Urban Hype
Diving Into the Battle to Keep Los Angeles as a 2026 World Cup Venue
Host of the last three World Cup finals in the United States, Los Angeles could miss out on the 2026 World Cup entirely. We take a look at the...
Urban Hype
For Gio Reyna, the Time is Now
Gio Reyna has been having an almost invisible season at his club. But the 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder hopes that the USMNT’s two big games against Trinidad & Tobago...
Fashion
Ina Franzmann: The Woman Behind Two of Football’s Most Iconic Kits
With adidas re-releasing some of their classic designs earlier this week, we take a look at the story behind the creator of two of the brand's most iconic shirts...
Fashion
Laundry: Portland, Oregon’s Mecca for Vintage Sports
Nestled in Portland, Oregon's Alberta Arts District is Laundry, a mecca for vintage teamwear with an impressive arsenal of throwback football kits.
As with many things, Jerry Seinfeld summed up...
Urban Hype
An Uninspiring USMNT Leaves a Lot of Questions as It Qualifies for Copa America
It was more of the same for the USMNT as Gregg Berhalter’s side was defeated by one of the worst put together Trinidad and Tobago teams in recent memory...
Editorial
International Football Is Losing Its Soul
The return of club football last weekend only made it more apparent how bland international breaks have become. Besides the major tournaments, international football has become difficult to watch...
Urban Hype
Weston McKennie is Currently the Best USMNT Player In Europe
Weston McKennie played his sixth straight 90-minute game for Juventus over the weekend, and while he has not scored this season, his play has him at the top of...
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‘Next Goal Wins’ and the Soccer Movie Matrix
We've covered the sparsely populated world of soccer movies, but where does Next Goal Wins fit within the fray?
Next Goal Wins, the latest entry in the oddly small “soccer...
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What to Expect From the Wild MLS Conference Finals
With a pair of intense matchups set to take place tomorrow, we preview everything you need to know about the MLS Conference Finals.
We’re finally in the last stretch of...
Urban Hype
Trailblazers: Tracing Back the First Player From Each African Country to Play in the EPL
Nearly 400 players from 33 different African countries have featured in the English Premier League since its inception in 1992. We take a look at those that paved the...
Urban Hype
An MLS Cup 2023 Tale of the Tape: Unsung Heroes, X-Factors, and Our Prediction
Major League Soccer will crown its 28th champion this weekend in a highly anticipated match between one of the league's original clubs and one of its most successful expansion...
Fashion
The Year in Review: The 10 Best Boots of 2023
Boot nerds rejoice! As we wrap up the year, we take a look back at some of the best football footwear released in 2023.
This time of year is where...
Photography
Revisiting the Epic Scenes in Buenos Aires, One Year Later
Nearly a year after Argentina won the 2022 World Cup, we look back at the incredible celebrations that took place in Buenos Aires following the triumph.
I woke up with...
Urban Hype
An Ode to Christine Sinclair
As Christine Sinclair recently played in her final match for Canada, we take a look back at her iconic career and what she has meant to her country.
On December...
Fashion
The Evolution of Brand Logos on Football Kits
In addition to the shirt's actual design, brand logos play a massive role in how we perceive football kits. From the first logo to modern embellishments, we trace the...
Urban Hype
Liga MX Apertura 2023: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
With the Liga MX Apertura final upon us, we take a look back at drama-filled season and examine the league's biggest surprises and disappointments.
The 77th edition of the Liga...
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Diving Into the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Matchups
Knockout football is back in the UEFA Champions League. We get the lowdown on all eight round of 16 matchups after Monday's draw.
The UEFA Champions League brings us some...
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The Urban Pitch Gift Guide: 13 Books Any Footy Fan Would Love
Want to send a perfect gift for a soccer fan this holiday season? How about a book! We've curated a list of 13 works of literature perfect for any...
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A Dive Into the NWSL Expansion Draft, and a Look Ahead to What’s Next
With the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft behind us, we take a look at the actual draft results in addition to how they will affect offseason moves to come.
The NWSL...
Fashion
Year in Review: The 10 Best and Worst Kits of 2023
Take a trip back throughout the year with us as we review some of the most incredible and disappointing football kits that released in 2023.
It's no secret that we...
