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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)
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205. LAFC's Chance at the Club World Cup and Our UCL Final Predictions
The biggest game of the club season is upon us, so you know we had to predict a winner. Can Julio continue his hot streak? But before we get into that, we…
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204. New Kit Szn!
With the summer rapidly approaching, we've seen a slew of national team kits drop from the world's biggest brands. But whose have been the best: Nike, adidas…
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203. 5ASIDE and Vino Vriday's Gabriel Guisado
Co-founder of 5ASIDE Media and WavyFooty, and founder of Vino Vriday and Vino Conversations, Gabriel Guisado has been making big moves in the soccer and…
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202. Poch vs. Arena, UCL Predictions, and the Issues at Inter Miami
As we near the end of the 2024-25 international football season, there's been a hot stove of storylines firing from all corners of the globe. We start things…
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201. Who's Performing at the World Cup Halftime Show? Plus: Our Favorite Kits From America's Lower Divisions!
The 2026 World Cup is going to be different. Three host nations and 48 participating teams are perhaps the most notable changes to the tournament's format…
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200. A 200th Episode Special with Denise Jones and Eli Lesser!
Episode 200 of the Urban Pitch Podcast is here, and it's a special one. We wanted to discuss the evolving soccer culture in the United States, and couldn't…
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199. Seattle Reign Defender Madison Curry
A fourth-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, Madison Curry quickly went from unheralded prospect to everyday starter for Angel City FC in her rookie season…
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198. Another Disappointment from the USMNT
The USMNT's recent CONCACAF Nations League crash out once again shows that there's still plenty of work cut out for this "Golden Generation." We break down the…
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197. Ranking All the 2025 NWSL Kits!
As the 2025 NWSL season kicked off last weekend, the action on the pitch was only matched by the hype surrounding the new jersey releases. We go through each…
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196. Angel City FC Forward Casey Phair
"New year, new me." That's the mantra that 17-year-old Angel City FC forward Casey Phair has going into the 2025 NWSL season. The youngest player on the team…
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195. LAFC Striker Jeremy Ebobisse
The last time we had Jeremy Ebobisse on the podcast, he was bagging goals for the San Jose Earthquakes. Just over a year later, he's made the trip to Southern…
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194. The Best and Worst MLS Kits, and Pro/Rel Coming to the USA?
The 2025 MLS season kicked off over the weekend, which means we got a slew of new kits to parse over. We take a look at some of the best and worst new…
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193. Brooklyn FC's Samantha Rosette & Allison Pantuso
Holding down the back line for Brooklyn FC in the USL Super League, Allison Pantuso and Samantha Rosette have been valuable veteran presences for the new club…
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192. FC Dallas Defender Marco Farfan
Since making his debut with the Portland Timbers at 18 in 2017, Marco Farfan has become a staple in MLS, and has found a solid role with FC Dallas. He joins…
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191. Mega Transfers, Bigger Tournaments, and Cobi Jones' Statue
The winter transfer window has heated up, with big moves on both the men's and women's side of things. After an injury-filled spell at Al-Hilal in the Saudi…
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190. Ambiente Central DJ Henrry Rza
A founding member of Ambiente Central, one of LA's hottest events, Henrry Rza has become a sought after DJ and expert vibe curator over the past few years…
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189. Katie Johnson Returns!
Fresh off her retirement announcement, Katie Johnson returns to the Urban Pitch Podcast! The last time we spoke to her, she was on the San Diego Wave, but…
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188. What We're Hyped for in 2025, and the "Tweaker" Phenomenon
From major tournaments to surprising league title races, 2025 has plenty in store for the world of football. On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast…
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187. Pro Baller Darielle O'Brien
Making her professional debut at 26, Darielle O'Brien's pathway to the professional ranks was far from typical. After playing collegiately at UC Riverside, she…
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186. Pro Center Back Robert Castellanos
From moving to Mexico as a teenager to play for the Xolos academy to making his MLS breakthrough with Sporting Kansas City, it was never a straightforward path…
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185. The Galaxy's Return to the Top, Angel City's Big Moves, and the Pulisic Documentary
After a decade in the doldrums, the LA Galaxy are finally MLS champions once more. Their record sixth Cup was the product of a front office turnaround, a trove…
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184. Wrapping up 2024, and Brigitte's Colombian Adventure
2024 was a fantastic year for soccer, and now that we're reaching its conclusion we wrap up some of our favorite memories from the jam-packed calendar. In…
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183. Martino Out in Miami, and Pulisic's Controversial Dance Moves
It was another wild week in the world of soccer. We get into Tata Martino's surprise resignation, the USMNT's resounding victory over Jamaica in the CONCACAF…
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182. Hija de tu Madre Founder Patty Delgado
With an uncompromising commitment to Latina fashion, Hija de tu Madre has quickly become a staple in communities across the globe. Founder and head designer…
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181. San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder Niko Tsakiris
At just 19 years old, Niko Tsakiris already has a wealth of experience both for club and country. He made his first team debut with the San Jose Earthquakes as…
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180. LA is So Back! Plus: Ballon d'Or Controversy & MLS Playoffs
Dodgers are World Series Champs, LA Galaxy is cruising, and LAFC won the MLS Western Conference — it's a good time to be in Los Angeles. Ramsey and Julio get…
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179. CBS Sports Personality and Fit Merchant Aaron West
If you're a fan of soccer, you've probably come across Aaron West at some point or another. Whether it's his video work with COPA 90, covering the 2019 Women's…
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178. Pulisic's Load Management and BOS Nation FC's Balls-y Debut
They say first impressions are everything, and the NWSL's new Boston expansion franchise didn't pass the test. BOS Nation FC is an interesting name on its own…
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177. The MLS MVP Race, New Venezia Kits, and Pochettino's USMNT Debut
The football world doesn't stop spinning, and neither do we. On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, Ramsey and Julio sit down to discuss the…
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176. Favorite EA FC/FIFA Soundtrack Memories & Pulisic's Hot Streak
Another Tuesday, another UP Podcast! This week, the crew sits down to discuss their fondest EA FC/FIFA soundtrack memories, Christian Pulisic's hot streak, and…
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175. DJ Vinnie Mack
The radio industry has gone through numerous changes in the streaming era, but one thing that has remained constant: quality shines through. Whether it's the…
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174: A New Start for USMNT, Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl, and Panic Time for LAFC?
The Urban Pitch Podcast is back for another episode covering the latest news and updates in the soccer culture-verse. In this episode, Julio and Ramsey discuss…
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173. Ballon d'Or Hype and Alex Morgan's Farewell to Soccer
The Ballon d'Or shortlists are out, and the debates on who should win football's most prestigious award are raging. From our picks to win it to egregious snubs…
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172. Pochettino to USMNT, Nike's New Third Kits, and CR7's YouTube Channel
The summer's coming to a close, and that means a wild stretch of footy is now behind us. But the soccer world doesn't rest, and we're already into a new…
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171. A New NWSL CBA, the Start of the EPL Season, and Our Fav New Kits ft. Jessica Black!
We've got new season fever. With every new year comes a fresh wave of optimism and hope, and with a new EPL campaign underway, there wasn't anyone else we'd…
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170. Host and Creator Megan Reyes
Over the past few years, Megan Reyes has emerged as one of the most engaging voices in sports, covering everything from women's soccer and basketball to the X…
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169. A Wild Olympics and Giroud's Aura
Every four years, we're treated to the Summer Olympics — a three-week span of pomp, circumstance, and national pride. This year's games in Paris were among the…
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168. Colorado Rapids Midfielder Cole Bassett
After finishing last in the Western Conference last season, the Colorado Rapids have made a major turnaround in 2024, and find themselves comfortably in the…
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167. Max Ornstil
Most sports fans grow up rooting for their hometown teams. But few ever get to actually play for them. Max Ornstil is part of that select few. The Oakland…
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166. Copa America Chaos, USMNT Manager Developments, & Mbappe's Madrid Intro
With the Copa America and EUROs now over, we're in the backside of the summer of footy — but that doesn't mean things are slowing down. From all the chaos that…
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165. A Post-Berhalter USMNT Era: How Much Will Actually Change?
The 2024 Copa America saw yet another disappointing performance from the USMNT, not making it out of a favorable group draw. Getting grouped out of the…
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164. The Summer of Footy: EUROs vs. Copa America
Footy fever has fully hit, and we're waist deep in a summer chock full of international goodness. As the EUROs and Copa America continue to unfold, we break…
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163. Live Breathe Futbol Founder Ebun Olaloye
We've seen plenty of footy-inspired fashion brands pop up over the last few years as the beautiful game's influence in the sartorial world has increased. But…
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162. The Vibes Surrounding USMNT and Mexico Heading into Copa America 2024
The 2024 Copa America is upon us! On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, Ramsey and Julio sit down to discuss the chaos surrounding the United…
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161. AJ Ajeakwa on Playing Pro Football, Working With Nike, and Storytelling Through Design
He's a former pro footballer turned corporate pro with the product creation team for global football at Nike. But above all, AJ Ajeakwa is a storyteller. His…
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160. A New Women's Super League and the Death of the Superstar Footballer
A new women's soccer league is coming to the United States this summer, and we couldn't be more pumped for it. The USL Super League has made waves over the…
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159. The Best and Worst Kits at the EUROs and Copa America
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…
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158. Giroud to LA, and a Packed Summer of Footy
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…
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157. Sam Fisher Returns!
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…
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156. The Shirtless Plantain Show
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…
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155. Drake vs. Kendrick, USMNT's Chances Without Dest, & Angel City FC's Big Moves
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…
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154. The Town FC Co-Founder Min Park
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…
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153. Another Banger El Trafico
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…
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152. The Wild Start to the 2024 NWSL Season ft. Jessica Black
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…
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151. The Fashion Episode With Christian Ferretti and Tony Magaña
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…
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150. Portland Timbers/Indy Eleven Goalkeeper Hunter Sulte
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…
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149. Angel City FC Defender Paige Nielsen
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…
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148. San Jose Earthquakes Defender Jamar Ricketts
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…
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147. Claudia Pagán and the Dímelo Podcast
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…
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146. MLS Kits and Matt Pollard of the Holding the High Line Podcast
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…