Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life

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Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life episodes

May 14, 2025 203. 5ASIDE and Vino Vriday's Gabriel Guisado
Co-founder of 5ASIDE Media and WavyFooty, and founder of Vino Vriday and Vino Conversations⁩, Gabriel Guisado has been making big moves in the soccer and culture space in recent years. His most recent Vino Vriday event hit Los Angeles, and we caught up with him while he was in town to discuss the growth of soccer culture in the United States, R&B's different eras, and the ongoing comparisons between New York City and LA.
Timestamps
(00:01:30) The growth of 5ASIDE Media and starting Vino Vriday
(00:08:10) The different iterations of R&B and why the current era is under appreciated
(00:21:14) Keeping up with the wild storylines throughout the 2024-25 season
(00:42:36) The 5ASIDE movement
(00:49:24) NYC vs. LA
(00:56:10) Gabe's pre-game playlist
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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1 hr 1 min
May 06, 2025 202. Poch vs. Arena, UCL Predictions, and the Issues at Inter Miami
As we near the end of the 2024-25 international football season, there's been a hot stove of storylines firing from all corners of the globe. We start things off in the United States, where the Vancouver Whitecaps have continued a surprise dominant campaign by advancing to the finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup over Inter Miami. In addition to Vancouver's success, we discuss the issues at Inter Miami, who have struggled to win major trophies with their star-studded roster.
We then get into the national team setup, where former USMNT manager Bruce Arena made headlines with his comments about current boss Mauricio Pochettino, followed by the UEFA Champions League and Real Madrid's mercurial first season with Kylian Mbappe.
(02:17) Vancouver Whitecaps' upset of Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions Cup
(14:40) Should national team coaches be from the same country they coach?
(26:40) The major coaching shuffle heading into the 2025 offseason
(30:17) Real Madrid's disappointing 2025 and Lamine Yamal's ascendence
(36:10) Predictions for the UCL semis second leg
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho

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42 min
April 29, 2025 201. Who's Performing at the World Cup Halftime Show? Plus: Our Favorite Kits From America's Lower Divisions!
The 2026 World Cup is going to be different. Three host nations and 48 participating teams are perhaps the most notable changes to the tournament's format, but, as purveyors of all things soccer culture, one new addition has piqued our interest the most: a Super Bowl-style halftime show during the final.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called it a "can't-miss event," and many have speculated as to who is the right artist to perform. Including us. On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, we go through our picks to headline the landmark performance, from Drake to Taylor Swift and beyond.
In addition, we get into some of our favorite kits from America's lower leagues, a conversation spurred by the new Forward Madison home kits that the club was kind enough to send us!
Timestamps
(01:15) Forward Madison's fantastic approach to lower league soccer
(08:54) Our favorite kits from America's lower leagues
(15:07) Potential US Open Cup upsets in the round of 32
(21:35) The lawsuit against the USWNT
(25:28) Who should perform at the 2026 World Cup Final halftime show?
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho

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39 min
April 15, 2025 200. A 200th Episode Special with Denise Jones and Eli Lesser!
Episode 200 of the Urban Pitch Podcast is here, and it's a special one. We wanted to discuss the evolving soccer culture in the United States, and couldn't think of two better people to do it with than Denise Jones and Eli Lesser! Having both been in the soccer and media spaces for quite some time, both Denise and Eli have a unique insight and voice on all things soccer, and they join us for a fun conversation that covers everything from the 2026 World Cup to the overall experience of the American soccer fan. We hope you enjoy the discussion as much as we did, and here's to 200 more!
Timestamps
(00:00:30) Celebrating 200 episodes
(00:06:30) New trends and the growth of soccer in the US leading up to the 2026 World Cup
(00:29:17) The overall fan experience in the US — supporters' groups for clubs vs. the national team (00:37:02) Our favorite US Soccer kits
(00:46:40) The USMNT's chances at the 2026 World Cup
(01:01:00) What lies in the future of American soccer
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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1 hr 11 min
April 01, 2025 199. Seattle Reign Defender Madison Curry
A fourth-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, Madison Curry quickly went from unheralded prospect to everyday starter for Angel City FC in her rookie season. After signing with the Seattle Reign in free agency ahead of the 2025 season, her journey as a starter continues, having played in every minute of the team's first three games.
She's found a new home in Seattle, one where she can flourish in a different playing style that suits her offensive capabilities as a wing back, while also connecting to the beautiful scenery and nature away from the pitch. She joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss how she's settled into her new team and city, how the league has changed in the short time she's been in it, and her experience going from Princeton to the pro ranks.
Timestamps
(01:41) Signing with Seattle after her rookie season with Angel City FC, and getting settled with her new team
(20:28) Going the college route with Princeton and the trend of going pro at a younger age
(24:50) Making her return to LA on the other side of things
(31:50) Interacting with fans in Seattle
(35:40) Her off the pitch interests and fashion sense
(45:30) Advice to kids wanting to go pro
(49:10) Music in the Reign locker room and the music on Madison's playlist
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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52 min
March 25, 2025 198. Another Disappointment from the USMNT
The USMNT's recent CONCACAF Nations League crash out once again shows that there's still plenty of work cut out for this "Golden Generation." We break down the loss to Panama in the semis, then get into if the squad needs to go all-out in the Gold Cup. Then, we get into the upcoming Club World Cup and the opening stages of the US Open Cup!
(00:33) The USMNT's loss to Panama and the team's disappointment
(13:39) Does the USMNT need to go all-out for the Gold Cup
(19:16) The upcoming Club World Cup: Are we hyped for it?
(39:36) The 2025 US Open Cup
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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47 min
March 18, 2025 197. Ranking All the 2025 NWSL Kits!
As the 2025 NWSL season kicked off last weekend, the action on the pitch was only matched by the hype surrounding the new jersey releases. We go through each team's new jersey and rank them in a tiered list. Where did your team end up?
(01:50) Some background behind the 2025 NWSL kits
(07:17) Our rankings of each NWSL kit
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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51 min
March 11, 2025 196. Angel City FC Forward Casey Phair
"New year, new me."
That's the mantra that 17-year-old Angel City FC forward Casey Phair has going into the 2025 NWSL season. The youngest player on the team, Phair was understandably a bit shy throughout her rookie season, but now with a year of experience under her belt, she's ready to make an impact in year two. She joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss her growth as a player during the offseason, bonding with her fellow young teammates, and learning valuable lessons from veterans like Christen Press and Sydney Leroux.
In addition, we chat about her experience on the South Korean national team, and getting to hang out in Los Angeles' Koreatown.
Timestamps
(01:15) Angel City FC's outlook for 2025 and Casey's growth
(12:00) The bond between the young players at Angel City
(19:44) Who's on AUX duty in the locker room and general vibes within the team
(23:30) The Korean population in LA and her favorite places to hang out in Koreatown
(30:50) Going to Korea for national team duty and interacting with fans
(38:03) Angel City's commitment to fashion and the best dressed players on the team
(42:33) Before/In/After 2007: A new quiz show
(47:34) Turning pro instead of going to college and the dynamic with her family
(57:04) Thoughts on the new Angel City FC kits
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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59 min
March 04, 2025 195. LAFC Striker Jeremy Ebobisse
The last time we had Jeremy Ebobisse on the podcast, he was bagging goals for the San Jose Earthquakes. Just over a year later, he's made the trip to Southern California with LAFC, where he's already scored a pivotal goal in the club's 2025 season opener.
He re-joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss his move to LA, the vibes in the LAFC locker room, and helping those around him to succeed as much as possible.
Timestamps
(01:04) Getting adjusted to Los Angeles and thoughts on his new club
(15:55) Getting involved in the LA community
(21:50) LAFC's 2025 season and the league-wide camaraderie between players
(27:10) Being an amateur foodie and trying spots in LA
(35:37) Being a mentor in the locker room to younger players
(45:07) Who runs AUX in the LAFC locker room and Jeremy's playlist
(50:32) The pressure of winning in Los Angeles
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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54 min
February 25, 2025 194. The Best and Worst MLS Kits, and Pro/Rel Coming to the USA?
The 2025 MLS season kicked off over the weekend, which means we got a slew of new kits to parse over. We take a look at some of the best and worst new releases, while also looking ahead at what should be another fantastic season.
In addition, we go over the recent USL division 1 application news, and take a look at if the country is ready for another top flight. Could pro/rel finally be coming to the U.S.?
Timestamps
(01:33) USL's division 1 ambitions and the possibility of pro/rel in the United States
(14:34) The start of the MLS season and our thoughts on the best and worst kits
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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49 min