Urban Hype
The Importance of Captain’s Armband Aesthetics
We all know the weight that comes with wearing the captain's armband. But what about the armbands themselves? Let's take a look into 10 of the most unique captain's...
Freestyle
Who to Watch at this Year’s Asian Freestyle Football Championship
The Asian Freestyle Football Championship (AFFC) is the preeminent freestyle competition in Asia, showcasing many of the world's best, from Japan to Indonesia to China and beyond. This year's...
Urban Hype
The Hottest Shoe Releases of the Past Month
A street baller's shoes are the only thing that separates him or her from the pavement. With that in mind, it's always a good idea to rock a pair of...
Fashion
AS Roma’s Francesco Totti Hall of Fame Capsule Collection is Fit For A King
In honor of icon Francesco Totti's induction to AS Roma's Hall of Fame, the club released a retro-inspired collection which included a polo, t-shirt, and scarf. The line's nostalgic...
Fashion
Amor e Paz Blends Football and Surfing Cultures With Its Groovy Tie-Dye Apparel
Taking inspiration from sporting legends, art, film, and the small city of La Ciotat, Amor e Paz is where surf meets soccer. Not far from Marseille on France’s south...
Fashion
What Football Can Learn From Rugby Kit Templates
Kit templates don't need to be synonymous with boring. With striking and original designs, adidas' latest New Zealand Super Rugby kits are just one example of clever template usage...
Music
Why a Jay-Z Partnership With MLS Makes More Sense
While his status as rap's GOAT may remain untarnished, Jay-Z's legacy as a social rights activist has been put into question after his partnership announcement with the NFL. If...
Fashion
The Ugliest Betting Sponsors in English Premier League History
With main kit sponsorships from betting and gambling companies leaving the English Premier League, we take a look at some of the most garish logos to feature on EPL...
Urban Hype
Lorenzo Insigne and Toronto’s Love for Its Superstars
The latest star to make his move from Europe to MLS, it looks all but certain that Lorenzo Insigne will join Toronto FC this summer. We take a look...
Urban Hype
Grading the USMNT Players in the UEFA Champions League So Far
An unprecedented 10 American soccer players are playing in the UEFA Champions League. Here's how they've fared through the first three matches of the group stage.
Europe’s premier club competition...
Urban Hype
Life Comes at You Fast: The Rise and Astounding Fall of Espanyol Femení
Often referred to as Barcelona's "other" team, there was a time when Espanyol Femení was at the pinnacle of women's football in Spain. We take a look at the...
Urban Hype
4 Talking Points from ‘All or Nothing: Arsenal’
With the recent conclusion of the All or Nothing: Arsenal season, we take a look at a handful of talking points from the Amazon series.
From HBO's Hard Knocks to Netflix's Formula 1:...
Urban Hype
The Roundup: Upcoming Events in Street Football, Freestyle, and Futsal
FOMO is real. Stay up to date with our monthly Roundup series, which highlights some of the biggest and best freestyle, futsal and street football events across the globe.
Forget...
Urban Hype
The Expanded 2025 Club World Cup: An Underdog’s Opportunity
Next summer, we'll be seeing an expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup hit American shores. But is this just another ploy from FIFA to line its pockets with more...
Urban Hype
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...
Urban Hype
Breaking Down the Playground Cliques at the MLS Is Back Tournament
LAFC? Theater kids. Portland Timbers? Hipsters. Chicago Fire? Class clowns. We separate each MLS club into their playground cliques for the MLS Is Back Tournament.
In preparation for next week's...
Urban Hype
2016 Year in Review
This year had a lot of remarkable highs and lows in the wide and ever-expanding world of the beautiful game. It was important for us here at Urban Pitch...
Editorial
Is the ‘All or Nothing’ Brand Becoming Redundant?
With unprecedented access and replete with drama, the All or Nothing docuseries has been a success for Amazon. But now in its fourth football-centric season, we have to ask —...
Urban Hype
Different Perspectives on Christian Pulisic’s Move to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic is on his way to AC Milan and Serie A, a fresh start for the talented USMNT winger. ESPN’s Vito De Palma and Rosario Pompizzi along with...
Urban Hype
Screwston FC is For Houston, By Houston
In addition to paying tribute to Houston icon DJ Screw, Screwston FC's upcoming kit is a talisman that unites the city through two of its biggest loves — hip-hop...
