned "teams" in it for the long run, or are they simply...
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Neymar’s Legacy of Injuries
Neymar Jr. is undoubtedly one of the most talented footballers to ever grace a pitch. Simultaneously, he's one of the sport's most criticized figures as well. But while he...
Urban Hype
South American Football Clubs and the Shadow of Privatization
South American football is at a turning point, with political leaders in Argentina calling for reform and organizations like City Football Group and Red Bull steadily increasing their influence...
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USMNT November Roster: Pochettino Continues to Have Faith in Core Group as ‘New Faces’ Left Wanting
With the latest USMNT roster selected over the weekend, we get a glimpse of Mauricio Pochettino's mindset early on in his managerial tenure.
There weren't many surprises in Mauricio Pochettino's...
Urban Hype
The European Week in Review, Pt. 4
We're halfway through the group stages of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. Get caught up with the biggest moments and storylines in our newest edition of the...
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...
Urban Hype
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...
