From Chile to the United States: Adjusting to the Soccer Climate

After being away in Chile for 19 years, Alejandro Medel arrived back in the states and immediately began looking for a club to play with. Joined by his wife of 16 years and their son who just turned 6 years old, they were eager to play the beautiful game together, side by side, just as […]

SoccerNation’s Top 16 of 2016 – (4 & 3)

Around the world of soccer, 2016 was 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 back-to-back […]

SoccerNation’s 16 Biggest Stories of 2016 – (10 & 9)

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 […]

Quarter Finals Set in Copa America Centenario

The Copa America Centenario has reached the knockout stage. The quarter-finals are set. The United States will take on Ecuador in Seattle on Thursday, followed by Peru and Colombia in New Jersey on Friday. These two matchups are both products of some major shockers, most notably Group B favorites Brazil crashing out of the tournament […]

The Rematch! Copa America Group D Preview

Ready for the Copa America Centenario? With the tournament just around the corner, our very own Nate Abaurrea and Cesar Hernandez have given us their expert opinions on what to expect for groups A, B, and C in the competition. Now, to close out our series, our two authorities on the tournament will look at […]

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, […]

El Tri is in Town and the Legends are on the Loose

Wednesday night, June the 1st, Mexico will take on Chile at Qualcomm Stadium, in the final tune-up match for both sides before the Copa America Centenario begins later this week. This San Diego stop-off for El Tri is about more than just a friendly with the reigning champions of South America. The build up to […]

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 […]

Stick or twist time for the United States U-17 MNT

The United States U-17 Men’s National Team chances of advancing from the group stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup are faint, and their destiny is not entirely in their own hands. Following a 2-0 defeat at the hands of reigning champions Nigeria, and a 2-2 draw with Croatia, the United States go into the […]

United States U-17 MNT fall 2-0 Against Powerful Nigerians

The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team was defeated 2-0 by Nigeria in the teams’ opening match of the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile. The match was scoreless for the first 49 minutes of play until Chukwudi Agor broke the tie with a goal in the 50th minute and then assisted on Victor Osimhen’s […]

Nine Players From California Named to U.S. U-17 MNT World Cup Roster

U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team head coach Richie Williams released his final roster selections for the upcoming 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup and California will be represented with nine out of twenty-one players on the roster. Players hailing from the San Diego area are Joe Gallardo (C.F. Monterrey; San Diego, Calif.), Brandon Vazquez (Club Tijuana; […]

Chile Partners with Nike to release lovely home & away kits

Nike has partnered with the Chile Football Federation (CFF) and the Professional Football National Association (ANFP) to officially become the uniform outfitter for the recently crowned Copa América champions. [quote_center]“The passion for football in Chile is intense and Nike is committed to supporting and building on the recent success of the national team at Copa […]

Heads up for the Start of the Copa America

Tomorrow marks the start of the Copa America, one of the most prestigious and most widely viewed sporting event in the world.  Soccer stars like Lionel Messi of Argentina, Alexis Sanchez of Chile, and Neymar of Brazil light up the field as they compete for The Copa America. The Copa will determine the champion of […]