Mexico City (Part 2): Therapeutic Nostalgia at the Azteca

When I woke up Friday morning, September the 8th, 2017, I had that old Winston Churchill line echoing in my head. “The GREATEST thrill a man can experience,” Churchill once said, “is to be shot at and missed.” Walking around Colonia Roma that morning, I could feel this quote being applicable to almost every man, […]

USWNT Set For Tournament of Nations In San Diego & Los Angeles

In just 30 days, U.S. Soccer will host its second four-team tournament of the year as Brazil, Japan, and Australia will compete alongside the U.S. Women’s National Team in the Tournament of Nations which will be held from July 27 to August 3. The tournament will be played CenturyLink Field, Qualcomm Stadium, and StubHub Center […]

U.S. Women Defeat France 1-0

Facing the toughest opposition in their group at the 2016 Brazil Olympics, the U.S. Women’s National Team defeated France, 1-0, in a crucial match. It wasn’t a classic USWNT win where they take an early lead and put it on cruise control. During extended portions of the second half France dominated the flow and pace […]

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, […]

Brazil’s Big Opportunity: Copa America Group B Preview

Ready for the Copa America Centenario? With the tournament just around the corner, and a preview already up for Group A, our very own Nate Abaurrea and Cesar Hernandez dive into Group B and give us their expert opinions. At first glance, Brazil appears as the standout team in the bracket that also includes Ecuador, […]

USWNT Draw France, New Zealand, & Colombia In Olympic Draw

The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) now knows the path to Olympic gold as the tournament draw took place on Thursday morning in Rio de Janeiro. The USWNT has been drawn into Group G with France, Colombia, and New Zealand. The USWNT, who have never won a gold medal after winning the World Cup, will […]

UCLA’s Mallory Pugh & LA Native Christen Press Score In USWNT’s 7-0 Win

The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) kicked off the first of six friendly matches before the Olympic Games with a 7-0 drubbing over Colombia at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut on Wednesday night. It is the 10th consecutive victory in 2016 for the USWNT, who have outscored opponents 39-1 during their current streak. […]

Copa America Centenario team pots released ahead of Sunday’s draw

Ahead of Sunday’s Copa America Centenario draw in New York City, the Copa America Centenario Executive Committee released the details of how teams will be seeded. All 16 participating teams have been divided into groups of four teams per pot. Pot 1 contains the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. All four of these countries have […]

Brazilian Soccer Movie, CAMPO DE JOGO / SUNDAY BALL Now Playing (Dec 26-31)

Check out the trailer for the Campo De Jogo film showing this week in San Diego! The film follows the story of amateur soccer in the favelas of Brazil. “Eryk Rocha’s passionate documentary “Sunday Ball” dives into an amateur soccer game in the Brazilian slums and barely comes up for air.” – Jeannette Catsoulis, New […]

Oscar Sorto sees action for U.S. Under-23s in friendly loss to Brazil

The U.S. Under-23 national team played the first of two friendlies against Brazil’s U-23s in Brazil on Wednesday, losing 2-1 to the hosts, courtesy of goals by Gabriel Jesus and Luan. Jerome Kiesewetter had the Americans’ goal, courtesy of a penalty he drew that also led to an ejection for Brazil’s captain Doria. Three California […]

Three California natives named to U.S. U-23 Men’s National Team

The U.S. U-23 Men’s National Team will travel to South America for two friendlies against Brazil in November, and head coach Andi Herzog has named a 19-player roster that includes California natives Dave Romney (Irvine), Oscar Sorto (Los Angeles), and Alejandro Guido (Chula Vista). The U-23 MNT will face Brazil in Recife on November 11 […]

USWNT Players pay Homage to the Legend that is Shannon Boxx

Veteran midfielder Shannon Boxx will play her last game for the United States Women’s National Team today in a friendly against Brazil that is part of the USWNT World Cup Victory Tour. Born and raised in Southern California, Boxx was a multi-sport athlete, excelling in soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball. Boxx attended the University of […]

Top 5 soccer games in Rose Bowl history

Saturday’s CONCACAF Cup showdown between the U.S. and Mexico at the Rose Bowl is the soccer game of the year in Southern California, and represents an opportunity for another iconic moment in the history of soccer in the region. We won’t know if it will be one of the best ever games until it’s played, […]

USWNT to play 2 friendlies against Brazil in October

SAN DIEGO – There are two more international friendly matches scheduled for the U.S. Women’s National Team, as now they will also face Brazil twice in October at home. The Brazilian Football Confederation already confirmed the two matches a couple of days ago, and U.S. Soccer Federation confirmed it today. The matches will happen on […]

USMNT vs. Brazil friendly scheduled for September

The Gold Cup is still not over yet, but the U.S. already has its second friendly match scheduled for after the tournament. The game will happen in Foxborought, Massachusetts at the Gillette Stadium on September 8th. This location has been very popular for the U.S. in international matches, however, after the stadium turned from grass […]