Women’s World Cup OPINION: VAR is Ruining the Beautiful Game

New Rule for PK Shootouts during the Women’s World Cup FIFA recently announced a rule change for the highly contentious VAR procedure during the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Beginning with the knockout stage, no cautions will be handed out for goalkeeper encroachment during penalty kick shootouts. Imagine a keeper getting a second yellow thanks to […]

USWNT Set For Tournament of Nations In San Diego & Los Angeles

In just 30 days, U.S. Soccer will host its second four-team tournament of the year as Brazil, Japan, and Australia will compete alongside the U.S. Women’s National Team in the Tournament of Nations which will be held from July 27 to August 3. The tournament will be played CenturyLink Field, Qualcomm Stadium, and StubHub Center […]

U.S. Women Defeat France 1-0

Facing the toughest opposition in their group at the 2016 Brazil Olympics, the U.S. Women’s National Team defeated France, 1-0, in a crucial match. It wasn’t a classic USWNT win where they take an early lead and put it on cruise control. During extended portions of the second half France dominated the flow and pace […]

Looking Back on July

July was one heck of a month in the soccer world, from the crowning of continental champions to transfer sagas and fairy tales. Here’s Soccer Nation’s Nate Abaurrea with his 10 best storylines from a wild 31 days, spanning across the globe with a sprinkling of local San Diego flavor. 10. The Messi Saga  Though […]

Euro 2016 Preview: Group A

This year’s European Championship in France will, for the first time, have twenty four nations in the tournament instead of the usual sixteen. There will be six groups (A-F) with four nations in each group. Each team will play each other once, with a standard point system, three points for win, one for a draw, […]

Paul Pogba Joins Team Adidas

Today adidas announced the signing of highly-rated French midfielder Paul Pogba to a long term partnership. The former Le Harve and Manchester United man has been plying his trade with Italian giants Juventus since 2012 and has grown into one of the most sought after players in the game today. Despite just turning 23 on March 15th, Pogba has already […]

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 […]

Bob Bradley Unveiled as Le Havre Coach

Former U.S. Men’s National Team coach Bob Bradley has been appointed as head coach of French club Le Havre. Le Havre compete in Ligue 2 and are recognized as the oldest football club in France. Le Havre are 4th in Ligue 2 standings and have a strong chance of winning promotion to the top division […]

Top 5 soccer games in Rose Bowl history

Saturday’s CONCACAF Cup showdown between the U.S. and Mexico at the Rose Bowl is the soccer game of the year in Southern California, and represents an opportunity for another iconic moment in the history of soccer in the region. We won’t know if it will be one of the best ever games until it’s played, […]