Steve YAO
👋 Hey there, I'm Steve YAO
Solo Founder & Developer — PitchChronicles

I'm a solo developer building PitchChronicles from home — just me, a laptop, and a whole lot of love for the beautiful game. I have 10+ years of experience in internet product development and e-commerce, spanning everything from full-stack engineering to platform strategy.

Today, I work side by side with AI — collaborating with code assistants to bring fresh, useful soccer content to fans around the world. It's a new way of building, and honestly? It's the most productive I've ever been.

But the best part of my day isn't shipping code — it's the time I get to spend with my 2-year-old son. Building this site on my own terms means I can be present for the moments that matter most. No meetings, no commutes, just creation and family.

PitchChronicles is 100% fan-funded and ad-supported. No paywalls, no trackers, just pure football coverage — made with ❤️.

Development Log
2026-06-22
Feat Updated About page: added founder avatar (Steve YAO), X.com profile link, renamed from "That Man" to real name. Removed empty ad slot from Player Database page.
2026-06-22
Feat Inserted 3 ad placements across homepage sections (Quick Reviews, Headlines, Highlights, Player Database).
2026-06-22
Fix Added figcaptions to Germany vs Ivory Coast match report images. Fixed More News section fallback logic on article pages.
2026-06-21
Feat Published multiple World Cup 2026 match reports (France vs N. Ireland, Iran ticket controversy, 48-team preview). Added match-state.js with ticker/upcoming/live/fulltime state machine.
2026-06-20
Feat Launched World Cup 2026 Headlines dynamic module. Refined Featured Matches cards (3-card limit, group badges, flag-VS-flag layout). Built Match Quick Reviews section with score + match data.
2026-06-19
Feat Deployed Player Database with interactive cards (front/back flip, Instagram, jersey, position tags). Integrated World Cup 2026 countdown + hero news mode. Launched Super League Database (19 leagues).
2026-06-18
Launch PitchChronicles.com went live. Initial build: homepage, article pages, gear reviews, media hub. Stack: Cloudflare Pages + Workers + KV. Green-on-dark visual identity.

Our Mission

PitchChronicles was founded with a simple belief: the beautiful game deserves coverage that goes beyond scorelines. We deliver in-depth analysis, historical storytelling, statistical breakdowns, and thoughtful gear reviews that help fans understand football at every level.

We're here for the supporter who wants more — more context, more history, more insight into the players and leagues that make football the world's game. No clickbait. No paywalls. Just quality coverage built by fans, for fans.

What We Cover

Our Approach

We believe data-driven analysis should remain accessible. Every article, comparison, and database entry is researched using publicly available statistics, match footage, and trusted reporting. We don't chase clicks — we build context.

Our Player Database brings structured profiles and head-to-head comparisons to life. Our Super League hub maps the global football landscape in one place. Our gear reviews help fans make informed purchases. And our World Cup 2026 coverage connects today's tournament to the legends who built it.

For Fans, By Fans

PitchChronicles is built by football fans, for football fans — from Manchester to Milan, Barcelona to Buenos Aires, Lagos to Los Angeles. We speak to the supporter who follows their national team through qualifying, debates the GOAT with friends, and wants to understand the game beyond the highlights.

Non-Official Disclaimer

⚠️ Independent Fan Site

PitchChronicles.com is an independent fan-operated website. We are not affiliated with FIFA, UEFA, the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, MLS, Liga MX, or any professional club, league, or governing body. All content is produced for informational, analytical, and entertainment purposes. Team logos, league names, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. Nothing on this site constitutes official news or endorsement from any football organization. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links.

Join Us

PitchChronicles is built by fans, for fans. If you share our passion for the beautiful game, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out via our contact page with feedback, story ideas, or collaborations. Want to support the work we do? Visit our donate page to help keep the site running without paywalls.