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.... Read more»
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.... Read more»
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.... Read more»
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.... Read more»
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.... Read more»
The ranks of Tucson’s professional soccer team grew Monday, as FC Tucson announced the signing of six players.... Read more»
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.... Read more»
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... Read more»
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.... Read more»
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.... Read more»
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.... Read more»1
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.... Read more»
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.... Read more»
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.... Read more»
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.... Read more»
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.... Read more»
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