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
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 subjective criteria that always seems to get the people debating.
Timestamps
(02:15) The Ballon d'Or race: What does the award really mean?
(11:17) The women's race
(19:32) The men's race
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producers: Roy C...
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 soccer landscape. To help us discuss the topic, we bring back one of our favorite soccer creators in the game, Adi Azran!
(02:57) Adi's post-World Cup experience
(12:09) Daejon Love and scammers across sports
(19:42) Will pro/rel move the needle in American soccer?
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 history. She returns to the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss her success in Mexico, differences between Liga Femenil and the NWSL, and what lies ahead of her in her post-playing career.
*Editors note: Due to a technical error, the audio on Julio's mic did not record properly. We...
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 European football!
(02:18) Our overall thoughts on the 2026-27 kit drops
(05:55) Our favorite kits
(12:10) Thoughts on the kits from our favorite teams
(25:55) Which league had the best kits?
(31:21) Nike vs. adidas and other standout brands
(39:13) The worst kit...
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 Collection, and more!
Timestamps
04:51 The ongoing summer of soccer: MLS and Leagues Cup
14:00 The new MLS Archive Collection
30:40 Messi's heartbreaking loss, and the constant Ronaldo debate
36:41 The NWSL and the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abusha...
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 show, and discuss where the 2026 edition lands in the pantheon of World Cup history on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast.
Timestamps
02:00 The 2026 World Cup Final
11:45 Reviewing the halftime show
25:21 Where does this World Cup stand amongst the rest?
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 States and Mexico. Joining us to help out is a returning guest, EatPrayBall's Matt Marshall!
Timestamps
(0:00:55) Breaking down the final four teams at the 2026 World Cup
(0:41:41) Why Mexico leaves the tournament in a much better spot than the United States
Cast
Hosts: ...
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 NWSL side Angel City FC to the USL Super League's Carolina Ascent at the beginning of the calendar year, and she's found a new home in a familiar place, as she played collegiately at Duke. She joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss her career journey, Persian backgro...
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 freestyle football tournaments to creating a new sport with UBF 1v1, Séan Garnier has mastered his craft and stayed on top of the game for longer than most in the space.
He joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss his journey in football, the latest UBF 1v1 tou...
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 of sleep deprivation, but it's all worth it, because the action on the pitch and in the streets has been incredible to witness.
Helping us break down the whirlwind start to the Mundial is New York Times sports and entertainment writer Emmanuel Morgan! We discuss the Mexico-Sou...
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 so far, including the USMNT's huge 4-1 win over Paraguay, and the atmosphere both in and out of the stadiums.
Timestamps
(00:23) World Cup fever and the USMNT's dominant opening match
(17:07) Mexico's opening win vs. South Africa and their chances moving forward
(24:16...
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, we go into the USMNT roster and the subsequent outrage it caused, Pochettino's potential exit following the tournament, and some of the community events that we'll be attending throughout the summer.
(00:43) The World Cup is around the corner: USMNT roster takes
(14:01) ...
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 out. In what might be the most chaotic episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, we do just that, trying to guess all seven flavors along the way.
00:30 Trying out the World Cup-themed BuzzBallz
06:08 Is England in trouble?
26:09 Neymar's inclusion to the Brazil roster
Cast
H...
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 lowkey underrated public transit system, the Theo Hernandez controversy, and why former players become hot take merchants once they get into the media space after retirement.
(00:30) World Cup concern vs. excitement
(02:13) LA's public transit improvement
(10:39) Theo Her...
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 with two assists through the first three games, and she'll be a key to the club's success the rest of the season.
But she's also been a threat off the pitch, as she was the consensus pick as the player her teammates wouldn't let their sons date. We got to the bottom of it all &m...
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 with a trophy this time?
In addition, we discuss Cobi Jones' new statue, the UEFA Champions League semis, and the season four trailer of 'Ted Lasso' on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast!
Timestamps
(00:30) Hosting the Futbol Fan Zone at Fiesta Broadway
(03:10...
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 the historic MLS club. The LA native joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss growing up in the San Fernando Valley, getting his love for soccer and the Galaxy, and the footballers that make the best music.
(01:21) Growing up in The Valley and the cultural...
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 ticket zones, we dive into what could be a troubling fan experience come this summer. In addition we explore Matt Crocker's surprise departure from U.S. Soccer, and the Clint Dempsey docu-series, "You Don't Know Where I'm From, Dawg."
Timestamps
(01:15) World Cup news dumps: no...
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 sporting event, but the earliest instances of fan-created World Cup songs go back even further. And while there have been a few hits, the duds are overwhelmingly more common, especially since FIFA entered the game in an official capacity.
So why is it so difficult to make a World ...
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 everyone, the challenges that come with such a massive event, and what makes LA so special.
Timestamps
(01:47) How he became an LAFC fan
(08:00) Interacting with the LA soccer community from his work as a LA City Councilmember
(17:40) How LA is preparing for the 2026 Worl...
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