We catch up with newly-signed Chicago Fire forward Jason Shokalook to look back at his journey to the pros, from 100-mile commutes as a kid, to signing his first team contract after a breakout season in MLS NEXT Pro.
It's...
A winner everywhere he went, Sami Khedira is one of the most unsung heroes of his generation. We sat down with him to discuss his thoughts on the current state of football, reflections on his career, and players he...
One of the most decorated players to ever don the blaugrana stripes, Guillermo Amor sits down with us to reflect on his playing days at FC Barcelona.
Lionel Messi. Xavi Hernández. Andrés Iniesta. Gerard Piqué. Carles Puyol. Sergio Busquets....
We sit down with journeyman coach Pep Muñoz to discuss his time with La Masia and his stops in China and Cambodia.
Whether in Spain or across China, Cambodia, and beyond, Pep Muñoz has seen an incredibly well-traveled coaching career...
Our first ever live podcast covers all things 2026 World Cup hype: from the official anthem to what we can expect in the LA soccer community.
Closing out 2025 with a bang, we and adidas threw The Kickback, a celebration...
Football reflects identity in many forms, including ideology, religion, politics, and personal expression. Here, we explore clubs whose histories are deeply intertwined with specific communities, beliefs, and cultural traditions.
Football has always been more than a game. For millions of...
Kellyn Acosta sat down with Urban Pitch to talk about his new venture into the USL with Edgewater Castle FC, the Chicago Fire’s rollercoaster MLS season, and the lessons he’s carried with him from his time with the USMNT.
It...
The final installment of our Year in Review series, we look at our favorite football boot releases of 2025.
A year come, a year gone. Just as there was with kits and music, we saw plenty of exciting boot releases...
Our Year In Review continues with the best music we heard in 2025.
This year seemed to go by especially fast, and there was plenty of music to serve as the soundtrack for the whirlwind.
Lionel Messi won the MLS MVP...
On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew looks back at some of the most memorable moments of 2025.
From massive tournament debuts like the FIFA Club World Cup to an outlandish amount of new kit releases,...
Wrapping up the year in Urban Pitch style, we recount the best kit releases from 2025.
We’re at that time of year again. 2025 is nearly over, which means it’s time to start reflecting. No, I don’t mean whether...
Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. Soccer, and the USMNT players are all sleeping a little easier after the December 5 World Cup draw. Now the program must seize a moment that could shape the sport’s future in the country for years.
Nearly...
COPA90 is launching a creator-driven initiative that elevates five emerging storytellers to redefine how the 2026 World Cup and North American soccer culture will be documented and experienced.
As North America prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, COPA90 is...
MLS’ 30th season is now in the books, capped by Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lifting their first MLS Cup. It was the kind of year the league needed, yet it still hasn’t broken through nationally, and the league...
We get into last Friday's highly anticipated World Cup draw, giving our thoughts on the ceremony, the USMNT and Mexico, and possible groups of death on the latest Urban Pitch Podcast.
Aside from a few playoff teams still looking to...
Urban Pitch contributor Zach Lowy gives his personal experience at what was a chaos-filled draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Snow. Why did there have be to snow?
As I roused from my bed at 7:30 a.m. on Friday morning,...
CBS Sports analyst and commentator Nico Cantor sits down with Urban Pitch to discuss his career path, following in his father's iconic footsteps, and the importance of the 2026 World Cup.
The apple doesn't always fall far from the tree,...
Feefa is back on the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss working in Dr. Dre's studio, the use of AI in music, and his favorite music projects of the year.
We've been rocking with our guy Feefa since day one,...
From attendance records to rapid expansion, the NWSL has seen its fair share of success in recent years. A part of that surge in popularity can be attributed to a larger presence in the EA Sports FC franchise, where...
Our 5 Kits That Defined a Career series continues with a man synonymous with the Italian capital: Francesco Totti.
Francesco Totti is a one-club legend. The Emperor of the Eternal City. Known for his class, elegance and his true Roman...
