Urban Hype
The NWSL is Ready for the Next Step
In spite of the immense roadblocks and setbacks 2020 has presented, the NWSL has thrived. As the league's Fall Series gets underway, we look at its growth in popularity...
Fashion
The Savvy Moves That Made PUMA the Best Possible Choice For Neymar
After weeks of speculation, PUMA officially announced that Neymar will be joining the brand's ranks as their flagship athlete. While the news came as a shock to many, those...
Fashion
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Euro 2020 Kit Edition
With Euro 2020 (2021?) delayed until next summer and the new club season starting soon, the world's kit manufacturers finally dropped the last of the Euro kits. We pored...
Fashion
From the Icy Ground to a Timeless Classic: The History of the adidas Samba
Turning 70 years old in 2020, the Samba is the longest running adidas shoe in existence. With roots in football, the sneaker has transcended the beautiful game thanks to...
Urban Hype
Pro Pathway: How an Ex-Manchester United Player is Challenging Youth Development In American Soccer
Founded by Premier League veteran John Curtis, the National Center of Excellence looks to improve the development process of American youth soccer players. Using specifically tailored programming inspired by...
Fashion
The Boot Roundup: The Best New and Upcoming Footwear Releases For Both On and Off the Pitch
Summer is winding down, but there's still plenty of heat being released in terms of footwear. From the newest boot models to soccer-inspired off-pitch sneakers, we've compiled a list...
Street Football
Vibes Football Club Is Bringing A New Culture to Virginia’s Coastal Plain
Celebrating their one-year anniversary yesterday, Virginia-based Vibes Football Club is already making waves in the world of street football. We linked up with founder Sean Christein to discuss the...
Freestyle
Super Ball 2020: Smaller Scale, Same Intense Vibes
The most anticipated freestyle event of the year, Super Ball 2020 might've been smaller than previous installments, but it contained the same high-flying action and intense competition that we've...
Photography
Urban Lens: Barcelona’s Famous La Rambla Boulevard Painted In a New Light
Normally a packed tourist attraction in the heart of Barcelona, the famous La Rambla boulevard has undergone a drastic change in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Barcelona native...
Urban Hype
Descending the Pyramid: The New Jersey Teamsters Are Building a Soccer Institution
From their ownership to their media deal, the New Jersey Teamsters are far from a typical lower division American organization. We get a glimpse at the club, which hopes...
Urban Hype
‘Street Power’ Could Be A Giant Step Forward for Freestyle and Street Football
Street Power is the latest video game to dive into the realm of freestyle and street football. But unlike the VOLTA Football game mode in FIFA 20, Street Power features...
Urban Hype
The Essentials: What Canadian Premier League Players Are Bringing to the Island Games
Beginning tomorrow, the Canadian Premier League Island Games tournament kicks off on the maritime province of Prince Edward Island. We catch up with four CPL players to see what...
Fashion
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: 2020-21 Kit Edition
European soccer may still be wrapping up this season's continental competitions, but a new one is rapidly approaching. While that may mean a renewed hope to capture an elusive...
Urban Hype
Descending the Pyramid: Phoenix Rising FC’s Star-Studded Ascension
Highlighting the most compelling lower division teams in the United States, our Descending the Pyramid series continues with Phoenix Rising, one of the most dominant teams in the USL...
Fashion
Introducing the Urban Pitch x Icarus FC Kit
Releasing in ultra-limited numbers this Friday, the Urban Pitch x Icarus FC kit is the first we've made available to the public. Get an up close look at the jersey...
Music
Looking Back at the Greatest FA Cup Final Songs of All Time
Last weekend's English FA Cup Final was exciting (especially if you're a Gooner), but it was missing something — an official song. From "Ossie's Dream" to "The Anfield Rap,"...
Fashion
The Best Kits from the Wonderful Nike x AS Roma Era
Few teams have looked as good as AS Roma over the past six years. Nike has had a lot to do with this. Unfortunately, the power couple will be...
Fashion
When Admiral Were the Kings of Football Shirt Cool
Before today's industry giants took over, there was only one name in football kits — Admiral. We reminisce on the brand's best designs from their brief dominance in the...
Urban Hype
NISA’s Last Stand: Why The Independent Cup Needs to Be On Your Radar
Though it may be similar to the MLS Is Back and NWSL Challenge Cup in the fact that it's a tournament, the NISA Independent Cup is truly one of...
Urban Hype
The Biggest Little Club in the World: Why Wycombe Wanderers’ Promotion to the EFL Championship Is a Huge Deal
Despite everything that's happened in 2020 so far, no one could've seen Wycombe Wanderers earning promotion to the EFL Championship. Steve Gray (a die-hard Wanderers supporter) recounts the club's...
