With the group stage in the books, we take a look at some of the best individual and team performances from the 2023 World Cup so far.  If you haven’t tuned into this year's FIFA Women’s World Cup, boy are...
East meets West on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, which features the guys from the 5ASIDE Podcast! It's a link up a long time in the making. Our East Coast counterparts at 5ASIDE have been holding it...
The 36-year-old World Cup winner has been an instant hit for Inter Miami and Major League Soccer, and while Miami currently has the hottest ticket in town, will the high prices turn away hardcore fans when things cool down?  When...
Perhaps the most underrated destination in Italy, we get a glimpse of Genoa and the two clubs that call it home: UC Sampdoria and Genoa CFC. It’s approaching midday on a damp spring morning and I’m café-hopping in Genoa’s historical...
As SSC Napoli enters a new kit sponsor era, we take a look back at the best kits from the 16-year Lete era.  On the heels of their first Scudetto in 33 years, SSC Napoli is on the brink of...
With Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi now in the twilight of their careers, how will it impact the boot landscape that they have for so long dominated? You may not want to hear this news, but Lionel Messi and Cristiano...
From the certified hits to the head-scratching duds, we take a look at some of the best and worst 2023 Women's World Cup kits.  The 2023 World Cup is in full swing, which means we’ve had a handful of unbelievable...
Featuring a pair of shirts and a warm-up jacket, COPA’s newest Benfica collection picks up right where it left off — effortless cool and timeless style.  For quite some time now, we’ve been harping on what COPA has brought to...
As we head into the final stretch of the MLS season, we take a look at the impending race to the MLS Cup Playoffs from the contenders, dark horses, and those on the outside looking in.  There were a lot...
On July 4, a record-breaking crowd of 82,110 crammed into the Rose Bowl to take in the first-ever meeting of LAFC and LA Galaxy at the historic stadium. We were on the scene to capture the vibes in the...
It's been two decades since Ronaldinho officially signed with FC Barcelona, forever changing the fortunes of a then-struggling club. We revisit his immeasurable impact on the club both in the moment, and still today. On July 21, 2003, on...
With the 2023 Women's World Cup soon underway, we have a massive preview of all 32 teams squaring off in Australia and New Zealand.  In a matter of hours, New Zealand and Norway will kick off the 2023 Women’s World...
MLS content creator Eli Lesser is the latest guest on the Urban Pitch Podcast! We discuss all things American soccer — from how he got his start covering the league to the differences between a journalist and content creator.  Eli...
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. Here are the winners, losers, and hopefuls of the USMNT’s...
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 former USMNT legend Tony Meola weigh in on Pulisic's next...
The sacking of Paolo Maldini and sale of Sandro Tonali has left Milan fans wondering, should they be worried? When you think of European giants as a football fan, one of the clubs that always comes to mind is Milan....
Set to join USL League One in 2025, Brooklyn Football Club is looking to create a perfect mix of global and local talent and impact. We speak with Matt Rizzetta, chairman of club ownership conglomerate North Sixth Group, to...
A homegrown star that was with the club since he was a child, Mason Mount's move from Chelsea to rival Manchester United may have shocked many. But it is another reminder that the game as we know it has...
After emerging victorious at the 2014 World Cup, the German men's national team has struggled in nearly every major tournament since. We take a look at the nation's struggles, and how the once dominant country has become merely average...
The USMNT recovered from an early hiccup against Jamaica and steamrolled to the knockout round of the 2023 Gold Cup. With a roster full of bubble players, we take a look at how the team fared in the first...