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FC Tucson adds 6 to roster

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

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FC Tucson's Pearlman to skipper team at MLS combine

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.... Read more»

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FC Tucson tryouts bring out Old Pueblo's best footy fanciers

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.... Read more»

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FC Tucson builds for new season, named rookie franchise of the year

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.... Read more»

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FC Tucson's Schmitt signs with Phoenix FC

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.... Read more»

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FC Tucson announces schedule, teams for MLS preseason

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.... Read more»

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From United to Union: Arizonan Cruz starts for new team

Daniel Cruz was traded to his third MLS team back in August. We catch up with his progress with the Philadelphia Union.... Read more»

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FC Tucson looks back on 'overachieving' season

FC Tucson GM Pearlman reflects on the local team’s season, while at the Olympics, North Korea walks off after flag flap.... Read more»

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Former teammates square off in PDL playoff

Rick Schantz of FC Tucson and Darren Sawatzky of Sounders U-23 have more in common than just meeting in this weekend’s PDL playoffs. Plus: Name for Phoenix team and De Leon’s new do.... Read more»

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Trio of new players impresses for FC Tucson

FC Tucson only has four games left in its season, but that hasn’t stopped the team from picking up three players from Real Salt Lake’s Arizona academy. Plus, a second-place finish—with a playoff berth—is likely for los Tucsonenses.... Read more»

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Ex-national teamer beats soccer's big boys

Eric Wynalda is coaching a team of players he felt were never getting a chance and causing havoc in the U.S. Open Cup. Plus: FC Tucson looks forward to rematch with Fresno.... Read more»

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So, who are these Seahorses of soccer?

FC Tucson is new to the Premier Development League, so you can excuse players for not being overly familiar with this weekend’s opponent, the Southern California Seahorses. So who are they?... Read more»

It's trial by Fuego for FC Tucson soccer opener

After a year of playing in a “provisional” league and barnstorming up and down I-10 to take on professional and college teams, Saturday it’s for real: FC Tucson plays their first game in the Premier Development League.... Read more»

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Former RSLer signs with FC Tucson soccer

FC Tucson announced their latest signing: former Pima College standout and former Real Salt Lake reservist Donny Toia.... Read more»1

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Desert Diamond Cup tickets go on sale Wed.

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

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'Spring training' soccer teams 5 & 6 still up in air

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

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