Our 5 Kits That Defined a Career series continues with a man synonymous with the Italian capital: Francesco Totti.
Francesco Totti is a one-club legend. The Emperor of the Eternal City. Known for his class, elegance and his true Roman...
The United States has been to 11 World Cups, and with their 12th coming in 2026, we rank the USMNT’s World Cup runs from worst to first.
Compared to the football giants of the world, the United States men's national...
Forty percent of Serie A teams are owned by Americans. What's behind the increased presence, and what is the vision for the future?
Serie A is increasingly becoming a hub for American owners. In the 2025-26 season, eight Italian top-flight...
Through music and illustration, Florencia Barsellini transforms the River Plate experience into pure emotion.
Florencia Barsellini, by her own admission, is a very shy person — though you’d never guess it when scrolling through her Instagram or YouTube channels. The...
One of the best stories from the World Cup qualifying cycle, Haiti will be returning to the biggest stage in all of sports. But with travel bans and visa restrictions in place, it may prove difficult for Haitians abroad...
The longtime voice of DC United, Dave Johnson looks back on some of his favorite moments in the broadcast booth.
It has been over three decades since DC United came into Major League Soccer as one of the original 10...
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....
