MLS to San Diego? Here’s What Some Local Members of the Soccer Scene Had to Say
By now, you’ve likely heard plenty about the possibility of an MLS team starting in San Diego. Whether it be through the noteworthy addition of Landon Donovan as an investor, or the infamous votes for a “Footy McFooty Face” name, there is no lack of local attention for a potential new professional club. Although the […]
3 Things: A Week of Golazos in American Soccer, Kamara’s Evolution and the NWSL’s Return
It was another busy week in American soccer, so we’re here to get you caught up on some of the items you missed from this past weekend. Golazo roulette There were a lot, I mean a lot, of great goals over the weekend. Take your pick of the most impressive of the bunch. Was it […]
Special Edition: Landon Donovan Joins the SoccerNation Podcast
Landon Donovan, the reigning all time leader in both goals scored and assists created, the man who Major League Soccer’s MVP Trophy is named after, recent San Diego transplant and even more recent FS Investor joins Dike Anyiwo for a candid discussion regarding the current status of youth soccer in San Diego and how that […]
The Madness of March 2017
What. A. Month! From California to Catalonia, March of 2017 will surely go down as one of the most memorable months of soccer the world has seen in some time. As we took it all in from our gorgeous SoccerNation perch in San Diego (with the occasional airplane trip to other fine footballing locales), the […]
Youth Club Lawsuit Dismissed by U.S District Court
On Thursday, March 30th, ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle reported that a class-action lawsuit against the MLS Players Union by three youth clubs where U.S. National Team players Clint Dempsey, Michael Bradley and DeAndre Yedlin played as children has been dismissed by order of the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division. This is the […]
Battle over San Diego SoccerCity Site Heats Up in the Public Arena
One of the components of the San Diego MLS expansion bid that looked to be most controversial coming in was the effort to bypass a local vote on the Mission Valley stadium proposal, dubbed “SoccerCity.” On one hand, that was intended to streamline the process, with a petition campaign to obtain signatures intended to be […]
3 Things: Deltas Debut in NASL, Ochoa’s Revenge in Seattle and More
It may have been an international weekend, complete with important wins for the U.S. Men’s National Team and Mexican National Team, but it was also opening weekend for the Division II leagues in the United States and Canada. Here are some of the big stories you may have missed: NASL comes (back) to California It […]
SoccerNation Sitdown: Alexi Lalas from Avaya Stadium
In the build up to the massive USA vs. Honduras World Cup Qualifier in San Jose, our own Nate Abaurrea was joined by the one and only Alexi Lalas for a very special podcast edition of the SoccerNation Sitdown. Abaurrea and Lalas did not hold back in the 25 minute conversation, recorded inside Avaya Stadium. […]
Episode 21 – Tribute to Bay City Brewing, SoccerCity SD Update, USMNT Roster Analysis and more!
Nate and Dike stopped by San Diego’s favorite brewery to record the 21st (you see what we did there?) episode of the young-yet-illustrious SoccerNation Podcast. In the longest show ever, the guys touch on basically everything, starting with an MLS in San Diego update. Included in this PACKED show is reaction to Bruce Arena’s USMNT […]
SDSU’s role in the future of Mission Valley
Editor’s note: This essay was originally published by The Daily Aztec In 1956, the citizens of San Diego voted to gift coastal land in La Jolla to the Regents of the University of California, which ultimately became UC San Diego. Today, UCSD is San Diego’s top employer and has altered the trajectory of the economy. […]
How SoccerCity SD and SDSU Can Strike a Deal in Mission Valley
I’ll preface with this: By no means is the SoccerCity SD group required to make any concessions on this deal. It’s strong enough by to stand up to political scrutiny and gain widespread support on its own merits. That being said, this is an attempt (however feeble it may be) to grease some wheels. SDSU […]
San Diego Sockers Win Playoff Opener; Plus Celebrity Game Wrap
The San Diego Sockers gave their fans two shows for the price of one on Sunday night. The Sockers defeated the Ontario Fury 9-4 in Game 1 of their 1st round MASL Playoff series, a comprehensive victory that was the epitome of a team effort. Five different Sockers players got on the score-sheet and the home […]
How Skirting MLS International Player Rules Puts Homegrown Players at a Disadvantage
Major League Soccer teams play have to weigh trying to develop youth prospects and pursuing immediate success led by already established players. League rules reflect the balance that it tries to strike. For example, MLS has a salary cap, rules for allocating players, a designated player system, and the Homegrown Player contract. The later was […]
SoccerNation Sitdown: Landon Donovan – Part Three
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 both 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 […]
SoccerNation Sitdown: Landon Donovan – Part One
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 […]
NASL Aspirants Albion PROS Host USL’s Phoenix Rising FC
We seem to have forgotten what we already have in our very own backyard with the continuous talk and hype and most importantly, progress, of the potential Major League Soccer(MLS) expansion into America’s Finest City. Albion SC PROS, currently playing in the National Premier Soccer League(NPSL), plays host to an intriguing match this Saturday against […]