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.

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(02:15) The Ballon d'Or race: What does the award really mean?

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez

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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

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez

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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 apologize for the lower quality.

(02:35) Finding a home in Liga MX Femenil with Monterrey

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez

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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

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez

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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

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez

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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

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez

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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

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez

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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 background, and thoughts on the 2026 World Cup.

(01:20) World Cup fever in the U.S. and the tough breaks for the Iran national team

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez

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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 tour, and why France has the world's best ballers.

00:54 Séan's World Cup experience

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez

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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-South Korea scenes in LA, the USMNT's hot start, and why Ronaldo is officially washed.

(02:26) The crazy scenes from Mexico vs. South Korea

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producer: Roy Cho

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