San Diego Loyal’s Squad is ready for the USL Rocket League eCup: TUNE IN ON ESPN3
An interview with team captain Andrew Vassiliadis SD Loyal Chairman Andrew Vassiliadis heads up the the three-man team heading into the USL’s Rocket League eCup. I spoke with Vassiliadis via social-distancing FaceTime. We talked all about the eCup — plus what he could share about the USL 2020 season. First some basics, if you don’t […]
San Diego Loyal: ROCKET LEAGUE eCup
Details about SD Loyal’s team are scarce, but here’s what we know: USL announced an “eCup” Rocket League tournament. Thirty-two USL Championship and League One clubs will participate: San Diego Loyal Soccer Club‘s team has been selected. The Rocket League players and the club’s chosen charity, however, have not been announced yet. We do know […]
San Diego’s 50 Year History of Pro Soccer. Chapter 1
Courtesy of SD Loyal Super Fan, Glenn Maddock Glenn posted this on a FB group dedicated to San Diego Loyal Soccer Club, and he graciously allowed SoccerNation to share it. Soccer courses through the veins of the San Diego lifestyle, and it has for decades. Thank you, Glenn, for sharing this with us! Imagine it’s […]
Alumni Corner: Jake Fenlason, Peak Soccer
From San Diego, to Akron, to the NCAA College Cup, to the Pro Soccer world Welcome to Week 3 of Jake Fenlason’s Alumni Corner series. Catch up on all of the Alumni Corner features HERE. Deep into his senior year, Fenlason didn’t have any NCAA D1 offers. He did, however, have an unwavering faith that […]
USL Championship Suspends Season due to #COVID19. Will Open Cup be next?
Covid-19 is, officially, a global pandemic according to the World Health Organization. In the interest of public safety, most sports leagues around the world have postponed or drastically modified their schedules. March Madness, Champions League, NHL, NBA, MLS, and USL Championship : all affected March Madness, for example, will be played, but in empty arenas. […]
LOYAL WINS in Tacoma! Mar14 home game postponed until July
Francis Atuahene’s brace propelled San Diego Loyal SC to the club’s first USL Championship win. SD Loyal defeated Tacoma Defiance in an empty stadium, 2-1. Due to COVID19 concerns, SD Loyal and Tacoma defiance played in front of essential personnel only. GOAL LOYAL! 31st minute Tacoma Defiance tied the game in the 56th minute. The […]
Who are The Locals?
The 2020 USL Championship season has started. After years of planning, SD Loyal is off and running. So are The Locals. Just like SD Loyal, The Locals have also poured months of planning and preparation into creating a fantastic experience for San Diego. Every professional soccer team worth its salt has a supporters group. Most […]
San Diego Loyal Soccer Club Kicks Off Their Inaugural USL Season with 1-1 Tie
Photos for you, the fans San Diego Loyal Soccer Club has their first USL Championship point. Las Vegas Lights and SD Loyal played to a 1-1 tie in front of a sell-out crowd and a national television audience on ESPN News. The first USL Championship goal for SD Loyal came from #6, Charles (Charlie) Adams. […]
San Diego Loyal SC announces trio of new signings on the eve of the 2020 USL Championship season
ONE MORE SLEEP! The 2020 USL Championship season kicks off on Saturday, March 7th. The league has announced SD Loyal’s match against Las Vegas Lights as the ESPN Game of the Week. Three new signings: a Keeper, a Defender, and a Forward Jon Kempin In a last-minute shake-up, the club has added significant depth to […]
The SD Loyal Fan Experience
San Diego Loyal Soccer Club begins the 2020 USL Championship season on Saturday March 7th at USD What will the SD Loyal games be like for fans and families? San Diegans got their first hint on Saturday February 22nd. Loyal took on Costa Del Este from Panama. Thousands were in attendance, and the stadium was […]
San Diego Loyal SC games to be broadcast locally on the CW. See full TV schedule here
San Diego Loyal Soccer Club announced that select games will be broadcast locally on the CW San Diego. More games on ESPN+ Twenty-one games are on the broadcast schedule so far.Times and broadcast schedule are subject to change: March: Saturday, March 7th, 7:00 PMHome vs Las Vegas Lights FCESPNews (National) Wednesday, March 11th, 7:00 PMAway […]
SD Loyal SC defeats Costa del Este FC 1-0. Next home game: Season Opener March 7th vs Las Vegas Lights
SD Loyal vs Costa del Este: a photo album San Diego Loyal Soccer Club played their first match at their home stadium on the night of Saturday February 22nd. The opponent was Yair Jaen’s previous club: Costa del Este FC from Panama. Head Coach, Landon Donovan, gave his squad a locker room talk before the […]
SD Loyal Adds a Keeper, a Defender, and a midfielder, and Defeats CSUF 3-1
Current Roster: 19 players announced. More coming soon! San Diego Loyal Soccer Club marches towards the March 7th home opener. The club recently announced three additional players. View this post on Instagram Welcome Jake to #Team1! _________ Name: Jake Fenlason Pos: Goalkeeper Hometown: San Diego, CA DOB: 02/02/1993 _________ “From day one, we have been […]
San Diego Loyal SC adds even more midfield strength with three new signings
SD Loyal Roster Update Adams, Hackworth and Martin added to new professional soccer club ahead of inaugural season San Diego Loyal SC announced today the signing of Midfielders Charles James Adams (Charlie Adams), Morgan Hackworth and Collin Martin, pending league and federation approval. The players will join the Club for its inaugural USL Championship season […]
SD Loyal Hit the Ground Running in Pre-Season Friendly Against MLS Team FC Dallas
In near perfect weather at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center San Diego Loyal squared off against MLS side FC Dallas. Being Super Bowl Sunday you might think it would keep the supporters away. Instead, the Locals (SD Loyal’s Official Supporter Group) and season ticket holders came out to support their team and were […]
SD Loyal Roster Update: We Have a Keeper!
San Diego Loyal Soccer Club (SD Loyal) announced today the signing of Goalkeeper Amal Knight and Forward Qudus Lawal, pending league and federation approval. The players will join the Club for its inaugural USL Championship season in 2020. The first regular season home game is scheduled to take place on March 7 at Torero Stadium against the Las […]