SOPHIE JONES NAMED GATORADE NATIONAL GIRLS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Sophie Jones, future Blue Devil The Gatorade Player of the Year program recognizes the nation’s most elite high school athletes for their accomplishments on and off the field. The 2019 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year is future Duke Blue Devil, Sophie Jones. Sophie Jones, an interview with SoccerNation Gatorade just announced the […]
EPL & MLS Champs in San Diego, Youth Edition #ManCityCup
Manchester City are the reigning English Premier League champions.Atlanta United are the reigning Major League Soccer champions.Both teams, as well as a host of other top international clubs, are sending their 2005 boys’ teams to compete in the 2019 Nexen Man City Cup International Super Group in San Diego over Memorial Day weekend. Games to […]
Backs Against the Wall: USA bordering on Crisis Mode after 2-0 Loss to Ticos
What were you focusing on in the wake of the United States’ 2-0 defeat to Costa Rica on Friday night? Perhaps it was the abysmal performance put forth by the U.S. players and manager Bruce Arena. “We didn’t make any plays that mattered and we probably were outplayed at most positions on the field,” said Arena. […]
3 Things: Galaxy win Clasico, Cascadia in action and Americans abroad
It’s been another busy holiday weekend in American soccer, and it’s impossible to catch everything. What are the big things to know from the weekend? We’ve got you covered. SoCal > NorCal The first edition of the Cali Clasico of 2017 was played on Saturday at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, but the LA Galaxy […]
Seven California Players Named To U.S. U-18 January Camp
United States U-18 Men’s National Team coach Omid Namazi has named a roster of 28 players for a January camp at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and seven players have California connections with four of them coming from the San Diego County. Heading to the Sunshine state is goalkeeper Eric Lopez (LA Galaxy, Los […]
USSDA Playoffs Kick Off Tonight With 13 California Teams Vying For National Title
The United States Soccer Development Academy playoffs kick off tonight in Dallas with a combined 13 California teams competing in the U-17/18 and U-15/16 age groups. Six teams are from the U-17/18 age group with the LA Galaxy finishing as the top team in California. They will be joined by Sacramento Republic FC, Pateadores, Arsenal FC, Nomads SC, […]
US Soccer Release 2016/17 Academy Schedule With 3 California Divisions For U-12 Age Group
As the 2015/16 U.S. Soccer Development Academy regular season comes to a close it is never too early to look ahead at the upcoming season which will showcase some new changes made by U.S. Soccer. From the 2007 to 2012/13 season, the only two age groups were U-15/16 and U-17/18. That changed prior to the […]
MLS Weekend Preview: Galaxy look to overcome key losses, San Jose playing for Heritage Cup
Some great matchups this weekend, along with some major cup clashes. Below are short previews for each match. California Teams (All Times Local) LA Galaxy vs. New England Revolution – Sunday, 12:30PM ESPN Somehow, someway, the game on the West Coast got scheduled before an East Coast game on a Sunday. So that means waking […]
MLS Recap: Galaxy & San Jose Draw, Red Bulls Win Big, RSL Back To Winning Ways & More
Great weekend for soccer across the U.S. We now have a three-way tie in the Western Conference. Below are short recaps with links to highlights for this past weekend’s action. MLS Review LA Galaxy (1) vs. Sporting Kansas City (1) – Watch Highlights Both sides traded worthy Goals of the Week contenders in a thrilling […]
MLS Weekend Recap – Galaxy CRUSH RSL, San Jose Defeats SKC, Are Rapids For Real?
Big weekend in Major League Soccer as we have a new team holding down first in the Eastern Conference. The Rapids are second in the Western Conference, the Galaxy crushed RSL and San Jose picked up an important victory. Below are short recaps with links to highlights for this past weekend’s action. MLS Review LA […]
MLS Weekend Preview – Can RSL Stay Undefeated, Will San Jose Defeat Portland Again, And More!
MLS Week 8 is here with some great match ups including the #1 vs #2 in the Western Conference. Below are short previews for each match. MLS Preview Houston vs. LA Galaxy – 4PM PT UniMas First game of the weekend will see the LA Galaxy take on the Dynamo in Houston. Good news for […]
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 […]
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 […]
MLS Preseason & USMNT Schedule For California, Arizona, and Nevada
The 2016 Major League Soccer preseason is here and there will be more than 35 matches played in California, Arizona, and even Nevada during the months of January and February starting this Saturday in the Los Angeles area. As it is with every year, the Western United States have long been a favorite spot for […]
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 […]
California natives Gil and Pelosi set for U-23 MNT Olympic Qualifying
Opening ceremonies for the 2016 Rio Olympics may be less than a year away, but for the U.S. U-23 Men’s National Team the games start tonight against Canada in the opening game of the 2015 CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying Championship. Tasked with the job of leading the U-23 MNT to its first Olympic Games since […]