Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life

The pod has gone international! Canada-based DARBY Magazine's Tagwa Moyo and Gisoo Kim join us to discuss North American soccer culture and the differences between the US and Canada (04:49), the intersection between soccer and music and some of the artists Tagwa and Gisoo listen to (17:20), the Montreal-Toronto rivalry (24:00), the budding rivalry between the US and Canadian national teams (25:39)...

Our very first guest in our new podcast format is a legend in 2 games! A pro footballer and photographer, Angel City FC goalkeeper DiDi Haracic joins us to talk about moving to LA and the biggest differences from New York (1:00), the vibes with Angel City FC so far in training camp and creating a culture with a new team (08:30), balancing between being a pro athlete and photographer (19:23), how t...

After a year-plus hiatus, we’re proud to bring back the Urban Pitch podcast in an all-new format! Now part of the BLEAV podcast network, our first episode previews what to expect moving forward (02:31), gives a background of our two new co-hosts Ramsey Abushahla and Julio Monterroza (4:05), and debates which MLS club runs LA: Galaxy or LAFC? (21:35) Subscribe to our newsletter  for more interviews...

You may know him as the creative mind behind FOKOHAELA, but Jason Lee also has an amazing collection of Arsenal memorabilia. From jerseys to knickknacks, we get an inside glimpse at Lee's vault, while also getting a look into how he's found some of his rarest grails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

Hot off the heels of last year's stellar "Death at the Derby" series, rappers Cousin Feo and Lord Juco just dropped "Ballon d'Or," an 11-track album dedicated to some of football's most iconic players in recent memory. We interviewed both of them via Instagram Live to discuss the new project (also getting an exclusive sneak peek at two tracks), some of their favorite MCs to wor...

One of the greatest American soccer players of all time, Cobi Jones' road to becoming a legend in the game wasn't a walk in the park. Whether it was being cut from the Olympic team multiple times or fighting to shed his redshirt status in college, Jones' never say die mentality is what separated him from the pack. For our latest podcast episode, he joins fellow ex-Galaxy player Bryan Jordan to dis...

Outspoken and unapologetic, Alexis Guerreros is the louder half of The Cooligans, a comedic soccer podcast and TV show on the fubo Sports Network. We sit down with the Newark, New Jersey born and bred comedian to discuss the show's origins, haters, and that infamous LAFC bathroom incident. Intro/outro track: "I Thought of You" by Nick at Night Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

A native of Southern California, Jordan O'Brien's pro soccer career has taken her to countless countries across the globe. From the NWSL to the Champions League, her experiences have taught her incredible life lessons, the biggest perhaps being perseverance. But it wasn't a straight line to where she is today. From playing for no pay to considering retirement, we talk to Jordan about the ups and d...

A member of the dominant LA Galaxy team that won two MLS Cups at the beginning of the decade, Bryan Jordan stops by to discuss what it was like playing with and against legendary footballers including David Beckham, Robbie Keane, and Cristiano Ronaldo. We also discuss his transition to acting, the ever-changing U.S. soccer atmosphere, and of course, the ever-so polarizing Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Hoste...

Armed with booming beats and some of the best football references you'll find in all of hip-hop, Cousin Feo and Lord Juco have linked up to bless us with the phenomenal Death at the Derby series. With a vast knowledge of the game that comes from both a lifelong fandom and lengthy research, both artists are truly about that football lifestyle. We get to know Feo and Juco, who respectively hail from...

Ahead of the 2019 Women's World Cup in France, Chilean national team goalkeeper Ryann Torrero joins us to discuss what she's looking forward to most about this summer's games, how she made a return to soccer after a serious car accident forced her to take a year off, and how she's able to balance her demanding careers as a pro athlete and model. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...

17-year-old forward Vanessa Buso has quickly become one of the game's most exciting prospects. Playing with both the U.S. and Mexican youth national teams, we spoke to Vanessa about the difference in playing styles between them, her upcoming collegiate career at Cal State Fullerton, and how she balances being an elite athlete with her high school social life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

A veteran in the comedy scene, Ian Edwards has traveled the country perfoming stand up as well as writing and producing shows on networks such as Netflix, HBO, and NBC. He also has his own podcast, The Soccer Comic Rant, in which he discusses current events in the soccer universe with his own unique take and outlook. We spoke to Ian about his comedy career, how the beautiful game is engrained in h...

Going into his 13th year as a pro, Kei Kamara is one of the most successful strikers to ever play in MLS. One of just 10 players to have 100 career MLS goals, we sit down with Kei to discuss growing up in Sierra Leone, his well-traveled career, and the difference between playing in the Premier League and MLS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

LA hip-hop artist Feefa rejoins the podcast, discussing his growth as an artist over the past year, his upcoming performances and projects, and why 2019 is all about having fun and enjoying himself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From living in hotels and crashing at friends' houses in high school to playing in the Champions League, Sparta Prague forward Christina Burkenroad's journey through soccer is far from typical. We discuss how she overcame her obstacles and found her confidence on the way to achieving her lifelong dream of playing professional soccer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Artist Geoff Gouveia has harnessed his creativity not only to create a distinctive art style, but also to forge a unique approach to business, establishing relationships like adidas, LAFC, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation in the process. He discusses how he got his start in art, how he formed his signature style, and future projects on the horizon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Born and raised in Watts, California, Stix is a veteran in the music industry, working with and developing artists like Iggy Azalea and DJ White Shadow. He discusses the current state of the music game, how he came to be an LAFC fan and creator of their official anthem, and giving back to his community with his Think Watts foundation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

Geoffrey Acheampong is a 21-year-old Ghanian pro footballer with the LA Galaxy II. He discusses his unique pro career path through three different different countries, the development of his unique style, and his first interaction with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, in which the Swedish legend spoke to him in a Ghanian dialect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Julia Glanz is a strength and conditioning coach and former D1 soccer player. She discusses her rough start while playing at University of Arizona, transitioning into her current career, and emphasizing three key pillars of strength, health and gratitude. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daniel Steres is a defender for the LA Galaxy. He discusses getting drafted by Chivas USA, being waived and his journey before returning back to MLS, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's tremendous impact on the team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DEMUR is a DJ and producer currently based in Los Angeles. He discusses how he got started as a DJ in Miami, the current state of electronic music, various adventures around the world, and how watching and playing soccer helps keep him sane. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tristan Blackmon is a professional soccer player who was picked third in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by LAFC. He discusses the high expectations of being a high draft selection, pressures and expectations of playing in Los Angeles, and his preference for the laid back social scene versus a high profile nightlife. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Tobias Becs and PWG are top freestylers who have been friends for over a decade. Having competed at a world-class level for many years, they discuss the dynamics of competing against each other, who they think is the best freestyler in the world, and expanding their careers in creating their own freestyle companies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Feefa is a bilingual hip hop artist whose trademark sound can be described as Latin trap. Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Feefa grew up playing street football and hustling on the basketball court between classes. A back injury resulted him in not being able to play and becoming depressed. He turned his focus to music and began writing verses and rapping which led to his now blossomi...