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A Vibes-Based Preview of the English Premier League, Pt. 1
With the 2023-24 English Premier League season upon us, we present a two-part preview that explores the vibes of every team in the world's...
Mason Mount to Manchester United: A 21st Century Cautionary Tale
A homegrown star that was with the club since he was a child, Mason Mount's move from Chelsea to rival Manchester United may have...
The Best Derbies in the UEFA Champions League Knockout Stages
With the Derby della Madonnina taking place in this year's UEFA Champions League semifinals, we take a look back at other fierce rivalry matches...
Previewing the Mad Dash to the Final Weeks of the English...
From a tight title race to a jostling for a top-four finish, the final six weeks of the English Premier League season will feature...
Chelsea Gets Second Helpings of the Frank Lampard Experience
A legendary playing career has made way for a mediocre coaching role for Frank Lampard. Yet he still is getting top level jobs, most...
The Best-Ever European Sides From the UEFA Champions League’s Final 16
With the final leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 commencing today, we thought we'd look back at each remaining club's best...
Inside Chelsea’s Identity Crisis
In the midst of an ownership change and organizational turmoil, Chelsea recently fired manager Thomas Tuchel and put Graham Potter at the helm. But...
The Best Dressed Player on Each Premier League Big Six Club
While almost anything and everything becomes a talking point when discussing the Premier League’s Big Six, we wanted to open the conversation to decide...
Thomas Tuchel: Football’s Icarus
Thomas Tuchel's recent firing from Chelsea is emblematic of his tenures at other clubs — initial success, but eventually he flies too close to...
The 5 Best EPL Goalkeeper Kits of All Time
Despite often having striking and out-of-the-box designs, goalkeeper kits are an overlooked facet of football shirt culture. We take a look at the five...
The Premier League at 30: 5 Watershed Moments That Forever Changed...
Just over a week removed from the exact 30-year anniversary of the English Premier League, we take a look at some of the moments...
Premier League 2022-23: Early Bird Predictions and What to Make of...
The English Premier League is back. We get a proper preview of the world's top flight with the help of ESPN Argentina research analyst...
The Urban Pitch Podcast: Shenanigans at the SoHo House
The latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast sees the Washed-Up Crew recap the past few weeks in soccer in LA, which included a...
Vibes-Based Analysis of the Final 8 Champions League Teams
With the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals taking place next week, we take a look at the vibes each of the eight clubs remaining are...
For Better and For Worse, Roman Abramovich Ushered in a Defining...
With the Roman Abramovich era at Chelsea all but over, we look back at the owner's impact — both positive and negative — on...
Are They Who We Thought They Were? The Reputation and Reality...
With the UEFA Champions League knockout stage kicking off this week, we examine the past and present of all 16 clubs remaining.
On Tuesday and...
The Urban Pitch Champions League 2021-22 Preview
The 2021-22 UEFA Champions League group stage will make its triumphant debut next week. We preview the massive tournament not by predicting winners or...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: 2021-22 Kit Edition
With three of the five major European leagues starting today, it feels a bit like the first day of the new school year. And...
Five Times Aging Footballers Turned Back the Clock
Advanced training and sports medicine have allowed this generation of superstars to play at the highest level from their teenage years to their late...
Looking Back at the Greatest FA Cup Final Songs of All...
Last weekend's English FA Cup Final was exciting (especially if you're a Gooner), but it was missing something — an official song. From "Ossie's...
