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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...
It’s a Geordie Thing: A Newcastle United Experience at St. James...
With one of the most dedicated and complicated fan bases in all of European football, a match at Newcastle United's St. James Park is...
Same Game, Different Role: Four Legendary Players Turned Terrible Managers
Heavy rumors continue to swirl around Frank Lampard and the Chelsea manager spot left vacant after Maurizio Sarri's departure. While he will forever be...
How Warm Brew’s Serk Used His Soccer Background to Forge a...
Warm Brew has made its name off carefree West Coast music. Serk explains how his days playing soccer have made him a great team player for everyone's success.
A Closer Look at the Hidden Meanings Behind Nike’s 2018-19 Third...
While they certainly look striking from a distance, a closer look at Nike's 2018-19 third kits will reveal several design features that pay homage...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: 2018-19 Kit Edition
The 2018-19 club season's impending kickoff can only mean one thing — new kits. We take a look at some of the best, worst,...
Five Absurd Stories From Football’s Drama-Filled Transfer Window
If there's one thing that is not lacking in professional football, it is drama. From fiery derbies to player-coach feuds, there is plenty of...
The Five Best Teams in the UEFA Champions League (So Far)
Although we are quite some time from 2018 UEFA Champions League Final, it's never too early for a good old-fashioned power ranking. Through two...
Storelli Enlists Champions League Pros for Football Fight Club
In what may be the most elaborate shinguard commercial to date, the Brooklyn-based merchandiser Storelli, which specializes in protective soccer gear, sent two high-profile...
