MLS Weekend Rewind: Galaxy & San Jose Play To Draws, Real Salt Lake Continues Dominance & More
Major League Soccer treated us to a full slate of action this past weekend. Below are quick and easy to read recaps from this past weekend’s action with links to match highlights. Philadelphia Union (2) vs. Orlando City (1) – Watch Highlights The Union handed Orlando City its first loss of the season thanks to […]
3 Things to Watch: Albion Pros vs Coras USA
Albion SC Pros are coming off a strong pre-season where they claimed massive victories over NPSL Playoff team Real San Jose in front of over 2000 fans, a win over crosstown rival and US Open Cup Challenger Chula Vista FC, and finally a huge statement win over LA Galaxy II in Los Angeles. They look […]
Albion Pros Wrap Up Preseason vs UNLV
Albion Pros took their undefeated preseason on the road to play against University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Running Rebels in their final preseason game. UNLV play in the NCAA’s Division I Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and has recently produced MLS talents Nick Deleon and Lamar Neagle. Albion Pros knew that it would be a tough […]
Albion Pros attract Passionate Businessman Andreas Roell
SoccerNation.com had the opportunity to sit down with Andreas Roell, Chairman of Albion Pros SC, a San Diego based NPSL team. A native of Karlsruhe, Germany, Roell was a professional soccer player in his home country before being recruited by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Since retiring from playing soccer, Roell has gone […]
Mike Magee Steals The Show As LA Galaxy Beat D.C. United 4-1
The magic is back at StubHub Center. “Magic Mike,” that is, as Mike Magee began his second stint with the LA Galaxy by entering the MLS season opener at StubHub Center and fueling a comeback in a 4-1 win over D.C. United on Sunday. Magee, who spent a little over four seasons with the Galaxy and […]
Albion Pros Partner with Rehab United
Albion Pros and San Diego based Rehab United have officially announced their partnership for the 2016 National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season. Rehab United has been the preferred injury rehabilitation destination for the Albion SC youth club since Executive Director Noah Gins joined the club in 1998. Now, the partnership has expanded to include the Pros and […]
MLS New Jerseys, Fan Apparel, and Promotional Campaign
The start of the 2016 Major League Soccer season is rapidly approaching. Preseason matches are underway, new kits have been launched, and the league has officially unveiled its new promotional campaign, “Stand as One.” The campaign will be rolled out throughout the 2016 season and will feature creative elements including TV spots, in-venue visibility and […]
Record Numbers at Albion Pros Tryouts
Saturday January 23, 2016 saw record numbers of players report to Robb Field for the 2016 Albion Pros tryout. Over 100+ aspiring soccer professionals took the field in hopes of impressing the very experienced coaching staff. Albion Pros will compete in the Southwestern Conference of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) 2016 season, the fourth […]
Daniel Steres: Validating the Partnership between MLS and USL
The LA Galaxy had a quiet and productive offseason up until December 22 when it was announced that stalwart defender Omar Gonzalez had been transferred to Pachuca in Liga MX. The sale of the USMNT player turned heads and raised eyebrows around the country. Those who pay close attention to the league may have seen the […]
Temecula FC – 2016 Season Preview
As the Temecula FC Quails enter their third National Premier Soccer League season the expectations continue to rise. Temecula FC was founded in 2013 to with the mission of improving lives in Temecula through soccer, community service and special programs. It also wanted to be the premier platform in the region for the best soccer […]
Debating whether San Diego could be an MLS expansion city
“…And there are markets now that seem to come up that weren’t even part of our thinking a year or two ago. I just had a great visit in Detroit, and we’ve been spending some time looking at that market. We’ve been having discussions with people in San Diego, discussions with people in St. Louis, […]
LA Galaxy opt for the scenic route to MLS Cup
The Los Angeles Galaxy dropped points for the third consecutive match to end the 2015 MLS regular season against Sporting Kansas City on Sunday. The Galaxy had previously been in contention to win the Western Conference with room to spare, but were pegged back after winning just one of their last seven regular season games. […]
LA Galaxy slump to a shock 5-2 home loss to the Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers took a huge step toward a postseason berth Sunday afternoon as they rallied from a first-half deficit with three goals in barely more than 10 minutes, then held on to hand the LA Galaxy just their second loss this season at StubHub Center. Fanendo Adi scored two goals three minutes apart, Diego Chara added a […]
Michael Bradley joins ranks with PUMA football
PUMA has announced it has signed a long-term contract with American soccer star, Michael Bradley. The man nicknamed “General” Bradley for his authoritative style of play and commanding leadership will wear PUMA’s latest offerings of footwear on pitch while playing and captaining the Toronto FC and the United States Men’s National Team. Bradley has signed […]
California Homegrowns: Marc Pelosi shines in Olympic Qualifying
CA Homegrowns is a feature that tracks the progress of all of professional soccer players from California. Check out the list for some familiar names! Let us know if we left a player out! U23 Men’s Marc Pelosi – M – San Jose Earthquakes: Started in the 6-1 over Cuba in Olympic Qualifying. Was stubbed off late […]
LA Galaxy clinch a playoff berth with 1-1 draw with Seattle
The Seattle Sounders got a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer from Chad Barrett, and were able to salvage an improbable 1-1 draw against the LA Galaxy at CenturyLink Field on Sunday night. The Galaxy seemed primed to grab a huge road victory until the game’s final minute, when Brad Evans managed to head a cross from Tyrone Mears into the path of […]