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The Missing Pork and the Moment the Clock Got Real

The Setup: A Young Hero Steps Up Every great kid-hero adventure has that moment when the young champion is almost there, and the universe drops a plot twist in their lap. In Orlando, at last fall’s Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup...

Slice vs. Skynet: The Battle for Independent Pizza

Because the Robots Are Here…and Somebody Has to Answer the Phone Let’s be clear: the machines have not become self-aware. No delivery robot is chasing customers down the sidewalk yelling, “YOUR REWARD POINTS ARE INSUFFICIENT.” But the tech pressure is...

RECIPE: Sorrento-Style Frutti di Mare Pizza (No Cheese, All Seafood)

A coastal Italian-inspired recipe from U.S. Pizza Team member Dave Conti of Red Planet Pizza (Ansonia, CT) Yield Makes 1 large pizzaInspired by the coastal flavors of Southern Italy, this Sorrento-style Frutti di Mare pizza keeps things fresh, light, and...

Dough in Motion: Why Your Pizzeria Needs Its Own Acrobat

In a sport born in real pizzerias, the next USPT champion may already be on your schedule. Pizza work has always been athletic long before anyone bothered calling it a sport. Anyone who has survived a Friday rush knows the...

CONFIRMED: USPT Captain Tore Trupiano IS Santa Claus

He just summers in Oceanside. There are moments when the world feels like an episode of The X-Files, and you realize the truth has been hiding in plain sight the whole time. Like the instant you see U.S. Pizza Team...

FREE Pizza-Ready Plant-Based Goodies?! Yes Please.

Dairy-free and plant-based options have become an important part of today’s menus. More guests are looking for them for dietary, health, religious, and lifestyle reasons, and many appreciate restaurants that offer thoughtful, high-quality alternatives. As demand grows, taste, performance, and...

Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup: 2025 Wrap Up

Three days. Dozens of competitors. One giant famiglia bound together by dough, fire, and a whole lot of Galbani cheese. The US Pizza Team’s 2025 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup took over the Pizza Tomorrow Summit and the Florida Restaurant Show...

Raising the Roman Standard

Chefs Vitangelo Recchia & Leo Spizzirri Guide Operators Toward a Smarter, More Intentional Craft Roman pizza isn’t a passing trend. It’s reshaping how serious operators approach dough, fermentation, efficiency, and menu planning. That’s why USPT Culinary Coach and Master Instructor...

The Pizza Kitchen: The Cornhub Pizza by Lee Hunzinger

A little bit of crunch, a whole lot of flavor, and just the right amount of spice. This pizza and its irresistible selection of cheeses are a perfect addition to your kitchen. Thanks to Chef Lee Hunzinger for this feisty...

The Cheese Wheel of Fortune

Three Days of Dough, Destiny, and Galbani Greatness in Orlando By Brian Hernandez, USPT Dir., PMQ Assoc. Editor There is a particular magic to Italian food culture. The kind that makes grown adults tear up over a wheel of Parmigiano...

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The Missing Pork and the Moment the Clock Got Real

The Setup: A Young Hero Steps Up Every great kid-hero adventure has that moment when the young champion is almost there, and the universe drops a plot twist in their

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Competitions

Dough in Motion: Why Your Pizzeria Needs Its Own Acrobat

In a sport born in real pizzerias, the next USPT champion may already be on your schedule. Pizza work has always been athletic long before anyone bothered calling it a

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Slice vs. Skynet: The Battle for Independent Pizza
Brian Hernandez
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RECIPE: Sorrento-Style Frutti di Mare Pizza (No Cheese, All Seafood)
Brian Hernandez
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CONFIRMED: USPT Captain Tore Trupiano IS Santa Claus
Brian Hernandez
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More Competitions
The Magnificent Seven (Plus 2): The U.S. Pizza Team Rides into Rimini
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The US Pizza Team is Seeking a Slice of Glory in Italy
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Virtual Acrobatic Spinning Championship Live Reveal!
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Galbani Bold + USPT Gold = A Pizza Powerhouse in Vegas

The final pizza has been made and the flour has settled on the 2025 Pizza Expo and International Pizza Challenge. While some may say there

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Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup: 2025 Wrap Up

Three days. Dozens of competitors. One giant famiglia bound together by dough, fire, and a whole lot of Galbani cheese. The US Pizza Team’s 2025

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’24 Galbani Cup Photo Gallery
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Galbani Professionale Champion Chosen in Orlando
Brian Hernandez
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’22 In Review: The Return of the Champions
Brian Hernandez
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The Pizza Kitchen: The Cornhub Pizza by Lee Hunzinger
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VIDEO: 2° California Pizza Challenge Review
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US Pizza Team on Good Day LA – ’25 California Pizza Challenge
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Blue Handles, Big Wins: Gi.Metal Becomes Proud Sponsors of the U.S. Pizza Team

April 2, 2025
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How a Pandemic Passion Project Became a Nationally Ranked Pizzeria

March 3, 2025
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The USPT Brings Home Silver, Glory and a Little Jet Lag!

February 4, 2025
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Rico Lunardi Wins Virtual U.S. Pizza Cup With Thanksgiving Pie

December 23, 2024
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The Magnificent Seven (Plus 2): The U.S. Pizza Team Rides into Rimini

December 19, 2024
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The 3rd Annual Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Acrobatics Trials

November 18, 2024
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The U.S. Pizza Team is a group of expert pizziaolos and pizza acrobats who compete in national and international pizza competitions. The team was founded in 2000 in collaboration with PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry. Drawing pizza talent from across the United States, the U.S. Pizza Team promotes camaraderie through sportsmanship and team work throughout the world.
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