LA Galaxy Collapse in Final Minutes to Lose U.S. Open Cup Semifinal
The LA Galaxy suffered a stunning defeat on Wednesday in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup semifinal, losing 2-1 to FC Dallas. The loss in itself was not the surprise, but rather the manner in which it happened. The game, scoreless through 90 minutes at the StubHub Center, went to 30 minutes of extra time, and […]
LA Galaxy Face FC Dallas with U.S. Open Cup Final Spot On The Line
The final Southern California team involved in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup is in action on Wednesday, as the LA Galaxy hosts FC Dallas in the semifinal round (StubHub Center, 7 pm PT). It’s a battle between two of MLS’ best teams, but in the United States’ oldest soccer competition, with a spot in the […]
LA Galaxy Beat Seattle Sounders to Advance to U.S. Open Cup Semifinal
The LA Galaxy reached the U.S. Open Cup semifinal round for the first time since 2005, the last time they won the tournament, after defeating the Seattle Sounders 4-2 on Wednesday at the StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium. A late brace from Sebastian Lletget made the difference on the night. Seattle actually took the […]
USSDA Finals Recap: U-15/16 LA Galaxy Finish Second & U-17/18 Nomads Finish Fourth
The 2016 United States Soccer Development Academy season has come to a thrilling conclusion with FC Dallas becoming the first academy club to capture both the U-15/16 and U-17/18 titles in the same season. The state of California was well represented with the U-15/16 LA Galaxy and the U-17/18 Nomads advancing to Finals Week. In the […]
San Diego Homegrown Series: Eric Avila
Passion, hard-work, determination and winning are all extremely familiar terms for the subject this week’s edition of San Diego Homegrowns: Eric Avila. Avila is another great example of a local San Diego youth who embraced the love for the game at the age of five years old. Growing up in the Carlsbad and Encinitas area, […]
MLS Weekend Rewind: FC Dallas win big, Thomas McNamara scores again, and more
International play resulted in an abridged schedule for Major League Soccer over Easter Weekend. In total, just six teams played with all the matches being held on Saturday. Below are quick and easy to read recaps from this past weekend’s action. FC Dallas (3) vs. D.C. United (0) FC Dallas picked closed out the month […]
MLS Preseason & USMNT Schedule For California, Arizona, and Nevada
The 2016 Major League Soccer preseason is here and there will be more than 35 matches played in California, Arizona, and even Nevada during the months of January and February starting this Saturday in the Los Angeles area. As it is with every year, the Western United States have long been a favorite spot for […]
California Homegrowns: Marc Pelosi shines in Olympic Qualifying
CA Homegrowns is a feature that tracks the progress of all of professional soccer players from California. Check out the list for some familiar names! Let us know if we left a player out! U23 Men’s Marc Pelosi – M – San Jose Earthquakes: Started in the 6-1 over Cuba in Olympic Qualifying. Was stubbed off late […]
LA Galaxy Secure A Much Needed Victory
The LA Galaxy put a 279 minute scoreless streak firmly in the rearview mirror in a thrilling 3-2 win over FC Dallas at StubHub Center Sunday night. Goals from Giovanni Dos Santos, captain Robbie Keane, and Steven Gerrard proved enough to overcome a spirited Dallas side who created enough chances to keep spectators on the […]