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Club Tijuana Sneaks by Toluca with a Narrow Away Victory
A win is a win, no matter how unattractive it appears.On Sunday, Club Tijuana was lucky to walk away with a 1-0 victory against a Toluca side that loo [...]
Episode 4 – Patience in the Premier League, Sockers Thrash Turlock, Club Tijuana Win Again and More
Dike and Nate open up with an analysis of what is going on in the American Soccer Pyramid. Why did the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Ottawa Fury decide to rel [...]
Toluca vs Club Tijuana Preview: Battle Between Xolos’ Attack and Alfredo Talavera
Despite the fact that Club Tijuana already has a spot guaranteed in the Liga MX playoffs, manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera and his roster are still hung [...]
Echoes Beyond the Game Series: Getting the Attention of Very Young Players
You want to know who I admire in the coaching world?No, it is not the latest Champions League Winning Coach. Not a World Cup veteran. Not someone in t [...]
SoccerNation Sitdown: Ziggy Korytoski (Part 2)
In a Part 2 of our latest Soccer Nation Sitdown (find Part 1 here), the conversation between Ziggy Korytoski and Nate Abaurrea takes a wild turn to th [...]
Ankle Sprains in Soccer: What to Know About Prevention and Rehabilitation – Part II
In Part I of this article, various types of ankle sprains that soccer athletes experience are described as well as tips for prevention. These injuries [...]
Soccer Nation Sitdown: Ziggy Korytoski (Part 1)
In our latest Soccer Nation Sitdown, Nate Abaurrea was joined by Albion Pros Head Coach and San Diego State Assistant Ziggy Korytoski. While the full [...]
Echoes Beyond the Game Series: The Dangers of Asking the Wrong Questions
I missed my son’s soccer game one day. I was at his younger brother’s game, filling in for one of my coaches, so my wife and I divided forces. As soon [...]
Chula Vista FC Defeats FC Hasental in U.S. Open Cup Qualifying
Last month, the U.S. Open Cup qualifying rounds for Chula Vista Futbol Club began and just last weekend, the team traveled to Thousand Oaks, just nort [...]
California Top 25 College Recap: Stanford, USC, UCLA, Pepperdine Extend Winning Streaks
Time is running out for teams to make their mark. On the men's side only two teams are ranked in the top 25 while five women's teams are ranked. Below [...]