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Kellyn Acosta sat down with Urban Pitch to talk about his new venture into the USL with Edgewater Castle FC, the Chicago Fire’s rollercoaster MLS season, and the lessons he’s carried with him from his time with the USMNT.
It...
The final installment of our Year in Review series, we look at our favorite football boot releases of 2025.Â
A year come, a year gone. Just as there was with kits and music, we saw plenty of exciting boot releases...
Our Year In Review continues with the best music we heard in 2025.Â
This year seemed to go by especially fast, and there was plenty of music to serve as the soundtrack for the whirlwind.
Lionel Messi won the MLS MVP...
Wrapping up the year in Urban Pitch style, we recount the best kit releases from 2025.
We’re at that time of year again. 2025 is nearly over, which means it’s time to start reflecting. No, I don’t mean whether...
Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. Soccer, and the USMNT players are all sleeping a little easier after the December 5 World Cup draw. Now the program must seize a moment that could shape the sport’s future in the country for years.
Nearly...
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COPA90 is launching a creator-driven initiative that elevates five emerging storytellers to redefine how the 2026 World Cup and North American soccer culture will be documented and experienced.
As North America prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, COPA90 is...
MLS’ 30th season is now in the books, capped by Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lifting their first MLS Cup. It was the kind of year the league needed, yet it still hasn’t broken through nationally, and the league...
We get into last Friday's highly anticipated World Cup draw, giving our thoughts on the ceremony, the USMNT and Mexico, and possible groups of death on the latest Urban Pitch Podcast.Â
Aside from a few playoff teams still looking to...
Urban Pitch contributor Zach Lowy gives his personal experience at what was a chaos-filled draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Â
Snow. Why did there have be to snow?
As I roused from my bed at 7:30 a.m. on Friday morning,...
CBS Sports analyst and commentator Nico Cantor sits down with Urban Pitch to discuss his career path, following in his father's iconic footsteps, and the importance of the 2026 World Cup.Â
The apple doesn't always fall far from the tree,...
Feefa is back on the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss working in Dr. Dre's studio, the use of AI in music, and his favorite music projects of the year.
We've been rocking with our guy Feefa since day one,...
From attendance records to rapid expansion, the NWSL has seen its fair share of success in recent years. A part of that surge in popularity can be attributed to a larger presence in the EA Sports FC franchise, where...
Our 5 Kits That Defined a Career series continues with a man synonymous with the Italian capital: Francesco Totti.Â
Francesco Totti is a one-club legend. The Emperor of the Eternal City. Known for his class, elegance and his true Roman...
The United States has been to 11 World Cups, and with their 12th coming in 2026, we rank the USMNT’s World Cup runs from worst to first.Â
Compared to the football giants of the world, the United States men's national...
Forty percent of Serie A teams are owned by Americans. What's behind the increased presence, and what is the vision for the future?
Serie A is increasingly becoming a hub for American owners. In the 2025-26 season, eight Italian top-flight...
Through music and illustration, Florencia Barsellini transforms the River Plate experience into pure emotion.
Florencia Barsellini, by her own admission, is a very shy person — though you’d never guess it when scrolling through her Instagram or YouTube channels. The...
One of the best stories from the World Cup qualifying cycle, Haiti will be returning to the biggest stage in all of sports. But with travel bans and visa restrictions in place, it may prove difficult for Haitians abroad...
The longtime voice of DC United, Dave Johnson looks back on some of his favorite moments in the broadcast booth.
It has been over three decades since DC United came into Major League Soccer as one of the original 10...
A strong November FIFA window saw the USMNT convincingly defeat two potential World Cup opponents. We take a look at the winners and losers of a camp that produced the program's first marquee win in over four years.
Mauricio Pochettino...
For decades, many of the world’s top football leagues have been dominated by a few powerhouse clubs, creating dynasties that seem almost untouchable. But every so often, an underdog rises and rewrites history, ending long-standing streaks and capturing hearts...
It's a question that's been asked many times before — but should MLS participate in the Copa Libertadores? For Urban Pitch contributor Ben Noonan, the answer is a resounding yes.Â
Look around the hallways of a typical American high school...
Soccer has seen its fair share of deception. From agents and players to coaches, not everyone in the game is exactly who or what they claim to be. Here, we’ve compiled some of the most legendary cases of individuals...
In a tournament full of sharks, it was the minnow that provided the biggest surprise. After losing their first two FIFA Club World Cup matches by a combined 16-0 score, semi-pro side Auckland City FC drew Boca Juniors 1-1...
From winning countless titles during Benfica's golden era to making a major move to the original NASL to help kickstart soccer in the United States, Antonio Simões has a unique perspective on the game both Stateside and overseas. He...
Portuguese manager Renato Paiva has experienced a well-traveled career, with notable stops in Brazil, Mexico, and Ecuador. We spoke with him to discuss the highs and lows of his days as a manager, and just how close he was...