The set piece coach has become en vogue in the world of football in recent years. One of the originators is Thomas Grønnemark, who rose to prominence as a throw-in coach for clubs like Liverpool and FC Midtjylland. He...
After setting up shop in Miami, it's clear that the Brazilian football federation has big plans in North America. We speak with CBF director of international offices and relations Bruno Costa about why the federation chose Miami and how it...
One of the top talents from Benfica's vaunted academy, we speak to Ricardo Neto about winning multiple major titles with Portugal's youth national team and the sacrifices he's made as a young footballer on the rise.
Take a trip across...
Houston Dash defender Paige Nielsen makes a triumphant return to the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss her move from LA, the new generation of the NWSL, and more!
Two years ago, we bestowed the title of Angel City FC Director...
Drawn into an accessible group for the 2026 World Cup, Germany is chasing a historic fifth title. And while there is a load of talent throughout the roster, Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz could emerge as the nation's unsung hero.
When you...
With over 400 appearances over 17 seasons for a myriad of teams across England, there isn't much Guy Branston hasn't seen. We sit down with him to discuss his rich playing and coaching career.
There are players that've had well-traveled...
From FIFA-backed official anthems to fan-created hits, we take a look at how music has shaped the legacy of the World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino pulled no punches when discussing the potential impact of this year's World Cup, claiming...
As we do before every NWSL season, we grade every new kit release from across the league.
The 2026 NWSL season is upon us, and while every new season is exciting, this one is particularly titillating, as the league will...
The NWSL kit drop was another success...or was it? We name some of our favorite and least favorite designs on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast!
The anticipation before a new season is a beautiful thing. Optimism clouds...
Our series on potential unsung heroes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay, and a player whose moment has always felt imminent but never quite arrived. At 31 years old, Giorgian de Arrascaeta enters the...
We sit down with Udinese sharpshooter Keinan Davis to discuss his career journey and how he's found a home in Italy.
At the beginning of the month, Udinese was in the midst of a solid run of form, winning back-to-back...
In an exclusive interview, we sit down with MLS broadcaster Kevin Egan to discuss his career path, American sports culture, and how his Irish accent has both propelled and roadblocked opportunities in media.
With the 2026 MLS season now in...
Our Unsung Hero series moves towards Canada, an overlooked host nation that has a high octane midfielder up its sleeve: Ismaël Koné
Canada is the third host nation of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, and arguably the weakest on...
From the latest MLS kits to more controversy surrounding Vinicius Jr., we discuss the latest headlines in the soccer culture-verse on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast.
It's that time of year again. With MLS fully back, we...
Few figures embody Major League Soccer’s journey from fragile startup to global player quite like Eddie Pope. In a candid conversation, the former U.S. international discusses his career path and where American soccer is headed in a rapidly evolving...
The new Major League Soccer season kicks off tomorrow. With a World Cup in the middle of the calendar, a schedule change on the horizon, and Lionel Messi possibly winning more silverware, there is plenty to look forward to...
There are rumblings in South America that Inter Miami — and by default Major League Soccer — will be invited to the 2027 edition of the Copa Libertadores. What that means in the long run remains to be seen,...
As we continue our series on potential unsung heroes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we turn our attention to the reigning world champions and one of the key engines of their midfield: Alexis Mac Allister.
Alexis Mac Allister comes...
After nearly a decade, Tristan Bowen comes back on the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss his new ventures in media and reminisce on his time growing up in Los Angeles.
Tristan Bowen was one of the earliest guests on the...
With the 2026 MLS kits officially released, we rank them in our latest installment of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
It’s that time of year when MLS clubs and adidas reveal a whole range of new kits, and...
