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...
In 1967, two rival soccer leagues, the United Soccer Association (USA) and the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL), were racing to bring professional soccer to the United States. With virtually no American players to field, the USA pulled a...
FC Cincinnati beat reporter Laurel Pfahler called out MLS regarding the league's non-existent practices when it comes to giving journalists locker room access and player interviews — a strange stance for a league where visibility and notoriety remain ongoing...
The United States cerebral palsy men's national team recently took home the 2025 Copa América, its first major international trophy. We were able to catch up with CP MNT head coach Stuart Sharp — who has been in charge...
As the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs are upon us, we break down the 2025 season with the help of Urban Pitch contributor and MLS expert Favian Renkel.
It was another wild MLS season, packed with surprises and the trademark chaos...
The New York Red Bulls have missed the playoffs for the first time in 15 seasons. But while that postseason streak may seem impressive at face value, the red half of New York has been toiling in mediocrity for...
A rare bright spot in DC United's 2025 season, Jackson Hopkins could be the latest homegrown star for the Black and Red.
When Jackson Hopkins was born on July 1, 2004, DC United were just a few months away from...
The October international window is in the books, and for the first time in a long while, the USMNT faithful can hold their heads high. A win and a draw leave the program feeling positive, though plenty of work...
