The Best of November in CONCACAF (Part 2)
Part 1 of November’s finest in CONCACAF took us around the states, down to Costa Rica, and back to Mexico. Part two takes us to a few new destinations before returning stateside with Major League Soccer and taking another look at the happenings on the southern side of the Mexican/American border. Bradley finally gets a […]
Around the World With a Six Pack
Apart from marquee tournaments, international breaks are often viewed as a nuisance rather than a blessing. Thankfully for soccer fans here in California and around the globe, there was plenty of quality action on which to feast this weekend, despite the hiatus from our favorite leagues. There were heated World Cup Qualifiers in Europe, South […]
The Soccer Saturday of the Magnificent Seven
(Galway Downs, Temecula CA) In 1960, American film director John Sturges created a masterpiece known as “The Magnificent Seven”. A western recreation of a famed Japanese from a half decade prior entitled “Seven Samurai”, Sturges’ movie starred Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, and a host of other legendary actors. The film is […]
SoccerNation Preview – 3 Things to Watch: Albion Pros vs FC Hasental
Albion Pros host FC Hasental in Albion’s last home match of the National Premier Soccer League season. Last time these two teams met, Albion Pros secured a hard-fought 3 – 1 win on the road in Thousand Oaks. Matt Clare scored two for Albion and Felipe Liborio clinched the game in the dying moments with […]
Quarter Finals Set in Copa America Centenario
The Copa America Centenario has reached the knockout stage. The quarter-finals are set. The United States will take on Ecuador in Seattle on Thursday, followed by Peru and Colombia in New Jersey on Friday. These two matchups are both products of some major shockers, most notably Group B favorites Brazil crashing out of the tournament […]
With the Barcelona trio missing, which players will rule Copa America?
It really is a shame. All the publicity. All the hype. And now this. Over the last two seasons, the FC Barcelona front-line has been something to truly behold. When Luis Suarez joined Lionel Messi and Neymar as part of the Catalan set up in 2014, fans of the beautiful game had their mouths watering, […]
The Host Nation: Mexico! Copa America Group C Preview
Two groups down, two to go. With previews already finished for Group A and Group B, Copa America experts Nate Abaurrea and Cesar Hernandez will now give us their thoughts and opinions for Group C. Mexico and Uruguay top the bracket and appear as the current favorites to earn a place in the knockout stage. Each […]
El Tri is in Town and the Legends are on the Loose
Wednesday night, June the 1st, Mexico will take on Chile at Qualcomm Stadium, in the final tune-up match for both sides before the Copa America Centenario begins later this week. This San Diego stop-off for El Tri is about more than just a friendly with the reigning champions of South America. The build up to […]
Flashback Friday: Kits of Days Past
As a jam packed summer of international soccer approaches, with the Copa America Centenario, the European Championships, and the Olympic Games all taking place, soccerloco.com has you all set to be rocking your favorite country’s kit. These 2016 kits are sleek. They have a high-performance style, and represent a new era of soccer apparel. Nate […]
Does Mexico need Guillermo Ochoa, Giovani dos Santos and Carlos Vela?
Arguments could easily be made for and against the inclusion of the noteworthy stars, but would El Tri struggle to find success if the three players were left off the roster? According to Friday night’s dominating 3-0 win over Canada, the short and simplified answer seems to be no. Mexico was excellent in Vancouver in […]
Three Questions Needing Answers as Mexico Takes on Canada
This Friday’s World Cup qualifying game against Canada will truly be the start of the year for El Tri. The obvious objective for Mexico manager Juan Carlos Osorio is to gain three points in Vancouver this week, but the Colombian will also likely use this match to gain some insight on his team in a […]
Copa America Centenario Draw: Brazil, USA, Colombia, Mexico & More To Play In California
Hosting the first Copa America in their own backyard didn’t help the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) on Sunday night in New York City as Jurgen Klinsmann and co. have been drawn into what looks like the strongest and most challenging group of the tournament. The USMNT will face Colombia and Costa Rica, who […]
Copa America Centenario team pots released ahead of Sunday’s draw
Ahead of Sunday’s Copa America Centenario draw in New York City, the Copa America Centenario Executive Committee released the details of how teams will be seeded. All 16 participating teams have been divided into groups of four teams per pot. Pot 1 contains the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. All four of these countries have […]
U.S. Soccer to Host Prestigious Copa America Centenario in the United States
The U.S. Soccer Federation will partner with The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), and the Confederacion Sudamericana de Futbol (CONMEBOL), to host the prestigious Copa America Centenario, a tournament that marks the 100-year anniversary of the South American Football Championship. Featuring the top stars from both regions, including five-time World […]
Mexico advances to Confederations Cup after defeating U.S.
Paul Aguilar’s game winning goal in the 115th minute secured Mexico‘s spot in the 2017 Confederations Cup on Saturday night in front of 93,723 fans. Minutes after Bobby Wood’s equalizer in extra time looked to have saved the U.S. Men’s National Team, a clever flick from Raul Jiménez sprung Aguilar free on the corner of […]
soccerloco and friends in Tecate, Mexico
The local youth soccer club in Tecate, Mexico received a visit from soccerloco in late September, 2015. The name Tecate is most often associated with a certain red-canned beverage, but for the young players of Increibles Futbol Club, Tecate is home. soccerloco was able to donate full uniform sets and soccer balls to the 5 […]