What They’re Saying: USA vs. Honduras (Pre-Match)

SoccerNation’s Nate Abaurrea is on site at Avaya Stadium in San Jose this weekend, as the United States Men’s National Team prepares to take on Honduras in a massively important World Cup Qualifying match. It is the first World Cup Qualifying match being held in the Bay Area in over 20 years, the last one […]

SoccerNation Sitdown: Alexi Lalas from Avaya Stadium

In the build up to the massive USA vs. Honduras World Cup Qualifier in San Jose, our own Nate Abaurrea was joined by the one and only Alexi Lalas for a very special podcast edition of the SoccerNation Sitdown. Abaurrea and Lalas did not hold back in the 25 minute conversation, recorded inside Avaya Stadium. […]

USMNT Exclusive: Jorge Villafaña speaks to SoccerNation

Following a 1-1 draw between Club Tijuana and Santos Laguna in Liga MX on Friday night, Santos defender Jorge Villafaña spoke to SoccerNation’s Nate Abaurrea regarding his inclusion in the latest United States Men’s National Team roster. Villafaña (who was brought into the senior national team fold for the first time during the recent January […]

U.S. U-20 Drawn Into Group F For Upcoming 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup

The U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team (MNT) has learned who they will face in the group stage matches at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea. Drawn into Group F, the U.S. U-20 MNT will open the tournament against Ecuador on May 22, which will be followed by Senegal on May 25. The […]

Schedule Announced For 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup – 4 Matches In California

CONCACAF announced the schedule and group stage matches for the 2017 Gold Cup on Tuesday morning. California will play host to four matches throughout the entirety of the tournament. The first matches will be a doubleheader that will be played on July 9 at Qualcomm Stadium. It features Mexico vs El Salvador and Curaçao vs […]

SoccerNation Sitdown: Landon Donovan – Part Four

When it comes to American Soccer, you would be hard pressed to find a more recognizable name than Landon Donovan. The all-time leader in goals and assists for the United States Men’s National Team is also becoming a familiar face to residents of San Diego, with Donovan and his family recently moving to America’s Finest […]

USA’s Scoreless Draw vs. Serbia Provides Starting Point for Busy 2017

It’s safe to say the first game of the second Bruce Arena era for the U.S. Men’s National Team was not a vintage performance, or result, as they tied Serbia 0-0 at Qualcomm Stadium in a friendly on Sunday. While Arena’s squad was an almost entirely MLS-based group, with all those players effectively in preseason […]

Sons of Immigrants and Refugees: A Day With the USMNT in San Diego

It is rather difficult in times like these to ignore the hate and fear mongering that is flowing around us. It is darn near impossible to not be enraged by the xenophobia and downright bigotry occurring in our country from the top down. It is additionally troubling to see the steadily deteriorating international perception of […]

Episode 15 – From San Diego with Love: USA v Serbia Reaction

Dike and Nate recap the first United States Men’s National Team match of the second Bruce Arena Era. The match finished 0-0 in sunny San Diego in front of an announced crowd of 20,079. After the match Sacha Kjestan and Alejandro Bedoya had a few choice words regarding Michael Bradley’s comments on President Trump’s recently […]

3 Things to Watch For: USA vs. Serbia in San Diego

Sunday, Janaury 29th, the United States Men’s National Team will take on Serbia in a friendly at San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium.  Not only will it be the Americans’ first official match of 2017, but the first for the U.S. team since the firing of Jurgen Klinsmann.  Sunday will also mark the USMNT’s first appearance in San […]

Albion Pros Launch Party at Primos in Mission Valley

Come join San Diego’s only National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) team as Albion Pros kick off their second season with a Launch Party at Primos Public Corner on Sunday, January 29th in the build up to the United States Men’s National Team match against Serbia. Kick off is at 1:00 pm, and you can join […]

Marcelo Balboa and the Importance of Bilingual Soccer Coverage in the U.S.

There is a strong demand from millions of fans for English language coverage of Mexican soccer.  Liga MX is the most watched soccer league in the United States, and the Mexican National Team routinely packs massive American football stadiums for friendlies and summer tournament affairs.  Yet despite the wishes of so many, there continues to […]

Soccer Nation’s Coach’s Corner: Ziggy Korytoski of Albion Pros – (Part II)

After a stellar inaugural season in 2016 that saw Albion Pros cement themselves as a contender for national honors, Head Coach Ziggy Korytoski and his staff are ready for more.  Not only will Albion be kicking off their second National Premier Soccer League campaign in April, but the club will also be taking part in […]

SoccerNation’s Top 16 of 2016 – (8 & 7)

Around the world of soccer, 2016 has been the year of the Cinderella Story. From Portugal in the European Championships to Leicester City in the Premier League, the unexpected and seemingly impossible became the norm in the global footballing landscape. Fairytales like Wales and Iceland’s runs in the Euro’s coincided with Chile’s wild run to […]