http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/category/soccer soccer news from TucsonSentinel.com - Tucson's independent nonprofit online news en Copyright 2013 2013-05-20T07:23:01+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/051913_fc-tucson/fc-tucson-corrals-seahorses/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/051913_fc-tucson/fc-tucson-corrals-seahorses/ 16:52:00Z Ted Prezelski FC Tucson opened up their Premier Development League season on Saturday night at Kino Sports Park with a 3-1 win over the Southern California Seahorses. The win puts the team in second place in the Southwest Division with four points in two games. Coach Rich Schantz said his club’s teamwork was “fun to watch.” 2013-05-19T16:52:25+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/051813_fc-tucson/fc-tucson-prepares-take-seahorses/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/051813_fc-tucson/fc-tucson-prepares-take-seahorses/ 16:26:00Z Ted Prezelski FC Tucson used Friday morning for practice and, after it got too hot, game film. All of this was to get ready for two opponents in four days: the Southern California Seahorses at home on Saturday, followed by a trip to Texas to face off against the San Antonio Scorpions in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup. 2013-05-18T16:26:47+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/051613_soccer-notes/us-open-cup-we-have-ourselves-bracket/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/051613_soccer-notes/us-open-cup-we-have-ourselves-bracket/ 17:47:00Z Ted Prezelski The U.S. Open Cup sometimes gets compared to the NCAA’s March Madness, with minnow teams hoping to take down a giant here and there. Coin flips and mysterious envelopes have given us the Open Cup draw, and Tucson may have a second trip to Texas to take on one of MLS’s best because of it. 2013-05-16T17:47:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/051513_us-open-cup/fc-tucson-squeezes-out-victory-over-phoenix-fc/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/051513_us-open-cup/fc-tucson-squeezes-out-victory-over-phoenix-fc/ 13:58:00Z Ted Prezelski A last-minute goal by Conner Bevans gave FC Tucson the win over in-state rivals Phoenix FC in the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night. Tucson has earned a trip to Texas to play against NASL side San Antonio Scorpions next week. 2013-05-15T13:58:21+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/051313_soccer-notes/lesson-az-teams-this-weekend-put-aaron-in/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/051313_soccer-notes/lesson-az-teams-this-weekend-put-aaron-in/ 21:42:00Z Ted Prezelski Aaron Long scored the lone goal for Tucson in a comeback draw against the Misioneros while Aaron King started a comeback attempt for Phoenix FC against Dayton. The rivals go head-to-head on Tuesday in the U.S. Open Cup, with more than pride on the line. Plus: Updates on Arizonans in pro leagues around the U.S. and the world. 2013-05-13T21:42:18+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/050813_soccer-notes/soccer-notes-familiarity-breedswe-arent-sure-yet/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/050813_soccer-notes/soccer-notes-familiarity-breedswe-arent-sure-yet/ 20:36:00Z Ted Prezelski When FC Tucson takes on Phoenix FC in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup next Tuesday, one former FC Tucson player playing for Phoenix thinks he has his old squad’s number. While they play in different leagues, both teams have reason to think that they know their opponent’s weaknesses. 2013-05-08T20:36:38+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/050613_soccer-notes/toia-scores-first-professional-goal-phx-fc/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/050613_soccer-notes/toia-scores-first-professional-goal-phx-fc/ 04:41:00Z Ted Prezelski Donny Toia scored in FC Tucson’s first home match last year, playing as a semi-pro. It took him a bit deeper into the season to do it for Phoenix FC, but he did it on Friday night against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Plus: Arizonans score in pro leagues; Cruz with a brace, Leroux with a hat trick. 2013-05-07T04:41:48+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/050613_fc_tucson/fc-tucson-adds-6-roster/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/050613_fc_tucson/fc-tucson-adds-6-roster/ 21:54:00Z Dylan Smith The ranks of Tucson’s professional soccer team grew Monday, as FC Tucson announced the signing of six players. 2013-05-06T21:54:44+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/050113_us-open-cup/fc-tucson-set-joust-with-phoenix-us-open-cup/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/050113_us-open-cup/fc-tucson-set-joust-with-phoenix-us-open-cup/ 22:06:00Z Ted Prezelski The pairings for the first round of the 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup have been released, and FC Tucson will face in-state rivals Phoenix FC. The match will take place at FC Tucson’s home field, Kino Sports Complex, Field 5, on May 14. 2013-05-01T22:06:23+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/043013_soccer-notes/phx-looks-win-second-row-fc-tucson-awaits-open-cup-draw/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/043013_soccer-notes/phx-looks-win-second-row-fc-tucson-awaits-open-cup-draw/ 21:49:00Z Ted Prezelski After fits and starts early in the season, the pieces came together for Phoenix FC on Sunday with a 3-1 win over the Wilmington Hammerheads. U.S. Open Cup field is set; what remains is to find out who FC Tucson will play. Plus: Weekend goals from Cuéllar, Monahan in our weekly update of Arizonans in professional soccer 2013-04-30T21:49:15+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/042513_soccer-notes/fc-tucson-breaks-ground-unveils-champions-league/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/042513_soccer-notes/fc-tucson-breaks-ground-unveils-champions-league/ 00:38:00Z Ted Prezelski Thursday afternoon, the team broke ground on a 1,800-seat stadium. They are also announcing a “Champions League” for local adult club teams. Plus: Phoenix FC against Wilmington and Arizonans around the world of pro soccer. 2013-04-26T00:38:29+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/041713_soccer-notes/az-native-mls-player-suspended-homophobic-slur/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/041713_soccer-notes/az-native-mls-player-suspended-homophobic-slur/ 00:08:00Z Ted Prezelski Our weekly wrap up of Arizonans playing out in various professional leagues both here and abroad starts with a moment that probably won’t make Grand Canyon Soccer fans proud. (with video) In a rough and tumble match, Gilbert-raised Alan Gordon directed an anti-gay epithet, complete with a profane adjective, against Timbers player Will Johnson. 2013-04-18T00:08:03+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/041513_phoenix-fc/phoenix-fc-drops-another-home/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/041513_phoenix-fc/phoenix-fc-drops-another-home/ 01:12:00Z Ted Prezelski Phoenix FC couldn’t come back from two early goals on Sunday night and were handed their third loss of the season by the Los Angeles Blues. The final score at ASU Soccer Stadium was 3-1. 2013-04-16T01:12:22+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/041213_soccer-notes/leroux-scoring-goals-its-my-job/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/041213_soccer-notes/leroux-scoring-goals-its-my-job/ 23:02:00Z Ted Prezelski Sydney Leroux had her first practice of the week on Thursday with her new team, the Boston Breakers of the National Women’s Soccer League. The Phoenix-area soccer standout and U.S. national teamer’s first game with her new club will be on Sunday. 2013-04-12T23:02:03+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/041013_soccer-notes/az-pro-soccer-cuellar-with-five-yes-five-cruz-gordon-with-assists/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/041013_soccer-notes/az-pro-soccer-cuellar-with-five-yes-five-cruz-gordon-with-assists/ 19:04:00Z Ted Prezelski The Sentinel’s weekly summary of players with Arizona connections playing in leagues from the U.S. to Poland and Mexico: If two goals is a brace, three is a hat trick, then what’s five? Renae Cuéllar notched a quintet, a pentagon or, to be more obscure, a punch of goals in FCKC’s 8-0 preseason demolition of the University of Nebraska. She also logged an assist; she’s generous that way. 2013-04-10T19:04:53+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/040813_phoenix-fc/wolves-give-up-mo-against-orlando/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/040813_phoenix-fc/wolves-give-up-mo-against-orlando/ 20:52:00Z Ted Prezelski Orlando City SC were last year’s regular season leaders in USL-Pro, but upstarts Phoenix FC had the upper hand on them with an early goal. Still, the Wolves let up on the pressure enabling Orlando’s Lions to roar back and end Sunday night’s match in Tempe 3-1. 2013-04-08T20:52:09+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/040613_wildcat-soccer/arizona-soccer-changing-attitudes-tactics/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/040613_wildcat-soccer/arizona-soccer-changing-attitudes-tactics/ 22:36:00Z Ted Prezelski A first-half goal from forward Jazmin Ponce gave the Arizona Wildcats a lead over New Mexico State on Saturday afternoon, but a second-half defensive error tied up the match for the visitors. 2013-04-07T22:36:10+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/040713_fc-tucson/fc-tucson-earns-2-2-draw-first-preseason-match/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/040713_fc-tucson/fc-tucson-earns-2-2-draw-first-preseason-match/ 22:35:00Z H. Jose Bosch Bo Bechdal played in a new position for FC Tucson, and it paid off Saturday as the newly minted left back scored the team’s second goal in a preseason match against UC Riverside. 2013-04-07T22:35:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/040513_soccer-notes/fc-tucson-announces-first-signings-2013/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/040513_soccer-notes/fc-tucson-announces-first-signings-2013/ 13:16:00Z Ted Prezelski FC Tucson marked the beginning of their 2013 Premier Development League campaign today with a trio of signings for the upcoming season. PLUS: Local player Justen Glad to play for U.S. under-17 squad; Joe-Max Moore and Peter Vermes to be inducted into Hall of Fame. 2013-04-06T13:16:20+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/040413_soccer-notes/cuellar-has-fresh-start-new-womens-league/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/040413_soccer-notes/cuellar-has-fresh-start-new-womens-league/ 21:40:00Z Ted Prezelski When FC Kansas City first takes the field next week, their attack will include former Wildcat Renae Cuéllar. 2013-04-04T21:40:10+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/033113_soccer-notes/home-cooking-gives-phoenix-fc-first-victory/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/033113_soccer-notes/home-cooking-gives-phoenix-fc-first-victory/ 21:56:00Z Ted Prezelski Phoenix FC celebrated its first-ever home game at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium in Tempe with a 1-0 win over VSI Tampa Bay FC on Saturday night. Plus, Arizonans score goals in Overland Park, Salt Lake City and a little town called Suwałki. 2013-03-31T21:56:29+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/032713_soccer-notes/toia-makes-phoenix-fc-debut/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/032713_soccer-notes/toia-makes-phoenix-fc-debut/ 18:24:00Z Ted Prezelski Phoenix FC’s debut this weekend didn’t go as they would have liked. Their trip to Fullerton’s Titan Stadium ended with ten men on the field and two goals down against the Los Angeles Blues. Still, former FC Tucson forward Donny Toia is taking some positives from the experience. 2013-03-28T18:24:39+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/030513_soccer-notes/fc-tucson-part-expanded-2013-us-open-cup-field/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/030513_soccer-notes/fc-tucson-part-expanded-2013-us-open-cup-field/ 21:25:00Z Ted Prezelski The Premier Development League announced Tuesday that FC Tucson will be among the 68 teams in this year’s Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 2013-03-05T21:25:38+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/030113_soccer-notes/major-league-soccer-opens-saturday/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/030113_soccer-notes/major-league-soccer-opens-saturday/ 19:42:00Z Ted Prezelski We got the “soft opening” here in Tucson in the last few weeks, but Major League Soccer has its opening day this weekend. 2013-03-01T19:42:47+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/022413_desert-diamond-cup-2/sounders-get-real-desert-diamond-cup/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/022413_desert-diamond-cup-2/sounders-get-real-desert-diamond-cup/ 18:39:00Z Ted Prezelski With many of their usual offensive weapons being given a rest, it fell to first year player Alex Caskey to give the Seattle Sounders the victory over Real Salt Lake in Saturday night’s Desert Diamond Cup final. 2013-02-24T18:39:43+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/022413_desert-diamond-cup-1/revolution-leave-red-bulls-scoreless/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/022413_desert-diamond-cup-1/revolution-leave-red-bulls-scoreless/ 16:12:00Z Ted Prezelski The New England Revolution faced off with their I-95 rivals New York Red Bulls at Kino Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Revs won the match 2-0, capturing third place in this year’s Desert Diamond Cup. 2013-02-24T16:12:05+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/022313_soccer-notes/sounders-tiburones-rojos-claw-and-scrape-scoreless-draw/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/022313_soccer-notes/sounders-tiburones-rojos-claw-and-scrape-scoreless-draw/ 17:27:00Z Ted Prezelski 1,200 fans at Kino Field 5 saw Seattle Sounders FC face Mexican second division side Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz. Despite chances for both teams, the match ended in a nil-nil draw. 2013-02-23T17:27:30+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/022113_desert-diamond-cup/soccer-seattle-salt-lake-roll-up-victories-snow/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/022113_desert-diamond-cup/soccer-seattle-salt-lake-roll-up-victories-snow/ 20:08:00Z Ted Prezelski Both of Wednesday night’s games of the Desert Diamond Cup were played in a largely empty Kino Stadium. Still, the players and few fans soldiered on, and the matches were not nearly as sloppy as one would expect given the weather. 2013-02-21T20:08:11+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/022013_desert-diamond-cup/fc-tucson-let-it-snow-games-will-go-on/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/022013_desert-diamond-cup/fc-tucson-let-it-snow-games-will-go-on/ 19:23:00Z Ted Prezelski Wednesday night’s two scheduled Desert Diamond Cup matches will go on despite the snow falling around Tucson. 2013-02-20T19:23:58+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021913_soccer-notes/ex-soccer-pro-rogers-earns-support-after-coming-out/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021913_soccer-notes/ex-soccer-pro-rogers-earns-support-after-coming-out/ 17:55:00Z Ted Prezelski Former Columbus Crew and Leeds United winger Robbie Rogers announced that he is gay and leaving soccer in a blog post last Friday. The reaction was greeted with near universal support from his fellow players. Plus: Sounders, Tiburones Rojos, Xolos and Ricardo Velasco. 2013-02-19T17:55:33+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021913_free_soccer/free-tickets-sounders-veracruz-match-friday/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021913_free_soccer/free-tickets-sounders-veracruz-match-friday/ 17:01:00Z Dylan Smith Fans of professional soccer have a cheap date Friday night: free admission to the Seattle Sounders-Veracruz Tiburones Rojos contest at Kino North Field 5. 2013-02-19T17:01:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021613_desert-diamond-cup-2/161ole-revs-play-picador-second-half-slay-red-bulls/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021613_desert-diamond-cup-2/161ole-revs-play-picador-second-half-slay-red-bulls/ 05:06:00Z Ted Prezelski On Wednesday, a scrappy Red Bulls side came back from a two goal deficit to tie Real Salt Lake. At Kino Stadium on Saturday night, the team was unable to build on their early lead and fell three to one to the New England Revolution. 2013-02-17T05:06:50+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021613_desert-diamond-cup/soccer-sounders-down-rsl/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021613_desert-diamond-cup/soccer-sounders-down-rsl/ 01:47:00Z Ted Prezelski The match started off choppy for both Seattle Sounders FC and Real Salt Lake at Kino Stadium Saturday night. The Sounders had the better of the chances, and ended the game on top 2-1. 2013-02-17T01:47:31+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021513_soccer-notes/not-rebuilding-year-red-bulls-says-petke/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021513_soccer-notes/not-rebuilding-year-red-bulls-says-petke/ 21:51:00Z Ted Prezelski The New York Red Bulls have gone through an upheaval since they exited in the first round of the 2012 playoffs, but Coach Mike Petke wants to stay away from the R-word. Plus: Revs’ Tierney out for Saturday, RSL’s Kreis impressed by Salcedo. 2013-02-15T21:51:12+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021413_desert-diamond-cup2/toro-toro-red-bulls-battle-back-tie/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021413_desert-diamond-cup2/toro-toro-red-bulls-battle-back-tie/ 18:39:00Z Ted Prezelski The New York Red Bulls battled back to a draw at Kino Stadium on Wednesday after the match looked like it could have been a disaster for them when Real Salt Lake scored two goals against them in the first three minutes. 2013-02-14T18:39:41+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021413_desert-diamond-cup/revolution-fall-seattle-hail-yellow-red-cards/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021413_desert-diamond-cup/revolution-fall-seattle-hail-yellow-red-cards/ 17:30:00Z Ted Prezelski Seattle Sounders FC beat the New England Revolution 2-0 at Kino Stadium on Wednesday night in a game that was, so the fans say, chippy. 2013-02-14T17:30:40+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021313_desert-diamond-cup/desert-diamond-cup-new-lineups-possible-fan-shenanigans/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021313_desert-diamond-cup/desert-diamond-cup-new-lineups-possible-fan-shenanigans/ 20:20:00Z Ted Prezelski The first match-ups in the Desert Diamond Cup happen on Wednesday at Kino Stadium. This year’s field includes two teams getting ready for continental competition, one team with a brand new coach and another in the process of rebuilding. 2013-02-13T20:20:54+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021213_soccer/tucson-soccer-giving-sports-tourism-kick/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021213_soccer/tucson-soccer-giving-sports-tourism-kick/ 23:12:00Z Kyle Johnson February has long been the month for northern snowbirds to migrate to the sunny 70-degree desert oasis that is Tucson. But a new reason to travel to the Old Pueblo is emerging, and it’s proving to be a boon for the local economy: soccer. 2013-02-12T23:12:22+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021113_soccer/seattle-sounders-take-veracruz-tucson/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/021113_soccer/seattle-sounders-take-veracruz-tucson/ 18:31:00Z Ted Prezelski The Seattle Sounders FC will play Mexico’s Veracruz in a preseason friendly on Feb. 22, FC Tucson announced Monday, meaning the Jet City will rumble with the Sharks — without Leonard Bernstein 2013-02-11T18:31:19+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/020913_desert-friendlies/soccer-fc-tucson-shouts-timber-as-they-fall-portland/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/020913_desert-friendlies/soccer-fc-tucson-shouts-timber-as-they-fall-portland/ 19:32:00Z Ted Prezelski FC Tucson lost to a dominant Portland Timbers FC side at Kino Sports Park on Friday. The final day of Desert Friendlies ended with the Timbers racking up a commanding 3-0 victory. 2013-02-09T19:32:04+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/020513_desert-friendlies/soccer-seattle-drops-one-timbers/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/020513_desert-friendlies/soccer-seattle-drops-one-timbers/ 23:00:00Z Ted Prezelski The day didn’t start out well for Seattle Sounders FC while on their way to Tuesday morning’s preseason match at Kino Sports Park. Several players were out with an illness, and their bus from Casa Grande ran into a traffic jam. Despite Seattle keeping it even for the first hour of play, the game ended with Portland Timbers FC vanquishing their biggest rivals 1-0. 2013-02-05T23:00:54+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/020313_desert-friendlies/soccer-tucsons-toia-makes-debut-san-jose/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/020313_desert-friendlies/soccer-tucsons-toia-makes-debut-san-jose/ 18:26:00Z Ted Prezelski In the final game of Colorado’s stay in Tucson, they notched a victory over San Jose; MLS Cup runner up Houston Dynamo took an early lead but was unable to hold it as they fell to the Whitecaps in the late game. 2013-02-03T18:26:37+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/020213_desert-friendlies/soccer-sporting-cuts-down-timbers/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/020213_desert-friendlies/soccer-sporting-cuts-down-timbers/ 18:38:00Z Ted Prezelski Sporting Kansas City closed out their 2013 in Tucson with a win over Portland Timbers FC. SKC ended Friday night’s match at Kino Sports Park with a 1-0 victory over Portland. 2013-02-02T18:38:22+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/020113_desert-friendlies/soccer-dynamo-grab-lightning-fast-victory-over-rapids/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/020113_desert-friendlies/soccer-dynamo-grab-lightning-fast-victory-over-rapids/ 19:12:00Z Ted Prezelski It didn’t take long for the Houston Dynamo to grab the lead in their preseason match against the Colorado Rapids at Kino Sports Park on Thursday night. Calum Elliot scored off of a pass from Jason Johnson in the first minute. The men in orange never relinquished their lead and won the match 1-0. 2013-02-01T19:12:01+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/013013_desert-friendlies-fct/soccer-fc-tucson-sporting-kansas-city-play-tie/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/013013_desert-friendlies-fct/soccer-fc-tucson-sporting-kansas-city-play-tie/ 19:39:00Z Ted Prezelski FC Tucson scraped and clawed to a surprising 1-1 draw to U.S. Open Cup champions Sporting Kansas City to close down the opening day of Desert Friendlies at Kino Sports Park. 2013-01-30T19:39:18+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/013013_desert-friendlies_timbers/soccer-timbers-ride-rapids-chilly-contest/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/013013_desert-friendlies_timbers/soccer-timbers-ride-rapids-chilly-contest/ 19:01:00Z Ted Prezelski It seemed like Portland Timbers FC and the Colorado Rapids brought down their home town weather as they faced off at Kino Sports Park on Tuesday. The Timbers were the victors against both the cold wind and the Rapids, three goals to one. 2013-01-30T19:01:27+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/013013_desert-friendlies_san_jose/soccer-earthquakes-rock-houston/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/013013_desert-friendlies_san_jose/soccer-earthquakes-rock-houston/ 18:36:00Z Ted Prezelski San Jose fielded a line-up consisting mostly of trialists in their second half against MLS Cup runner up Houston on Tuesday and it paid off as San Jose native Alexandre Emerson notched two second half goals at Tucson’s Kino Sports Park. 2013-01-30T18:36:59+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/012613_canada_denmark_soccer/soccer-danes-roll-over-canada/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/012613_canada_denmark_soccer/soccer-danes-roll-over-canada/ 00:23:00Z Ted Prezelski An inexperienced Canadian side fell victim to a veteran Danish team on Saturday at Kino Stadium. The Danes won the friendly match by an emphatic 4-0, led by a young forward who scored a hat trick. 2013-01-27T00:23:13+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012613_docs_in_honduras/ua-hand-surgeon-gloves-up-save-goals-honduras/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012613_docs_in_honduras/ua-hand-surgeon-gloves-up-save-goals-honduras/ 19:43:00Z Austin McEvoy A University of Arizona hand surgeon is making an eighth annual trip to Honduras, where he will perform surgery for underprivileged locals. But this year, Dr. Joseph Sheppard will not only be using his hands to reconstruct fingers, but to block soccer balls. 2013-01-26T19:43:15+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/012613_soccer_rain/rain-wont-stop-canada-vs-denmark-soccer/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/012613_soccer_rain/rain-wont-stop-canada-vs-denmark-soccer/ 18:32:00Z Dylan Smith Saturday’s match between Canada and Denmark will proceed as planned, organizers at FC Tucson said. The teams will hit the field for a friendly contest at 1 p.m. at Kino Stadium. 2013-01-26T18:32:44+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/012513_soccer-notes/kansas-city-settles-another-preseason-old-pueblo/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/012513_soccer-notes/kansas-city-settles-another-preseason-old-pueblo/ 23:55:00Z Ted Prezelski Sporting Kansas City had by all but one measure a successful season last year, but that doesn’t mean they have nothing improve. Unfortunately, injuries in the fall contributed to an early ouster from the playoffs, although the team ended with the second-best regular season record in the league. 2013-01-25T23:55:45+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/012313_fc-tucson/fc-tucson-announces-new-soccer-stadium/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/012313_fc-tucson/fc-tucson-announces-new-soccer-stadium/ 00:12:00Z Ted Prezelski FC Tucson and Pima County announced plans Wednesday for a 2,000-seat stadium to be built by 2014 on the site of Field #1 at Kino Sports Complex North. In addition to the new stadium, which will become the new home for the professional soccer team, the county also plans to add a sixth field at the site. 2013-01-24T00:12:51+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/011913_soccer-notes/the-last-amigo-set-return-tucson/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/011913_soccer-notes/the-last-amigo-set-return-tucson/ 16:41:00Z Ted Prezelski Pablo Mastroeni has had an impressive soccer career, but there is one thing that often gets left off his resume: he played a single season for the Tucson Amigos back in 1997. “Playing with the Amigos was my first real taste of playing pro,” said the Argentina-born and Phoenix-raised Mastroeni. 2013-01-19T16:41:35+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/010913_soccer-notes/fc-tucsons-pearlman-skipper-team-mls-combine/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/010913_soccer-notes/fc-tucsons-pearlman-skipper-team-mls-combine/ 17:25:00Z Ted Prezelski This weekend, MLS holds its player combine in Ft. Lauderdale before next week’s SuperDraft. On the sidelines for the combine’s scrimmages will be local coach Jonathan Pearlman. 2013-01-09T17:25:14+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/010613_fc-tucson/fc-tucson-tryouts-bring-out-old-pueblos-best-footy-fanciers/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/010613_fc-tucson/fc-tucson-tryouts-bring-out-old-pueblos-best-footy-fanciers/ 18:29:00Z Ted Prezelski FC Tucson held tryouts on Saturday for the their 2013 season at Kino Sportspark and 59 players showed up. Not all of the players on the grass were unfamiliar faces, but two of the most familiar to fans will be unlikely to be wearing the black jersey this year. 2013-01-06T18:29:03+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/122012_soccer-notes/fc-tucson-builds-new-season-named-rookie-franchise-year/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/122012_soccer-notes/fc-tucson-builds-new-season-named-rookie-franchise-year/ 21:53:00Z Ted Prezelski The crew over at FC Tucson is still basking in the glory of being named the Premier Development League’s Rookie Franchise of the Year last weekend, but they are already putting together the team for next season. PLUS: New women’s league announces their name and logo, but not the name of who is in the logo. 2012-12-20T21:53:10+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/120712_soccer-notes/amato-tapped-as-new-wildcat-soccer-coach/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/120712_soccer-notes/amato-tapped-as-new-wildcat-soccer-coach/ 22:57:00Z Ted Prezelski Tony Amato, Southland Conference coach of the year the past two seasons at Stephen F. Austin, has been hired to become the new University of Arizona women’s soccer coach. 2012-12-07T22:57:28+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/120212_us-soccer/us-womens-national-team-defeats-ireland-glendale/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/120212_us-soccer/us-womens-national-team-defeats-ireland-glendale/ 17:40:00Z Ted Prezelski It didn’t take long for the United States women’s national team to get on the scoreboard as they defeated the Republic of Ireland 2-0 on Saturday night. 11,570 fans watched as the U.S. scored 44 seconds into the match at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. 2012-12-02T17:40:47+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/113012_us-soccer/new-us-womens-coach-demanding-patient/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/113012_us-soccer/new-us-womens-coach-demanding-patient/ 17:24:00Z Ted Prezelski Scottish coach Tom Sermanni will soon take the reigns on the U.S. women’s soccer national team. UA assistant Danielle Sunderhaus played for him and has some perspective on his style. 2012-12-01T17:24:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/112912_mls-cup/its-dynamo-vs-galaxy-mls-cup-again/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/112912_mls-cup/its-dynamo-vs-galaxy-mls-cup-again/ 23:32:00Z Ted Prezelski As a wise man in another sport used to say, it’s déjà vu all over again. The Los Angeles Galaxy will face the Houston Dynamo for the MLS Cup on Saturday. It’s the same two teams and even the same venue as last year. 2012-11-29T23:32:22+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/112912_us-soccer/us-womens-soccer-defeats-ireland-5-0-fan-tribute-tour/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/112912_us-soccer/us-womens-soccer-defeats-ireland-5-0-fan-tribute-tour/ 17:18:00Z U.S. Soccer The U.S. women’s national soccer team rolled past the Republic of Ireland 5-0 as Alex Morgan scored a hat trick in the first half and Sydney Leroux added two goals off the bench after the break. Next stop for the Lady Yanks and Girls in Green: Glendale. 2012-11-29T17:18:01+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/112312_soccer-notes/fc-tucsons-schmitt-signs-with-phoenix-fc/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/112312_soccer-notes/fc-tucsons-schmitt-signs-with-phoenix-fc/ 23:38:00Z Ted Prezelski Former FC Tucson midfielder and defender Reid Schmitt has signed a professional contract with USL Pro Side Phoenix FC. Plus: Fire could make visit in 2014; U.S. Soccer organizes new women’s league to debut in the spring. 2012-11-23T23:38:45+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/111912_international-soccer/canada-and-denmark-meet-tucson-friendly-soccer-match/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/111912_international-soccer/canada-and-denmark-meet-tucson-friendly-soccer-match/#When: 15:19:000 Ted Prezelski Updated: FC Tucson announced Monday that the team will host an international friendly between Canada and Denmark at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium on Jan. 26 2012-11-19T15:19:44+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/111812_soccer_notes/arizona-players-struggling-mls-playoff-sides/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/111812_soccer_notes/arizona-players-struggling-mls-playoff-sides/ 18:34:00Z Ted Prezelski Arizona born-players have figured in the Major League Soccer playoffs. Unfortunately, they are currently sitting in the “long odds” part of the bracket. Plus, Vancouver Whitecaps announce Casa Grande stay 2012-11-18T18:34:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/111512_arizona-soccer/ua-soccer-coach-oyen-steps-down/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/111512_arizona-soccer/ua-soccer-coach-oyen-steps-down/ 23:21:00Z Ted Prezelski Soccer veteran Lisa Oyen has stepped down from her position as head coach at the University of Arizona Wildcats and said she plans to pursue other opportunities. 2012-11-15T23:21:00+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/110312_arizona_soccer/because-we-have-let-asu-win-one-wildcats-drop-final-match-sun-devils/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/110312_arizona_soccer/because-we-have-let-asu-win-one-wildcats-drop-final-match-sun-devils/ 20:25:00Z Ted Prezelski The Arizona Wildcats closed out the 2012 soccer season Friday afternoon with a loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils, 2-1. The loss left the Wildcats with a 6-11-3 record for the season. 2012-11-03T20:25:18+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/110112_mls-preseason/fc-tucson-announces-schedule-teams-mls-preseason/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/110112_mls-preseason/fc-tucson-announces-schedule-teams-mls-preseason/ 19:50:00Z Ted Prezelski FC Tucson announced today that it has finalized contracts to invite five more Major League Soccer clubs to train and play preseason “Desert Friendlies” in Tucson. 2012-11-01T19:50:29+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102812_arizona_soccer/wildcats-shut-out-utes-last-second-2ot-goal/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102812_arizona_soccer/wildcats-shut-out-utes-last-second-2ot-goal/#When: 20:33:000 Iman Hamdan Updated: Just two seconds determined the winner and loser of Sunday’s Arizona-Utah’s soccer match. The Wildcats pulled off a 1-0 shutout with junior midfielder Shannon Heinzler’s goal in double overtime at Mulcahy Stadium. 2012-10-28T20:33:50-07:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102612_arizona-soccer/wildcat-soccer-buffaloed-by-colorado/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102612_arizona-soccer/wildcat-soccer-buffaloed-by-colorado/ 01:37:00Z Ted Prezelski The Arizona Wildcats lost their penultimate home game to the University of Colorado Buffaloes on Friday afternoon by a score of 3-0. 2012-10-27T01:37:39+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102612_pima-soccer/yavapai-runs-roughshod-over-aztecs/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102612_pima-soccer/yavapai-runs-roughshod-over-aztecs/ 18:13:00Z Raymond Suarez The Pima Community College men’s soccer team fell behind and couldn’t catch up on Thursday as it lost to No. 1 seed Yavapai College 5-2 in the regional semifinals in Prescott Valley. 2012-10-26T18:13:38+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102512_pima-soccer/aztec-soccer-season-ends-semifinals/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102512_pima-soccer/aztec-soccer-season-ends-semifinals/ 18:02:00Z Raymond Suarez The Pima College women’s soccer team struck first but fell behind in the first half and couldn’t come back after falling 4-2 to Scottsdale Community College in the semifinals on Wednesday in Scottsdale. 2012-10-25T18:02:30+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102312_soccer-notes/pima-advances-regional-semi-finals/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102312_soccer-notes/pima-advances-regional-semi-finals/ 14:55:00Z Ted Prezelski The Pima men’s soccer team was down with seven minutes remaining and came back to beat No. 5 Phoenix College 2-1 on Tuesday in the NJCAA Region I, Division I quarterfinals. 2012-10-24T14:55:06+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102312_pima-womens-soccer/aztecs-send-coyotes-howling/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102312_pima-womens-soccer/aztecs-send-coyotes-howling/ 18:16:00Z Ted Prezelski The Pima College women’s soccer team moved on to the second round of the playoffs after a dominating 4 -1 performance against the Coyotes of Chandler-Gilbert Community College on Monday. 2012-10-23T18:16:40+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102112_pima-womens-soccer/artichokes-steamed-pima-women-eke-out-draw/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102112_pima-womens-soccer/artichokes-steamed-pima-women-eke-out-draw/ 17:04:00Z Ted Prezelski Pima Community College women’s soccer team played a spirited and often chippy match against of Scottsdale College on Saturday afternoon. The Aztecs fought to a draw in the 110-minute match against the nationally ranked Artichokes, 1-1. 2012-10-22T17:04:13+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102212_arizona-soccer/no-dam-beavers-osu-emphatic-against-ua/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102212_arizona-soccer/no-dam-beavers-osu-emphatic-against-ua/ 16:12:00Z Jessica Laurelle Hall The University of Arizona women’s soccer team fell 5-1 to No. 23 Oregon State on Sunday afternoon. Arizona scored its only goal of the game in the 29th minute of action, courtesy of junior forward Jazmin Ponce. 2012-10-22T16:12:06+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102112_pima-mens-soccer/aztec-men-break-artichoke-hearts/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102112_pima-mens-soccer/aztec-men-break-artichoke-hearts/ 16:03:00Z Ted Prezelski In their final game before the playoffs, the Pima Community College Aztecs defeated the Fighting Artichokes of Scottsdale College 4-2 on Saturday afternoon at Aztec Field. 2012-10-22T16:03:54+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102012_arizona-soccer/duck-duck-lose-wildcats-drop-2-0-match-oregon/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/102012_arizona-soccer/duck-duck-lose-wildcats-drop-2-0-match-oregon/ 14:35:00Z Jessica Laurelle Hall The University of Arizona Wildcats women’s soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to the Oregon Ducks on Friday night at Pape’ Field in Eugene, Ore. 2012-10-20T14:35:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/101912_pima-soccer/aztec-soccer-men-struck-down-by-thunderbirds-women-victorious/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/101912_pima-soccer/aztec-soccer-men-struck-down-by-thunderbirds-women-victorious/ 16:41:00Z Raymond Suarez The men’s soccer team rally fell short in the second half as it lost to Mesa Community College 3-2; the women’s three first half goals propelled them to a 4-1 win. 2012-10-19T16:41:03+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/101412_pima_mens_soccer/aztec-men-drop-overtime-match-vs-yavapai/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/101412_pima_mens_soccer/aztec-men-drop-overtime-match-vs-yavapai/ 16:31:00Z Raymond Suarez The Pima Community College men’s soccer team (11-5-2) had a 6-game winning streak snapped on Saturday as the Aztecs lost at Yavapai College 2-1 in overtime. 2012-10-14T16:31:35+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/101212_arizona_soccer/arizona-defense-pecked-by-stanford-4-1-loss/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/101212_arizona_soccer/arizona-defense-pecked-by-stanford-4-1-loss/ 17:08:00Z Ted Prezelski A capacity crowd of 1,021 fans shoe-horned into Mulcahy Stadium on Thursday night to see the Arizona Wildcats lose to No. 2-ranked Stanford, 4-1. 2012-10-12T17:08:47+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/101212_pima-soccer/aztec-squads-chew-up-bears/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/101212_pima-soccer/aztec-squads-chew-up-bears/ 16:08:00Z Raymond Suarez The Pima men’s soccer team continued its winning ways defeating Phoenix College 3-1 on Thursday in Phoenix; the women’s soccer team got back on track after defeating the Bears 3-0. 2012-10-12T16:08:21+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/101112_desert-diamond-cup/tucson-will-soccer-mecca-desert-cup/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/101112_desert-diamond-cup/tucson-will-soccer-mecca-desert-cup/#When: 17:01:000 Ted Prezelski Updated: The New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls, Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders will take part in the 2013 Desert Diamond Cup, host team FC Tucson announced Thursday. The cup final will be broadcast by NBC Sports Network. 2012-10-11T17:01:25+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/101012_pima-soccer/pima-men-win-fifth-straight-women-trounced/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/101012_pima-soccer/pima-men-win-fifth-straight-women-trounced/ 21:15:00Z Raymond Suarez The men’s soccer team scored three goals in the second half to beat Paradise Valley Community College 4-2 on Tuesday at the West Campus’s Aztecs Field; the women’s team fell behind early and couldn’t catch up. 2012-10-10T21:15:05+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/100912_soccer-notes/wildcats-looking-tough-test-vs-stanford/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/100912_soccer-notes/wildcats-looking-tough-test-vs-stanford/ 16:55:00Z Ted Prezelski “They have a reputation for being a good program,” said Wildcat soccer coach Lisa Oyen of Thursday’s opponent, the 2nd-ranked Stanford Cardinal, the defending national champs. Plus, a former Yavapai Roughrider is on the U.S. roster for the next World Cup qualifying round. 2012-10-09T16:55:59+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/100712_arizona-soccer/wildcat-soccer-chewed-up-by-cougars/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/100712_arizona-soccer/wildcat-soccer-chewed-up-by-cougars/ 00:39:00Z Jessica Laurelle Hall The University of Arizona women’s soccer team dropped a 3-0 decision to the Washington State Cougars on Sunday at Lower Soccer Field in Pullman, Wash. 2012-10-08T00:39:03+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/100712_pima-soccer/aztec-soccer-squads-shut-out-geckos/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/100712_pima-soccer/aztec-soccer-squads-shut-out-geckos/ 17:53:00Z Raymond Suarez The men’s soccer team scored two goals in the second half to beat GateWay Community College 2-0 on Saturday; the women’s soccer team scored two goals in the first half for a 2-0 win. (with photos) 2012-10-07T17:53:18+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/100612_arizona-soccer/fighting-like-cats-and-dogs-arizona-tie-washington/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/100612_arizona-soccer/fighting-like-cats-and-dogs-arizona-tie-washington/ 16:32:00Z Jessica Laurelle Hall The University of Arizona women’s soccer team battled the Washington Huskies to a 1-1 tie in two overtime periods on Friday at Husky Soccer Field in Seattle. 2012-10-06T16:32:33+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/100312_pima-soccer/pima-mens-womens-squads-post-emphatic-victories/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/100312_pima-soccer/pima-mens-womens-squads-post-emphatic-victories/ 15:48:00Z Raymond Suarez The men’s soccer team won its third game in a row on Tuesday after it beat South Mountain Community College 6-2 in Phoenix; the women’s soccer team took control of the first half and shut out the Cougars. 2012-10-03T15:48:46+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/100112_arizona-soccer/no-horses-necessary-wildcat-soccer-ekes-out-tie-with-women-troy/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/100112_arizona-soccer/no-horses-necessary-wildcat-soccer-ekes-out-tie-with-women-troy/ 16:01:00Z Ted Prezelski The University of Arizona women’s soccer team battled the USC Trojans to a 1-1 tie in double overtime Sunday afternoon at Murphy Field at Mulcahy Stadium. 2012-10-01T16:01:47+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/093012_pima-womens-soccer/aztec-women-build-early-lead-barely-hold-7-goal-game/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/093012_pima-womens-soccer/aztec-women-build-early-lead-barely-hold-7-goal-game/ 19:09:00Z Ted Prezelski Pima College scored four goals in the first half, but their lead was nearly derailed by a feisty Cochise College team. The Pima women’s soccer team held on to win the match 4-3 on Saturday at Aztec Field. 2012-09-30T19:09:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/093012_pima-mens-soccer/aztecs-come-back-beat-arizona-western-high-scoring-match/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/093012_pima-mens-soccer/aztecs-come-back-beat-arizona-western-high-scoring-match/ 18:52:00Z Ted Prezelski The Pima College men’s soccer team scored three second half goals to come back and defeat Arizona Western College 4 - 3 on Saturday at Aztec Field. 2012-09-30T18:52:16+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092912_arizona-soccer/wildcat-soccer-downed-by-bruins-2-1/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092912_arizona-soccer/wildcat-soccer-downed-by-bruins-2-1/ 18:12:00Z Ted Prezelski Arizona put up a good effort but could not beat the third-ranked UCLA Bruins, falling 2-1 on Friday night. Wildcat Jazmin Ponce became the first player to score on UCLA’s goalkeeper this year. 2012-09-29T18:12:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092812_soccer-notes/uas-osei-agyemang-birthdays-and-american-style/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092812_soccer-notes/uas-osei-agyemang-birthdays-and-american-style/ 19:14:00Z Ted Prezelski Candice Osei-Agyemang talks about the transition from playing on the international stage to UA; plus the MLS playoff picture as the season enters its final month 2012-09-28T19:14:18+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092712_pima-soccer/aztec-mens-2nd-half-sends-coyotes-howling-women-lose-late-goals/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092712_pima-soccer/aztec-mens-2nd-half-sends-coyotes-howling-women-lose-late-goals/ 03:09:00Z Raymond Suarez Four second-half goals gave the Pima College men’s soccer team a win on Thursday afternoon; two late goals sank the Aztec women 2012-09-28T03:09:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092712_soccer-notes/from-united-union-arizonan-cruz-starts-new-team/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092712_soccer-notes/from-united-union-arizonan-cruz-starts-new-team/ 16:23:00Z Ted Prezelski Daniel Cruz was traded to his third MLS team back in August. We catch up with his progress with the Philadelphia Union. 2012-09-27T16:23:57+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092612_pima-soccer/aztec-soccer-men-lose-overtime-women-win/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092612_pima-soccer/aztec-soccer-men-lose-overtime-women-win/ 14:13:00Z Raymond Suarez The Pima men’s soccer team gave up a goal in overtime, falling 2-1 against Glendale Community College, while the women’s soccer team snapped a four-game losing streak on Tuesday. 2012-09-26T14:13:19+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092312_pima_soccer/aztec-soccer-men-roast-artichokes-women-wilt-overtime/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092312_pima_soccer/aztec-soccer-men-roast-artichokes-women-wilt-overtime/ 18:19:00Z Raymond Suarez Pima College’s men’s soccer team defeated Scottsdale Community College 7-1; the women fell 2-1 in overtime. Striker Yahya Kane made a return to the men’s squad with a goal, while Erika Heredia kept the women in the match with 14 saves. 2012-09-23T18:19:15+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092212_arizona_soccer/arizona-soccer-defeats-no-15-california/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092212_arizona_soccer/arizona-soccer-defeats-no-15-california/ 18:36:00Z Jessica Laurelle Hall The University of Arizona women’s soccer team came out with a 2-1 victory over the No.15 California Bears on Friday in its first Pac-12 showdown of the season. Jazmin Ponce’s brace brought her season total to five goals. 2012-09-22T18:36:49+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092212_soccer_notes/phoenix-fc-picks-up-scottish-player/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092212_soccer_notes/phoenix-fc-picks-up-scottish-player/ 16:02:00Z Ted Prezelski Could a Scottish Premier League player be on his way to Phoenix FC? Plus: Pima men, women in important matches this weekend. 2012-09-22T16:02:59+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092012_pima-soccer/aztec-soccer-men-end-slide-women-drop-third-row/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092012_pima-soccer/aztec-soccer-men-end-slide-women-drop-third-row/ 05:11:00Z Raymond Suarez The Pima Community College men’s soccer team put together its offense, defeating Mesa Community College 5-1; the women’s soccer team dropped its third game in a row after losing to Mesa Community College 3-0 on Thursday. 2012-09-21T05:11:31+00:00