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A Q&A With Ajax Assistant Manager Carlos García
From his playing career that saw him line up against prime Real Madrid galacticos, to his new opportunity at Ajax, we sit down with...
5 Kits That Define a Career: Andres Iniesta
Our 5 Kits That Define a Career series continues with the one and only Andres Iniesta.
Andres Iniesta is without a doubt one of the...
A Goalkeeping Guru: Frans Hoek Discusses Working With Cruyff, van Gaal,...
Having mentored some of the greatest goalkeepers in the game, Frans Hoek is an authority figure not just for the position, but for the...
5 Kits That Defined a Career: Ronaldo Nazario
Our iconic kit series continues with Ronaldo Nazario, whose well-traveled career saw him don some of the most memorable jerseys of all time.
With one...
5 Kits That Defined a Career: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Everywhere he went, he made his mark. These are five kits that defined Zlatan Ibrahimovic's career.
"When you buy me, you are buying a...
Guillermo Amor Looks Back on Legendary Career at Barcelona
One of the most decorated players to ever don the blaugrana stripes, Guillermo Amor sits down with us to reflect on his playing days...
Football, Identity, and Belonging: The Clubs Defined by Their Communities
Football reflects identity in many forms, including ideology, religion, politics, and personal expression. Here, we explore clubs whose histories are deeply intertwined with specific...
5 Kits that Defined a Career: Thierry Henry
A new Urban Pitch series, 5 Kits That Defined a Career will do exactly what the title suggests — and we start it off...
Luis Suarez’s Latest Meltdown is his Worst Yet
To the naked eye, Luis Suarez's latest spat pales in comparison to some of his previous controversies. But it's actually among the worst of...
The Urban Pitch UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Preview
UEFA Champions League action is back. Will year two of the league phase era bring as much excitement as the first?
With the league phase...
Breakout Stars to Watch For the 2025-26 Season
In preparation for another jam-packed season of football, we highlight a few names that could fully break out into the spotlight.
As many teams across...
Reviving The Beautiful Game: How the 2000s Kids are Saving Football
In an era defined by system players and tactically-minded managers, two young footballers are challenging the status quo through brilliant individual play and creative...
How FC Barcelona Got Their Groove Back
FC Barcelona's incredible 2024-25 campaign has put the club's tumultuous past few years in the distant rear view. Under a new manager Hansi Flick,...
The European Week in Review: Semifinal Edition
The European Week in Review is back, recapping the best moments from the semifinals of the UEFA Champions, Europa, and Conference Leagues.
There’s just one...
The Urban Pitch European Week In Review: Quarterfinals Edition
With the football season racing to a spectacular finish, we now know the final four contenders for European glory. This round was pure mayhem,...
The European Week In Review: Knockout Edition, Pt. 2
The playoff round of the new European leagues gave us some beautiful matchups to look forward to, and this week we tucked into all...
The European Week in Review, Pt. 7
Get caught up with the best that the UEFA Champions and Europa Leagues had to offer in their most recent matchdays with our latest...
Checking In On Our 2024-25 Breakout Stars List
Prior to the start of the 2024-25 season, we put together a list of names that we thought would have a breakout year. Halfway...
Neymar’s Legacy of Injuries
Neymar Jr. is undoubtedly one of the most talented footballers to ever grace a pitch. Simultaneously, he's one of the sport's most criticized figures...
The European Week in Review, Part 3
Catch up with the latest matchdays in the UEFA Champions, Europa, and Conference Leagues in the latest installment of The Urban Pitch European Week...
