Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life

By Urban PitchSociety & Culture Sports Soccer

Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life episodes

April 04, 2023 103. Colorado Rapids Defender Keegan Rosenberry
With a solid MLS career under his belt, Keegan Rosenberry has built a reputation for himself as one of the top defenders in the league. Since being traded from the Philadelphia Union to the Colorado Rapids in 2019, he's been a mainstay in the Mile High City's backfield.
We catch up with Rosenberry to get his thoughts on playing in Denver, how he became the team barber, and what MLS players look for in a significant other.
Timestamps
(01:25) Keegan's soccer background and early days in soccer
(06:39) Playing in college at Georgetown and making a transition to the pro ranks
(15:11) Making the MLS All-Star team his rookie season and how that set up the rest of his career
(21:28) Getting traded from Philadelphia to Colorado and getting used to his new club
(35:55) Becoming the team barber
(44:51) Brigitte's corner: Keegan's private IG, his family life, and what MLS players look for in a partner
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
57 min
March 28, 2023 102. Is There Too Much Soccer in America? Plus: MLS/NWSL Updates and 'Ted Lasso' Season 3
In another solo episode, Ramsey, Julio, and Brigitte catch up on the latest soccer headlines, including the start of the MLS and NWSL seasons, the new MLS All-Star Game format, and the return of 'Ted Lasso.'
Timestamps
03:00 Getting back into the MLS season and the vibes in the LA stadiums
18:40 The new MLS All-Star Game format
23:37 Are there too many competitions in American soccer?
35:30 NWSL: Kits, FIFA renderings, and Angel City FC's outlook for 2023
46:37 Ted Lasso season 3 and overall thoughts on the show
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
57 min
March 21, 2023 101. LA Galaxy Midfielder Memo Rodriguez
With a new club and new family, it's been a wild past few years for Memo Rodriguez. After spending over a decade in the Houston Dynamo organization — from the youth ranks to the USL affiliate to the first team — Rodriguez joined the LA Galaxy this offseason, where he's looking to not only continue his solid MLS career but also compete for trophies.
We sat down with the veteran midfielder to discuss how he's gotten on with his new club, what he misses most from Texas, and how he spends his time with his teammates off the pitch (spoiler: it involves reality dating shows).
Timestamps
02:08 Getting married, having a kid, and getting used to playing for a new club
26:49 California vs. Texas and getting used to the LA lifestyle
39:40 What he gets up to off the pitch
48:39 Start, Bench, Cut round
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
52 min
March 14, 2023 The 100th Episode Special!
You know we had to do it big for episode 100! We brought on some of the Urban Pitch fam that has been with us since day one to celebrate the momentous occasion and look back on our collective growth in our respective fields. The guest list includes: Olympic medalist and ex-pro Lauren Sesselmann, music artist Feefa, pro freestylers Caitlyn Schrepfer and Lizzy Calderon, Urban Pitch founder John Lee, and a special cameo from LAFC goalkeeper Abraham Romero. Things get super chaotic and crazy, but would you expect anything less from the Urban Pitch crew?
Timestamps
00:07:00 An opening toast and looking back at our respective journeys in soccer and together 00:15:36 Men vs. women in co-ed pickup games
00:28:42 Cait and Lizzy's growth in the freestyle scene both competitively and commercially
00:39:45 The development of soccer IQ in the United States
01:00:18 The This or That drinking segment
01:14:45 LAFC goalkeeper Abraham Romero joins the show
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 30 min
February 28, 2023 99. Kellyn Acosta
From winning an MLS Cup Championship to playing in a World Cup, 2022 was a landmark year for Kellyn Acosta. But the midfielder has his eyes set on more in 2023. We were able to sit down with the LAFC star to discuss his iconic foul on Gareth Bale and the overall experience at the 2022 World Cup (01:20), the current USMNT and what it was like breaking through with the team (07:25), coming up in the renowned FC Dallas Academy and making his MLS debut (16:40), the upcoming MLS season (21:49), his interest in fashion and taking his game to the next level in LA (30:39), who has the best shoe game on the USMNT and LAFC (39:28), his thoughts on LAFC's prospects in 2023 (44:33), and his skincare routine (48:06).

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
52 min
February 21, 2023 98. MLS Kit Szn
A new MLS season is upon us, which means new kits! The Urban Pitch Podcast sits down to unbox a special gift from the Colorado Rapids (00:01:43), then they discuss their favorite (00:07:48) and least favorite (00:42:50) 2023 MLS kits.
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 1 min
February 14, 2023 97. Jesse Marsch's Short Leash and a Potential New MLS Playoff Format?
Covering everything from a potential new 18-team MLS format to kit leaks and the next USMNT manager, the Urban Pitch Podcast crew is back with all the vibes and headlines in the soccer-verse. Ramsey, Julio, and Brigitte sit down to discuss potential changes to the MLS Playoffs format (03:21), LAFC's "savvy" business moves (18:13), 2023 MLS kit leaks (26:20), Jesse Marsch's short tenure at Leeds United and the potential next USMNT manager (35:28), and what's next for the LA Galaxy (48:00).
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
53 min
February 07, 2023 96. The MLS Storytelling Problem and New-Look USMNT
After a one-week hiatus, the Urban Pitch Podcast crew is back to give you the hottest takes on all things football culture. Today's episode covers the USMNT friendlies in LA (01:45), Chicho Arango leaving LAFC (08:47), Weston McKennie's loan to Leeds United (12:21), LAFC 2's announcement and MLS Next Pro vs. USL Championship (17:17), MLS' storytelling problem (24:36), and Julian Araujo's failed transfer to FC Barcelona (44:55).
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
53 min
January 24, 2023 95. Empty Galaxy Stadiums and the Diss Track Heard 'Round the World
The soccer world knows no shortage of drama. The latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast covers only but a few of the burning topics that have been coursing through the veins of the beautiful game. Ramsey, Julio, and Brigitte sit down to discuss their thoughts on LAFC and Angel City's new stadium name: BMO Stadium (01:56), LA Galaxy supporters' threat to boycott games (08:39), Shakira's Gerard Piqué diss track (32:10), and the greatest diss tracks of all time (42:30).

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producer: Roy Cho

Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
53 min
January 17, 2023 94. USMNT Host Devin Kirtz
An artist, host, and entrepreneur, Devin Kirtz is a man of many talents — so much so that even his own wife has trouble explaining his multi-faceted career. At the root of Kirtz's versatility is a passion for music and soccer. He played on the Wingers, Red Bull's freestyle football team that has been described as the "Harlem Globetrotters of Soccer," and while touring with the team he would record music in his hotel room. His background in soccer and comfortability on the mic led him to hosting soccer events with brands like Nike and adidas, which eventually led him getting linked up with U.S. Soccer.
Recently removed from his trip to Qatar as the United States men's national team's official in-stadium host, Kirtz joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss his many talents and how he describes himself (02:40), becoming the official MC for U.S. Soccer (07:38), playing with the Red Bull Wingers against professional competition (12:50), why Messi is his GOAT, but not favorite (17:09), inventing the Baden Strata, a ball that blends soccer tech with basketball aesthetics (23:50), his Argentinian background, and his reaction to winning the World Cup (31:48), and some of the restrictions in Qatar and the overall experience at the 2022 World Cup (40:05).
Check out Devin's Bada Strata official match ball here.
Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producer: Roy Cho

Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
57 min