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Anonymous Mailbag: The Pay-to-Play Debate
We had a lot of comments come in from readers in regards to my most recent article Pay-to-Play is Good for Soccer and the...
Stix’s ‘For Los Angeles’ Is a Unique Tribute to LAFC’s Supporter...
Two weeks ago, Watts native Stix blessed fans with For Los Angeles, a new album entirely dedicated to LAFC and the club's culture. We...
Cousin Feo and Lord Juco Link Up With Big Ghost to...
Closing out the year with a bang, Cousin Feo and Lord Juco have teamed up with underground producer extraordinaire Big Ghost to bring their...
The True Reason Why American Soccer is Lagging Behind and Why...
There is an ongoing debate as to why U.S. men's soccer isn’t competitive with the top football countries in the world. Of all the...
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...
The Urban Pitch 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs Guide: Storylines to Watch...
From top storylines to spicy hot takes, we break down what to look forward to throughout the upcoming 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs.
What was easily...
The Orlando City SC ‘Moniker’ Kits Are a Breath of Fresh...
Revealed at the beginning of the month, the Orlando City SC 'Moniker' kits are unlike any we've seen across MLS, and other clubs could...
LA Galaxy II Keeper Abraham Romero Dishes On the Rowdiest Crowds...
Abraham Romero is built for the big moment. The 22-year-old rising goalkeeper takes us into his life — telling us why he'd rather be...
Face Time: Miguel Berry On MLS Rookie Life and the Incredible...
In our latest episode of Face Time, we catch up with 2020 MLS SuperDraft first-round pick Miguel Berry to discuss his rookie season, time...
A Conversation With Earl Edwards Jr., Black Players For Change Co-Founder...
Following George Floyd's death, Black players in America's top flight formed Black Players For Change, a group dedicated to amplifying Black voices and communities...
Face Time: Raheem Edwards Has Found a New Home in Minnesota
On his fourth team in five seasons, Raheem Edwards may very well be the youngest journeyman in MLS. But the 25-year-old midfielder has settled...
Face Time: Catching Up With Vancouver Whitecaps Midfielder Simon Colyn
When we first caught up with Simon Colyn, he was a starry-eyed 16-year-old kid fresh off his MLS debut. Now a grizzled veteran at...
Face Time: Mauricio Pineda Discusses His Rookie Experience, Bubble Life, and...
Our Face Time series continues with Chicago Fire rookie Mauricio Pineda, whose strong performance at the MLS Is Back Tournament has commanded the attention...
Face Time: Catching Up With Houston Dynamo Midfielder Memo Rodriguez
Ahead of the MLS Is Back Tournament's kickoff later this week, we catch up with Memo Rodriguez, whose breakout 2019 season has Houston Dynamo...
Breaking Down the Playground Cliques at the MLS Is Back Tournament
LAFC? Theater kids. Portland Timbers? Hipsters. Chicago Fire? Class clowns. We separate each MLS club into their playground cliques for the MLS Is Back...
Football’s Next Generation Refuses to Be Silent
From on pitch displays to social media posts, today's young footballers are speaking out against racism through their spotlight and platforms. We sit down with...
Re-Imagining the MLS Skills Challenge
The MLS All-Star Game was recently canceled — but that doesn't mean that all the fun should go with it. We re-imagine the MLS...
It’s Time to Bring Back ’90s MLS Kits in Their OG...
Forget retro-inspired. We need '90s MLS kits back in their true form, and sooner rather than later. As the league celebrates its "Jersey Week,"...
Five Hans Zimmer Tracks That Would’ve Made for a Better MLS...
MLS looked to make a splash ahead of the 2020 season with an all-new anthem from legendary composer Hans Zimmer. While the piece itself...
Urban Picks: Sacramento Republic FC Homegrown Signings Hayden Sargis and Mario...
Sacramento Republic FC may be joining MLS in two years, but they are still trying to claim another USL Championship crown while they can....
