Ten Games Deep: Analyzing the Premier League’s Title Contenders
As the autumn leaves begin their fall to the ground, we near the midway portion of this 2016/17 Premier League season. Here’s a team by team look at how things are going across the pond, and what we can expect from each side in the near future. As exciting as watching these teams may be, […]
Episode 4 – Patience in the Premier League, Sockers Thrash Turlock, Club Tijuana Win Again and More
Dike and Nate open up with an analysis of what is going on in the American Soccer Pyramid. Why did the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Ottawa Fury decide to relegate themselves and how does the shifting landscape in MLS, USL, PDL and NASL affect San Diego? The guys then run through the weekend that was […]
Episode 2 – Liverpool v United, Sharks in the Park and More
Nate and Dike dissect the Liverpool v Man United game, recap the weekend that was, and run the rule over the UEFA Champions League matches of note. https://soundcloud.com/soccernation/episode-2-liverpool-v-united-sharks-in-the-park-and-more-1
Premier League Preview; 9/17 & 9/18
Following the Friday night clash between Chelsea and Liverpool, the Premier League weekend kicks into full gear with five matches on Saturday, and a four pack of fixtures on Sunday. If you want to place some bets then you might want to check out pick 7 and win yourself some money. Here’s a peek at […]
Around the World with a Six Pack
It was a wild weekend back from the international break, with clubs all over the world getting back to business in their respective leagues. Here are six of the best stories from around the globe. Balo’s Brace After saying publicly that joining Liverpool was “the worst decision of my life”, Mario Balotelli found some remnants […]
Premier League Weekend Wrap
It was another winning weekend for the Manchester clubs, with Chelsea keeping right up with the perfect pace. Here’s a game by game look at the weekend that was in the Premier League. Tottenham 1 Liverpool 1 A penalty conversion from James Milner just before the halftime break had Liverpool in the lead until […]
Premier League Predictions 8/27 & 8/28
It’s the third round of fixtures in the greatest show on earth. Check out our own Nate Abaurrea, as he tries his hand at the Nostradamus game. Will he pass with flying colors, or eat crow as his predictions go awry? Match 1: Tottenham v. Liverpool, White Hart Lane (4:45 AM PT) Liverpool haven’t […]
Why a Dominant Manchester United is Good For The Premier League
There’s no questioning the statement. It is a fact. English football has an added entertainment value when Manchester United are competing for titles. That’s not to say that their relative demise under David Moyes and Louis Van Gaal wasn’t thoroughly entertaining. It was. But as much as those around the world who have gone through […]
Time to Jump to Conclusions: Premier League Week 2
We have wrapped up the first nineteenth of the Premier League season, and thus far it’s all about the Mancs. We are far past the cue to make flamboyant assertions about the outcome of a campaign that still has nine months of drama to unfold. It’s never too early to jump to conclusions. Here are […]
5 Things We Learned from the Opening Weekend of the Premier League
The Premier League is back in full force with football websites like footandball having a great time writing about what’s happened. Whether it’s songs we’ve heard a million times, or the tracks of new artists plying their trade in Britain for the first time, the music of the world’s most popular league sounds as good […]
Five Things We Took Away From Arsenal v. Liverpool
And just like that, the Premier League has returned! So much has happened in the 91 days between the end the 2015/16 season and start of this new 2016/17 campaign, but nothing really satisfies the soccer like that start of a new odyssey. Here’s my list of Five Things We Learned from Arsenal vs Liverpool in the […]
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 […]
Soccer Bars of San Diego Part 1: Bluefoot Bar & Lounge, Shakespeare Pub & Princess Pub
Where am I going to watch soccer? That was one of the first questions that came to mind when I moved to San Diego in January. After leaving a town that perhaps had one or two bars that would regularly show some futbol, I was eager to dive into San Diego’s scene. At first, my […]
Manchester United Unveils Stunning Away Kit for 2016-17 Season
The famed Manchester United Football Club released images of their new blue away kit for next season. Adidas athletes David De Gea, Juan Mata, Luke Shaw, and Ashley Young were on hand to model this sharp new kit. The base color is of a collegiate blue, made of a distinct dark mélange fabric, with the adidas stripes […]
Why ISIS Declared War on Soccer
By ANDRÉS MARTINEZ It’s not surprising that the crazed “Soldiers of the Caliphate” terrorists selected the France-Germany soccer match at the Stade de France as the central target in their assault on Paris. For starters, the match was a high-profile attraction bringing together 80,000 fans, including French President François Hollande, in a tight space. And, […]
NIKE HONORS CRISTIANO RONALDO’S SCORING ACHIEVEMENTS
Inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest scoring achievements, the new Mercurial Superfly CR7 324K Gold and Mercurial Superfly CR7 Quinhentos celebrate the player’s phenomenal finishing skills. The colorways take cues from two of Ronaldo’s favorite Mercurial Vapor 3 designs. MERCURIAL SUPERFLY CR7 324K GOLD The Mercurial Superfly CR7 324K Gold celebrates Ronaldo’s ascension as his club’s […]