2015 MLS Cup to take place in Columbus, while local teams host other activities
The final game of the 2015 MLS season is nearly here, as MLS Cup will take place Sunday afternoon at Mapfre Stadium, between Columbus Crew SC and the Portland Timbers. Columbus are seeking their second MLS Cup, the first to be won on home soil, while the Timbers are looking for their first piece of […]
U.S. Women’s National Team Will Face Republic of Ireland at Qualcomm Stadium
The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) will open its 2016 schedule against the Republic of Ireland on January 23 at Qualcomm Stadium. The match comes off the heels of an extended training camp in Los Angeles, which serves as the final camp for the USWNT who kick off CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying on February 10 […]
San Diego’s Very Own Parisi Speed School
Alex Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi, Eden Hazard, Sergio Aguero Raheem Stirling. What do they all have in common? SPEED. Each one of these players has forged a reputation for having eyebrow raising, defense tormenting, game changing speed. Sure, they were probably born with a high base of athleticism, but if you think they […]
Tuesday Tunes AKA Tunesday – December 1, 2015
This week is an eclectic array of the new and the old. Starting off with an instant classic from Ratatat’s, “Wildcat” is full of groove and fun. Cut Copy and Tanlines are the meat of this playlist. The latest album from Tanlines “Highlights” features their first song on this playlist, “Slipping Away”. The second, “Real […]
Four Americans start as Tijuana U-20s move on in playoffs
TIJUANA — Club Tijuana’s Under-20 side moved onto the semifinals of the playoffs with a 3-1 win Saturday over its opposite number from Tigres that gave the Xolos a 3-2 aggregate triumph. San Diego native Paul Arriola, who also plays with the Xolos first team, was active from the opening whistle, with two shot attempts in the […]
LA Wolves FC are focused on qualifying for U.S. Open Cup, possibly becoming professional club one day
There are amateur soccer teams that want to be a community outlet for players. Then there are amateur teams that have ambitions to enter the professional ranks. Count LA Wolves FC in that second group. The UPSL outfit, who beat Cal FC 2-1 in the second round of the 2016 U.S. Open Cup qualifiers last […]
Stanford’s Ryan Walker-Hartshorn Continues To Score Game-Winning Goals
The Stanford’s offense has proven itself all season long. One offensive weapon, in particular, junior forward Ryan Walker-Hartshorn, has shown she can perform in pressure situations and be a threat against Duke tonight. Walker-Hartshorn is an Oakland native from Bishop O’Dowd High School. She led her club team Mustang Blast to two state and regional […]
Experienced Southern California Team La Maquina Hope Now Is Time To Reach U.S. Open Cup
Sometimes, it takes a change of approach to get some wider recognition. That’s the case for Southern California amateur team La Maquina, sharing the nickname and kits of Liga MX side Cruz Azul due to owner Alejandro Uribe’s affection for the Mexico City team, who turned many heads on Saturday when they defeated Chula Vista […]
5 California Teams Advance To Third Round Of Open Division Qualification For U.S. Open Cup Berth
The Second Qualifying Round for the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is in the books and five California-based squads moved one step closer to the 2016 tournament. Advancing to the next round, which puts each squad just one win shy of a U.S. Open Cup berth, are La Maquina, LA Wolves FC, San Francisco […]
Tuesday Tunes AKA TUNESDAY – NOVEMBER 24, 2015
In the aftermath of the American Music Awards, I felt it was necessary to give credit to one of the greatest groups our generation has ever seen. Coldplay, the British rock band that has again produced another smashing single. ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’ is upbeat, fun, and catchy. It’s the perfect addition to the beautiful […]
Stanford Advances to Women’s College Cup Quarterfinals
Third round action for the Women’s College Cup is in the books with just one California based school advancing to the quarterfinals. Below are recaps from the third round. Full coverage of the 2015 Women’s College Cup Check SoccerNation.com later this week for a quarterfinals preview of the Women’s College Cup. #3 Stanford defeated Arizona 3-0 Stanford scored early and added […]
Tijuana snaps winless streak to end season with win
Club Tijuana snapped a streak of 11 matches without a win by topping Atlas at Estadio Caliente on Friday. Dayro Moreno scored both goals of the 2-0 triumph as the Xolos closed out the Liga MX season with a glimmer of hope that they might not finish last place in the league. The victory pushes Tijuana […]
We are going to be good at throw-ins and goal kicks: Part I
This article digs into the science of education and of coaching methodologies. This was done to prove the point with peer-reviewed, empirically developed theories. It was not meant to be a rant, but rather as a review of legislative decisions from another perspective and a kick-start to begin a discussion of what we can do […]
Women’s Second Round College Cup Preview: Stanford vs BYU and Santa Clara vs Arizona
Second round action for the Women’s College Cup kicks off tonight with two California schools in action. Below are previews for tonight’s matches. Recaps from the first round of the 2015 Women’s College Cup Check SoccerNation.com tomorrow for a second round preview of USC vs Princeton and Loyola Marymount vs Minnesota. Game played on Friday night. […]
Men’s College Cup Preview: UCLA vs Cal Poly and CSU Fullerton vs Santa Clara
Postseason play has arrived and six teams from California will be competing for the 2015 Women’s College Cup title. A field of 48 teams has been announced with first round action starting on Thursday night. Below is a preview for all the California teams in action tonight. UCLA (10-8-1) vs Cal Poly (11-4-5) at Drake Stadium […]
Record Breaking Season For Loyola Marymount Starts With Senior Leadership
The 2015 college season has been a remarkable one for the Loyola Marymount Lions. The Lions upset #17 California in the first round of the 2015 Women’s College Cup last week for its first-ever NCAA Tournament win in program history. The Lions set a new program high for wins on the season with 14 and […]