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), rising talents in both Canada and the US (35:27), and what's in and where to get the current DARBY Mag issue. This podcast was supported by Makku, Athletic Greens, and Bet Online. 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. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho

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 taking care of her mental health has played a huge role throughout her career (24:00), her hobbies outside her two careers (32:06), and why she loves that more teams around the world are embracing fashion (35:37). This podcast was supported by Absolution Brewing Co., and Bet Online. 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. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho

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 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. Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza Producer: Roy Cho

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.

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 work with, and what's next in store for them.

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 discuss how he was able to overcome the numerous obstacles he faced throughout his journey through soccer.

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

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 downs of her career, how street football brought back her love of the game, and the unbelievable atmosphere that Argentinian football produces.

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.

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 South Central LA and Toronto, discussing how the project originally came to fruition, musical influences that range from Wu-Tang to Led Zeppelin, and the extent of their football fandom. They even get to spit an impromptu freestyle that harkens back to the school lunch yard days.

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.

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.

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 his blood, and the craziest and smartest comedians that he knows.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.