Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life

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 background, we discuss her upcoming Niveth Futbol Fest in Los Angeles, and what it was like working for Jordan Belfort. Then, we check in with Urban Pitch co-executive director of vibes Brigitte Flores, who took in the new year in Rio de Janeiro,...

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 performances, art installations, and giveaways, we shot a special episode of The Urban Pitch Podcast, discussing the hype around the 2026 World Cup with two of our best friends -- Tony Magaña, founder of The Football Boutique, and content creator...

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 moments, today's episode is all about the best of the year. Timestamps (01:00) The Kickback at The Football Boutique (07:10) Doing pilates with Katie Johnson (12:10) Our favorite moments of 2025 (28:47) Our favorite kit releases (33:14) Asse...

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 Washington, D.C. We get into everything that went down at the draw, from the cringe-worthy ceremony to the actual results themselves! The time for speculation, predictions, and anticipation is here as we inch closer to next summer's tournament. Times...

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 project at Dr. Dre's studio, to the politics in the West Coast music scene. In addition, we discuss AI's growing prevalence, and its place, if it has one at all, in music. Timestamps (01:16) The connection with El Salvadoran club FAS (03:32) Feef...

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 qualifiers including the likes of Cape Verde and Curaçao, who will both be making their debuts, while other nations like Italy and Nigeria are either out of the running completely, or will have to win a playoff to get in. On the latest episode of...

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. On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, we discuss the best and worst from the bunch, as well as what we're looking forward to from upcoming releases. Timestamps (02:19) The adidas World Cup home kits -- what worked, what didn't?...

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 themselves on TV as analysts or commentators. But Spencer Richey has taken a different path after his 10-year MLS career. The former Vancouver Whitecaps, Seattle Sounders, FC Cincinnati, and Chicago Fire goalkeeper has carved a new career for him...

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 offseason, and how he got into making beats. Timestamps (00:30) What he's been up to so far in the offseason (02:40) The highs and lows of his rookie pro season and his overall soccer journey (16:00) Getting acclimated to Toronto both on an...

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 surprises of the year! (00:15) Balling with Justin Bieber (02:08) Christen Press' retirement (05:15) LAFC's hot streak heading into the MLS Cup Playoffs (12:20) Favian Renkel joins the show to discuss the MLS end-of-year superlatives Hosted by Simp...

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 Marshall! (00:01:47) The new format of the Urban Pitch Podcast and Matt Marshall's soccer background (00:13:50) Today's main topic: Fans getting priced out of the game (00:37:50) The hot take round Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

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 extremely high achiever. We were able to sit down with the talented midfielder to discuss her family's athletic pedigree, how growing up in Durham, North Carolina shaped her as a player, and the upcoming Black high school player showcase she's help...

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 on-the-road podcast recording, with special guest Riley Tiernan. From getting a non-roster training camp invite to becoming one of the top goal scorers in the entire NWSL, Tiernan has burst onto the scene in her rookie season with Angel City F...

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 was reignited when Christian Pulisic and Timothy Weah addressed comments from former US players in the nine-part 'Pulisic' docu-series. We address the controversy (again) and see if the USMNT can get through the strife ahead of next summer's...

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 got the opportunity to play with the Puerto Rican women's national team. Since then, she's been an ambassador to help grow the sport in the country, and continues to spread the love for the game across the island. She joins the latest episod...

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 independent artists in the Los Angeles scene. Now, he's preparing for the release of "We Are Who We Say We Are," his debut on the Fat Beats label, which has artists like the El Michaels Affair, Danny Brown & Black Milk,...

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez has long been outspoken on social media, candidly sharing his reflections on everything from mental health to his overall career in general. But his transparency recently got him into hot water, as his comments on gender roles and norms received plenty of backlash, and led to a fine from the Mexican Football Federation. We discuss his comments, the response,...

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 internet, and we sit down with him to discuss his journey in soccer, the culture of the game in America, and some of his favorite moments both playing and creating content. (01:01) His most viral video and the Messi vs. Ronaldo debate (09:13) Adi...

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 traveled the country watching countless games and documenting his experiences. He joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss the growth of soccer culture in the United States, how things went in the new format Club World Cup, an...

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 talented winger to discuss his MVP candidate season in 2021, growing into a leadership role, and who the best trash talker on the team is! (01:00) Getting a nice break in the middle of the season and the incredibly busy soccer calendar (04:4...

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 country to capitalize on all of these opportunities to grow the sport? We discuss this and more on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast! Timestamps (00:30) The summer of soccer and the hype around the Club World Cup (18:18) The Gol...

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, World Class Football brings a fresh take on soccer storytelling in the country. Brand founder Ricky Canales joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss the latest headlines across the soccer culture-verse, including protests in LA, the not-so-great USMNT vibes, and what CONCACAF World Cup qualifying could look like without the United States, Mexic...

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 it comes to North American soccer, Renkel has written for sites like SBI Soccer, Upper 90, and Sports Illustrated, and perhaps most importantly he is the newest contributor to the Urban Pitch staff. We get into the LAFC vs. Club America Clu...

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 discuss the latest El Trafico match, the controversy surrounding Marky Delgado's 2024 MLS Cup ring presentation, and the monumental opportunity that LAFC has to qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Timestamps (01:16) The El Trafico rivalry...

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, or PUMA? We get into it all on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast! Plus: check out the incredibly dope kits we're rocking from Oakland Soul! Timestamps (00:30) The Oakland Soul kits we're rocking (02:08) Our thoughts on recent kit...