Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life

Even before she was making incredible penalty saves in heated rivalry matches, we knew that San Diego Wave's Kailen Sheridan was a baller. One of the top goalkeepers in the NWSL and a reigning gold medalist with the Canadian national team, Sheridan has been on our radar for quite some time. So when she stopped Savannah McCaskill's penalty shot in the 74th minute of the most recent Chanclasico riva...

It's another rookie on the show! For the third straight week, we have a first-year player looking to make their mark on their respective league. After Chicago Red Stars' Sam Fisher and Portland Timbers' Justin Rasumssen, Nashville SC center back Ahmed Longmire joins the Washed-Up Crew in search of that not-so-elusive Urban Pitch boost. Longmire joins Ramsey Abushahla and special guest co-host Brig...

City booooooys! The ubiquitous rally cry has connected a network of like-minded individuals, most of whom have the latest Drake and Jack Harlow albums at the top of their most listened to playlists. Those just happen to be two of Portland Timbers defender Justin Rasmussen's favorite artists, so when he returned the rally call it was really no surprise. The Las Vegas native is in his first professi...

An athlete's rookie season is an eye-opening experience. In many cases, they go from being the best player on their amateur team to a new face fighting for a role in the pros. Chicago Red Stars midfielder Sam Fisher knew she was up for the challenge of making the jump to the pro ranks, and she's adjusted nicely to her new home. Across 11 appearances and four starts, Fisher has contributed a goal a...

It's hot in LA! From the actual weather to recent fights at the LAFC game, the temperature has been rising across the Southland as the summer draws to an end. In the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the Washed-Up Crew and special guest co-host and friend of the show Brigitte Flores discuss the intra-LAFC fan fights (03:24), the rising tide behind Angel City FC (10:38), how Angel City FC...

As soccer and the culture that surrounds it continues to grow in the United States, we've seen more collectives and media outlets that cover the game emerge. One of our favorites is Club Eleven, whose nationwide network of writers and photographers provide some of the best coverage of American soccer that we've seen. With player interviews, photoshoots, and their new podcast Origins, Club Eleven t...

Despite being in their first year in existence, the San Diego Wave find themselves currently tied for the NWSL lead in points. Playing a role in that success is LA native and Mexican international Katie Johnson. Mostly utilized as a super-sub, Johnson's playmaking abilities often provide a spark of energy on the pitch for the Wave. She joins the Urban Pitch podcast to discuss her experience growin...

Since their formation in 2018, the Oakland Roots have been one of the most compelling American soccer clubs in existence. From their dope merch and jerseys to their community impact, the Roots, who compete in the USL Championship, have thrived at a higher level than many larger clubs across the country. Roots co-founder Edreece Arghandiwal joins the Washed-Up Crew to discuss the uniqueness of the...

Music artist. Community activist. Builder of schools. Stix is out here making a difference. In the four years since we last had him on the Urban Pitch Podcast, Stix has blossomed through his work in the music industry, his ThinkWatts foundation, and theme songs for LA sports teams including LAFC, the Rams, and Clippers. The do-it-all Watts native returns to the show to discuss what he's been up to...

They're not letting us back in at the SoHo House. The washed-up crew is back again to talk about Julio getting left out on the golf course (00:33), the Angel City FC-San Diego Wave "Chanclasico" experience (04:00), the Chelsea "Football Drives Culture" event in LA (06:30), the football offseason and transfer rumors (11:54), Julio's thoughts on the additions of Giorgio Chiellini...

The grind never stops for Feefa. The LA-based music artist is constantly working on his craft, whether in the studio, on stage, or with his fellow LA-Tinos artists. We sit down with him to discuss the energy at the recent El Trafico derby (01:10), how he became an LAFC fan and getting opportunities to work with the club (05:19), making more fields more accessible for soccer and growing soccer cult...

It's rivalry week! Between LA Galaxy vs. LAFC and Angel City FC vs. San Diego Wave FC, tensions will be running high in Los Angeles this weekend. Jeremy Rist and Kyle Scoble of the Above the Clouds Podcast join us to discuss the gargantuan MLS-Apple TV deal and what it means for the league (01:28), the 2026 World Cup host cities (10:26), an overview of the Angel City FC vs. San Diego Wave matchup...

Call them what you want: pro freestylers, social media mavens, influencers. You can't put Caitlyn Schrepfer or Lizzy Calderon in a box. They've been our Urban Pitch resident pros (but more importantly our friends) for a while now, so it was only right to get Cait and Lizzy on the Urban Pitch Podcast for another friends of the show episode! We discuss their backgrounds in freestyle and how they met...

"MOOOOOOOSE!" It's a chant you'll routinely hear at LAFC's Banc of California Stadium any time forward Danny Musovski starts/enters a game, scores a goal, or does anything else significant on the pitch. The 27-year-old Las Vegas native has quickly become a favorite amongst the LAFC faithful since signing on with the team in 2020, and he's broken out as a capable goal scorer for the black...

Daniel Steres has carved out a nice career for himself. After starting out in the USL, he's made his way up the ranks and has become an MLS veteran. Now with the Houston Dynamo after several seasons with the LA Galaxy, he joins the Urban Pitch podcast to discuss getting acclimated to his new club and city (02:01), transitioning into a veteran role (7:20), playing on one of the best youth teams in...

In 2014, AmirSaysNothing took a full plunge into the world of music, and he hasn't looked back. In the eight years since his fateful decision, he's released a handful of projects, worked with illustrious artists and producers including Project Pat, Slug of Atmosphere, Mike Shinoda, and Evidence, and toured across the country. Amir joins the Washed-Up crew to discuss his soccer background (01:47),...

We may not have a special guest for this episode, but that doesn't make it any less special. In episode 62, we discuss Julio becoming a meme amongst LA Galaxy fans (00:42), the Urban Pitch Podcast guest boost (02:41), LA Galaxy vs LAFC in the U.S. Open Cup and Carlos Vela's legacy (04:14), rumors of Messi coming to Miami (07:55), the UEFA Champions League final (12:09), the Kylian Mbappe saga (27:...

Whether it's scoring goals for Club America or competing in the 'Exatlon' reality TV series, Jen Munoz is up for a challenge. Recently retired from pro soccer, Munoz joins the washed-up crew to discuss why she retired from pro soccer at 25 (02:59), how she got to Club America and the playing conditions in Liga MX (05:25), the increased interest level across women's soccer and the differences in pl...

With friends like ours, it's no wonder we continue to bring them onto the pod. In our latest "Friends of the Show" episode, Ramsey and Julio sit down with media personality multi-hyphenate Jessica Flores and LA sports super-fan Jenny Ortega to discuss Jessica's college experience playing soccer at USC (04:27), why she left the team after one season to pursue a career in the media industr...

From her non-stop motor to her trademark look on the pitch, Tyler Lussi figures to play an integral role with Angel City FC in 2022. The striker joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss her "Welcome to the NWSL" moment (00:55), where she gets her trademark energy and intensity on the pitch (01:58), her signature no-sleeves look (03:49), the Angel City FC team dynamic and thriving fanbase...

We were on the Cousin Feo wave early. Since 2019, we've been rocking with the LA MC's raspy bars over booming beats, whether it be through his solo projects or his 'Death at the Derby' series with Toronto-based Lord Juco. Feo re-joins the show to discuss his soccer-infused rhymes (01:13), the ups and downs of growing up in LA (07:02), some of the artists he grew up listening to (12:03), his upcomi...

She may be jealous of players like Trinity Rodman getting million-dollar contracts, but Lauren Sesselmann has certainly played a role in making that happen. From winning a bronze medal at the 2014 Olympics to transitioning into her current role of mentorship, Sesselmann has both played and coached alongside some of the world's top athletes. She joins the Urban Pitch podcast to discuss her Canadian...

The washed-up crew is back with another MLS guest! This time, it's one of the brightest young talents in the league, New England Revolution left back DeJuan Jones. He's made huge strides in his game each season he's played, and recently received his first call-up to the United States men's national team. Jones discusses his "welcome to MLS" moment and how he made a name for himself at th...

DJ Taylor wants you to know that his skills extend beyond the pitch. The 24-year-old Minnesota United defender has shown promise since joining the club last season, but he also has his own clothing label, Venci, which he has big plans for in the near future. We spoke to Taylor about the best-dressed players on Minnesota United and the vibes in the locker room (00:53), the grind of playing in MLS (...

The LA soccer community is full of passionate individuals who not only love the game, but also the culture that surrounds it. Two of those individuals, Brigitte Flores and Gilbert Bita, join the podcast to discuss their soccer journeys, which includes getting into fights during Sunday league matches (17:20), and getting embarrassed by Edward van Gils (30:30), the godfather of street soccer. In add...