Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life

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Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life episodes

February 06, 2024 143. Dumb American Soccer Fans
On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew sits down to discuss some of the latest headlines in the soccer-verse, including USWNT captain Lindsey Horan's latest comments on American soccer fans, big-time NWSL signings, and why LAFC fans have been able to trust the process for so long.
Timestamps
(02:21) Lindsey Horan's comments about American soccer fans and U.S. Soccer culture
(18:29) Bay FC's major signings in Deyna Castellanos and Asisat Oshoala
(24:25) Angel City adding Messiah Bright and Rocky Rodriguez
(27:41) MLS and NWSL kit leaks on EA FC
(34:34) Inter Miami's Saudi Arabia tour
(42:36) LAFC's signing announcement and trusting the process
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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51 min
January 30, 2024 142. Streamer Kacee Anderson aka Chi_Kacee
To many video game aficionados, Kacee Anderson lives the dream. She's made a career out of playing video games, most notably the FIFA/FC series, and has had opportunities to work with some of the world's biggest names and clubs in the world of football and gaming. Add onto that an ambassador and content creator role with Manchester City, and things become even more dream-like.
But there is a certain grind to the streamer lifestyle, and Kacee didn't get here by accident. Prior to making the jump into streaming full time, she'd stream for hours after her day job with the Chicago Fire, not leaving her a lot of spare time to do much else. Now that she's broken through, she's not slowing down either. We sit down with Kacee, aka Chi_Kacee, to discuss her origins in the world of gaming, the commitment to women's football in FC 24, and advice on making it into the streaming space.
(01:45) The growth of the eSports world over the past few years, and her introduction into the world of video games
(11:40) Jumping into the streaming world full time and becoming an ambassador for Man City
(22:06) FC 24's commitment to including female footballers
(30:18) The change from FIFA to FC
(32:55) Her streaming playlist, and balancing out her content throughout her various platforms
(38:10) The viability of a career in streaming, and her advice to anyone wanting to break into the space
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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43 min
January 23, 2024 141. The World Cup Final in Dallas, NWSL's Youth Movement, and Drake: Pop Artist?
The Urban Pitch Podcast crew is back with a fresh new episode, discussing Dallas' viability as a World Cup final venue, the NWSL draft and new young players being signed, Lionel Messi's controversial FIFA Best Men's Player of 2023 award, and Yasiin Bey's recent comments about Drake being a pop artist rather than a hip-hop artist.
Timestamps
(00:53) Julio and Brigitte's dry January experience
(07:39) Our thoughts on the World Cup Final being in Dallas
(23:49) NWSL offseason: The draft, new signings, and the youth movement across the league
(35:24) Lionel Messi's FIFA Best Men's Player of 2023 award
(40:50) Is Drake a pop artist?
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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50 min
January 16, 2024 140. Offseason Blues
It might be the offseason for both the NWSL and MLS, but that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty to talk about when it comes to either league. As the winter hot stove continues to heat up, we discuss some of the moves that USMNT players have made, in addition to the outlooks for Angel City FC and LAFC — who still have a few questions remaining on their respective rosters.
Timestamps
(02:57) LAFC and Angel City FC's offseason moves
(18:37) USMNT players on the move — are non-European transfers steps down for MLS players?
(34:46) MLS kit leaks
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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43 min
January 09, 2024 139. New Year, New Drama: MLS vs. USSF, Lloris to LA, and Gotham FC's Super Team
In the first Urban Pitch Podcast episode of the new year, the crew gets into the latest happenings across the soccer-verse, including LAFC's newest big signing Hugo Lloris, the massive offseason from Gotham FC, and the drama between U.S. Soccer and MLS.
Timestamps
(00:30) A happy new year from the Urban Pitch Podcast
(05:09) Hugo Lloris' arrival in Los Angeles
(15:05) John McCarthy moving from LAFC to LA Galaxy
(23:24) Gotham FC's massive offseason and some potential Angel City FC moves
(33:39) MLS pulling out of the U.S. Open Cup
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho

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45 min
December 26, 2023 138. Angel City FC Center Back Sarah Gorden
She's back! After becoming a free agent in the offseason, NWSL star Sarah Gorden recently announced she'd be re-signing with Angel City FC. The veteran center back joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss free agency, making the transition from Chicago to LA, and her fabulous fashion game.
Timestamps
(02:00) The NWSL's embrace of free agency and her massively successful 2023 season
(10:26) Angel City's mid-season turnaround to make the 2023 NWSL Playoffs
(15:00) Growing up in Chicago and making the move to LA
(21:44) Getting drafted to her hometown team, the Chicago Red Stars
(23:54) How Sarah describes her style and the importance of fashion to her
(35:17) Getting to train with Gisele and Alyssa Thompson
(39:54) Her music playlist
(42:47) Her work with her non-profit HoodSpace
(47:53) What she's got going on in the offseason
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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53 min
December 19, 2023 137. San Jose Earthquakes Striker Jeremy Ebobisse
Wherever Jeremy Ebobisse has gone in his career, he's made sure to make an impact in the community. It's a testament to the 26-year-old's character that he's been a fan favorite in multiple cities.
Since truly breaking out onto the scene in 2018, Ebobisse has also been one of the most dependable strikers in MLS, scoring double digit goals three times throughout his career. The promising No. 9 joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss his career journey, how he's connected with communities from Portland to San Jose, and the non-profits he's partnered up with to make an impact beyond the touchlines.
Check out Jeremy's King Jebo foundation to learn more about how he's giving back to various communities across the country.
Timestamps
(01:42) How the offseason is going and what he's working on
(07:23) Growing up in the DMV, and what it was like playing soccer in Maryland
(12:41) Training at Fulham FC's academy
(23:14) Going the college route vs. signing a professional contract and making the transition to going pro
(30:40) Playing with veterans like Darlington Nagbe and Diego Valeri
(40:05) Going to San Jose and embracing the community
(47:35) His favorite goals that he's scored
(50:19) Jeremy's non-profit initiatives that he's been working on
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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55 min
December 12, 2023 136. St. Louis City SC's Akil Watts
Calm and chill. From our interview with St. Louis City SC right back Akil Watts, those are the two best words to describe him. But don't get it twisted — he's a competitor through and through.
After a promising youth career that saw him feature on the United States U17 World Cup squad, Watts has made stops in Mallorca, Louisville, and now St. Louis, where he was a part of one of the biggest surprises of the MLS season. St. Louis City SC took the league by storm in its debut season, finishing in first place in the Western Conference. Watts featured in 18 regular season matches for St. Louis, recording one assist while also contributing to one goal in the U.S. Open Cup.
He wants to get on the scoring train more often next year, and hopes to continue his success in the league next season. We sit down with the promising young defender to discuss his career journey, his time in MLS, and the all-important pregame outfits.
Timestamps
(01:19) Akil's origins in the game, where he started and how he progressed through the ranks
(03:52) Playing at the U17 World Cup and making a move to Europe with RCD Mallorca
(10:50) Transitioning back to the U.S. with Louisville City
(13:07) The amazing stadium atmosphere at St. Louis City SC
(19:30) The music in the St. Louis City SC locker room and his favorite music
(21:40) What it's like in St. Louis and traveling to other cities during the season
(24:30) Offseason training and goals for next season
(30:06) Akil's fashion game and the music he's currently listening to
(37:10) What's next for him
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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40 min
December 05, 2023 135. The Cooligans
The gulliest podcast duo in the game, Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco, aka the Cooligans, have been putting out some of the funniest soccer analysis and content since they started in 2015.
We caught up with both of them in 2019 for an interview on the website, but a lot has changed since then — both with them and soccer culture in America. We discuss some of those changes, their growth, and what lies ahead for them on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast!
Timestamps
(05:09) The biggest changes in American soccer culture and media in the past few years
(16:39) The NYC footy scene
(24:15) Their origins and how they've grown
(35:37) Doing stand-up comedy sets with their busy schedule
(38:00) The new MLS playoffs format
(41:24) Inspiring more people to get into the soccer media space
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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53 min
November 28, 2023 134. Where Does the USMNT Rank Among CONMEBOL Opponents?
It's another solo episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, and the crew discusses the latest USMNT escapades: An unconvincing aggregate victory against Trinidad and Tobago to advance to the Nations League semis and qualify for the Copa America, Sergiño Dest's temper tantrum, and where the team ranks among South American nations. In addition, they get into the recent skirmish between Brazil and Argentina fans, and the "Last Dance" friendly between Ronaldo and Messi.
Timestamps
(00:34) Brigitte's adventures at ComplexCon
(13:45) The USMNT's Nations League quarterfinal match against Trinidad and Tobago
(19:05) Where does the US rank among CONMEBOL nations?
(25:14) The Brazil-Argentina skirmish
(29:29) One last Messi-Ronaldo showdown: will it be worth watching?
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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41 min