Carlos Alberto Iacono, aka Charly, is a persistent man. A tried-and-true competitor, Charly is well-known and well-liked on the freestyle circuit, someone who has earned respect for his athleticism, composure,...
Carlos Alberto Iacono, conocido como Charly, es un hombre perseverante. Competitor comprobado, es bien conocido y bien querido en el circuito de freestyle. Por su atletismo, compostura y combinaciones acrobáticas,...
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced Feb. 2 that it has reached a landmark three-year partnership with A&E Network. In exchange for an equity stake, Lifetime, a member of the A&E family, will become a sponsor and the official...
Lo'eau Labonta is beginning to hit her stride as she enters her third season in the NWSL. With preseason just a few weeks away, the Stanford grad sat down for a chat with us to talk professional soccer and share her...
In the latest of our Signature Move series, Ontario Fury midfielder Juan Carlos "Charlie" Gonzalez demonstrates a bait-n-flick move that doesn't discriminate when it comes to humiliating both street ballers and pros.
Growing up in the Wilmington neighborhood of Los...
It’s that time of the week again. Pull up a chair, grab some popcorn and enjoy this week’s Top 10 Tekkers, just in time to ring in the new month.
There’s a few things you’ll never find a freestyler without: a ball, a camera, and headphones (or a portable radio). The Freestyler's Playlist series features a new freestyler each edition, and the music that helps them train for hours on end...
Freestyle and street football are often incorrectly thrown together in the same 'alt-soccer' category for those not familiar with the sports. But the comparison is like mixing up apples and fruit roll-ups—they might both be sweet, but the two are pretty...
Last month, Urban Pitch featured LA Galaxy and USMNT legend Cobi Jones on a podcast where he spoke about his journey in soccer, starting as a walk-on at UCLA and eventually becoming the most capped USMNT player of all...
What does a spontaneous freestyler living on the East Coast with a penchant for adventure do to celebrate the New Year? Why, take a spontaneous six-hour flight to catch fireworks in Iceland, of course.
Watching the ball drop with over a million...
As a SoCal resident, to say that the weather has been crazy is somewhat of an understatement. Fifty degree weather with insane amounts of rain pouring down, even hail at certain times, is definitely out of the norm. (Again, this is...
Ever wonder what it's like to walk in the shoes of a world champion? Well how about two? Meet the Fagerli brothers, a Norwegian duo who are individually ranked number one and number three in the world, and together are...
Over the years, we have seen some major innovations in football boots—from Nike's FootballX series to Adidas' Cage & Court collection, it's evident we have come a long way since Adidas released the original Samba in the 1950s. And with more...
The country of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is comprised of more than 100 different ethnic groups. Previously the capital until 2006, Yangon is still the largest and busiest commercial city with a population of almost 6 million. It is said...
Looking to play some futsal or street football this February? Check out some of the top futsal, street football, and freestyle events coming up in your neighborhood!
Futsal of Tulsa Winter Classic, 2/3-5 Tulsa, OK
This 10-team tournament is for adult...
Continuing with our Signature Move series, where we have ballers break down one of their favorite tekkers, L.A. street baller Miguel Sanchez shows us a devastating maneuver he uses to put the final nail in the coffin against opponents.
Originally from Inglewood,...
As we transition to a new presidency, one thing we can expect is change. Regardless of your feelings toward the Donald, you can't argue that his style is very different than Obama's.
However, those who fear change can rest assured that...
To quote the great Mars Blackmon, "It's gotta be the shoes." Whether it's industry stalwarts like Nike and Adidas, or smaller competitors like New Balance or Puma, a street baller's shoes are a precious commodity and key to showcasing...
Yo Katsuyama is quickly becoming one of the world's best freestylers, and that's not just according to us. Ask anyone who's seen him battle, and they'll tell you he's an inspired talent, someone who other freestylers love to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtA21Cor7PM
Yo has...
A new Neymar Jr. documentary by FourFourTwo is available online and sheds light on the Brazilian phenom's journey to becoming one of the best contemporary players in the world. From his humble and happy roots playing street football with...
