Meet Nike’s newest young star, and her Slammers FC team. #DREAMFURTHER
During the 2019 Champions League final, Nike debuted their big-budget ad, Dream Further. During today’s marquee Women’s World Cup match (USA! USA! USA!), the ad is sure to run again. The cinematic action-packed film features a young girl being brought along to be a part of some pretty big soccer moments. Nike’s emphasis is to […]
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 […]
Around the World With a Six Pack
Apart from marquee tournaments, international breaks are often viewed as a nuisance rather than a blessing. Thankfully for soccer fans here in California and around the globe, there was plenty of quality action on which to feast this weekend, despite the hiatus from our favorite leagues. There were heated World Cup Qualifiers in Europe, South […]
Five California Natives Named To US Roster For Upcoming U-20 Men’s Four Nations Tournament
Five California natives are among a 22-player roster named by U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team head coach Tab Ramos. The U-20’s will face Germany, the Netherlands, and England in the 2016 U-20 Men’s Four National Tournament that is set to take place in Manchester, England. The five California players named to the roster include goalkeepers […]
Ireland & Iceland: For the Good of Football
After one week of the European Championships, it seemed as if the tournament had been birthed from the canals of hell. From the porous organizational skills exhibited by UEFA, to the overwhelmed French police dealing with a mass breakout of disturbingly archaic hooligan violence, Euro 2016 was far from a glamorous spectacle. To make matters […]
U.S. Women’s National Team Defeat England 1-0
A 72nd-minute goal from second-half substitute Cyrstal Dunn ensured a 1-0 victory for the U.S. Women’s National Team over England on Thursday night in Tampa. Dunn, brought on in the 67th minute, smashed a screamer from a tight angle and into the far post for the eventual game-winning goal. Dunn is now tied with Carli […]