“The possibility to dream”: Chula Vista FC on benefit of U.S. Open Cup
The 2016 U.S. Open Cup qualifiers continue this weekend, as several California teams are involved in the second round of qualifying. Among those teams is San Diego County’s Chula Vista FC, one of the amateur teams that not only made it to the 2015 tournament proper, but were among the amateur teams to turn heads, […]
Tuesday Tunes AKA Tunesday – November 17, 2015
Six California based schools advance to 2015 Men’s College Cup
A field of 48 teams had been announced by the NCAA for the 2015 Men’s College Cup. Included among that field are six California-based programs. Two California programs were seeded, which grants them a first-round bye and a home game in the second round on November 22. Stanford, Pac-12 Champions, is the #8 seed and […]
USC, Stanford, Santa Clara, and Loyola Marymount advance to second round of Women’s College Cup
The first round of the 2015 Women’s College Cup is in the books with four California-based schools advancing to the second round. Below are full recaps from this past weekend’s action. #11 USC defeated CSU Fullerton 3-3 (4-3 PK) The first match of the 2015 Women’s College Cup lived up to the hype as USC […]
iSoccerPath x San Diego Surf College Night
The path to playing soccer in college on a scholarship is long, windy, and steeped in nuance rules, regulations, and restrictions. iSoccerPath is a California-based company that specializes in education and evaluation of youth soccer players who have a desire to play collegiate soccer. By evaluating a player’s specific soccer skills and scholastic potential, iSoccerPath […]
Women’s College Cup Preview: 8 teams from California aiming for national title
Postseason play is here and eight teams from California will be competing for the 2015 Women’s College Cup title. A field of 64 teams has been announced with first round action starting on Friday night and lasting throughout the weekend. Stanford and Berkeley look to be favorites to win the title, but other teams like […]
Full List: More than 280 California players playing at 46 different colleges in DI Women’s College Cup
California will be well represented in the first round of the DI 2015 Women’s College Cup this weekend as 283 players from California will take to the field for 46 different colleges. First round action will be played throughout the weekend with games kicking off on Friday night. Eight schools from California are in the […]
Oscar Sorto sees action for U.S. Under-23s in friendly loss to Brazil
The U.S. Under-23 national team played the first of two friendlies against Brazil’s U-23s in Brazil on Wednesday, losing 2-1 to the hosts, courtesy of goals by Gabriel Jesus and Luan. Jerome Kiesewetter had the Americans’ goal, courtesy of a penalty he drew that also led to an ejection for Brazil’s captain Doria. Three California […]
TUESDAY TUNES AKA TUNESDAY – NOVEMBER 10, 2015
For this week’s Tuesday’s Tunes, I have compiled a few songs that I think will help the touch and get us outside on these surprisingly chilly Southern California afternoons. Germany Germany kick off the playlist with an absolute banger. It levels out with instant repeats from Wild Cub and Joe Goddard and to end it, […]
Zardes, Gordon, Orozco, and Morris named to U.S. Men’s National Team roster for World Cup qualification
The road to the 2018 World Cup in Russia kicks off on Friday night for the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) in the opening match of the fourth round of CONCACAF’s 2018 World Cup qualification. USMNT head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has named a 23-player roster for the opening match against St. Vincent & the Grenadines […]
Three California natives named to U.S. U-23 Men’s National Team
The U.S. U-23 Men’s National Team will travel to South America for two friendlies against Brazil in November, and head coach Andi Herzog has named a 19-player roster that includes California natives Dave Romney (Irvine), Oscar Sorto (Los Angeles), and Alejandro Guido (Chula Vista). The U-23 MNT will face Brazil in Recife on November 11 […]
Fewer Headers, More Footers
On Monday, U.S. Soccer announced new initiatives aimed at improving safety with respect to head injuries in soccer. The policy sets strict limits on youth players heading the ball. These initiatives come in response to and serve as a resolution to a proposed class-action lawsuit filed against U.S. Soccer in August of 2014. U.S. Soccer […]
Nike’s Newest Release: Tech Craft II Collection
Nike has dropped the latest edition of their Tech Craft Leather Pack of cleats. This premium collection of cleats feature leather fused to Nike’s iconic silos. The latest Nike Tech Craft boots highlight the contrast of legendary leather and innovative materials like Nike Flyknit through a color combination of Canvas and Volt. Nike Hypervenom cleats are designed […]
Tijuana falls to last place after defeat at Puebla
There’s nowhere to go but up for Club Tijuana. After falling to a 2-1 defeat Sunday night at Puebla, the team now sits at the bottom of Liga MX. It’s possible the club could climb out of the basement, with one match remaining, but Dorados, the team that beat Chivas to hurdle the Xolos, have […]
California College Weekend Recap: Cal Poly men advance to semifinals of Big West Tourney, UCLA men score 6 goals, USC women defeat UCLA, and more
The Women’s Soccer Selection Show, which will determine College Cup seeds, will be held on Monday for the DI, DII, and DIII divisions. Teams like Stanford are a sure bet to be in the College Cup. Other teams like Santa Clara will be hoping a key win over the weekend will be enough to land […]
California College Weekend Preview: #4 Stanford Men go for Pac-12 title, Cal Poly Men kick off Big West Tournament, and more
California’s top teams are finishing up their regular season schedules with some moving on to conference tournament play. Below is a preview of some of the final matches of the season for these teams. #4 Stanford Men: Record: 13(W)-2(L)-2(D) Stanford is off this weekend and will play host to #24 California in Stanford’s final regular […]