Held at The Base LA, Adidas' release party for the Predator 18+ was filled with art, creativity, and a Tango League tournament that featured a select few of Los Angeles' best street squads.   The Predator is back. The return of...
With an array of tricks that incorporate mind-bending backflips and acrobatics, impossible is not a word in Ashraf Youssef's vocabulary.  When it comes to freestyle, the list of possibilities seems to be never-ending. One individual who added to the conveyor...
Introduced in July 2017, the 4Freestyle Explore II is the most technologically advanced freestyle-specific shoe on the market. A new burgundy colorway released over the weekend elevates the shoes' design to the same level as its tech features.  By now,...
With a subtle yet striking design, Guerrilla FC's new home kit is the first of several collaborations with football supply giant Umbro. Could the grassroots-major brand alliance be the formula for football-fashion collaborations in the future? A theme of duality...
In a quest to find the best ball for the streets, we have been testing out and reviewing different balls from different brands from all over the world. To start, we will spotlight each company and discuss the distinctive features...
A country that has produced some of freestyle's greatest athletes, Norway's national championship is always extremely competitive. Despite top competitors Tobias Becs and Brynjar Fagerli absent with injury and sickness, respectively, Erlend Fagerli entertained the crowd with a strong...
As the field of concept kit design continues to blow up, we introduce Creator's Challenge, a series in which two up-and-coming graphic designers go head-to-head to see who can create the best concept kit or boot mock-up. The first edition of...
The spring/summer 2018 capsule collection from sportswear mainstay Kappa and highly-esteemed creative Marcelo Burlon is an all-Italian collaboration that once again merges athletic wear with haute couture.  In case you've been under a rock for the past few years, the...
After being discontinued in 2015, Adidas has brought back its iconic Predator boot. Featuring the latest technology while staying true to its vintage roots, the Predator 18+ is the newest installment in the storied boot lineage. Can it live...
From February to October 2017, Steve Bernasconi embarked on The Soccer Tour, an eight-month, 30,000-mile journey that gave a glimpse of the lives of soccer supporters from all levels of the American soccer pyramid. Bernasconi spent the trip either...
The end of November is a wonderful time for Americans. We spend time with family and stuff our faces with an amazing feast. However, after all of that food, we've got to get back to work to burn off...
Tristan Bowen is a professional footballer who has played in multiple leagues around the world including the United States U-18 and U-20 national teams. Now back home in Los Angeles and having acquired valuable life and playing experiences, Bowen...
In the largest Dutch National Championships ever, Jesse Marlet brought home the national title in addition to winning the Sick 3 competition. Marlet, along with Jack Pool (father of freestyler Mart Pool), was the event's organizer as well.  At just...
While freestyle football continues to grow across the globe, there have been grumblings amongst both freestylers and spectators that freestyle competitions are starting to become boring. Urban Pitch contributor and professional freestyler Stephen Gray consults several of his peers...
For years, Brazil has been the vanguard of football creativity, style, and flair, not just in the traditional game, but in all facets — from street football, to futsal, to freestyle. That was most evident in this year's all-Brazilian...
As we draw nearer to the biggest sporting event in the world, the anticipation for each participating country is growing. However, as always, there are some notable teams that will be missing out on the action next summer, putting...
After serving its community for over a year, The Base Moscow has shut down its operations. Just as The Base Berlin did, the Moscow facility gave a safe place for area youth to play and learn the beautiful game...
FOMO is real. Stay up to date with our monthly Roundup series, which highlights some of the biggest and best freestyle, futsal and street football events across the globe.  As we approach the holiday season, there are plenty of gifts...
In just over a year, Washington D.C.-based football collective Guerrilla FC has made a nationwide and international impact with its signature style, concept, and vision. In addition to fielding a seven-a-side team, its overall goal is to promote the...
While the last edition of Top 10 Tekkers highlighted some of the world's best up-and-coming ground movers, this week's comes to you by way of the freestylers. We have scoured the web to spot some uncovered freestyle talent from...