The LA soccer community is full of passionate individuals who not only love the game, but also the culture that surrounds it. Two of those individuals, Brigitte Flores and Gilbert Bita, join the podcast to discuss their soccer journeys, which includes getting into fights during Sunday league matches (17:20), and getting embarrassed by Edward van Gils (30:30), the godfather of street soccer.

In addition, Gilbert gives us a background of his childhood in Kenya playing soccer in the streets (12:00), and we debate which jerseys in MLS are the best (32:23).

This podcast was supported by Makku and Bet Online.

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza

Producer: Roy Cho

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.