We've covered the sparsely populated world of soccer movies, but where does Next Goal Wins fit within the fray?
Next Goal Wins, the latest entry in the oddly small “soccer movie” genre, made its theatrical release a few weeks ago...
Weston McKennie played his sixth straight 90-minute game for Juventus over the weekend, and while he has not scored this season, his play has him at the top of the mountain of USMNT players in in Europe.
Ahead of the...
With the USMNT through to the 2024 Copa America, we'll get to see how the team will fare against some tough opponents. But can the Americans live up to the lofty expectations set upon them by fans and pundits?
It's...
The return of club football last weekend only made it more apparent how bland international breaks have become. Besides the major tournaments, international football has become difficult to watch — literally and figuratively.
Is it just me, or does it...
With Jim Ratcliffe joining the Manchester United ownership, we examine some questions many have around how the new structure will work.
Typically, when a minority share of a football club is sold, little fuss is made. Clubs are consistently raising...
It was more of the same for the USMNT as Gregg Berhalter’s side was defeated by one of the worst put together Trinidad and Tobago teams in recent memory in the second leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals.
It’s...
On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew discusses the best soccer movies, the NBA's soccer-inspired in-season tournament, and the latest controversial comments from Megan Rapinoe.
While there have certainly been a litany of sports movies over...
Nestled in Portland, Oregon's Alberta Arts District is Laundry, a mecca for vintage teamwear with an impressive arsenal of throwback football kits.
As with many things, Jerry Seinfeld summed up sports and sports fans best:
“You're actually rooting for the...
With adidas re-releasing some of their classic designs earlier this week, we take a look at the story behind the creator of two of the brand's most iconic shirts of all time — Ina Franzmann.
Football, the world’s most popular...
Gio Reyna has been having an almost invisible season at his club. But the 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder hopes that the USMNT’s two big games against Trinidad & Tobago can help the national team heal an old wound and...
Just five months after a dramatic conclusion in Las Vegas, the CONCACAF Nations League returns with some teams looking for revenge, others a shot at glory, and perhaps most importantly, the chance to prove themselves in the toughest tournament...
From the stalemate between Kronke Sports and Entertainment and FIFA to the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs, the Urban Pitch Podcast crew discusses the latest happenings in the world of soccer on the latest epidsode!
After hosting the...
Major League Soccer introduced a new (or old, depending on how you look at it) first round playoff format, and not much has changed since 1996 — it still makes little sense.
In America we do soccer our way, for...
Host of the last three World Cup finals in the United States, Los Angeles could miss out on the 2026 World Cup entirely. We take a look at the causes and potential effects of the battle for LA.
The 2026...
With limited run collections that scratch an itch unreachable by official team apparel, there has been an increased amount of fan-made merchandise across the country. We take a look at three of the more successful brands created by fans...
Anything innovative will break a few rules. The PUMA King did just that as it became one of the most iconic boots of all time.
Nike and adidas could boast a roster of world-class players that have worn their boot...
With a captivating mix of passion and personality, Jessica Black has become a prominent voice among Arsenal and EPL supporters. She joins the podcast to discuss her journey through soccer, media, and the current Arsenal squad.
Like many of us,...
With one episode left of the Messi Meets America series on Apple TV, we take a look at how it's unfolded so far, and potential topics to be covered in the concluding episode on December 6.
When Lionel Messi joined MLS,...
PUMA's latest 'ftblCulture' collection puts its African national teams on center stage.
If football and fashion have anything in common, it’s the creativity that makes each field endlessly fascinating. On one hand you have mind-bending moves, passes, and finishes that...
A wonderkind-turned-transfer-flop has now returned to his top tier form. This is Antoine Griezmann's slight return.
Redemption stories are one of the many beauties of sport. Whether it’s a team or a singular athlete, seeing someone recover from what...
