SoccerNation’s Top 16 of 2016 – (8 & 7)
Around the world of soccer, 2016 has been the year of the Cinderella Story. From Portugal in the European Championships to Leicester City in the Premier League, the unexpected and seemingly impossible became the norm in the global footballing landscape. Fairytales like Wales and Iceland’s runs in the Euro’s coincided with Chile’s wild run to […]
Poseidon Project: Bay Park’s New Cultural Center for Soccer Enthusiasts
Driving down Morena Boulevard in Bay Park, it’s fairly easy to miss Poseidon Project. In fact, once you make the turn onto Napier Street, it isn’t difficult to overlook the narrow establishment that sits in a snug spot between a gardening store and a coffee shop. Just a block or two away from residential housing, […]
Copa America Semi-Final: U.S. Outclassed by Dominant Argentina
The United States were knocked out of the running for the Copa America title after a 4-0 semi-final dismantling in Houston at the hands of Argentina. A crowd of over 70,000 at NRG Stadium was treated to a masterclass performance from Argentine captain and international soccer poster child Lionel Messi, who with the help of […]
SoccerNation Preview – 3 Things to Watch: Albion Pros vs FC Hasental
Albion Pros host FC Hasental in Albion’s last home match of the National Premier Soccer League season. Last time these two teams met, Albion Pros secured a hard-fought 3 – 1 win on the road in Thousand Oaks. Matt Clare scored two for Albion and Felipe Liborio clinched the game in the dying moments with […]
With the Barcelona trio missing, which players will rule Copa America?
It really is a shame. All the publicity. All the hype. And now this. Over the last two seasons, the FC Barcelona front-line has been something to truly behold. When Luis Suarez joined Lionel Messi and Neymar as part of the Catalan set up in 2014, fans of the beautiful game had their mouths watering, […]
The Host Nation: Mexico! Copa America Group C Preview
Two groups down, two to go. With previews already finished for Group A and Group B, Copa America experts Nate Abaurrea and Cesar Hernandez will now give us their thoughts and opinions for Group C. Mexico and Uruguay top the bracket and appear as the current favorites to earn a place in the knockout stage. Each […]
Deathly? Copa America Group A Preview
We begin our Copa America Centenario Preview here at Soccer Nation with Group A, where the tournament kicks off on June 3rd. Whether or not you label it as the “Group of Death”, there is no question that the foursome of Colombia, the United States, Paraguay, and Costa Rica is as deep and challenging as […]
Nike Launches Spark Brilliance Pack Ahead of Summer Tournaments
With Euro 2016, Copa America Centenario and the Olympics quickly approaching, Nike has launched their summer soccer cleat pack titled “Spark Brilliance”. This new release includes color updates of the Magista, Hypervenom and Tiempo lines while being highlighted by the launch of the all-new Mercurial Superfly and silo take downs. Designed as a total speed […]
Copa America Centenario Draw: Brazil, USA, Colombia, Mexico & More To Play In California
Hosting the first Copa America in their own backyard didn’t help the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) on Sunday night in New York City as Jurgen Klinsmann and co. have been drawn into what looks like the strongest and most challenging group of the tournament. The USMNT will face Colombia and Costa Rica, who […]
Game Dates And Group Seeds Announced For 2016 Copa America Centenario
CONCACAF, CONMEBOL and the Copa America Centenario Local Organizing Committee has announced game dates and group seeds to the 2016 Copa America Centenario. The Copa America will be held from June 3-26 at 10 stadiums in the United States. It will feature all 10 CONMENBOL countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, […]