MLS Youth Announcement: What we know and what we don’t know.
Today, Major League Soccer announced a list of the founding members of their new youth development program. The full MLS announcement can be found HERE. Fred Lipka, VP and Technical Director of MLS Player Development, said the new program will “change the face of youth development in the US and Canada.” What we know: The […]
SoccerNation Sitdown: Hector Diaz of Chula Vista FC (Part 2)
Hector Diaz believes in the city of Chula Vista. He is also a firm believer in the power of family. As the Director of Soccer Operations and the Head Coach of the successful and rather unique U-23 squad at Chula Vista FC, Diaz has found a true purpose in life that encompasses so much of […]
SoccerNation Sitdown: Hector Diaz of Chula Vista FC (Part 1)
Hector Diaz believes in the city of Chula Vista. He is also a firm believer in the power of family. As the Director of Soccer Operations and the Head Coach of the successful and rather unique U-23 squad at Chula Vista FC, Diaz has found a true purpose in life that encompasses so much of […]
LA Wolves FC, Orange County SC advance in 2017 U.S. Open Cup
Six teams out of Southern California entered the 2017 U.S. Open Cup second round on Wednesday, and only two advanced. Eric Wynalda’s LA Wolves FC won their second game of the tournament proper, and Orange County SC won their first USOC game since 2013 in second-round action. The other four teams’ Open Cup dream, meanwhile, […]
Five Southern California teams advance to U.S. Open Cup second round
The first round of the 2017 U.S. Open Cup is nearly complete, and all of the games involving local teams have been decided. In the end, five Southern California teams advance to the second round. The Cinderella team of the 2016 Open Cup, La Maquina, fell in the first round this time around, as PDL […]
Albion PROS Exit the 2017 U.S. Open Cup
The opening round of the historic U.S. Open Cup made its way through Pacific Beach on Wednesday night as the Albion SC PROS welcomed neighbors from the south, Chula Vista FC. Buccaneer Stadium was buzzing well before the kickoff between the reigning champions of the National Premier Soccer League’s southwest conference and former Open Cup […]
The Magic of the Cup: A Night to Remember in San Diego
There is nothing quite like the U.S. Open Cup. The notion that we as the collective culture of American Soccer have something steeped in over a century of history and tradition, an event very much akin to the FA Cup in England, is as marvelous as it is mind boggling. We’re supposed to be the […]
Episode 26 – Emre! Ronaldo Does it AGAIN, Conejo Perez, Big Balls and the U.S. Open Cup
Nate and Dike break down the weekend’s Premier League action from the vantage points of Manchester United and Liverpool. The two discuss whether Emre Can’s overhead kick from *Lucas Leiva’s* pass was the goal of the season, and what the run in looks like at the top of the table. Talk then turns to Cristiano […]
MLS to San Diego? Here’s What Some Local Members of the Soccer Scene Had to Say
By now, you’ve likely heard plenty about the possibility of an MLS team starting in San Diego. Whether it be through the noteworthy addition of Landon Donovan as an investor, or the infamous votes for a “Footy McFooty Face” name, there is no lack of local attention for a potential new professional club. Although the […]
SoccerNation Sitdown: So Cal Premier President Matt Morse (Part 2)
In the latest edition of the SoccerNation Sitdown, our own Nate Abaurrea is joined by Matt Morse, the President of So Cal Premier and the Director of Coaching at AC Brea in Orange County. Part 2 of the conversation starts off with an interesting look into the booming growth of professional soccer in the United […]
Competitive Youth Soccer Excels in Imperial Valley
When Chula Vista FC’s Hugo Molina met Robert Osoria back in 2011, it was apparent that the hunger for soccer in the Imperial Valley was there. Passion existed at the youth level, but, there was a lack of qualified coaches to guide the young kids in the right direction. Five years later, competitive soccer in […]
Sky’s The Limit for Chula Vista Futbol Club
As a lifelong San Diegan, Oscar Zamora has seen youth soccer change drastically in the last 8 years. Zamora, President of Chula Vista Futbol Club from 2012-2013 hoped to bring the change that is needed from an organizational standpoint and a be a leader in the U.S. soccer landscape. As President, he hoped to have […]
CVFC takes 3 out of 4 USSDA Matches Over Halloween Weekend
Chula Vista Football Club returned to U.S. Soccer Development Academy action on Saturday, October 29th, with two matches against fellow USSDA teams from San Diego Soccer Club. Chula Vista would lose the first match with a late goal by SDSC and even up the tally with a win in the second match. Shortly after kickoff […]
Three SoCal Teams Advance, Two Games Postponed in 2017 U.S. Open Cup Qualifying
The second round of 2017 U.S. Open Cup qualifying was slated to get underway in Southern California this past weekend, but an unusual wrinkle prevented the entire slate of games from taking place. Two matches were postponed due to weather, of all things, as lightning threats made playing those games too dangerous. As anyone who […]
11 SoCal Teams Advance in 2017 U.S. Open Cup Qualifying
And then there were 11. The first round of the qualification round for the 2017 U.S. Open Cup is in the books, and 11 Southern California teams advanced after last weekend’s action. Teams that have some recent history in qualifying and even the tournament proper tended to get the upper hand in the first round, […]
Chula Vista FC Dominates U.S. Open Cup Qualifying Match
Soccer in the United States is constantly on the rise with teams eager to grow the game and demonstrate the skills of young soccer stars. Chula Vista FC made an impressive run in the 2015 U.S. Open Cup, which brought additional national attention to the southern most region of the western states. Eager to […]