Former Galaxy striker Gomez gives Torreon something to cheer
Most of us, I suspect, will be more interested in the UEFA Champions League game going on today than the CONCACAF version. But a Los Angeles native (who deserves a call-up to the national team) is set to play a...
Thursday Kicks: Chivas USA play Timbers tonight in Portland & more
*Chivas USA plays the Portland Timbers at 7:30 tonight in the second game of a preseason tournament in the Pacific Northwest. Read more and stream the game here. *The Galaxy lost to the New York Red Bulls Wednesday night in...
Wednesday Kicks: Desert Diamond Cup Gameday & more
*We're a matter of minutes away from the 11:30 a.m. Italy-U.S. game (ESPN2, Galavision), but there's plenty other games on TV today: * At 5 p.m. on KMEX Mexico plays Columbia in Miami, followed by the Under-23 encounter between the...
Mexican futbol’s biggest losers
CD Guadalajara are often called Southern California's third biggest sports team (behind the Lakers and Dodgers) and, of course, there's the little matter of the club having a local offshoot in Chivas USA. So no doubt fans of the real...
Thursday Kicks: Galaxy, Xolos video highlights & more
*If, like me, you were unable to watch the Desert Diamond Cup opener Wednesday between the Galaxy and Revolution on your iPad/smartphone because the MLS stream apparently doesn't support mobile devices, check out the highlights below. Benny Feilhaber's smooth bicycle...
Chivas USA announce three signings – including former Galaxy midfielder Pete Vagenas
Which is about time because Pasadena native Pete Vagenas has only been in camp a month or so - and has already seemed an integral part of the Goats' squad. The other signings: San Diego striker Cesar Romero, 22, who...
Wednesday Road Kicks: Galaxy in Tuscon, Chivas USA in San Diego
*The Galaxy are in Arizona for the four-team Desert Diamond Cup, which kicks off at 5 o'clock tonight with the opener between LA and the New England Revolution that will be streamed live here. Here's a video update from the...
Weekly column: Club Tijuana gives MLS competition for fans in Southern California
Club Tijuana fans cheer on Sunday during a 3-1 home loss to Santos Laguna, but they're mainly just happy to have a team in the highest echelon of Mexican futbol (Photo courtesy Club Tijuana). There is no doubt that Club...
Wednesday Kicks: Olympic tickets, Hope Solo on ice & more
*Galaxy defender A.J. DeLaGarza and the U.S. plays Panama at 5:30 p.m. today live on Galavision. *Mexico faces Chivas USA's Alejandro Moreno and Venezuela in Houston (live 6 p.m. KMEX). More here. *FOX Soccer announced today it will air live...
Payback time for USWNT against Mexico tonight?
Golden girls: UCLA product Sydney Leroux and Diamond Bar's Alex Morgan celebrate one of the numerous goals the U.S. scored Sunday against Guatemala (AP Photo). Having scored an incredible 27 goals in its first two Olympic qualifiers, the U.S. shifts...
Mexican League Preview: With more than one Yank (or two), they’re off beginning Friday
Tigres Triumph: Tigres' players, seen here celebrating their team's league title after beating Santos de Torreon Dec. 11, begin their championship defense this weekend as the Mexican league begins anew (AP Photo). If it isn't enough that American soccer fans...
Tuesday Kicks: Sarvas, Gomez & Xolos
*The Galaxy have formally announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Marcelo Sarvas from Costa Rican club Alajuelense, the day after Coach Bruce Arena told reporters about the acquisition during a conference call. Sarvas, 30, received his work visa today, although...
