Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game Of Life

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 blossoming career in hip hop.

Laura Biondo is a pro freestyler and 5x Guinness world record holder who has been living, traveling and performing with Cirque du Soleil for the past two years. Biondo discusses how she went from competing in freestyle to performing for the largest theatrical company in the world and some of the backlash that came with her decision.

Travis Bowen is a professional soccer player who currently plays in the Macedonian First League. As a globe-trotting footballer, Bowen discusses how life is different in Macedonia, his fashion choices, and growing up competing against his professional soccer player brother.

Tony Magaña is a former player who recently launched FTBLR, a streetwear inspired football apparel company. He shares his experiences of quitting a stable job to pursue his passion, thoughts on ways to improve the state of U.S. soccer, and why FTBLR has a higher mission beyond just selling clothes.

Tristan Bowen is a pro footballer with the distinction of being the first Homegrown Player to sign an MLS contract, making the LA Galaxy roster as the youngest player by way of an open tryout at age sixteen, and having highs and lows through a well-traveled playing career. He shares his experiences of playing alongside David Beckham and Landon Donovan as a young teenager, his current work of building his A Pro's Life podcast, and his goal of playing for new MLS team, LAFC.

Lauren Sesselmann is a pro footballer and Olympic bronze medalist as a member of the Canadian national team. She discusses growing up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, memorable World Cup and Olympic experiences, her recent move to Los Angeles, and transitioning to a life and career outside of soccer as a boss!

Janelly Farias is a professional soccer player and represents "El Tri" as part of the Mexican National Team. As an established veteran, Farias discusses maintaining her role as a calming presence on the team, pursuing modeling opportunities and preparing for and staying focused on the upcoming World Cup and Olympics.

Jose "Choco" Gomez is a former pro soccer player with playing experience in the U.S., Mexico and Belgium. He recently launched Crack FC, an LA based football clothing brand that celebrates the player who stands out from the rest. Choco discusses growing up in Santa Ana while avoiding gang life, arriving in freezing Nebraska for college wearing only t-shirt and shorts, and the meaning and inspiration behind Crack FC.

Philip Warren Gertsson "PWG and Viktor Ludvig Olofson "VLO" are two world class freestylers from Sweden. While vacationing in Los Angeles, they stopped by to share how they got started in the freestyle scene, balancing friendship while competing for work, and how to have a great time in LA while still keeping their girlfriends happy back home.

Briana Aguila started "Soccer Problems" while still a junior in high school. What initially started as tweeting her frustrations with her high school team grew quickly into a social media presence. She stopped by to discuss her hopes of growing a hobby into a profession, some of her favorite fan girl moments, and the inevitable issue of who she supports when USA plays Mexico.

SoCal SC is a sports club founded in 2015 and currently competing in the NPSL, the 4th tier of American soccer. Co-Owner and GM, Daniel Gamba, discusses embracing the challenges of creating a successful club in San Bernardino, embracing community and club culture, and forgoing wins for development of young players.

City of Angeles FC is the newest addition to the Los Angeles football landscape. Co-Owner PJ Harrison discusses the initial stages of how the club began, incorporating his background in music and fashion, and partnering up with another creative Joe Sumner, singer-songwriter and bassist for Fiction Plane.

Jez Dior is a popular "grunge rap" music artist based in Los Angeles and son of British musician, Steve Dior, associate of the Sex Pistols and the New York Dolls. Along with his Funeral Crew's first signee, 12AM, they discuss their recent European tour, hanging out with fans in every city, and why high school sweethearts are the best.

Cobi Jones is the all-time leader in USMNT appearances with 164 caps and represented the United States in the 1994, 1998, and 2002 FIFA World Cups. A former star player for the LA Galaxy, Jones discusses being a walk-on at UCLA, playing with swagger, and overcoming obstacles each step of the way to forge a pro career and play for the USMNT.

Lo’eau LaBonta is a pro soccer player currently playing for FC Kansas City in the NWSL. A recent Stanford alum, she discusses adjusting to the professional game, highlights of her life in Kansas City and Los Angeles, and preparing for life after soccer.

Professional soccer player Jamie Fields is a forward for the NWSL's Orlando Pride. As she settles into her pro career, Fields discusses her goal of making the USWNT, what makes her a good teammate, and her current bicoastal lifestyle.