A strong November FIFA window saw the USMNT convincingly defeat two potential World Cup opponents. We take a look at the winners and losers of a camp that produced the program's first marquee win in over four years.
Mauricio Pochettino...
For decades, many of the world’s top football leagues have been dominated by a few powerhouse clubs, creating dynasties that seem almost untouchable. But every so often, an underdog rises and rewrites history, ending long-standing streaks and capturing hearts...
It's a question that's been asked many times before — but should MLS participate in the Copa Libertadores? For Urban Pitch contributor Ben Noonan, the answer is a resounding yes.
Look around the hallways of a typical American high school...
Soccer has seen its fair share of deception. From agents and players to coaches, not everyone in the game is exactly who or what they claim to be. Here, we’ve compiled some of the most legendary cases of individuals...
In a tournament full of sharks, it was the minnow that provided the biggest surprise. After losing their first two FIFA Club World Cup matches by a combined 16-0 score, semi-pro side Auckland City FC drew Boca Juniors 1-1...
From winning countless titles during Benfica's golden era to making a major move to the original NASL to help kickstart soccer in the United States, Antonio Simões has a unique perspective on the game both Stateside and overseas. He...
Portuguese manager Renato Paiva has experienced a well-traveled career, with notable stops in Brazil, Mexico, and Ecuador. We spoke with him to discuss the highs and lows of his days as a manager, and just how close he was...
Michael Lahoud's life journey has been far from straightforward — he's escaped a civil war, won a national championship, enjoyed a decade-long pro soccer career, and is now part of CBS's stellar soccer coverage — but he wouldn't have...
The 2026 World Cup home kit collection from adidas got us hyped for next summer's highly anticipated tournament. But what about the kits themselves? We look at the designs that worked and those that didn't on the latest episode...
adidas has rolled out its fresh collection of home kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and as expected, we’ve got some absolute stunners, a few middle-of-the-road efforts, and one or two designs that feel like missed opportunities....
Mauricio Pochettino named a 25-man roster that will be without Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie for two key World Cup warm-ups against Paraguay and Uruguay in mid-November. Here's what we can expect.
The United States men’s national team prepares to...
A new Urban Pitch series, 5 Kits That Defined a Career will do exactly what the title suggests — and we start it off with a bang.
We all know Thierry Henry as a player, pundit, and a coach. Cool,...
With their historic performance in CAF World Cup qualifiers, Cape Verde will play in its first-ever FIFA World Cup. But how did the island nation make it here?
Winning the FIFA World Cup is perhaps the biggest achievement in all...
10-year MLS veteran Spencer Richey joins the latest Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss his post-soccer career in the world of real estate.
Most athletes retire after their peak playing days, but they are still in the primes of their lives....
While the United States drowns in talk about its underachieving “Golden Generation,” Japan has quietly gone about its work — methodical, patient, and deeply committed to building something lasting. In Asia, there’s no loud hype or marketing campaigns around...
The highly anticipated latest project from Dave, we review The Boy Who Played the Harp and examine some of the footy references laced throughout the album.
On October 24, music fans all over rejoiced — we finally got another Dave album.
One of...
With the MLS Cup Playoffs in full swing, we look back at some of the most improbable deep runs in league history.
Major League Soccer can be hard to get into for traditional diehard fans of the sport. What do...
27-year-old defender Yevhen Cheberko is playing the best soccer of his career. We catch up with the Columbus Crew defender to discuss his origins in the sport, finding a home in Ohio, and how he's looking to help guide...
Fresh off his rookie season, Toronto FC midfielder Malik Henry discusses his wild journey to becoming a pro and creating beats for artists like Lil Tjay and Hotboii on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast.
If there is...
Where paint meets passion and the street becomes a canvas, we catch up with Argentine artist Martín Kazanietz, aka Gordopelota, whose brush captures the raw spirit and beauty of street football.
Martín Kazanietz was born in Buenos Aires in 1985...
