Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life

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Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life episodes

June 13, 2023 113. Messi-mania in MLS! Plus: USMNT Alums Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea
You might've heard already, but the world'd biggest name in soccer is heading to MLS. The crew had to get together to discuss the impact that Lionel Messi will have in Miami and across the country. But that wasn't all they had to share.
USMNT alums Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea join Ramsey, Julio, and Brigitte to discuss their recent experience at TST, what they've been cooking up in retirement, and their thoughts on the perfect head coach for the current crop of USMNT players.
Timestamps
(01:01) Messi to MLS
(18:36) The CONCACAF Champion League final
(30:10) Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea join the podcast
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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53 min
June 06, 2023 112. Klein Out, the USMNT Manager Situation, and a UEFA Champions League Final Preview
The Urban Pitch Podcast crew is back to talk all things happening in the soccer-verse! Ramsey, Julio, and Brigitte get into Chris Klein and the LA Galaxy parting ways, who is the best fit for the USMNT manager, and if it could finally be City's time to hoist the elusive Champions League trophy.
Timestamps
(01:23) Chris Klein is out at LA Galaxy
(19:19) The USMNT manager situation
(30:49) Is every CONCACAF tournament a must-win for the USMNT?
(35:40) Previewing the UEFA Champions League final
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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49 min
May 30, 2023 111. Ratcheton
With a diverse sound that comes from his eclectic taste in music, it's hard to pigeonhole Ratcheton into one genre. From metal to cumbia to trap, the LA-based artist is versatile enough to do it all. On the latest episode of the podcast, Ratcheton joins the crew to discuss his journey in the music industry, how he reps hard for El Salvador, and what he's got cooking in the future.
Timestamps
(00:01:23) How Ratcheton became a friend of the pod
(00:13:39) Getting into music, from working as an A&R to getting signed to a label himself
(00:36:30) The rush of performing live
(00:44:37) Being Salvadorian in the music industry and navigating the business side of things
(00:53:08) Making a case for more plus-sized jerseys
(01:05:00) What he's got in the works
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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1 hr 8 min
May 23, 2023 110. Portland Thorns Defender Tegan McGrady
Tegan McGrady is a serial winner. Even before winning consecutive NWSL championships in 2021 and 2022, she was a national champion with Stanford in 2017. And while winning heals most problems, there are still plenty of ebbs in the career of a pro athlete. McGrady joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss the highs and lows of her time in the NWSL — from contemplating retirement to the wild championship celebrations.
Timestamps
(01:30) Playing at Stanford and winning a national championship in 2017
(07:50) Tegan's experience with the Washington Spirit
(10:40) Going to San Diego then getting traded to Portland
(35:20) The young player takeover in the NWSL and the toughest players she's had to defend
(45:00) Getting settled in in Portland and some of her favorite spots to hang out in the city
(49:03) Her favorite Bay Area slaps
(52:20) The new NWSL club coming to the Bay Area
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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56 min
May 16, 2023 109. LA Soccer Hub's Gio Garcia
Soccer has long thrived in Los Angeles. Whether it's pickup games, rec leagues, or the various pro teams, there's never a shortage of footy in La La Land. Helping cover the vibrant LA soccer scene is Gio Garcia, founder of LA Soccer Hub.
Mainly focusing on LA Galaxy and LAFC, Garcia can be seen on his podcast, at the various tailgates before El Trafico interviewing fans, or covering the games themselves from the press box. We sit down with him to discuss whose tailgates are better, why LAFC runs LA, and how he's dealt with the fiery fan bases' banter in the comments section of his videos.
Timestamps
(01:53) Gio's journey in sports and the start of LA Soccer Hub
(10:27) Whose tailgates are better — LAFC or LA Galaxy?
(17:50) Dealing with fan banter in the comments section and differences between the LAFC and Galaxy fanbases
(35:04) The LA Galaxy disconnect with the fans
(47:58) Gio's football fandom between LAFC or LA Galaxy
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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55 min
May 09, 2023 108: Messi's Next Step, LA Galaxy Supporters' Slight Return, and the Young Player Takeover of the NWSL
In the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew discusses the latest happenings in the soccer culture-verse, including the LA sports takeover, where Lionel Messi is headed next, and why the next generation of NWSL players are already making their marks across the league. Plus, they unbox a special gift from FanInk!
Timestamps
(01:11) A special uboxing from FanInk
(06:01) Angel City Brigade returning to LA Galaxy home matches
(22:35) Messi's next chapter
(33:37) LAFC's CONCACAF Champions League final run
(42:44) The young player takeover in the NWSL
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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50 min
May 02, 2023 107. Minnesota United/CanMNT Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair
Coming off of a year where he won the MLS All-Star Game MVP and traveled to Qatar with the Canadian national team for a World Cup, the expectations surrounding Dayne St. Clair have risen. He's shown he's up to the task, and continues to show why he's one of the best young goalkeepers in MLS. He joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss Canada's "Golden Generation," the experience at Qatar 2022, and what he gets up to off the pitch.
Timestamps
(01:19) The pressure to win a trophy during the Canada national team's "Golden Generation" and Dayne's thoughts on their performance at the 2022 World Cup
(10:22) Looking ahead to the Nations League and Gold Cup competitions this summer
(17:50) The differences between the CanMNT players in Europe vs. those playing in MLS
(19:54) His experience with Minnesota United and making the 2022 MLS All-Star Game
(35:40) Taking things off the pitch: His taste in music, cooking, and places to hang out in Toronto
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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53 min
April 25, 2023 106. Gotham FC Chief of Staff Darian Jenkins
After retiring from pro soccer at just 28, Darian Jenkins knew she had a future on the business side of sports, but she didn't think she'd land a job so quickly. As chief of staff with Gotham FC, she's in a position to continue the growth of the league and usher it into a new era.
We sit down with Jenkins to see how she landed the gig so quickly, reminisce on her playing days, and see where the future of women's soccer is headed.
Timestamps
(01:13) What "chief of staff" of Gotham FC entails
(11:30) Darian's decision to retire and head into the front office
(14:02) The college experience at UCLA
(21:47) Differences in playing in the U.S., France, and Australia and the growth of the women's game
(36:40) Some of the toughest players she played against
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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49 min
April 18, 2023 105. An El Trafico Overview, USMNT vs. Mexico, and the State of the USWNT
With another installment of the LAFC vs. LA Galaxy behind us, the Urban Pitch Podcast crew discusses the current state of both clubs — from the Galaxy fan situation to the pressure on LAFC to repeat or bring home additional hardware this season. Then, they take a look at both the USMNT and USWNT's upcoming matches, including the Allstate Clasico and Gold Cup for the men's side and the 2023 World Cup on the women's side.
Timestamps
(02:05) The current state of the El Trafico derby between LAFC and LA Galaxy
(27:00) The upcoming USMNT vs. Mexico showdown at the Allstate Clasico
(41:15) The current state of the USWNT after the recent string of friendlies
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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53 min
April 11, 2023 104: The Urban Pitch Podcast Guest 5-a-Side Draft. Plus, World Cup 2023 Kits & a New NWSL Club in the Bay
In a special episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew each drafts seven former guests for their ultimate 5-a-side squad! In addition, they discuss the new 2023 World Cup kit releases, the NWSL expansion side coming to the Bay, and more headlines from the soccer-culture verse.
Timestamps
(02:17) The 2023 World Cup kit releases, and adidas vs. Nike
(15:40) Denis Bouanga's hot streak
(18:00) The Urban Pitch Podcast guest draft
(46:58) The new NWSL club expansion team coming to the Bay Area
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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56 min