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Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life
Highlighting urban culture, fashion, music, and art through the prism of The Beautiful Game. (View on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UrbanPitch)
Episodes
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265. Pro Footballer and Filmmaker Reina Bonta
From the World Cup to international film festivals, Reina Bonta has truly carved a lane for herself at the highest levels of soccer and film. She joins the…
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264. Angel City FC Left Back Evelyn Shores
Angel City FC clinched a spot in the NWSL playoffs for just the second time in club history, and a big part of that had to do with the breakout season from…
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263. A New Era of Soccer?
Messi is officially (at least for now) retired from international football, while Cristiano Ronaldo's histrionics got him a (self-approved) suspension from the…
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262. Why We're So Optimistic About the USMNT and USWNT
The last few World Cup cycles haven't been exactly a breeze for both the USMNT and USWNT. On the women's side, the U.S. is no longer the clear cut best team in…
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261. Sports Renaissance Woman Brittany Gilman
From pro athlete to strength coach to agent, author, and entrepreneur, there are few, if any, facets of the sports world that Brittany Gilman hasn't seen. She…
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260. The Ballon d'Or Race is Heating Up
The shortlist for both the men's and women's Ballons d'Or have been released, and the crew dives into who should win each award, along with the nebulous…
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259. Will Pro/Rel move the needle in American soccer? Ft. Adi Azran
With the USL proposing to implement promotion and relegation by 2028, there's been plenty talk of whether the country is ready for such a massive change to the…
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258. Rayadas Legend Christina Burkenroad
Scoring over 100 goals in six seasons with Monterrey, recently retired striker Christina Burkenroad leaves the club as one of the best players in its storied…
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257. New Kit Szn: The Best and Worst 2026-27 Releases
Another season, another crop of kit releases to parse through. From hipster favs to big time flops, we break down the best and worst kit designs across…
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256. The Summer of Soccer Continues!
After a brief summer respite, the Urban Pitch Podcast is back! We get back into all of the latest soccer headlines, including the Leagues Cup, MLS Archive…
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255. Breaking Down the World Cup Final!
After a whirlwind six weeks, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end. We break down the tense final between Spain and Argentina, review the chaotic halftime…
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254. World Cup Semis and USMNT vs. El Tri ft. Matt Marshall
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final four teams. We break down each nation's chance of winning it all, before giving an exit review for both the United…
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253. Carolina Ascent Midfielder Lily Nabet
Growing up in LA, Lily Nabet didn't foresee pro soccer in her future — but here she is, preparing for her sixth season in the pro ranks. She made the move from…
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252. Football Legend Séan Garnier
It's not always we get to sit down with a legend in the game, but when we do, we make it count. From nutmegging Neymar and winning countless street and…
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251. The World Cup Vibes are VIBIN' ft. NYT's Emmanuel Morgan
We're two weeks into the 2026 World Cup, and things couldn't have gotten off to a better start. We may not know what day it is, we may be in a constant state…
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250. World Cup Fever: Is the USMNT the Truth?
It's been a whirlwind of a start to the 2026 World Cup, and we're absolutely here for it. Ramsey and Julio break down the biggest moments from the tournament…
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249. USMNT Roster Takes, Pochettino's Commitment, and Upcoming Events
We're just over a week removed from the biggest sporting event in the world, and we couldn't be more excited. On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast…
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248. The World Cup-themed BuzzBallz are Diabolical
When we saw that BuzzBallz were coming out with a soccer-themed collection ahead of the 2026 World Cup, we knew we were going to have to eventually try them…
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247. LA's Public Transit, NOS Parties, and Hot Take Merchants
Less than 30 days until the 2026 World Cup, and the fever is really starting to kick in. On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch podcast, we discuss LA's…
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246. Angel City FC's Sveindís Jónsdóttir is a Major Green Flag
Since joining Angel City FC midway through the 2025 NWSL season, Sveindís Jónsdóttir has been a threat. A hot start to 2026 saw her score three goals to go…
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245. Can LAFC Get Over the CONCACAF Champions Cup Hump?
In a fierce CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals tie against Toluca, LAFC has a chance to go to their third CCC final since 2020. Can the Black and Gold come home…
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244. Recording Artist ATM Danny
If you've been to an LA Galaxy game over the past two seasons, there's a good chance you've heard ATM Danny's "Trophie'd Up," which has become an anthem for…
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243. No Tailgating at the World Cup?
In the lead up to the 2026 World Cup, we've seen several news reports that have been, to say the least, concerning. From tailgate restrictions to changes in…
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242. Why Is It So Difficult to Make a Good World Cup Anthem?
Music to accompany the World Cup is nothing new. Since 1990, FIFA has commissioned at least one song to become the official anthem of the world's biggest…
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241. LA City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez
As Los Angeles prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we sit down with City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez to discuss making the game more accessible for…
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240. A Crossover Episode with LatiNation FC!
We took an away days trip for this special episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast with our good friends at LatiNation FC! Shot at their TV studio under the bright…
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239. Kids of Immigrants Co-Founder Daniel Buezo
Kids of Immigrants has long been a brand that has inspired us. Its authentic messaging, eye-catching design, and collaborations with vaunted brands has led it…
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238. NWSL Fever and Checking In With Julio in the Dominican Republic
In honor of women's history month, we break down the best in women's soccer, from the start of the 2026 NWSL season to the recent SheBelieves Cup. In addition…
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237. Paige Nielsen Returns!
Two years ago, we bestowed the title of Angel City FC Director of Vibes to Paige Nielsen. Now in a new city on a new team, we catch up with her to get her…
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236: Our Favorite NWSL Kits
The NWSL kit drop was another success...or was it? We name some of our favorite and least favorite designs on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast!…
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235. Our Favorite MLS Kits! Plus: The Disappointing Vini Jr.-Benfica Situation
It's that time of year again. With MLS fully back, we share our thoughts on the new jerseys as a whole, and name our three favorite designs from the bunch. In…
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234. Tristan Bowen Returns!
Tristan Bowen was one of the earliest guests on the Urban Pitch Podcast, dropping by the show back in 2017 to talk about his pro career and what was next in…
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233. World Cup Parking Costs How Much??
From the reports of parking for World Cup matches in LA costing between $250 and $300 to the latest jersey releases, we get into the latest happenings in the…
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232. The 2016 Episode
It's been a viral trend all over social media, so we hopped on it and took a look back at 2016 — where we were personally as well as where the world of soccer…
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231. Korea, Away ft. Ray An and Josh Lee
Born from their love for soccer and dual national experience, Ray An, Josh Lee, and Emmanuel Hahn created "Korea, Away," an upcoming docu-series that recently…
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230. Favian Renkel Returns!
"If you don't celebrate your wins, then no one else will." Longtime friend of the podcast Favian Renkel returns to drop some gems like the quote above, and he…
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229. Drinking Like Messi, USMNT Kit Leaks, and Bold Predictions for 2026
Wine and Sprite? Don't knock it 'til you try it! Lionel Messi moved the wine and spirits market when he revealed his favorite drink: tinto de verano…
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228. Content Creator Ashley Niveth. Plus: Brigitte in Brazil!
We're starting the new year off strong with Ashley Niveth, a soccer content creator who's quickly burst onto the scene. In addition to getting her soccer…
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227. Live at The Kickback!
Closing out 2025 with a bang, we and adidas threw The Kickback, a celebration of the beautiful game, at The Football Boutique. In addition to live music…
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226. The Best of 2025
As we reach the end of 2025, it's time to look back at what was a jam-packed year in the world of soccer. From our favorite kit releases to the most memorable…
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225. The World Cup Draw: A Cringe Ceremony and Group Analysis
Aside from a few playoff teams still looking to qualify, the field for the 2026 World Cup is now clear after last Friday's highly anticipated draw in…
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224. Feefa on Working in Dr. Dre's Studio and AI in Music
We've been rocking with our guy Feefa since day one, and he returns to the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss what he's been up to -- from working on his new…
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223. World Cup Qualifying Surprises and a Resurgent USMNT
As World Cup qualifying nears its end, the field of 48 teams at next summer's tournament is starting to come into focus. So far, we've seen some surprise…
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222. The adidas World Cup Home Kits: What Worked, What Didn't?
You know the World Cup is coming soon when we start to see kits release -- and adidas was first to the party with its release of 22 national team home jerseys…
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221. The Sports Gambling Problem. Plus: Ex-MLS Goalkeeper Spencer Richey's Thriving New Career
Most athletes retire after their peak playing days, but they are still in the primes of their lives. Some transition into coaching, while others may find…
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220. Toronto FC Midfielder Malik Henry
We catch up with Toronto FC's Malik Henry, who's fresh off his rookie season in MLS, to discuss his atypical journey to the league, what he's working on in the…
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219. The MLS End-of-Year Superlatives with Favian Renkel
MLS expert and Urban Pitch contributor Favian Renkel joins the squad to talk all things MLS, including his pick for MVP, MLS Cup favorites, and biggest…
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218. Fans Getting Priced Out of the Game ft. Matt Marshall
As prices continue to rise on everything from kits to tickets, we discuss how it's becoming harder for fans to experience the game with EatPrayBall's Matt…
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217. North Carolina Courage Midfielder Brianna Pinto
Whether it's on the pitch with the North Carolina Courage, or off the pitch through her work with her foundation and the NWSL BWPC, Brianna Pinto is an…
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216. Angel City FC Rookie Sensation Riley Tiernan
We're back! After our end-of-summer sabbatical, we had to do things big in our return -- so we headed to the Angel City FC training facility to do our first…
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215. More USMNT Drama?
The summer may be winding down, but the heat around the United States men's national team keeps going up. A longstanding feud between current and former stars…
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214. Puerto Rico national team forward Sky Rodriguez
Growing up in Southern California, Sky Rodriguez was more in touch with her Mexican side than her Puerto Rican side. But that all changed in college, when she…
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213. AmirSaysNothing Returns
The last time we spoke to AmirSaysNothing, he was coming off a tour for his 2021 album "Endless Brightside," and fully coming into his own as one of the top…
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212. Chicharito Controversy, Coldplay Concerts, and Nike's Total 90 Resurgence
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez has long been outspoken on social media, candidly sharing his reflections on everything from mental health to his overall career…
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211. Content Creator Adi Azran
From playing college soccer to creating viral videos, Adi Azran has long had a love for the beautiful game. He's behind some of the funniest clips on the…
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210. 'El Soccer Guy' Leo Hernandez
One of our favorite soccer content creators, El Soccer Guy's journey in the soccer media space started with an accidental viral video. Since then, he's…
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209. Sporting Kansas City Winger Dániel Sallói
A homegrown player for Sporting Kansas City, Dániel Sallói has become a fan favorite and mainstay on the KC roster throughout his career. We sit down with the…
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208. The Summer of Soccer is Here
With the Club World Cup and Gold Cup in full swing, it's set to be another busy summer for soccer in the United States. But are we doing everything we can as a…
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207. A World Class Episode ft. Ricky Canales!
Based in Jacksonville, Florida, World Class Football brings a fresh take on soccer storytelling in the country. Brand founder Ricky Canales joins the latest…
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206. The MLS Mount Rushmore with Favian Renkel
It was an incredibly busy weekend in the world of football, and we recap some of the biggest moments with the help of Favian Renkel. One of the top voices when…