The Yanks and Les Matinino: USA vs. Martinique Gold Cup Preview

There are a couple of ways to look at the second CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage fixture for the United States Men’s National Team on Wednesday night. You could see the match in Tampa Bay as one pitting a giant of the region against a Caribbean minnow. Or you could view Wednesday’s clash at Raymond […]
USA 1 Panama 1: What We Took Away From An Off-Key Performance in Music City

The glass most certainly felt half empty for the United States Men’s National Team on Saturday. A lackluster performance ended with a sharing of the spoils, a 1-1 draw with Panama in the American’s 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup opener at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Dom Dwyer’s strike for the Yanks five minutes into the second […]
Team Glory, Personal Motivation: USMNT Gold Cup Preview

The United States Men’s National Team begins their 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign on Saturday, July 8th. The match against Panama at Nissan Stadium in Nashville (kicking off at 1:30 PT, with LIVE television coverage on Fox Sports 1) opens up play in Group B, with Martinique and Nicaragua rounding off the four team group. […]
Five California Natives (Villafaña, Zardes, Corona, Arriola, Roldan) Named To Gold Cup Roster

The state of California will be well represented at the 2017 Gold Cup as five California natives have been named to the 23-player roster by head coach Bruce Arena. Looking to help the U.S. win its sixth CONCACAF championship title will be defender Jorge Villafaña (Anaheim), midfielders Gyasi Zardes (Hawthorne), Joe Corona (Los Angeles), Paul Arriola […]
Club Tijuana 0-2 Tigres: Xolos Knocked Out of Liga MX Playoffs

It just wasn’t meant to be for Tijuana. In the first semifinal leg against Tigres, an early injury for Juan Carlos Valenzuela proved to be a watershed moment in the playoff series. Without their team captain, Xolos could do little to avoid an eventual 2-0 away loss. In the second leg, any and all chances […]
Tigres 2-0 Club Tijuana: Xolos run out of playoff steam in El Volcan

Thursday night’s 2-0 loss for Tijuana could easily be defined by a handful of post-game stats. During the first leg of the Liga MX semifinal, Xolos maintained 35% possession of the ball in comparison to Tigres’ 65%. While Tijuana collected a meager tally of two shots over 90 minutes, the opposition amassed an impressive total […]
Tigres vs Club Tijuana: Xolos Face Massive Semifinal Test

Can Tijuana defy the odds? During the past several weeks, no team in Mexico has looked stronger than Tigres. Led by the goal-hungry Andre-Pierre Gignac, the current title-holders are easily looking like the favorites to win this year’s Clausura trophy. While Xolos sneaked past Morelia with a narrow 2-1 aggregate scoreline in the quarterfinals, Tigres […]
SoccerNation Exclusive: Joe Corona and the league leading Xolos

After a long and strenuous time away from Baja California and his home just on the other side of the border, the 2017 Liga MX Clausura has seen a rather joyous homecoming for Joe Corona. He’s a player that will forever hold a special spot inside the collective heart and soul of Los Xoloitzcuintles, Corona […]
SoccerNation Sitdown: Landon Donovan – Part Two

When it comes to American Soccer, you would be hard pressed to find a more recognizable name than Landon Donovan. The all-time leader in goals and assists for the United States Men’s National Team is also becoming a familiar face to residents of San Diego, with Donovan and his family recently moving to America’s Finest […]
Club Tijuana 2-0 Monterrey: Xolos Earn a Convincing Win at Home Over Rayados

Following two disappointing matches without a victory, Tijuana quickly repulsed any inklings of a slump with a 2-0 win against Monterrey on Friday. Thanks to goals from Ignacio Malcorra and Juan Martin Lucero, Xolos had little trouble waltzing past a Rayados side that was mostly absent during the 90 minutes in the Estadio Caliente. With […]
Club Tijuana vs Necaxa Preview: Xolos Are Quickly Picking Up Steam Ahead of Week 6

How long can Tijuana’s control of Liga MX last? This is a similar question brought up last year when Xolos unexpectedly took charge of the Apertura competition. Although Tijuana was immediately knocked out of the first round of the playoffs, there was still plenty to be proud of with the team’s surprising first place finish […]
Jugadores Sin Fronteras: Arriola, Corona, and San Diego Shine in Tijuana

In the midst of a celebratory night at Estadio Caliente, there was a unmistakable bond on display between two neighboring cities. Those cities are Tijuana and San Diego. In between them lies the Mexican-American border. On the southern side exists Club Tijuana, commonly known as the Xolos, a Liga MX soccer team that has given […]
Club Tijuana Gains a Noteworthy Home Win Through a 6-2 Demolition of Puebla

Xolos love to put on a show at the Estadio Caliente. Last Friday, in the organization’s 200th game at the venue, Tijuana showcased its attacking strength with an astounding 6-2 victory against Puebla. In a time where fans are currently worried about a Xolos frontline without Dayro Moreno or Gabriel Hauche, starters like Aviles Hurtado, […]
Club Tijuana Preseason: Xolos Enter 2017 With a Win Over Atlas in San Diego

Thanks to a brace from striker Henry Martin, and a late goal from substitute Edgar Lopez, Tijuana walked away from Wednesday night’s friendly against Atlas with a 3-1 victory. The match, which was held in San Diego’s Mesa College, marked the only opportunity for Xolos manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera to test out his new options […]
2017 Clausura Preseason: Club Tijuana Prepares for the Next Competition

In the current Liga MX schedule, there is rarely time for rest between the Apertura and Clausura tournaments. With the upcoming 2017 Clausura season set to begin on January 6th, Mexican clubs are currently scrambling to prepare for the start of the new year. Xolos, who were recently knocked out of the quarterfinals of the […]
Albion Pros host Club Tijuana Xolos U20

Albion Pros have done the incredible once again. The San Diego based National Premier Soccer League team has organized an international exhibition friendly against Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles (aka “Xolos”). Albion Pros, named by independent soccer site Outside The Touchlines as the top NPSL team in the United States, will face off against Liga MX U20 Championship Finalist Club […]