The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 5 – 0 to convert fields at the Kino Sports Complex from baseball to soccer.... Read more»
Major League Soccer Executive Vice President Nelson Rodriguez had only good things to say about Tucson following the start of the Desert Diamond Cup earlier this week. Also: national team call-ups could mean we miss some stars.... Read more»
The Desert Diamond Cup kicked off with an attack-minded contest that ended with the New England Revolution victorious over the LA Galaxy 3-2, then Real Salt Lake defeating the New York Red Bulls 1-0 on Wednesday night. Tucsonans were treated to star power in the opening matchups — and not just David Beckham. (with video)... Read more»
FC Tucson faced off against the San Jose Earthquakes in a preseason tune-up match at Kino Sports Park on Wednesday, and ended the match in a draw.... Read more»1
FC Tucson’s Miloš Dragić scored a goal in the final minutes a match against the New England Revolution, but Tucson fell by a score of 2-1. Los Tucsonenses put up a spirited fight in the tilt against the MLS side.... Read more»2
The Los Angeles Galaxy confirmed that David Beckham will be back with the team, and it’s just in time for Desert Diamond Cup.... Read more»2
FC Tucson announced that single day tickets for the 2012 FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup will go on sale on Wednesday; response has already been “oustanding,” say organizers.... Read more»1
When the first ball is kicked at the Desert Diamond Cup, one player will be a little more familiar with our part of the state than his teammates: former Pima College standout Donny Toia.... Read more»
Major League Soccer teams San Jose Earthquakes and Sporting Kansas City will be calling Tucson home for their pre-season training.... Read more»1
Desert Diamond Cup organizers aren’t making lists of what big name players will make their way to Tucson in February. This is because we are entering a silly season rife with speculation. Plus: No U.S. Open Cup for FC Tucson * Earthquakes to spend 6 days in S. Az.... Read more»1
Desert Diamond Cup organizers were mum about in their press conference what other teams will be calling Tucson home during the Major League Soccer preseason. Plus: moves for New England and local connections to Real Salt Lake.... Read more»1
Updated: Four Major League Soccer teams will play at the newly dubbed Desert Diamond Cup, the second year top-level teams will compete in a Tucson tournament. The New England Revolution, Real Salt Lake, the New York Red Bulls and the L.A. Galaxy will play in the tournament, scheduled for Feb. 22-March 3.... Read more»3
Thursday morning, FC Tucson will announce a title sponsor and four Major League Soccer teams that will participate in next year’s Desert Cup.... Read more»4
Local fans wonder: What teams will be making a stop in Tucson next February? Plus: Strother honored by PAC-12; Pima men finish off national tournament... Read more»7
The University of Arizona Wildcats soccer team lost their final road match of the 2011 season on Sunday, losing to the University of Southern California Trojans 1-0. Plus: Desert Cup teams in MLS playoffs.... Read more»
Major League Soccer Vice President Nelson Rodriguez joined local officials in announcing a schedule and location for the 2012 Desert Cup.... Read more»
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