Former Canada women's national team and NWSL star Lauren Sesselmann discusses the growth of women's soccer, her Olympic experience, and transitioning into other careers following her playing days.  Lauren Sesselmann says she's jealous of Trinity Rodman's million-dollar contract — that...
With the Challenge Cup heading into a chaotic finish and the regular season quickly approaching, it's only right that we take a look at all of the released 2022 NWSL Kits (so far).  There are a myriad of storylines we...
In addition to sharing his love and appreciation for football kits, Taylor Shull explores club and sport history through his TikTok account, SoccerKitTok. We sit down with Shull to get a better idea of his kit collection and soccer...
Its trademark shade of yellow might not be as recognizable as other iconic colors from massive clubs, but Villarreal's home kit deserves just as much attention.   City's blue. United's red. The Blaugrana stripes. Los Blancos of Madrid. All are instantly recognizable shades and...
One of the most intense and passionate figures in all of football, Diego Simeone has not-so-quietly been the longest tenured manager in La Liga. We pay tribute to the fiery Argentinian that has led Atlético Madrid to a top-three...
In a Liga MX-MLS showdown, the CONCACAF Champions League final between the Seattle Sounders and Pumas UNAM is all set. We preview the matchup that will determine the best team in the region, and explore why it might finally...
With the Canadian men's national team in the midst of a golden generation and competing in its first World Cup since 1986, the country's domestic league is in a unique position to benefit from its national team's success.   In 1998,...
The South American Champions League known as Copa Libertadores is one of the most exciting, grueling, and sometimes zaniest club soccer tournaments in the world. If you're not yet into the competition, here's an overview to get you started.  The...
With the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup returning after a brief international break, we look back at what's gone down in the tournament so far, while also looking ahead to some exciting matchups down the road.  Cue the Chaos. That’s been...
As far-fetched as it may sound, how cool would it be to hear the dulcet tones of some of the world's most iconic football announcers throughout a rap album? Whether you loved or hated them, the DJ drop was a...
A rising star in the football world, we pay tribute to the incomparable talent that is Catarina Macario.  The final days of March 2022 were spectacular ones for women's club football. On Wednesday, March 30, in the second leg of their...
The U.S. Open Cup is finally back. From unique intra-league matchups to stunning upset runs, we take a look at what makes this under-appreciated tournament so magical. After a COVID hiatus, the U.S. Open Cup is back. Given its relative...
Through her brilliantly colored and detailed portraits, French artist Laury Layani has been able to meet some of her sports idols — Novak Djokovic, Olivier Giroud, and Lewis Hamilton are just a few. We get to know Layani, from...
For the latest episode of the Urban Pitch podcast, our close friends Brigitte Flores and Gilbert Bita join us to discuss their soccer journeys, the LA soccer community, and the best jerseys in MLS.  The soccer community in Los Angeles...
After a mostly successful qualifying campaign, the United States men's national team knows its fate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Opening against either Scotland, Wales, or Ukraine, followed by ties against England and Iran. For Gregg Berhalter and...
The level of excitement around the United States men's national team has reached a fever pitch now that it is going back to the World Cup for the first time in eight years. While this fresh crop of talented...
With the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals taking place next week, we take a look at the vibes each of the eight clubs remaining are giving off.  Breaking down players, managers, formations, tactics, and statistics? Child’s play! (This is in fact not...
When a new world champion is crowned in Qatar this December, it might also be the final whistle on the beautiful game as we know it.  Soccer is only now finally beginning to become a mainstream sport in the United...
Our friends and northern neighbors from DARBY Magazine, Tagwa Moyo and Gisoo Kim join the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss North American soccer culture, the rivalry between Canada and the United States national teams, and the newly released issue...
After another early exit in the UEFA Champions League with PSG, and with rumors swirling around a possible departure following this season, we take a look at Neymar's storied yet oft-maligned career, and what could be in the...