USWNT Wins 2016 SheBelieves Cup
Not wanting to rest of past accomplishments, the U.S. Women’s National Team capped off an impressive showing in the inaugural SheBelieves Cup with a thrilling, 2-1, come-from-behind victory against Germany on Wednesday night. Playing against some of the world’s best, the U.S. Women’s National Team defeated FIFA ranked #5 England, 1-0, #3 France, 1-0, and […]
Albion Pros attract Passionate Businessman Andreas Roell
SoccerNation.com had the opportunity to sit down with Andreas Roell, Chairman of Albion Pros SC, a San Diego based NPSL team. A native of Karlsruhe, Germany, Roell was a professional soccer player in his home country before being recruited by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Since retiring from playing soccer, Roell has gone […]
North County Battalion and Sunrise Capital Partners Announce Strategic Business Partnership
The North County Battalion were established in 2015 and are due to play their inaugural season in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) this year. Sunrise Capital Partners is a pioneering alternative asset management firm that is now in its 37th year of investing. Founded in 1980, Sunrise Capital is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. Sunrise […]
San Diego Homegrown Series: RSF Attack’s 2016 Signing Class
High school seniors across the country signed their NLI (National Letter of Intent) on February 3, 2016, to officially commit to college athletics. Many athletes give “verbal commitments” long before signing day, but a verbal commitment is not binding on the athlete or the school. A verbal commitment can be made at any time by […]
Temecula FC relocate to Galway Downs
Temecula FC’s relocation from Linfield to Galway Downs gives the club a chance to offer it’s supporters what they really want. Temecula FC’s new home not only keeps supporters just feet away from the football, but it also comes with beer and wine. It’s hard to overstate the sheer magnitude of the project which Temecula […]
Albion Pros Begin San Diego Professional Soccer in Style!
You could feel a buzz in the air at Mission Bay High School this past Saturday. People were chanting and flags were flying as a crowd with red and white stripes started to gather in the stands. The faint smell of Primos Mexican Food and salty air welcomed fans to their seats. Then the drums […]
NC Battalion Brings On San Diego Soccer Club
NC Battalion is pleased to announce a new partnership with San Diego Soccer Club (SDSC). For the past 30 years, San Diego Soccer Club’s goals have remained the same: contribute to successful player development, maintain stable operations, and stay committed to the community. The history of the SDSC closely resembles what NC Battalion has been […]
Mike Magee Steals The Show As LA Galaxy Beat D.C. United 4-1
The magic is back at StubHub Center. “Magic Mike,” that is, as Mike Magee began his second stint with the LA Galaxy by entering the MLS season opener at StubHub Center and fueling a comeback in a 4-1 win over D.C. United on Sunday. Magee, who spent a little over four seasons with the Galaxy and […]
TFA and FCLA Complete Formal Partnership
Football Club Los Angeles (FCLA) has reached an agreement with Total Futbol Academy (TFA) to become affiliate clubs. The newly formed union will serve to bolster local communities on Los Angeles’ west side. As a product of this affiliation, FCLA’s families will gain access to TFA’s renowned philosophy and player development strategies. Augmenting the partnership […]
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 […]
Albion Soccer Club Pros Name Protravel International San Diego as its Official Travel Agency
San Diego, CA (March 03, 2016) — Today, the San Diego branch of Protravel International – the travel industry’s leading luxury corporate and leisure travel agency with an award-winning reputation – announced that it has been named as the official travel agency for Albion Pros, San Diego’s soccer club expansion team that joined the National […]
Ryan Guy Announced as new Head Coach of NC Battalion
The North County Battalion have announced Ryan Guy as their Head Coach for the upcoming 2016 National Premier Soccer League season. Guy fills the void left by Giovanni Vlahos who resigned his coaching duties on February 28, 2016. In a statement to SoccerNation.com, Vlahos said he “wishes the best to (owner) Jason and the Battalion.” […]
The Four Types of Player Bullying – Scenario Three – Parent Proxy Bullying
I have a friend out West who runs a large, very competitive sports club. The children and parents in this club can be quite intense. He struggles regularly with balancing skewed expectations with the club mission. We talk often about some of the behaviors exhibited when winning becomes the primary goal. Sometimes the adults overemphasize […]
LA Galaxy blown out by Santos Laguna to crash out of CONCACAF Champions League
The LA Galaxy could not replicate the promise of last week’s opening leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal series on Tuesday, falling 4-0 in the second leg to crash out of the competition. A brace by Martin Bravo and goals from Ulises Davila and Djaniny Tavares doomed the MLS side, who played like an […]
How Recovery Can Help Improve Performance
We all have one-but it often collects dust in the corner. The foam roller is one of the least used pieces of equipment in the gym, in fact many gyms will not even offer one. But when used correctly this piece of equipment can be extremely effective in the recovery of an athlete. A proper […]
PUMA Launches Il Viaggio: The Journey
The Italian Football Association (FIGC) and PUMA® have announced a new program named Il Viaggio, Italian for The Journey. This program gives U.S. and Canadian male and female soccer players (2000 and 2001 birth year) the opportunity to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime experience to learn and play football the Italian way in Italy. In 2016, […]