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, […]
Adios 2016 Apertura: End-Of-The-Season Awards and Looking Back at Xolos’ Run
Was the 2016 Apertura a successful tournament for Club Tijuana? After finishing in first place of the regular season, and previously finishing in 14th during the 2016 Clausura, the argument could easily be made that Xolos greatly exceeded expectations. Thanks to a fluid and energetic 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 system, Tijuana usually provided plenty of headaches for numerous […]
Episode 5 – USA v Mexico Preview, Liverpool Top the Premier League, NC Battalion Leave NPSL
Nate and Dike run through the United States Men’s National Team Roster picked by Jurgen Klinsmann, discussing notable call-ups and absentees. The guys then circle back to the weekend action in the Premier League, including the North London Derby, Liverpool’s 6-1 thrashing of Watford, and Manchester United’s return to winning ways. Lastly they then touch […]
USMNT 23-Man Roster for Historic Friendly Against Cuba
Jurgen Klinsmann has called in 23 players for the United States Men’s National Team friendlies against Cuba in Havana on Friday October 7th and against New Zealand in Washington, D.C. four dates later. Noteworthy inclusions include Sunderland midfielder and Santa Cruz, California native Lynden Gooch, Bayern Munich forward Julian Green, teen sensation Christian Pulisic, and Chula […]
Soccer Nation Sit Down: Paul Arriola (Part 2)
If you missed part 1 of Nate Abaurrea’s conversation with Club Tijuana and United States winger Paul Arriola, you can find it here. If you’re ready for more, here’s part 2, with Arriola discussing what it’s like playing for two of the most recognizable managers in North America in Miguel Herrera and Jurgen Klinsmann, his […]
Soccer Nation Sit Down: Paul Arriola (Part 1)
Between scoring a World Cup Qualifying goal for the United States and battling for playing time with Club Tijuana, it’s been a wild last few weeks for Chula Vista native Paul Arriola. Our own Nate Abaurrea caught up with Arriola for an extended interview after Xolos 2-1 Liga MX victory over Queretaro on Wednesday night […]
Arriola Scores Again for USA; Returns to Tijuana
Paul Arriola made it two goals in two appearances for the United States Men’s National Team on Tuesday night, his goal in the 71st minute finishing off a 4-0 rout of Trinidad & Tobago. The win assured the U.S. a trip to the hexagonal, the final round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying that is a […]
Familiar Names and Young Hopefuls: Klinsmann Names Roster for Upcoming World Cup Qualifiers
Jurgen Klinsmann has released the names of 26 players who will make up the United States Men’s National Team squad for next week’s World Cup Qualifiers against St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Trinidad & Tobago. All but four players from the 23 man Copa America Centenario team have been recalled, with some youthful Yanks […]
J. Hector Diaz Has Big Plans for Chula Vista F.C.
J. Hector Diaz is ambitious. In an exclusive interview with Soccer Nation’s Cesar Hernandez, Chula Vista F.C.’s Director of Coaching opened up about his early start to his coaching career and his bold visions for the future of his club. At just 30 years of age, Diaz has already accomplished plenty in the youth soccer […]
Chula Vista’s Paul Arriola Scores First Senior Goal in USMNT Win
In his first ever appearance for the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT), Chula Vista native Paul Arriola registered a goal and an assist in a 3-1, win over Puerto Rico on Sunday in Puerto Rico. Arriola, who plays professionally for Club Tijuana, earned a start in his first ever cap for the USMNT. Playing out on the right […]
Paul Arriola Named To U.S. Men’s National Team
San Diego’s Paul Arriola has been named to the U.S. Men’s National Team squad by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann for an upcoming friendly against Puerto Rico on Sunday. Arriola is one of seven players named to the roster for Sunday’s match that was not named to Klinsmann’s Copa America preliminary roster. Arriola, who also has […]
Club Tijuana Must Reorganize Before a Possible Relegation Next Year
After 17 matches in the 2016 Clausura, Xolos ended their season with a quiet 0-0 draw against Atlas in the Estadio Jalisco. Even with a man advantage after Atlas’ Rodrigo Salinas received a red card in the first half, Miguel “Piojo” Herrera and his men failed to find victory in Guadalajara. The draw was a fitting […]
Four California Natives Named To U.S. U-23 Men’s National Team Roster
In a perfect world, the U.S. U-23 Men’s National Team would already have its spot secured for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Unfortunately for the U.S. U-23s, the world is far from perfect and standing in the way of Olympic dreams is a home-and-away playoff against Colombia, which will determine the final berth in […]
Four Americans start as Tijuana U-20s move on in playoffs
TIJUANA — Club Tijuana’s Under-20 side moved onto the semifinals of the playoffs with a 3-1 win Saturday over its opposite number from Tigres that gave the Xolos a 3-2 aggregate triumph. San Diego native Paul Arriola, who also plays with the Xolos first team, was active from the opening whistle, with two shot attempts in the […]
California native Paul Arriola making an impact at Tijuana Xolos
SAN DIEGO – The Chula Vista native, Paul Arriola, under contract at the Mexican club Tijuana Xolos has continued the great form he showed during the U-20 World Cup in June. On Saturday, when Tijuana faced Cruz Azul, Arriola came off the bench at halftime and scored a goal 3 minutes into the second half, which was […]