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Clásico Regio: La Divina
Read full article: Clásico Regio: La DivinaThe rich and vast flavor of Mexico’s cuisine led the KSAT En Español team to the iconic and historic restaurant La Divina to learn about the treats that Mexico soccer fans enjoy during games, especially big rival matches like the Clásico Regio.
Clásico Regio: La Anacua
Read full article: Clásico Regio: La AnacuaAs the KSAT En Español team traveled to Monterrey, Mexico to witness the Tigres and Rayados prep for the upcoming Clásico Regio in San Antonio, our very own Alejandra Becerra also experienced rich Mexican cuisine flavors at the historic restaurant La Anacua.
Community rallies behind SA youth soccer star battling rare, life-threatening infection
Read full article: Community rallies behind SA youth soccer star battling rare, life-threatening infectionA San Antonio youth soccer player remains hospitalized in Dallas nearly a week after contracting a rare, life-threatening infection.
SAFC inks second international club partnership with La Liga’s UD Las Palmas
Read full article: SAFC inks second international club partnership with La Liga’s UD Las PalmasSan Antonio FC has inked its second international club partnership this year, this time with a team that plays in Spain’s top flight.
UTSA and UIW women’s soccer rivalry match to be showcased at Toyota Field
Read full article: UTSA and UIW women’s soccer rivalry match to be showcased at Toyota FieldThe UTSA and UIW women’s soccer programs will square off in a regular-season tilt for just the second time ever at Toyota Field which is San Antonio’s largest soccer venue.
SAFC, SV Darmstadt announce partnership to further player development
Read full article: SAFC, SV Darmstadt announce partnership to further player developmentSan Antonio FC has announced a partnership with German soccer club Sportverein (SV) Darmstadt 98, a team from one of San Antonio’s “sister cities.”
Toyota Field to host championship match of NWSL x Liga Mx Summer Cup
Read full article: Toyota Field to host championship match of NWSL x Liga Mx Summer CupThe inaugural National Women’s Soccer League (NSWL) x Liga Mx Femenil Summer Cup, a collaboration between the two leagues, will coalesce in San Antonio in October.
Toyota Field to host Mexican women’s national team friendly
Read full article: Toyota Field to host Mexican women’s national team friendlyThe Mexican women’s national team will play Australia on April 9 as part of the team’s 2024 MexTour W. The April 9 friendly will be the first women’s national match hosted at Toyota Field.
2026 World Cup allocations, finals site to be announced Sunday. Which city will you travel to for a game?
Read full article: 2026 World Cup allocations, finals site to be announced Sunday. Which city will you travel to for a game?Sunday’s announcement will offer further clarification on dates and magnitude of matches the cities will host.
USMNT coach Berhalter in San Antonio to discuss January roster, expectations for summer schedule
Read full article: USMNT coach Berhalter in San Antonio to discuss January roster, expectations for summer schedule“We’re really excited for this friendly against Slovenia,” Berhalter said. “We want to thank the city for hosting us, and we look forward to putting on a good show for all the fans.”
2 main concerns for USWNT going forward after World Cup exit
Read full article: 2 main concerns for USWNT going forward after World Cup exitOne of those causes of concern is something that the U.S. has control of rectifying. The other it has no control of at all, and simply needs to monitor and stay ahead of.
San Antonio FC brings back reigning USL Championship Final MVP Santiago Patiño
Read full article: San Antonio FC brings back reigning USL Championship Final MVP Santiago PatiñoSAFC announced it’s adding yet another elite goal scorer to the team and a familiar face — reigning USL Championship Final MVP Santiago Patiño.
Predicting the Women’s World Cup roster for this summer
Read full article: Predicting the Women’s World Cup roster for this summerThe United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) is looking to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the third time in a row, and head coach Vlatko Andonovski has some tough choices to make when it comes to roster selection.
BEST OF 2022: Uvalde football, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio FC headline San Antonio’s Top 12 sports stories of the year
Read full article: BEST OF 2022: Uvalde football, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio FC headline San Antonio’s Top 12 sports stories of the yearUvalde football's incredible rally, Manu Ginobili's induction into the Hall of Fame and San Antonio FC's historic first title are three of the top 12 sports stories from an unforgettable 2022.
U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in Qatar
Read full article: U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in QatarThere are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way they’ve handled the Men’s World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at the top of that list is that they chose to have it in a nation with egregious human rights violations.
What will tiny Qatar look like as host for world’s biggest sporting event?
Read full article: What will tiny Qatar look like as host for world’s biggest sporting event?Qatar is a tiny nation that is smaller than Connecticut in square miles, so Qatar would be No. 49 on the list of largest states if it was a part of the U.S.
CHAMPIONS: San Antonio FC tops Louisville City FC 3-1, claims first USL Title
Read full article: CHAMPIONS: San Antonio FC tops Louisville City FC 3-1, claims first USL TitleOn Sunday evening, San Antonio FC dominated Louisville City FC from start to finish in a 3-1 victory and claimed the franchise's first USL Championship Title.
‘Letting the kids be kids’: San Antonio FC players host free kids soccer clinic in Uvalde
Read full article: ‘Letting the kids be kids’: San Antonio FC players host free kids soccer clinic in UvaldeAs part of helping the city of Uvalde in its healing process, Spurs Sports and Entertainment and San Antonio FC held a free clinic Thursday for the Uvalde youth soccer league.
Which were chosen to host the 2026 World Cup? Breaking down the process, candidates
Read full article: Which were chosen to host the 2026 World Cup? Breaking down the process, candidatesFIFA, the world’s governing body of soccer and organizer of the World Cup, will announce the host cities for the 2026 World Cup during a 5 p.m. ET event in New York City.
BOYS SOCCER: Boerne defeats Celina 2-1, claims second straight UIL Class 4A title
Read full article: BOYS SOCCER: Boerne defeats Celina 2-1, claims second straight UIL Class 4A titleJess Gonzales scores the game-winning goal on a penalty kick, as the Boerne boys soccer team defeats Celina 2-1 in overtime to claim the program's second straight UIL Class 4A State title.
Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?
Read full article: Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?Nearly five years after the United States men’s national soccer team famously blew a spot in the 2018 World Cup by losing to a vastly inferior Trinidad and Tobago squad in October of 2017 in the final game of qualifying, the moment of redemption has finally arrived for the Americans.
San Antonio FC to host Western Conference Semifinal against Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
Read full article: San Antonio FC to host Western Conference Semifinal against Rio Grande Valley FC TorosWith Rio Grande Valley FC Toros' upset of Phoenix Rising late Saturday night, San Antonio FC will return to Toyota Field next Saturday to host the Western Conference Semifinals.
Nathan, Patiño power San Antonio FC to first playoff win since 2017
Read full article: Nathan, Patiño power San Antonio FC to first playoff win since 2017Nathan and Santiago Patino each scored goals in the first half, as San Antonio FC won their first playoff game in four years, 2-0 over San Diego Loyal SC on Friday night.
Battle-tested San Antonio FC weathered early-season storm, ready for first round of USL playoffs
Read full article: Battle-tested San Antonio FC weathered early-season storm, ready for first round of USL playoffsSan Antonio FC faces San Diego Royal in a first-round playoff clash in the United Soccer League at Toyota Stadium at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5.
School unhappy after soccer opponent sets record for 16 goals -- by halftime
Read full article: School unhappy after soccer opponent sets record for 16 goals -- by halftimeA soccer player has broken the Michigan high school and national records for most goals in one game, but not everyone is cheering.
Can U.S. men atone for failure, advance to 2022 World Cup in soccer?
Read full article: Can U.S. men atone for failure, advance to 2022 World Cup in soccer?The last time the United States Men’s Soccer Team took the field for a World Cup qualifier, it produced one of the most humiliating moments in the program’s history.
San Antonio FC goalkeeper Matt Cardone about to reach impressive milestone with hometown team
Read full article: San Antonio FC goalkeeper Matt Cardone about to reach impressive milestone with hometown teamSan Antonio native Matt Cardone has been with SAFC since the franchise's inception in 2016, and he will play his 100th match for the club on Wednesday night at Toyota Field.
FEATURE: St. Mary’s University’s Ollie Wright carving out important role with San Antonio FC
Read full article: FEATURE: St. Mary’s University’s Ollie Wright carving out important role with San Antonio FCSt. Mary's University star Ollie Wright is latest local product to earn his way onto San Antonio FC's first team, and he has already made a significant impact in his first professional season.
Here’s what Olympic soccer star Mia Hamm is doing now
Read full article: Here’s what Olympic soccer star Mia Hamm is doing nowThe U.S. women’s soccer team is undoubtedly one of the best soccer teams on the planet, but long before there was Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd -- there was Mia Hamm.
Prince George went through a full range of emotions during the Euro 2021 final
Read full article: Prince George went through a full range of emotions during the Euro 2021 finalFans around the world had a great time watching the Euro 2021 final match between England and Italy, but no one went through a bigger range of emotions than Prince George.
Let’s break down the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team roster for Tokyo
Read full article: Let’s break down the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team roster for TokyoWith the Olympics right around the corner, the final rosters and teams are shaping up, and that includes the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.
Patiño scores early, San Antonio FC wins first ever match against Birmingham Legion FC
Read full article: Patiño scores early, San Antonio FC wins first ever match against Birmingham Legion FCThanks to some offensive pressure from Jose Gallegos, Santiago Patiño scored the opening goal in the first minute of play and San Antonio FC got back in the win column with a 2-1 victory at home in their first ever match against Birmingham Legion on Saturday night.
U.S. women’s national soccer team set to play three games in Texas before Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: U.S. women’s national soccer team set to play three games in Texas before Tokyo OlympicsOne of the greatest soccer teams (or football teams, depending on what country you live in) is getting ready for this summer’s Tokyo Olympics with three friendly matches set for June.
FEATURE: San Antonio FC fans make their presence felt in raucous home opener
Read full article: FEATURE: San Antonio FC fans make their presence felt in raucous home openerSan Antonio FC fans made their return to Toyota Field for Saturday night’s home opener, and they brought the energy all night long, cheering on the home side to a dominant 3-0 victory.
PERFECT START: Patiño scores hat trick, San Antonio FC opens season with 3-0 victory
Read full article: PERFECT START: Patiño scores hat trick, San Antonio FC opens season with 3-0 victoryWith fans back at Toyota Field for a home opener for the first time in two years, San Antonio FC did not disappoint. Santiago Patiño tallied a hat trick, and the Alamo City club defeated Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 3-0 on Saturday night.
San Antonio FC looking for returners to step up, establish culture heading into season opener
Read full article: San Antonio FC looking for returners to step up, establish culture heading into season openerWith the USL season now six days away from starting at Toyota Field, San Antonio FC is relying on the returning starters from last year's team to step up and establish the team culture in order to make another run at the playoffs.
LEE boys soccer defeats Jersey Village 2-0, returns to UIL State championship game
Read full article: LEE boys soccer defeats Jersey Village 2-0, returns to UIL State championship gameJulian Sanchez tallied a goal and an assist, as the LEE Volunteers defeated Jersey Village in the UIL Class 6A State semifinals on Tuesday night, punching their tickets to the championship game for the second time in the last three seasons.
FEATURE: Johnson’s Samuel Moore ready for more physical style of play overseas
Read full article: FEATURE: Johnson’s Samuel Moore ready for more physical style of play overseasAs he prepares to explore more of his English heritage, Johnson forward Samuel Moore feels he is ready for the more physical style of play he'll face on the pitch as a member of the University of Chester's soccer team.
Johnson’s Samuel Moore talks English heritage, commitment to University of Chester
Read full article: Johnson’s Samuel Moore talks English heritage, commitment to University of ChesterAfter an impressive senior season with the Johnson Jaguars, forward Samuel Moore has committed to play college soccer overseas at the University of Chester, earning an opportunity to further explore his English heritage.
San Antonio FC to participate in preseason tournament against MLS clubs
Read full article: San Antonio FC to participate in preseason tournament against MLS clubsSAN ANTONIO – This time last season, San Antonio FC was in limbo awaiting word from the United Soccer League on when they would resume their season amidst the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday afternoon, the club announced that they would compete in a brand new, three-game preseason tournament that will include round-robin matches against MLS clubs from around the state of Texas. Collectively, the clubs have dubbed this tournament ‘La Copita.’After their preseason opener against North Texas SC this Saturday, San Antonio will begin play in the tournament with a home-and-home series against FC Dallas starting at Toyota Field on March 27. AdPRESEASON SCHEDULEDate Opponent Location March 20 vs. North Texas SC Toyota Field, San Antonio March 27 vs. FC Dallas* Toyota Field, San Antonio April 2 at FC Dallas* Frisco April 10 at Austin FC* Austin April 24 vs. Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Toyota Field, San Antonio* La Copita tournament gamesDue to ongoing health and safety protocols, all preseason matches will be closed to the public. Unlike last season, which featured a shortened, regionalized schedule, San Antonio FC will be part of the traditional Mountain Division for the 2021 campaign, alongside Austin Bold FC, El Paso Locomotive FC, New Mexico United, RGV FC, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Real Monarchs.
HBO Max documentary to focus on U.S. Women’s soccer team, equal pay lawsuits
Read full article: HBO Max documentary to focus on U.S. Women’s soccer team, equal pay lawsuits(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)In case you were living under a rock during the summer of 2019, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team took the world by storm when the squad won the Women’s World Cup for the second consecutive time, and fourth time overall. The national team has been in a legal battle with U.S. Soccer for a couple years now, fighting for equal compensation. The women claim that the men’s national team makes more money than they do. The fight has been a rallying cry for the women’s national team. Fans even chanted “equal pay” during the final match of the 2019 World Cup.