Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game Of Life

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 tells compelling stories in an authentic fashion. We sit down with Club Eleven co-founders and fraternal twins Pablo and Gabriel Bayona Sapag to discuss their background (00:01:42), building a nationwide network of contributors (00:06:19), the recent MLS All-Star Game and its evolution over the years (00:08:35), the LAFC vs. LA Galaxy debate and Wayne Rooney's new role with DC United (00:10:57), what American soccer culture means to them (00:23:22), The stories Club Eleven strives to tell (00:31:12), challenges they've faced with setting up the magazine (00:37:08), the bright spots in American soccer scene (00:44:05),

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 growing up in Los Angeles (01:32), playing at USC and winning a national championship, (06:16), the vibes in the San Diego Wave locker room and being on top of the NWSL table (13:13), the Wave-Angel City FC rivalry (16:25), the Growth of the NWSL and future milestones she'd like to see reached (21:40), her fashion sense and a push to get San Diego on the pregame outfit runway trend (26:34), college memories off the pitch at USC (32:08), her experiences with the Mexican national team (35:00), her high school experience, and a personal connection to the Washed-Up Crew (39:50), before taking on Julio's hot seat round. This po

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 Bay Area music scene, both in sound and influence (00:01:30), starting the Roots and the vision behind the club (00:12:36), the inspiration behind building a brand and community presence before building an on pitch club (00:22:54), linking up with Oakland streetwear brand Oaklandish for the Roots' merch line (00:29:49), the strategy behind working with some of Oakland's most prominent athletes and figures (00:37:22) making the move from NISA to USL Championship (00:43:01), overcoming the challenges and conflicts with moving up a division (00:50:54), if he ever trains with the club (00:50:54), before going through Jul

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 lately (01:00), being able to work with LA sports teams including LAFC, the Dodgers, Rams, and Clippers (04:40), his thoughts on LAFC's season so far and the impact of the 3252 (10:01), how he influenced the LA Clippers' new stadium (16:19), his ThinkWatts foundation and its goals for the future (18:45), potential political aspirations (27:47), his Nike collaboration and the process of designing his own Air Force 1 (30:38), and where he's currently at with his music and how he balances everything he's got going on (36:08), before getting put through Julio's hot seat round. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Mo

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 and Gareth Bale to LAFC (15:00), and getting recognized at the El Trafico match (23:30). This podcast was supported by Bet Online. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

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 culture in the US (10:50), getting on his grind in the studio (18:28), how he broke into the music industry (20:29), getting to perform at 92.3's REAL Street Festival (25:53), creating his own lane despite being told no multiple times (30:00), engaging with fans (41:37), what's on deck for Feefa and LA-Tinos (43:30), and how he learned how to hustle (48:32). This podcast was supported by Bet Online. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Kyle Scoble, & Jeremy Rist Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture o

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 (20:57), and the LAFC vs. LA Galaxy matchup and the MLS media coverage issues (31:44), before making final score predictions. This podcast was supported by Bet Online. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Kyle Scoble, & Jeremy Rist Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.  

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 (02:13), where the sport of freestyle football is today and why its growth has plateaued after its rapid rise (04:26), balancing between the competitive and commercial sides of freestyle and what makes a "true freestyler" (06:20), preparing for the upcoming Daytona Soccer Fest and the intensity of freestyle competitions (11:50), the commercial side of freestyle and business lessons learned along the way (15:50), giving back to the community and charity work (22:00), the biggest misunderstandings behind the "influencer" label (24:36), and the wildest DMs they've received (31:29), before getting pu

"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 and gold. Musovski joins the washed-up crew to discuss his time growing up in Vegas (01:59), staying near home to play college soccer at UNLV (04:24), getting drafted (and cut) by his childhood favorite team, the San Jose Earthquakes (07:29), signing with LAFC during a COVID-shortened season, and making the most of his opportunities (10:41), going from playing in front of no fans in Orlando to playing in front of the 3252, one of the loudest fan bases in MLS (15:45), the ins and outs of the fierce El Trafico rivalry (20:08), the LA lifestyle and what he gets up to off the pitch (29:08), and playing with his brother

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 the country growing up (8:52), the pathway to turning pro when he was coming up vs. now (16:35), his 'Welcome to MLS' moment (29:00), and crazy stories from his days playing with Zlatan Ibrahimovic (30:41), before taking on Julio's rapid fire round. This podcast was supported by Bet Online. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

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), dropping everything to fully pursue a music career (03:13), releasing his first song and realizing that music was a viable career (09:11), becoming becoming friends with Slug of Atmosphere on Twitter, and getting a feature from Project Pat (12:28), meeting DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia in an empty bar (18:30), rumors of him being in the Illuminati (22:16), the tour life (25:11), navigating the music industry as an independent artist (28:18), learning lessons about being an artist from Slug (37:35), and his thoughts on the new Kendrick Lamar album and his other music influences (40:43), before getting put on the hot seat f

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 (27:32), and new music from Kendrick Lamar and Pusha T (27:32), before Julio puts Ramsey in his trademark rapid fire round. This podcast was supported by Bet Online, Absolution Brewing Company, and The Football Boutique. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

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 playing style between NWSL and Liga MX (09:50), transitioning from pro soccer to media and current projects she's working on (12:30), her favorite Club America jerseys (15:49), the experience on the Exatlon reality TV show (18:06), and her ideal first date (24:13), before taking on Julio's rapid fire round (27:05). This podcast was supported by Bet Online. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter,

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 industry (14:30), Jenny and Jessica's upcoming podcast and the current projects they're working on (19:46), Jessica's work in the media industry and hosting her own radio show on 93.9 (26:21), and their current relationship statuses and dating in Los Angeles (37:56). We're also giving away a pair of LAFC tickets in conjunction with this episode! Head over to our Instagram and Twitter to see how you can enter. This podcast was supported by Bet Online. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban c

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 (06:17), the differences between Portland and LA (12:53), growing up in Maryland and going to college at Princeton (17:34), and her proposition of taking the NWSL public (21:41), before going through Julio's rapid fire round. This podcast was supported by Bet Online. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

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 upcoming projects and the difficulties of releasing new music in 2022 (20:29), the El Trafico rivalry and his work with the LA Galaxy (31:24), and starting his own record label "Alumni Records," before Julio puts him on the hot seat (55:00). This podcast was supported by Bet Online & Absolution Brewing Company. Purchase Death at the Derby Season 2 and Choripan vinyls, and check out Feo's website for more information on upcoming albums and projects. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle

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 women's national team experience (02:14), getting adjusted to Los Angeles (07:57), her role on the 'About the Game' podcast alongside former NFL pros Orlando Scandrick and TJ Houshmanzadeh (13:42), the recent growth of women's soccer and up-and-coming stars (15:30), the upcoming World Cup (20:16), and her relationship goals and tips for sliding in the DMs (28:09), before going through Julio's Rapid Fire Round (29:35). Cast Host: Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our web

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 the MLS Draft Combine (01:14), transitioning from winger to left back (05:47), that match against Real Salt Lake in freezing temperatures (09:16), his first USMNT call-up and future career plans (13:42), his past as a fan of "The Bachelor/The Bachelorette and his current favorite TV shows (17:05), the Kanye West documentary and his favorite Kanye albums (20:51), and his pregame match playlist (22:22), before Julio puts him in the hot seat for his trademark rapid fire round (22:22). Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news

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 (09:15), his experience in Spain with several youth academies (18:16), the origins of Venci (26:57), mental health and sports (30:00), and his pregame playlist and love for Drake (35:23), before Julio puts him on the hot seat (47:00). This podcast was supported by Absolution Brewing Companyand Bet Online. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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 addition, Gilbert gives us a background of his childhood in Kenya playing soccer in the streets (12:00), and we debate which jerseys in MLS are the best (32:23). This podcast was supported by Makku and Bet Online. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.