Urban Hype
A Trip to Napoli, the Land of St. Diego
Urban Pitch contributor Kelvin Loyola walked the streets of Naples and found a city completely devoted to its martyred saint: Diego Maradona. Even after two more Serie A titles...
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Real Madrid’s Trophyless Era: A Short-Lived Crisis or Full Blown Free Fall?
Another season without a trophy saw disappointment turn into disaster for Real Madrid. And as they try to right the ship, it's clear that the club that once defined...
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Breaking Down the USMNT World Cup Roster
Mauricio Pochettino has officially announced his 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and we break down every player’s current form and possible role in a tournament that...
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The 2026 World Cup Will Bring Serious Star Power to the States — Can American Soccer Capitalize?
Americans love their superstars, and there will be no shortage of them at the 2026 World Cup. Will the nation jump on the opportunity to ignite a new era...
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25 Years of Paso a Paso: A Look Back at Racing Club’s Improbable Run to Glory
Telling a story is just as important in sports as winning or losing a game. In 2001, in Argentina, there was no bigger story than Racing Club breaking a...
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The San Jose Earthquakes are Fun Again
It's not the winning that's making the San Jose Earthquakes so intriguing this year, it's the way in which they're doing it.
Theres a new energy around the San Jose...
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Paraguay’s Unsung Hero Sits on the Bench With Manager Gustavo Alfaro
We’re switching things up in our feature on potential World Cup unsung heroes, focusing on Paraguay by spotlighting the manager, Gustavo Alfaro.
When the United States men's national team takes...
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Soccer’s American Dream Is Being Built in the Bronx
Unveiling its latest pitch in the Bronx, New York City last week, the EA Sports FC Futures project continues its mission to foster the next generation of soccer not...
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The Biggest “What If?” Moments in US Soccer History
From Beckham staying in Madrid to a Kissinger interference gone wrong, we look back at some of the biggest sliding door moments in American soccer history.
If you’re anything like...
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Neil El Aynaoui: Morocco’s Unsung Hero
Morocco is looking to prove that their fourth-place finish in 2022 was no one-hit wonder. The current African champions are going through a golden generation of talent, and at...
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5 Kits That Define a Career: Andres Iniesta
Our 5 Kits That Define a Career series continues with the one and only Andres Iniesta.
Andres Iniesta is without a doubt one of the greatest midfielders of all time....
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Does England Have an Attacker Issue?
Once a position where England had an embarrassment of riches, a dip in form from a trio of key players could be a cause of concern for the Three...
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The Key For Pro/Rel to MLS? TV Revenue
Promotion and relegation has long been part of the conversation around building a true soccer pyramid in the United States, but without strong and unified broadcast revenue, it simply...
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Italian Football’s Problems Lie in a Familiar Place: Money
With Italy missing out on a third consecutive World Cup, many have been quick to try and diagnose the source of the nation's footballing woes, diving deep into player...
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Is Matt Crocker’s Shock Exit an Opportunity for a US Soccer Reset?
The departure of Matt Crocker on the doorstep of the 2026 FIFA World Cup leaves a sour taste for U.S. Soccer, which must now begin planning for life beyond...
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The Triumphant Debut of the Street Soccer USA LA Cup
Eight years ago, Street Soccer USA turned LA Live into a soccer playground. The organization, in partnership with Borussia Dortmund and with support from the LA Galaxy, made its...
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Sport or Spectacle? The Lasting Influence of Steve Ross on the World’s Game
The modernization of the global game has brought lucrative riches in addition to harsh criticism from traditional fans. All of this — the good and the bad — could...
Music
When Footballers Make Music: The Best and Worst Attempts
From footballers with legitimate crossover potential to those that should never pick up a mic again, we take a look at some of the best and worst footballer-turned-musician moments....
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All Eyes on Julián Alvarez
Argentine forward Julián Alvarez is entering the prime years of his career. At just 26, “The Spider” has already won more silverware than some entire clubs and could very...
Spotlight
Brian Dunseth Reflects on Getting Cut From His Youth Team, Playing at the Olympics, and the USMNT
MLS broadcaster and former pro Brian Dunseth discusses his unorthodox career path, representing the USMNT at the Olympics, and more in an exclusive Q&A interview.
From afar, Brian Dunseth's career...
