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Rapper and Activist Stix Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast
In the latest episode of the UP Podcast, Stix joins the Washed-Up Crew to discuss his growth as an artist and community leader, LAFC's...
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...
The Tailgate Experience: Another Raucous El Trafico Derby at the Banc
In the latest installment of our Tailgate Experience series, The Washed-Up Crew heads to the Banc of California Stadium to capture the vibes at...
Music Artist Feefa Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast
Feefa returns to the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss the recent El Trafico match, getting to work with LAFC, and how his hustle led...
The Urban Pitch Podcast: El Trafico, Chanclasico, and the Future of...
On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, UP contributors and co-hosts of the Above the Clouds podcast Jeremy Rist and Kyle Scoble discuss the...
LAFC’s Danny Musovski Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast
The latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast features LAFC forward and fan favorite Danny Musovski, who joins the washed-up crew to discuss his...
Why 2022 is a Make-or-Break Year for Both LAFC and Carlos...
In February, LAFC unveiled their "Five Years Strong" slogan to kick off their 2022 MLS season. While intended to signify a milestone in their...
The Urban Pitch Podcast Returns!
We are proud to announce that we have joined the BLEAV podcast network to revive our podcast in a new format. Our first episode...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: 2022 MLS Kit Edition
With the season set to begin this weekend, we recap the beautiful, hideous, and near miss 2022 MLS kits in the latest edition of...
The Crypto.com Arena Deal Shows How Much the Business of Soccer...
It was recently announced that LA's iconic Staples Center would be getting a new name in time for Christmas: Crypto.com Arena. The 20-year agreement, thought...
Championship-or-Bust Expectations Led to the Downfall of Bob Bradley
In a big city like Los Angeles, with its siren-like call of glitzy Hollywood and seductive promises that seem just within reach, it has...
Allowing Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Leave Has Been MLS’ Worst Mistake
Prior to his arrival there were months of tabloid speculation. Although the league had moved away from the practice of signing aging stars past...
LAFC’s Carlos Vela is a Prime Example of Why the Designated...
The MLS Designated Player Rule allows clubs the ability to sign expensive players without exceeding the team salary budget. First introduced in 2007, the...
Inherited Culture: How Wild and Raucous Supporters’ Groups Have Made Their...
A tradition that dates back to the sport's earliest days, organized supporters' groups are one of the most unique and enthralling parts of the...
Inherited Culture: Football Scarves and Their Place in American Soccer
Scarves are a ubiquitous part of soccer culture around the world. We take a look at their origins, and how they have been both...
Heard on the Street: Football Fans Unite for the MLS All-Star...
MLS All-Star hit Los Angeles with three days of events, activations, and of course, the actual match between the best players from MLS and...
Heard on the Street: At the LAFC x ‘Ted Lasso’ ‘Believe’...
Before last Wednesday's match against Sporting Kansas City, LAFC hosted a Ted Lasso "Believe" fan experience outside Banc of California stadium. Featuring free food,...
From Busan to LA: Kim Moon-Hwan Could Be Just the Spark...
Despite LAFC's uncharacteristically slow start to the season, one bright spot for the club in 2021 has been new signing Kim Moon-Hwan. We sat...
It’s Time to Put the Soccer Versus Football Debate to Bed
The soccer versus football debate has raged on for years, mostly at the expense of American fans. We take a look at the origins...
The MLS Identity Crisis
Now 26 years old, MLS has come a long way from its "just trying to survive" early days. But while the league has built...
