Nike Reveals Redesigned Magista 2
The Nike Magista 2 was designed to answer the question, “what might happen if the foot had evolved as if it were designed to play football?” The answer? A boot that emphasizes evolution in touch and traction. “We were focused on sensory amplification through feel,” says Phil Woodman, Nike football designer. “By delivering a better feel […]
Northbound Battalion
What a team. What a time. San Diego’s North County Battalion are on their way to Northern California. They are due to take on the Sonoma County Sol in a second round NPSL playoff match this coming Saturday, July 16th, at 7:30 PM. As travel plans are being made for the long trip, and a […]
San Diego Albion Pros Win Historic Playoff Game
San Diego has recently come to the forefront of the national professional soccer discussion. There has been talk about bringing an MLS franchise to San Diego in recent weeks. However, Albion Pros are already in San Diego for all to enjoy. Saturday night marked the first playoff-ever game for the undefeated expansion team in the National […]
LA Galaxy U-15/16 & Nomads U-17/18 Advance To USSDA Semifinals
This past August, more than 190 clubs from around the country kicked off another United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) season. Less than 12 months later that list is now down to eight teams that include California’s own LA Galaxy U-15/16 and Nomads U-17/18. The other advancing teams in the U-15/16 group are FC Dallas, […]
NC Battalion Coach’s Corner: Playoff Edition
In our latest edition of the ongoing Coach’s Corner series, our own Nate Abaurrea sat down with North County Battalion Head Coach Ryan Guy. The Battalion take on Deportivo Coras of Riverside on Saturday night, the match kicking off at 7 PM at Del Norte Stadium in the northern reaches of San Diego. The two […]
3 Things to Watch For Playoff Edition: NC Battalion v. Coras
Two regular season games. Two 1-1 draws. One intriguing playoff matchup. There must be a winner. In their two head to head encounters this season, San Diego’s North County Battalion and Riverside’s Deportivo Coras played the tune of an almost poetic song. The two games had elements of mirror image, and even some redemption based soccer […]
LA Galaxy II Take Latest 405 Derby; OC Blues Host Sacramento Republic
The latest edition of the local Southern California USL derby took place last week, with the LA Galaxy II beating the Orange County Blues 2-1 at the StubHub Center complex. Adonis Amaya scored his second goal in as many games for LA, before Jack McBean came off the bench and earned and converted a penalty […]
Pro Soccer Expansion to San Diego Appears to be a Matter of When, Not If
Rumblings of pro soccer expansion to San Diego have been going on for months, but those appear to be gaining more momentum, with recent reports fleshing out who is involved in a prospective bid for a local team. While there have been conflicting reports of whether San Diego is in the running for an MLS […]
SoccerNation.com NPSL Playoff Preview: Albion Pros (1) vs SoCal SC (4)
Albion Pros SC has made national headlines throughout the 2016 National Premier Soccer League season for all the right reasons. As an expansion club, they certainly arrived in style. Minutes prior to their first game, a G-Form sponsored, Albion Pros jersey clad, Matt Blanket parachuted out of the sky with the first official game ball in […]
Manchester City Launches 2016-17 Home Kit
The blue side of Manchester is blossoming. Expectations for Manchester City FC have soared with the arrival of Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Airways Stadium. Since the big-money takeover of the club in 2008 by Sheikh Mansour, the club has experienced exponential growth and this year looks set to reach a new level with the addition […]
Latest Edition of USL’s 405 Derby Coming on Saturday
LA Galaxy II and the Orange County Blues will meet at the StubHub Center complex on Saturday, July 2nd in the second edition of the 405 Derby of the 2016 season. With both teams again in the top half of the Western Conference standings, there is certainly more on the line than just local bragging […]
NPSL Southwest Regular Season Wrap & Best XI
The regular season, has concluded. It’s time for the playoffs in the National Premier Soccer League. Here in the Southwest Conference, it’s been the two San Diego sides in their inaugural campaigns that have shown their true class, with Albion Pros finishing at the top of the table, and North County Battalion finishing just four points […]
Redemption and Mirrors: The Strange Tale of Battalion vs. Coras
All aboard the NPSL Southwest Delorean! We are doing some time hopping. You ready? Ok. Let’s go. The date is April 24th, 2016. It’s a Sunday night in Riverside, California. The North County Battalion have embarked on a northbound journey from San Diego, and are due to take on Deportivo Coras in their fourth match […]
Albion Pros win Clash of the Border vs Club Tijuana Xolos U20
On Tuesday, Albion Pros hosted Club Tijuana Xolos U20 at Mission Bay Stadium for an international exhibition match. Albion Pros is preparing for the upcoming National Premier Soccer League playoffs, while Club Tijuana is wrapping up their preseason prior to the Liga MX Apertura league season. In a highly anticipated match between the two teams, […]
SoCal Blues, San Diego Surf and LAFC Awarded Places in US Soccer Girls’ Development Academy
US Soccer has today announced the first 25 youth clubs to be awarded a place in the prestigious Girls’ Development Academy. The Academy initiate was designed to enhance the development of world-class youth female players and competition is set to begin in the fall of 2017. The 25 clubs awarded places in the Academy are […]
NC Battalion v. Coras: 5 Players to Watch For
North County Battalion and Deportivo Coras will be battling one another in back to back games. That much is known. The first game will be tonight at Del Norte Stadium. The result of tonight’s game will determine where the second match will be held. It’s the final regular season affair for both sides, who drew […]