Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life

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Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life episodes

October 27 264. Angel City FC Left Back Evelyn Shores
Angel City FC clinched a spot in the NWSL playoffs for just the second time in club history, and a big part of that had to do with the breakout season from Evelyn Shores. The second-year left back has racked up a team record eight assists to go along with three goals this season, and she earned her first call-up to the senior USWNT in the most recent international window.
Shores joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss the second-half surge from Angel City, her USWNT experience, and what she has planned for the rest of her promising career.
Timestamps
(00:45) Her first call-up with the USWNT
(06:15) Growing up in Atlanta, a major hub for American soccer
(08:00) Angel City FC's midseason surge
(15:59) Her University of North Carolina experience
(23:25) What she gets up to off the field
(30:08) Goals for the rest of the season
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez
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33 min
October 13 263. A New Era of Soccer?
Messi is officially (at least for now) retired from international football, while Cristiano Ronaldo's histrionics got him a (self-approved) suspension from the Portugal national team.
While the two generational superstars couldn't have more different conclusions to their careers, it's clear that the world of soccer is finally entering a world with them in the rearview mirror and not at the center.
On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, we discuss why it's so hard for players to move on, the increasing amount of retired players in all sports criticizing the current state of affairs in their respective sports, and what we can look forward to in a post-Messi/Ronaldo world.
(01:36) Lionel Messi's farewell game
(05:00) Ronaldo's manifesto and the fallout
(12:53) Retired players still living in the past and the evolution of the sport
(31:25) The next generation of the USMNT
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez
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43 min
October 06 262. Why We're So Optimistic About the USMNT and USWNT
The last few World Cup cycles haven't been exactly a breeze for both the USMNT and USWNT. On the women's side, the U.S. is no longer the clear cut best team in the world like it once was, with nations like Spain, England, and Japan all making a case for the throne. For the men, it's been a wave of instability as the team has gone through coaching changes, player feuds, and the pressure of unrealistic expectations set by fans and the media. However, both teams are now in a pretty good space, all things considered.
The USWNT has been a deadly force since the disappointing early exit at the 2023 World Cup under manager Emma Hayes, with a good mix of exciting youth and experienced veterans. The USMNT re-signed Mauricio Pochettino for four more years, and the Argentine manager will look to fully sculpt the squad in his vision with more time and sway than he had in his abbreviated first World Cup cycle.
We dive into why each team should be optimistic heading in to their next World Cup, in addition to other headlines from around the world of soccer on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast!
Timestamps
(05:30) Angel City FC's surge
(10:00) The future of the USWNT
(16:53) The USMNT's fantastic international window
(31:00) Cristiano Ronaldo's tumultuous exit from the Portugal national team
(39:54) UEFA and CONCACAF Nations League updates
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez
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48 min
September 29 261. Sports Renaissance Woman Brittany Gilman
From pro athlete to strength coach to agent, author, and entrepreneur, there are few, if any, facets of the sports world that Brittany Gilman hasn't seen. She joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss her diverse career that has brought her to the snowboard halfpipe, the USC football weight room, and some of the biggest sporting events in the world.
(02:35) Brittany's background as a pro snowboarder
(15:15) Becoming a strength coach for USC football during their golden age
(22:39) Going from American football to global football
(30:50) Being a woman in a male dominated field
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez
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47 min
September 16 260. The Ballon d'Or Race is Heating Up
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 Cho & Allen Paez
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51 min
September 08 259. Will Pro/Rel move the needle in American soccer? Ft. Adi Azran
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?
(46:08) What's next for Adi
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez
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52 min
September 02 258. Rayadas Legend Christina Burkenroad
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
(22:45) The added investment into Rayadas since she's joined the team
(27:57) Getting to play for the Mexico national team
(33:48) Announcing her retirement and what went into the decision
(41:24) The future of youth soccer in the United States
(49:27) Why she's so excited about MLS
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez
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54 min
August 25 257. New Kit Szn: The Best and Worst 2026-27 Releases
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 kits
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez
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47 min
August 18 256. The Summer of Soccer Continues!
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 Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez
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41 min
July 22 255. Breaking Down the World Cup Final!
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?
36:25 The future of soccer in America
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez
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46 min