Kelvin Loyola
@kelvinloyola.bsky.social
Content Writer
Journalist
I cover Soccer, NHL, NBA, Sports in General.
Proud dad, avid surfer, movies
Journalist
I cover Soccer, NHL, NBA, Sports in General.
Proud dad, avid surfer, movies
The United States has been to 11 World Cups, and with their 12th coming in 2026, we rank the USMNT’s World Cup runs from worst to first.
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Every USMNT World Cup Performance, Ranked - Urban Pitch
The United States has been to 11 World Cups, and with their 12th coming in 2026, we rank the USMNT’s World Cup runs from worst to first.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The United States has been to 11 World Cups, and with their 12th coming in 2026, we rank the USMNT’s World Cup runs from worst to first.
urbanpitch.com/every-usmnt-...
urbanpitch.com/every-usmnt-...
Through music and illustration, Florencia Barsellini transforms the River Plate experience into pure emotion.
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Singing the Passion: How Florencia Barsellini Turns River Plate into Art - Urban Pitch
Through music and illustration, Florencia Barsellini transforms the River Plate experience into pure emotion.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Through music and illustration, Florencia Barsellini transforms the River Plate experience into pure emotion.
urbanpitch.com/singing-the-...
urbanpitch.com/singing-the-...
A strong November FIFA window saw the USMNT convincingly defeat two potential World Cup opponents. We take a look at the winners and losers of a camp that produced the program’s first marquee win in over four years.
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The USMNT Is So Back - Urban Pitch
A strong November FIFA window saw the USMNT convincingly defeat two potential World Cup opponents. We take a look at the winners and losers of a camp that produced the program's first marquee win in o...
urbanpitch.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A strong November FIFA window saw the USMNT convincingly defeat two potential World Cup opponents. We take a look at the winners and losers of a camp that produced the program’s first marquee win in over four years.
urbanpitch.com/the-usmnt-is...
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For decades, many of the world’s top football leagues have been dominated by a few powerhouse clubs, but every so often, an underdog rises and rewrites history, ending long-standing streaks and capturing hearts along the way.
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Breaking the Mold: When Underdogs Toppled Football Dynasties - Urban Pitch
For decades, many of the world’s top football leagues have been dominated by a few powerhouse clubs, creating dynasties that seem almost untouchable. But every so often, an underdog rises and rewrites...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
For decades, many of the world’s top football leagues have been dominated by a few powerhouse clubs, but every so often, an underdog rises and rewrites history, ending long-standing streaks and capturing hearts along the way.
urbanpitch.com/breaking-the...
urbanpitch.com/breaking-the...
Soccer has seen its fair share of deception. From agents and players to coaches. Here, we’ve compiled some of the most legendary cases of individuals who weren’t just exaggerating, but were outright frauds.
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Crazy Soccer Stories: Frauds, Fakes, and Bold Lies - Urban Pitch
Soccer has seen its fair share of deception. From agents and players to coaches, not everyone in the game is exactly who or what they claim to be. Here, we’ve compiled some of the most legendary cases...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Soccer has seen its fair share of deception. From agents and players to coaches. Here, we’ve compiled some of the most legendary cases of individuals who weren’t just exaggerating, but were outright frauds.
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urbanpitch.com/crazy-soccer...
“In form” USMNT faces a struggling Uruguay
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November 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
adidas has rolled out its fresh collection of home kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — We grade the ones we’ll be seeing next summer.
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Grading the adidas 2026 World Cup Kits - Urban Pitch
adidas has rolled out its fresh collection of home kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and as expected, we’ve got some absolute stunners, a few middle-of-the-road efforts, and one or two designs that f...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
adidas has rolled out its fresh collection of home kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — We grade the ones we’ll be seeing next summer.
urbanpitch.com/grading-the-...
urbanpitch.com/grading-the-...
Mauricio Pochettino named a 25-man roster that will be without Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie for two key World Cup warm-ups against Paraguay and Uruguay in mid-November. Here’s what we can expect.
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USMNT November Camp Preview: Reyna In, Musah Out, and a Look Ahead to Paraguay and Uruguay - Urban Pitch
Mauricio Pochettino named a 25-man roster that will be without Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie for two key World Cup warm-ups against Paraguay and Uruguay in mid-November. Here’s what we can exp...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Mauricio Pochettino named a 25-man roster that will be without Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie for two key World Cup warm-ups against Paraguay and Uruguay in mid-November. Here’s what we can expect.
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urbanpitch.com/usmnt-novemb...
Japan has quietly gone about its work — methodical, patient, and deeply committed to building something lasting. In Asia, there’s no loud hype or marketing campaigns around Japan’s football project, only steady progress built on structure, discipline, and vision.
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In Silence, Japan Continues To Be a National Team On the Rise - Urban Pitch
While the United States drowns in talk about its underachieving “Golden Generation,” Japan has quietly gone about its work — methodical, patient, and deeply committed to building something lasting. In...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Japan has quietly gone about its work — methodical, patient, and deeply committed to building something lasting. In Asia, there’s no loud hype or marketing campaigns around Japan’s football project, only steady progress built on structure, discipline, and vision.
urbanpitch.com/in-silence-j...
urbanpitch.com/in-silence-j...
Where paint meets passion and the street becomes a canvas, we catch up with Argentine artist Martín Kazanietz, aka Gordopelota, whose brush captures the raw spirit and beauty of street football.
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Fútbol de Potrero, on Canvas: The Unique Art of Gordopelota - Urban Pitch
Where paint meets passion and the street becomes a canvas, Urban Pitch spoke with Argentine artist Martín Kazanietz, whose brush captures the raw spirit and beauty of street football.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Where paint meets passion and the street becomes a canvas, we catch up with Argentine artist Martín Kazanietz, aka Gordopelota, whose brush captures the raw spirit and beauty of street football.
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urbanpitch.com/futbol-de-po...
In 1967, two rival soccer leagues, the United Soccer Association (USA) and the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL), were racing to bring professional soccer to the United States.
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Foreign Clubs Rebranded for a Domestic League: The One-Season Experiment of the United Soccer Association - Urban Pitch
In 1967, two rival soccer leagues, the United Soccer Association (USA) and the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL), were racing to bring professional soccer to the United States. With virtually...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:43 AM
In 1967, two rival soccer leagues, the United Soccer Association (USA) and the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL), were racing to bring professional soccer to the United States.
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urbanpitch.com/foreign-club...
FC Cincinnati beat reporter Laurel Pfahler called out MLS regarding the league’s non-existent practices when it comes to giving journalists locker room access and player interviews a strange stance for a league where visibility and notoriety remain ongoing challenges.
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Major League Blackout: How MLS Has Shut Out Local Reporters From Covering Teams - Urban Pitch
FC Cincinnati beat reporter Laurel Pfahler called out MLS regarding the league's non-existent practices when it comes to giving journalists locker room access and player interviews — a strange stance ...
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October 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
FC Cincinnati beat reporter Laurel Pfahler called out MLS regarding the league’s non-existent practices when it comes to giving journalists locker room access and player interviews a strange stance for a league where visibility and notoriety remain ongoing challenges.
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urbanpitch.com/major-league...
It was a privilege to chat with the head coach of the U.S. Soccer Federation's Cerebral Palsy National Team, Stuart Sharp, winners of the Copa América in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
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Finding a Way to Play: How Stuart Sharp and the US Cerebral Palsy National Team Are Breaking Barriers in Soccer - Urban Pitch
We caught up with Stuart Sharp, head coach of the United States men’s cerebral palsy national team since 2014 and Senior Technical Director of the extended national team programs. The CP MNT recently ...
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October 23, 2025 at 10:05 AM
It was a privilege to chat with the head coach of the U.S. Soccer Federation's Cerebral Palsy National Team, Stuart Sharp, winners of the Copa América in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
urbanpitch.com/finding-a-wa...
urbanpitch.com/finding-a-wa...
The October international window is in the books, and for the first time in a long while, the USMNT faithful can hold their heads high. A win and a draw leave the program feeling positive, though plenty of work remains to be done.
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USMNT October Camp: Finally, A Proper Window - Urban Pitch
The October international window is in the books, and for the first time in a long while, the USMNT faithful can hold their heads high. A win and a draw leave the program feeling positive, though plen...
urbanpitch.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The October international window is in the books, and for the first time in a long while, the USMNT faithful can hold their heads high. A win and a draw leave the program feeling positive, though plenty of work remains to be done.
urbanpitch.com/usmnt-octobe...
urbanpitch.com/usmnt-octobe...
With the recent retirement announcements of Spanish superstars Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami are looking to end a disappointing 2025 campaign on a high with the MLS Cup — and position themselves for a brighter 2026…hopefully.
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Inter Miami: MLS Cup or Bust, and the Future of Messi and Co. - Urban Pitch
With the recent retirement announcements of Spanish superstars Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami are looking to end a disappointing 2025 campaign on a high with the MLS Cup — and position th...
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October 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
With the recent retirement announcements of Spanish superstars Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami are looking to end a disappointing 2025 campaign on a high with the MLS Cup — and position themselves for a brighter 2026…hopefully.
urbanpitch.com/inter-miami-...
urbanpitch.com/inter-miami-...
We’ve reached the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, and it has delivered a handful of surprises and standout performances. Here’s a look at players who are turning heads and have the making of future stars in the sport.
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urbanpitch.com/the-gems-to-...
The Gems to Watch in the FIFA U-20 World Cup - Urban Pitch
We've reached the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, and it has delivered a handful of surprises and standout performances. Here’s a look at players who are turning heads and have the ...
urbanpitch.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We’ve reached the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, and it has delivered a handful of surprises and standout performances. Here’s a look at players who are turning heads and have the making of future stars in the sport.
urbanpitch.com/the-gems-to-...
urbanpitch.com/the-gems-to-...
Mauricio Pochettino called in 26 players for the USMNT’s upcoming matches against Ecuador and Australia. We break down the new list of names and how Pochettino may line up with a Euro-heavy roster.
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USMNT Roster Thoughts: The Strongest Squad in Quite Some Time - Urban Pitch
Mauricio Pochettino called in 26 players for the USMNT’s upcoming matches against Ecuador and Australia. We break down the new list of names and how Pochettino may line up with a Euro-heavy roster.
urbanpitch.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Mauricio Pochettino called in 26 players for the USMNT’s upcoming matches against Ecuador and Australia. We break down the new list of names and how Pochettino may line up with a Euro-heavy roster.
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urbanpitch.com/usmnt-roster...
The Best Moments at the San Siro, Milan’s Iconic Stadium at a Crossroads
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The Best Moments at the San Siro, Milan’s Iconic Stadium at a Crossroads - Urban Pitch
One of the world’s most celebrated football stadiums could soon be lost, as Inter Milan and AC Milan have been approved to purchase the San Siro site and build a modern stadium next door, which would ...
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October 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Best Moments at the San Siro, Milan’s Iconic Stadium at a Crossroads
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As the 2025 offseason approaches, several MLS clubs could be in the market for new leadership. This raises the question: what’s become of the league’s legacy coaches who might still have one more run left in them?
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MLS Legacy Coaches: Is There Still One More Run for These Memorable Managers? - Urban Pitch
As the 2025 offseason approaches, several MLS clubs could be in the market for new leadership. This raises the question: what’s become of the league’s legacy coaches who might still have one more run ...
urbanpitch.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
As the 2025 offseason approaches, several MLS clubs could be in the market for new leadership. This raises the question: what’s become of the league’s legacy coaches who might still have one more run left in them?
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urbanpitch.com/mls-legacy-c...
South America’s Wrexham? Inside Deportivo LSM, the Messi-Suárez Project Shaking Up the Game
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South America’s Wrexham? Inside Deportivo LSM, the Messi-Suárez Project Shaking Up the Game - Urban Pitch
Backed by Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi, Uruguay's Deportivo LSM faces the formidable challenge of building a start-up professional club into a top-flight team — and doing so sooner rather than later. ...
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September 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
South America’s Wrexham? Inside Deportivo LSM, the Messi-Suárez Project Shaking Up the Game
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Kasey Keller and Brad Stith Are Taking USL By Storm With Athletic Club Boise
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Kasey Keller and Brad Stith Are Taking USL By Storm With Athletic Club Boise - Urban Pitch
USMNT legend Kasey Keller and veteran sports executive Brad Stith discuss Athletic Club Boise, a community-driven club coming soon to USL League One and the USL Super League.
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September 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Kasey Keller and Brad Stith Are Taking USL By Storm With Athletic Club Boise
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The United States once again left fans scratching their heads after a disastrous performance against South Korea and a bounce-back win against Japan. Now, all the fans and pundits want is for Mauricio Pochettino to pick a squad and stick with it.
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urbanpitch.com/jekyll-and-h...
Jekyll and Hyde USMNT Prove the Time for Experimentation is Over - Urban Pitch
The United States once again left fans scratching their heads after a disastrous performance against South Korea and a bounce-back win against Japan. Now, all the fans and pundits want is for Mauricio...
urbanpitch.com
September 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The United States once again left fans scratching their heads after a disastrous performance against South Korea and a bounce-back win against Japan. Now, all the fans and pundits want is for Mauricio Pochettino to pick a squad and stick with it.
urbanpitch.com/jekyll-and-h...
urbanpitch.com/jekyll-and-h...