Last week, we dove into the upcoming summer of footy, featuring among other tournaments, the EUROs and Copa America. This week we stay in that zone, but shift our focus onto the kits we'll be seeing on the pitch. From some absolutely stunning designs to those that could use another go around, we take a look at the best and worst EURO/Copa America k…

As the temperatures in the northern hemisphere rise, so does the anticipation for what is sure to be a fantastic summer of football. Between the Copa America, EURO 2024, and the Paris Olympics, we have a packed slate of international tournaments that we can't wait to take in. On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, Ramsey and Julio sit do…

Since we last spoke to Sam Fisher in August 2022, a lot has changed. The biggest update: She was called up to the El Salvador National team, and made her debut at the Gold Cup, where she scored the team's first goal in the competition. Then came the not-so-good news. After returning from international duty, she was released from the Chicago Red Sta…

With a multitude of hosts and a vast breadth of topics covered, The Shirtless Plantain Show has been one of our favorite podcasts and platforms in the soccer space for some time now. So when we heard they joined the BLEAV network, we had to link up. Tosin and Coach join Ramsey and Julio for a discussion about American soccer culture vs. European fo…

It's been another busy week in the soccer culture-verse. From Sergino Dest's devastating injury to Angel City FC's big moves, we cover some of the biggest stories in American soccer, in addition to what's been dominating the headlines in the hip-hop world: The Drake vs. Kendrick beef. Timestamps (01:34) Angel City's big moves (16:53) Sergino Dest's…

Starting a new pro sports team is never easy, no matter the level. But minor league clubs can be especially tough, as margins become smaller. The Town FC, which recently announced it would become the San Jose Earthquakes' MLS Next Pro affiliate, is all too aware of these challenges. Teaming up with the Earthquakes gives The Town FC some stability i…

Year in and year out, the El Trafico derby between LAFC and LA Galaxy fails to disappoint us. Whether it's exciting action on the pitch or the raucous fans in and out of the stadium, the rivalry game is a must-watch every time. The latest edition was no different, as a 2-1 LAFC victory rife with controversy and heated play thrilled us all (except f…

We're one month into the 2024 NWSL season, and to no one's surprise, there's been a ton of chaos so far. From raucous crowds to shocking moments, there's been plenty of action to take in through the league's first set of matches. We link up with friend of the pod Jessica Black to recap some of the biggest storylines from the 2024 season so far, whi…

There are many moving parts in the world of fashion. From a consumer perspective, we're focused on trends, brands, and what's currently in— and that's enough to keep anyone busy. But for those in the industry itself, there's a million more things to worry about. With the help of designer Christian Ferretti and The Football Boutique founder Tony Mag…

Since joining the Portland Timbers academy at the age of 13, goalkeeper Hunter Sulte has steadily risen the ranks, and made his first-team debut at the age of 19 in 2021. Now looking to become a full-time starter with the Timbers, Sulte will spend the 2024 season on loan to USL Championship side Indy Eleven, where he will compete for the team's sta…

Angel City FC center back Paige Nielsen has not only emerged as one of the team's most dependable players, but she's also had a massive role in the team's chemistry. Whether it's showing off her dance moves or amping up the pregame playlist, it's enough to earn her the title of ACFC director of vibes. We sat down with the NWSL veteran to discuss he…

Jamar Ricketts doesn't have a typical journey to the professional ranks. He wasn't a highly touted recruit — he only played one year of varsity soccer in high school — yet he was able to blossom into a professional prospect while in college at California State University, Northridge, and earn a contract with the San Jose Earthquakes after being sel…

DC United reporter Claudia Pagán joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss her journey in sports and sports media, the importance of Latino and Latina voices in MLS coverage, and her new upcoming Dímelo podcast, which we are honored to be one of the first guests on! (03:55) The vibes at the LAFC 2024 home opener (09:49) Claudia…

As the new MLS season kicked off over the weekend, we had a chance to finally see some of the new kits in person and in action. We went through some of our favorites on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, just before we had a chance to chop it up with one half of the Holding the High Line Podcast, Matt Pollard! Holding the High Line does…

MLS is back! After a hectic offseason, we're finally getting into the action this week, and we couldn't be more excited. To take a look at what lies ahead for this year, we enlist the help of Eli Lesser, an MLS expert and social media superstar. We discuss which teams had the biggest offseasons, dish out hot takes, and predict which team will win t…

It was another wild week in the world of football, and two-thirds of the Urban Pitch Podcast broke it down on the latest episode! With Brigitte out, Ramsey and Julio sit down to discuss the rumors of blue cards coming to the game, the recently announced 2026 World Cup schedule, and more young footballers choosing MLS over lower-tier European league…

On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew sits down to discuss some of the latest headlines in the soccer-verse, including USWNT captain Lindsey Horan's latest comments on American soccer fans, big-time NWSL signings, and why LAFC fans have been able to trust the process for so long. Timestamps (02:21) Lindsey Horan's comments abou…

To many video game aficionados, Kacee Anderson lives the dream. She's made a career out of playing video games, most notably the FIFA/FC series, and has had opportunities to work with some of the world's biggest names and clubs in the world of football and gaming. Add onto that an ambassador and content creator role with Manchester City, and things…

The Urban Pitch Podcast crew is back with a fresh new episode, discussing Dallas' viability as a World Cup final venue, the NWSL draft and new young players being signed, Lionel Messi's controversial FIFA Best Men's Player of 2023 award, and Yasiin Bey's recent comments about Drake being a pop artist rather than a hip-hop artist. Timestamps (00:53)…

It might be the offseason for both the NWSL and MLS, but that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty to talk about when it comes to either league. As the winter hot stove continues to heat up, we discuss some of the moves that USMNT players have made, in addition to the outlooks for Angel City FC and LAFC — who still have a few questions remaining o…

In the first Urban Pitch Podcast episode of the new year, the crew gets into the latest happenings across the soccer-verse, including LAFC's newest big signing Hugo Lloris, the massive offseason from Gotham FC, and the drama between U.S. Soccer and MLS. Timestamps (00:30) A happy new year from the Urban Pitch Podcast (05:09) Hugo Lloris' arrival in…

She's back! After becoming a free agent in the offseason, NWSL star Sarah Gorden recently announced she'd be re-signing with Angel City FC. The veteran center back joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss free agency, making the transition from Chicago to LA, and her fabulous fashion game. Timestamps (02:00) The NWSL's embrace…

Wherever Jeremy Ebobisse has gone in his career, he's made sure to make an impact in the community. It's a testament to the 26-year-old's character that he's been a fan favorite in multiple cities. Since truly breaking out onto the scene in 2018, Ebobisse has also been one of the most dependable strikers in MLS, scoring double digit goals three tim…

Calm and chill. From our interview with St. Louis City SC right back Akil Watts, those are the two best words to describe him. But don't get it twisted — he's a competitor through and through. After a promising youth career that saw him feature on the United States U17 World Cup squad, Watts has made stops in Mallorca, Louisville, and now St. Louis…

The gulliest podcast duo in the game, Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco, aka the Cooligans, have been putting out some of the funniest soccer analysis and content since they started in 2015. We caught up with both of them in 2019 for an interview on the website, but a lot has changed since then — both with them and soccer culture in America. W…

It's another solo episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, and the crew discusses the latest USMNT escapades: An unconvincing aggregate victory against Trinidad and Tobago to advance to the Nations League semis and qualify for the Copa America, Sergiño Dest's temper tantrum, and where the team ranks among South American nations. In addition, they get in…

While there have certainly been a litany of sports movies over the years, an alarmingly few of them have been focused on soccer. With some exceptions, Hollywood has largely ignored the beautiful game and world's most popular sport. However, 'Next Goal Wins,' directed by Taika Waititi, made its theatrical release last week, and that got us thinking,…

After hosting the past three World Cup finals in the United States, Los Angeles could miss out on the tournament entirely when it returns in 2026. The UP Podcast crew gets into the battle for Los Angeles, in addition to the MLS Cup Playoffs and the apparent end of Chicharito's time with the LA Galaxy. Timestamps (02:40) Is the 2026 World Cup going …

Like many of us, Jessica Black wasn't quite sure what was in her future during the early stages of the pandemic. A creative mind by nature and a die-hard Arsenal fan, she did what came naturally — created a few social media accounts and started talking about the team she loved. Her passion for her team resonated with fellow Gunners and EPL fans, an…

Before LAFC had a first team, Nathan Ordaz was a part of the club. Rising through the youth ranks all the way up to the first team, Ordaz has shown plenty of promise despite still being in his teens. The 19-year-old forward has scored twice for LAFC, with both goals coming in back-to-back Leagues Cup matches. Despite playing alongside an extremely …

It's a music-centric episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, and friend of the show and multi-talented music artist Feefa drops by to share some knowledge about his time in the industry, how coming up with Kool & the Gang taught him about the ins and outs of creating music, and some of his favorite artists today. Timestamps (03:00) Feefa's background i…

As we can expect around this time of year, the newest soccer video game has hit the shelves — but this year things are a little different. As their rights contract with FIFA was not renewed last year, EA Sports had to switch up the title of their soccer franchise, aptly calling it EA Sports FC 24. Will it have an effect on sales and perception? The…

Between the Campeones Cup between LAFC and Tigres and U.S. Open Cup Final between Miami and Houston, It was a busy week in North American soccer. Throw in the final push to the MLS Cup Playoffs and it's no wonder that players are beginning to complain about the packed schedule. Fortunately for us, all the games and competitions give us plenty to ta…

Perhaps two of the world's most recognized cultures, it's only natural that hip-hop and soccer eventually would collide. For the Death at the Derby team of Cousin Feo, Lord Juco, and DJ Dubplates, it's been a slow burn of combining the two platforms over the past four years. With an upcoming "Capitano" project in the works, we sit down with the tal…

It's another Ramsey-less episode, and it looks like Julio and Brigitte are getting used to it. The co-executive directors of vibes get into the latest happenings in MLS, including the recent El Trafico derby, Messi's pit stop in LA, and the late-season push to the MLS Cup Playoffs. Timestamps (01:55) Julio's business trip to Portland (12:39) Messi'…

Whether he was getting into fights as a kid or fighting to break into the sports broadcasting industry, Moises Linares' perseverance has carried him to great success. Now a part of Apple TV's MLS broadcasting crew, he joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss how he got into the world of sports journalism, his proud El Salvador roots, and what games…

It's only top level guests on the Urban Pitch Podcast, which is why we were stoked to host The Give N Go Podcast's co-hosts Reynoso and Soltero in our latest episode. They join us to discuss their origins and rise to success and notoriety, Messi's impact in MLS, and why Christian Pulisic is the greatest USMNT player of all time! Timestamps (02:35) …

It's been a busy week in the world of football, and the Urban Pitch Podcast crew is back with another episode to discuss it all. This week, Ramsey, Julio, and Brigitte get into Neymar's move to Al-Hilal and what it means to the Saudi Pro League, in addition to the Women's World Cup and the USWNT's disappointing early exit. Timestamps (01:30) Neymar…

Colorado Rapids winger Jon Lewis is easily one of the drippiest ballers in MLS. He also has a lot to say — be it about how MLS stacks up against other leagues across the world, why the USMNT isn't quite in the top 10 nations in the world yet, or which brands he likes the most. Thankfully for us, he was very candid when he dropped by the podcast to …

With the 2023 Women's World Cup in full swing, the Urban Pitch Podcast crew linked up with pro freestyler and soccer influencer Lizzy Calderon to discuss all things WWC: From the USWNT's struggles to some of the biggest surprises in the tournament. Timestamps 02:35 The Urban Pitch fitness challenge 12:11 The Women's World Cup: Vibes and memories 20…

It's a link up a long time in the making. Our East Coast counterparts at 5ASIDE have been holding it down as one of the waviest podcasts in the game, and they made it out West to come by and kick it with us. We discuss everything from how they met and their backgrounds in soccer to the growth of soccer culture in America and the future of outlets l…

In the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew shows off the incredible third kit from Forward Madison FC, while also getting into the start of the 2023 Women's World Cup, the comments from Cristiano Ronaldo saying that the Saudi Pro League is above MLS, and the addition of pro/rel to the USL. Timestamps (01:00) The crazy Forward Madiso…

Eli Lesser is a busy guy. As one of the more prominent content creators in MLS, he has consistently been covering the league and all of its drama since 2015. As an adamant LA Galaxy fan, much of his coverage has surrounded the vibrant El Trafico rivalry, and we discuss his thoughts on how its helped the league, how the LA soccer scene has changed s…

On America's birthday, 2/3 of the Urban Pitch Podcast crew sit down to discuss their favorite USMNT/USWNT kits and moments, while also diving into the recent MLS x Marvel collection and how the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup has played out so far. Timestamps (02:26) The MLS x Marvel collaboration (08:28) A 4th of July look at some of our favorite USMNT/USW…

After months of deliberation, Gregg Berhalter has officially been brought back into the fold as the United States men's national team head coach. Of course it was met with plenty of controversy and complaints — because this is U.S. soccer after all. The crew gets into the weeds about the American manager, in addition to taking a look ahead at the 2…

It's been a few weeks since the final episode of "Ted Lasso" aired, which has given us some time to digest the end of a surprising three-season run. What started as an original and heartwarming comedy evolved into something much more, tackling heavy themes like mental health, familial relationships, and emotional expression amongst men. The ambitio…

You might've heard already, but the world'd biggest name in soccer is heading to MLS. The crew had to get together to discuss the impact that Lionel Messi will have in Miami and across the country. But that wasn't all they had to share. USMNT alums Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea join Ramsey, Julio, and Brigitte to discuss their recent experience at TS…

The Urban Pitch Podcast crew is back to talk all things happening in the soccer-verse! Ramsey, Julio, and Brigitte get into Chris Klein and the LA Galaxy parting ways, who is the best fit for the USMNT manager, and if it could finally be City's time to hoist the elusive Champions League trophy. Timestamps (01:23) Chris Klein is out at LA Galaxy (19…

With a diverse sound that comes from his eclectic taste in music, it's hard to pigeonhole Ratcheton into one genre. From metal to cumbia to trap, the LA-based artist is versatile enough to do it all. On the latest episode of the podcast, Ratcheton joins the crew to discuss his journey in the music industry, how he reps hard for El Salvador, and wha…

Tegan McGrady is a serial winner. Even before winning consecutive NWSL championships in 2021 and 2022, she was a national champion with Stanford in 2017. And while winning heals most problems, there are still plenty of ebbs in the career of a pro athlete. McGrady joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss the highs and lows of her time in the NWSL — …