NC Battalion Gears Up for Fall Friendlies
Since wrapping up their inaugural season competing in the National Premier Soccer League, San Diego’s North County Battalion soccer club have been active. It was hard for them not to remain in motion, riding the wave of momentum generated by their inaugural campaign in which they finished as top scorers and in second place overall […]
Albion Pros: 3 Things to Watch vs Corinthians USA
Albion Pros are coming off a 3-1 road win against NPSL Southwest Conference contender North County Battalion. Last week’s win meant that Albion Pros took sole possession of first place in the division. Saturday April 23 host Corinthians USA, another expansion team in the 2016 Southwest Conference at Mission Bay Stadium, 5pm. Corinthians USA have strong ties […]
Albion PROS Add Proven Fire Power
The Albion Pros have added Matt Clare and Tre Hayes to their roster ahead of their league opener on April 3rd. In Clare, Albion gets a proven goal scorer who brings a long list of professional experience and an NASL championship among other things. Hayes brings athleticism and size to a growing list of goal […]
One season wonder: The story of the San Diego Jaws
The San Diego Sockers may be the NASL team that folks of a certain age remember, but there was a predecessor to the Sockers back in the day. In fact, the San Diego Jaws played just one season, 1976, in the league, leaving town almost as soon as they arrived. Originally the Baltimore Comets, the […]
Against the Tide: The Story of Hugo Sanchez and Soccer in San Diego
The standard story goes like this: An American soccer league is established, and while it brings opportunities for American players, the big stars from abroad join at the tail end of their careers. While there are exceptions popping up in the case of MLS, most notably with the first-season run of Sebastian Giovinco, joining Toronto […]