Despite winning against the Grand Canyon University Antelopes by a score of 2–1 on Friday night, FC Tucson head coach Rick Schantz was not happy with his team.... Read more»
The LA Galaxy ended their first Desert Diamond Cup in triumph with a penalty kick victory against the New England Revolution.... Read more»
New York Red Bulls forwards Thierry Henry and Kenny Cooper each tallied a goal in their defeat of the LA Galaxy on Wednesday night. The Red Bulls beat the defending Major League Soccer Cup champions by a score of 2-1.... Read more»
LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham spoke to reporters after Tuesday practice. Plus: Will fans see Henry? Donovan?... Read more»
The second match of Saturday night’s FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup ended with another win for the New England Revolution and another loss for the New York Red Bulls, who dropped the match 2-0.... 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»
It’s that time of year again: the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup is kicking off on Wednesday night with four Major League Soccer teams playing at Kino Stadium. So, who are these men with the shorts and oddly colored shirts?... Read more»
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»
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
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 will be making another appearance in Tucson on Thursday. He is scheduled to appear at a press conference at Kino Stadium dubbed a “major sports announcement” by organizers. They are expected to announce plans for next year’s Desert Cup.... Read more»
The University of Arizona Wildcats are up in Provo on Monday to face BYU. The Cougars have had an impressive season so far, winning a game Friday against Cal State Fullerton to bring their record to 3-1-1. Plus: FC Tucson; 4 MLS teams in Desert Cup.... Read more»
FC Tucson is not playing a home game Friday night. Well, not strictly. Los Tucsonenses will be playing a scrimmage against Atlas United, a team that plays in the local Menlo League.... Read more»
Could major league spring training return to Tucson? Before you get your hopes up about seeing the White Sox, Diamondbacks or even the Indians suit up in Tucson, it could be a very different kind of spring training. Think Red Bulls, Rapids and Sporting Kansas City.... Read more»
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