Tutorials
Nike Street Football Training Drill: Speed Alley
The Speed Alley is a street football take on the ancient "running the lines" drill that tennis and basketball coaches would often make high school teams do during practices.
Videos
Top 10 Tekkers of the Week
Nothing really hits the spot like nailing a great trick, especially in front of a crowd. And nothing really brings out the humiliation quite like a ball between the legs ......
Spotlight
The Secret Behind Kei Kamara’s Longevity and Success in His Pro Career
Now headed into his 13th season as a pro, Colorado Rapids forward Kei Kamara has enjoyed a well-traveled career that has seen stops across the United States as well...
Podcast
The Urban Pitch Podcast: Jesse Marsch’s Short Leash and a Potential New MLS Playoff Format
Another week, another pod. This time around, Ramsey, Julio, and Brigitte sit down to discuss MLS kit leaks, a potential new playoff format, and the next possible USMNT manager.
The...
Tutorials
We Tested the Scorpion Nike Tutorial to See if It’s Realistic in Game Play. Here’s What We Found …
The new Nike Soccer App is trying really, really hard to get players involved with an app—from interactive quizzes to pickup game meet-ups, the app is ...
Freestyle
Top 10 Tekkers: Youth Phenoms
Despite what you may perceive to be a face-tattooed, tech-obsessed, and mannerless generation, today's kids have actually become increasingly nice with it on both the pitch and the streets....
Urban Hype
San Diego Showcases Top Teams from Both Sides of the Border in Neymar Jr’s Five
As the qualifiers for Neymar Jr's Five enters its latter stages, we visited San Diego to witness eager, talented players compete for a place in the U.S. finals in Miami. San...
Spotlight
From Scoring World Cup Goals to High School Dances, Mexico U17 National Team Forward Vanessa Buso Has the Best of Both Worlds
At 17 years old, Vanessa Buso already has a World Cup medal and experience playing around the globe. In our latest podcast episode, we spoke to the rising talent...
Spotlight
Checking In With LAFC Center Back Tristan Blackmon Ahead of His Second Season as a Pro
After a rookie season that saw plenty of learning opportunities, LAFC defender Tristan Blackmon is ready to make his impact felt across MLS. We catch up with the young...
Podcast
The Urban Pitch Podcast: Was That the Best El Trafico Yet?
In the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, Ramsey, Julio, and Brigitte discuss the most recent El Trafico playoff match between LA Galaxy and LAFC, and see where...
Tutorials
Nike FootballX Skills: The Beast Chip
I know it makes the visuals look cool, but why are all of these Nike videos from Amsterdam filmed on wet concrete? Did it rain the entire week they were...
Tutorials
Signature Move with All-Around Baller Miguel Sanchez
Continuing with our Signature Move series, where we have ballers break down one of their favorite tekkers, L.A. street baller Miguel Sanchez shows us a devastating maneuver he uses to put...
Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: Britain’s Stephen Gray
The Urban Pitch Freestyler's Playlist series features a personal music set from different freestylers around the world. Freestyling goes hand-in-hand with music, and these athletes know how to appreciate the power of a good beat....
Podcast
Gotham FC Chief of Staff Darian Jenkins Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast
Recently making her transition from the pitch to the front office, Darian Jenkins joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss her role with Gotham FC, the growth of the...
Spotlight
Urban Spotlight: Pro Freestyler Enry Maffioletti Lets His Crazy Skills Do the Talking
There must be something about freestyle football that either attracts mellow personalities or forces a person to chill out. It makes sense considering the hours of dedicated practice and honing...
