Tijuana playing for pride at Puebla
There’s reason for optimism again at Club Tijuana. Former Mexico manager Miguel Herrera is taking over the team, bringing with him parts of a coaching staff that helped El Tri win the Gold Cup. But that’s not until 2016. In the present, Tijuana has gone seven matches without a victory, losing five straight, and already […]
California Homegrowns: 28 natives in MLS Cup Playoff action and more
CA Homegrowns is a feature that tracks the progress of elite soccer players from California. Check out the list for some familiar names! Let us know if we left a player out! USMNT Joe Corona – M – Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz (Mexico): Did not play during the club’s 1-1 draw against Cruz Azul on November 1st. […]
The College Process
What is the Secret Sauce? When over 2 million soccer players a year are trying to land one of the coveted recruited spots to become a college soccer player, you need the appropriate tools and programs that are going to increase your chances. Others will instead go into a trade like plumbing after school, but […]
New NWSL team Orlando Pride adds Southern Californians Alex Morgan, Jamia Fields and Cami Levin
Los Angeles is set to go another year without first-division women’s professional soccer, as the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has added just one expansion team, Orlando City SC-owned Orlando Pride, for the 2016 season. Missing out on expansion once more is disappointing, particularly for those waiting for LA to get a women’s team again […]
14 California natives named to U-15 Boys’ National Team camp
The U.S. U-15 Boy’s National Team will convene for a week-long camp at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida from November 1-8. Head coach John Hackworth has called in 60 players. Included in that number is 14 California natives who have been named to the roster. The California players who have been named to the roster: […]
TUESDAY TUNES AKA TUNESDAY – November 3, 2015
Tuesday Tunes: This small collection of songs is guaranteed to get you on your feet, and moving on the pitch. It’s quick, catchy, and fun. Olympic Ayres, a duo from Sydney start the playlist off in the correct manner, with ‘Control’. It continues with the likes of Foals, Panama, and Gold Fields. All in all, […]
I have no idea what is going on with the new field sizes…
I have gotten this comment a lot in the last few weeks, and as a club Executive Director, and also a coach, the people asking me want to know more than the simple details or logistics. Most parents asking me are trying to figure how the new field and rosters will affect their children, why […]
California College Weekend Recap: UCLA Men upset #6 Akron, Stanford Women are Pac-12 Champions, and more
The NCAA soccer season is coming down to the wire and a handful of California teams secured their postseason positions this weekend. Below is a recap of the top matches from the weekend. #4 Stanford Men: Record: 13(W)-1(L)-2(D) Stanford extended its unbeaten streak to 15 matches and secured at least a share of the Pac-12 […]
Tijuana hangs tough but loses to Pumas as Miguel Herrera looks on
It didn’t look good for Tijuana coming into Friday’s match. Things still weren’t bright after the contest against Pumas, the Liga MX leader who has the league’s best attacking record and goal difference, but it didn’t go as bad as it could’ve. Juan Arango scored the opener for Tijuana but couldn’t keep the Xolos from falling […]
California College Weekend Preview: #25 UCLA men face #6 Akron, #16 USC hosts #20 California, and more
The college soccer season is winding down and this weekend has major postseason implications for a few of the California schools. Below is a weekend preview highlighting the best matches this upcoming weekend. #4 Stanford Men: Record: 11(W)-1(L)-2(D) Stanford is on the road one last time during the regular season to play Oregon State on […]
San Diego Native Leigh Ann Brown Retires From NWSL
FC Kansas City defender Leigh Ann Brown has announced her retirement from professional soccer shortly after helping the Blues win back-to-back championships. The San Diego, California native earned her first call up to the senior U.S. Women’s National Team by Coach Tom Sermanni on August 22, 2013. She earned three caps. A leader on and […]
Liga MX leader Pumas comes to the border to face Xolos
Things aren’t getting easier for Tijuana interim manager Raul Chabrand. The 39-year-old took over from Ruben Omar Romano after the Argentine was fired from his post as Tijuana head coach. Chabrand, who led the team’s U-20 side, is yet to guide Xolos to a victory, and instead of a run of easy fixtures it’s Liga […]
10 California natives named to Top Drawer Soccer’s Midseason Men’s Top 100 Freshman
The 2015 college soccer regular season is in full swing and TopDrawerSoccer.com just dropped its Midseason Men’s Freshman Top 100 College Soccer Player Rankings. Included in the list are 10 California natives and 5 out-of-state players who are playing at California schools. The highest ranked Californian on the list is JT Marcinkowski who checks in […]
LA Galaxy knocked out of MLS Playoffs after 3-2 road loss to Seattle Sounders
The LA Galaxy will not make it back-to-back MLS Cup championships, as they were eliminated in the 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, falling 3-2 to the Seattle Sounders in the knockout round at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. It was the first time in four playoff meetings that Seattle won, and now the Galaxy will have […]
LA Galaxy begin quest to defend MLS Cup title on Wednesday vs. Seattle
The LA Galaxy enter the 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs in a strange situation. They’re in the playoffs, a requirement, of course, for winning the title, but their form has been less than stellar, winning just once in their last seven games and slipping out of a first-round bye. Their first test won’t be easy, as […]
California Homegrowns: San Diego’s Brandon Vazquez leads U.S. scoring at U-17 World Cup
California 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! U17 Men’s National Team Hugo Arellano (LA Galaxy Academy; Norwalk, Calif.) Captained the U.S. U-17 team in a 2-2 draw with Croatia on […]