The Soccer Saturday of the Magnificent Seven
(Galway Downs, Temecula CA) In 1960, American film director John Sturges created a masterpiece known as “The Magnificent Seven”. A western recreation of a famed Japanese from a half decade prior entitled “Seven Samurai”, Sturges’ movie starred Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, and a host of other legendary actors. The film is […]
Pancho Villa’s Army Seeks to End the Infamous Goalkeeper Chant from Mexico Matches in the U.S.
Edit: This interview was taken prior to the Orlando attacks. Pancho Villa’s Army recently reached out to state that members were saddened by the tragic events and demonstrated their support in the fan fiesta and during the moment of silence in last Sunday’s match against Venezuela. — Although Mexico has so far done very well […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Flashback Friday: Kits of Days Past
As a jam packed summer of international soccer approaches, with the Copa America Centenario, the European Championships, and the Olympic Games all taking place, soccerloco.com has you all set to be rocking your favorite country’s kit. These 2016 kits are sleek. They have a high-performance style, and represent a new era of soccer apparel. Nate […]
Should Mexico fans still be cautious over Juan Carlos Osorio?
Tuesday night’s 2-0 win for Mexico against Canada wasn’t the most exciting victory for El Tri. After the dominating 3-0 win against the Canucks in Vancouver last week, fans were eager for the following match in the Estadio Azteca. With an intimidating atmosphere in Mexico City and confidence from the recent victory, many were expecting […]
What to Expect from Mexico Rematch vs Canada: No Marquez and a Possible Goalkeeper Change
During Monday’s press conference in Mexico City, El Tri manager Juan Carlos Osorio outlined a few of the changes to expect for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifying rematch against Canada. Due to injury concerns, Osorio stated that 37-year-old captain Rafael Marquez would be left out of the starting XI. The decision was made after a lackluster […]
Does Mexico need Guillermo Ochoa, Giovani dos Santos and Carlos Vela?
Arguments could easily be made for and against the inclusion of the noteworthy stars, but would El Tri struggle to find success if the three players were left off the roster? According to Friday night’s dominating 3-0 win over Canada, the short and simplified answer seems to be no. Mexico was excellent in Vancouver in […]
Three Questions Needing Answers as Mexico Takes on Canada
This Friday’s World Cup qualifying game against Canada will truly be the start of the year for El Tri. The obvious objective for Mexico manager Juan Carlos Osorio is to gain three points in Vancouver this week, but the Colombian will also likely use this match to gain some insight on his team in a […]
Fox analyst Mariano Trujillo on the stakes of CONCACAF Cup: “It’s the most important game” for Mexico
Saturday’s unprecedented CONCACAF Cup showdown between the U.S. and Mexico at the Rose Bowl is certainly the game of the year in Southern California and is a huge occasion for fans of both national teams. The game, which is a one-game playoff to determine which of the past two CONCACAF Gold Cup champions will represent […]
Hugo Sanchez Unveils Plans for Soccerland Foundation
This afternoon legendary Mexican soccer player Hugo Sanchez held a press conference at which he unveiled his plans to build a multi-million dollar soccer specific facility in San Diego. At the press conference, Sanchez cited his longstanding connection to the city of San Diego as a major factor in deciding to build his foundation. Sanchez launched […]