Urban Hype
Major League Isolation: MLS’ Bid to Leave the US Open Cup Shows That It Wants to be the Only Game in Town
Major League Soccer announced that it would be sending its MLS Next Pro sides to the U.S. Open Cup, but U.S. Soccer quickly denied the request, leaving the league...
Fashion
Football’s Influence in Recent Streetwear Drops
From official club collaborations to the finest football-inspired collections, we take a look at some of our favorite recent streetwear drops that are influenced by the beautiful game.
We’ve spoken...
Urban Hype
The MLS SuperDraft: A Relic of the Past
Once a main pipeline for new players to enter the league, the MLS SuperDraft has lost its relevance over the years as new pathways have opened up both domestically...
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COPA Re-Ups its Diego Maradona Collection in Ambitious Fashion
COPA has updated its Diego Maradona line with an ambitious collection of jerseys, jackets, tees, and sweatshirts that honor one of football’s singular figures.
For quite some time, our friends...
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Previewing the USMNT’s Copa America Group
Gregg Berhalter’s side will have a momentous occasion to prove that they are more than just promise. It’s make or break time for the United States in Copa America.
The...
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A Look Ahead at the 2024 Liga MX Clausura
After Club America reclaimed the Liga MX Apertura throne in December, the Mexican top flight returns for a Clausura season full of rebuilds and possible superteams.
With the 2024...
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The English Premier League Mid-Season Awards
Just over halfway into the English Premier League season, we examine some of the best and worst performers so far.
There have been 20 matchdays in the 2023-24 Premier League...
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What to Be Excited About in 2024
Welcome to 2024! With a new year ahead of us, we take a look at the storylines we're most excited to see develop.
2023 and the chaos that has come...
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Why 2024 Will Be a Massive Year For Jamaica’s Men’s and Women’s National Teams
Jamaican football has been on the rise in recent years, and 2024 has the possibility to continue that trend — or bring the swelling momentum to a jarring halt.
The...
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Hugo Lloris and the Pantheon of MLS Goalkeepers
With Hugo Lloris now joining the MLS ranks, we take a look at some of the top goalkeepers to ever grace the league — based on both performance and...
Fashion
How MLS Jersey Design Can Bring the League to an Upper Echelon
With more eyes on the league than ever before, MLS has a golden opportunity to catapult itself and grow at an even faster pace than it has in recent...
Fashion
Franz Beckenbauer’s Legendary Influence On and Off the Pitch
The late Franz Beckenbauer won a litany of trophies throughout his career and forever changed the way the game was played. But his influence on football doesn't stop there.
Earlier...
Podcast
The Urban Pitch Podcast: Offseason Blues
On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew sits down to discuss the recent USMNT player movement, the NWSL and MLS offseasons, and potential kit leaks...
Fashion
A Call For More Sneaker-Inspired Football Boots
While we've seen footwear crossovers in other sports, for some reason, the concept hasn't quite hit in the football universe yet. With Nike recently releasing an Air Max TN-inspired...
Fashion
8 Slept-On Kits From the English Football League
While the Premier League might get most of the shine, there are plenty of fantastic kits throughout all levels of the English football system. We take a look at...
Urban Hype
Liga MX Femenil’s Exponential Growth
The dramatic growth of soccer in North America has seen a rise in popularity for Liga MX Femenil. With viewership and attendance on the rise, the league is turning...
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Emiliano Martinez Gets Animated In Upcoming ‘Emi On Off’ Project
Heroic Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has become a national hero, and now the story of his childhood will be brought into the world of animation. We spoke with one...
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Examining José Mourinho’s Tumultuous Stint at AS Roma
With José Mourinho now out at AS Roma, we take a look at the Special One's run in the nation's capital — the ups, the downs, and everything in...
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The Push-and-Pull Battle to Keep the Saudi Pro League Relevant
With several star footballers that made the move to the Saudi Pro League expressing their displeasure in their new setting, a battle to keep the league relevant has emerged...
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For PSG and Kylian Mbappe, It’s Now or Never
With the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds on the horizon, we take a look at why this could be PSG's final shot to win the coveted trophy in the...
