Urban Hype
The Rebrand Blueprint: What Clubs Get Both Right and Horribly Wrong
A brand goes deeper than just a logo and color scheme. With several MLS franchises recently undergoing rebrands, we examine the ones that both got it right and wrong,...
Fashion
The Inaugural Premier League Hall of Fame Kit Class
The EPL is finally getting its own Hall of Fame. In addition to the legendary players and managers that graced the league, do kits deserve a place in the...
Urban Hype
The DribbleUp Smart Soccer Ball Could Change Training as We Know It
Ground movers and freestylers alike can now train under the watchful eye of a professional instructor at any time and place with the newly-launched DribbleUp Smart Soccer Ball and...
Urban Hype
The Final Verdict On the New 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Format
Major League Soccer introduced a new (or old, depending on how you look at it) first round playoff format, and not much has changed since 1996 — it still...
Urban Hype
The Winners, Losers, and Hopefuls From the USMNT’s Meager CONCACAF Gold Cup
The USMNT’s Gold Cup run ended with a penalty shootout loss to Panama, leaving Mexico to win their ninth championship on the day Lionel Messi signed with Inter Miami....
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What We’re Looking Forward to Most at NISA’s 2021 Independent Cup
Set to return this week, we preview the biggest and best matches and storylines at NISA's 2021 Independent Cup.
The bubble tournaments of 2020 may not becoming back, but one...
Urban Hype
The UK’s Atlantic Freestyle Football Open Gives Talent a Much-Needed Stage (On Some Amazing Beach Locations)
The Atlantic Freestyle Football Open takes place in three coastal cities throughout the UK. Now in its second year, the competition offers a chance for both beginners and pros to...
Street Football
David Beckham Balls Out With Tango Squad London
At the release event for David Beckham's new Adidas capsule collection, Tango Squad London was surprised by a guest visitor — Beckham himself. The legendary midfielder joined the squad...
Urban Hype
Copa Libertadores 2023: The Best Young Players, Stadium Atmospheres, and Historic Matchups
The Copa Libertadores is one of the premier competitions in all of club football. We boil down the tournament to what makes it great: Blossoming talent, raucous arenas, and...
Urban Hype
Which Fanbases Need a EURO 2020 Win Most?
EURO 2020 is finally upon us. As we eagerly await the tournament's kickoff, we take a look at some of the hungriest European fanbases most desperate for a major...
Urban Hype
An Ode to Marta, An Icon Who’s Finally Getting the Roses She Deserves
Perhaps the greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots, Marta Viera da Silva is also one of the most influential players of her generation. Reportedly getting a...
Urban Hype
The Five Best Teams in the UEFA Champions League (So Far)
Although we are quite some time from 2018 UEFA Champions League Final, it's never too early for a good old-fashioned power ranking. Through two Group Stage rounds with four...
Urban Hype
Golaco Kits and the Tantalizing Allure of Retro Football
John Michael Hickey and Matteo Trevisani's dream to own a bar fell through during the pandemic, but that idea evolved into something new. Through Golaco Kits, they turned to...
Fashion
Tens Club Kicks Off 2019 With a Dope ‘FIFA S8’ Newsletter and Long Sleeve Jersey
Inspired by FIFA's long and complicated relationship with cannabinoids, Tens Club's first drop of 2018 features a 420-friendly long sleeve jersey to go along with the club's signature newsletter...
Urban Hype
An Icon’s Return: Grading Notable Stars’ Second Stints With Their Famed Clubs
In light of Gianluigi Buffon's return to Juventus and rumors around more legends returning to their former clubs, we decided to take a look back at other similar second...
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The Seattle Sounders Rebrand: A Diehard Fan’s Reaction
To celebrate the club's 50th anniversary, the Seattle Sounders introduced a set of new logos and colors earlier this week. Urban Pitch resident Sounders fan Kyle Scoble gives his...
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A Way Too Early Pop Culture Preview Of The 2022 World Cup
It's still quite some time away, but that hasn't stopped us from looking ahead to the cultural impact that the 2022 World Cup will bring.
Every four years (hopefully not...
Urban Hype
SAS Italian Records: Brooklyn’s Hidden Gem of Retro Football
Inundated with retro kits, memorabilia, and clothing (amongst many other Italian gems), the SAS Italian Records store in New York City is a one-of-a-kind mom and pop shop that...
Urban Hype
Women’s Football Is On the Brink of its First Million-Dollar Transfer Fee
Amidst all of the drama from the past January transfer window, one thing stood clear — we aren't far off from women's football's first million-dollar transfer.
Football and money have...
Urban Hype
The Everton Flop Era
It's been a grim few seasons for the blue half of Merseyside. But what has led to Everton's struggles?
During the Premier League years, Everton Football Club has been ever-present....
