Eric Wynalda spoke with Urban Pitch about his approach to youth development with the Wynalda Soccer Academy, and in typical “Waldo” fashion, the former USMNT striker was an open book and did not hold back.
Eric Wynalda has never been...
From long-awaited projects to new music from rising stars, we count down our most anticipated album drops for 2026.
2026 has long been circled by soccer fans as a landmark year. Of course, the summer will see the biggest World...
With so much talent on display at AFCON 2025, we break down some of the top young performers that may very well be the stars of the future.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has given us so many memorable...
From tinto de verano to bold predictions for 2026, we get into it all on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast.
Wine and Sprite? Don't knock it 'til you try it! Lionel Messi moved the wine and spirits...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada will feature 16 venues across the three nations. We continue our series which breaks down each host stadium, this time heading to Mexico.
While Mexico is historically the...
From the "Rodman Rule" in the NWSL to the preparation for pro/rel in the USL, these are the biggest non-World Cup storylines we're looking forward to most in 2026.
2026 will surely be dominated by the World Cup, but that...
Building on the success of Marty Supreme, it's time for Timothée Chalamet to star in a soccer movie.
As someone who loves both sports and cinema, there are few things that are more exciting than a well-made sports movie.
Titles like Remember...
Başakşehir center back and Ghana international Jerome Opoku sits down with us to discuss his adjustment to Turkish football, what it means to represent his national team, and his thoughts on his EA FC 26 card.
It's officially 2026, and...
Content creator and founder of the Niveth Futbol Fest, Ashley Niveth chats with the UP Podcast crew to start the year strong. Plus, we catch up with Brigitte Flores during her trip to Rio de Janeiro!
In less than a...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada will feature 16 venues across the three nations. We break down the soccer significance of each stadium, starting with the 11 in the United States.
Now that we're...
Udinese striker Adam Buksa sits down with us to discuss his time in MLS with the New England Revolution, playing for the Poland national team, and the differences in soccer culture in the United States and in Europe.
The...
With clubs like Fluminense, Sevilla, and Cadiz, Carlos Alberto Pintinho established himself as a fan favorite across different countries and leagues. He sits down with us to discuss his upbringing, making a new home in Spain, and the party...
North Korea isn't quite a traditional footballing powerhouse, but in recent years, the nation's youth women's national teams have been nothing if not dominant.
The Hermit Kingdom. International Pariah. Terrorist State.
The very name of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,...
With a well-traveled career that spanned 17 years, Felipe Martins reflects on his journey, both the successes and the setbacks.
At 17 years old, Felipe Martins' life was about to change forever. Like many Brazilians before him, he was about...
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...
