Still Kickin’: A Senior Soccer Team Inspiring Generations
A group of women aged 72 to 81, founded by Dawn Cole, continues to compete internationally while fostering community outreach and lifelong friendships.
Jul 27, 2026
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Travel Turmoil in College Sports: Rethinking Scheduling for a Nationwide Landscape
NCAA President Charlie Baker has called for regional scheduling of non‑football sports to ease travel burdens, but ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips warns that the sheer geographic spread of modern conferences makes the plan hard to implement. The issue is reshaping how schools balance competition, tradition and logistics.
Jul 25, 2026
Oakland Unified Expands Soccer at Schools to All Elementary Campuses
The Oakland Unified School District announced that, beginning with the 2026‑27 school year, the Soccer at Schools initiative will be implemented across every elementary school in the district, training teachers and leveraging community partners to broaden access.
Jul 25, 2026
World Cup Ignites Soccer Passion in the Bay Area
A 13‑year‑old Bay Area player and a Cal State East Bay scholar discuss how the recent World Cup is reshaping soccer accessibility and future opportunities
Jul 23, 2026
Domantas Sabonis Makes Historic Donation to Gonzaga Basketball Programs
Domantas Sabonis pledged a transformative gift during a Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane golf clinic, securing the naming of a new Strength & Conditioning Center that will serve both Gonzaga’s men’s and women’s basketball teams.
Jul 10, 2026
U.S. Soccer Eyes Round‑of‑32 Showdown with Bosnia and Herzegovina
The United States, buoyed by two opening‑stage wins, prepares to meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup’s round of 32, a match that will test both teams’ tactics and resilience.
Jun 29, 2026
Shooting Near San Jose World Cup Fan Zone Leaves One Dead, One Critical
A late‑night shooting near a World Cup fan zone in San Jose killed one person and left another in critical condition. Authorities stress the violence was unrelated to the tournament.
Jun 29, 2026
The Costly Rise of Youth Soccer in America: Inequity, Private Equity, and the Push for Access
An investigation into the booming youth soccer market, the financial barriers that exclude most families, and the grassroots efforts and upcoming World Cup legacy program aimed at leveling the playing field.
Jun 15, 2026
John Madden’s Enduring Legacy Fuels Cal Poly’s New Football Center
From a near‑fatal plane crash to a Hall of Fame career, John Madden’s impact on football endures. His family’s generosity now fuels a state‑of‑the‑art facility at Cal Poly, where coaches and players see a future that marries sport with education.
Jun 9, 2026
U.S. Soccer Team Sets Up Camp at Irvine Stadium Ahead of World Cup
The U.S. national soccer team has selected Irvine’s Championship Soccer Stadium as its World Cup training base, displacing the local club while sparking hopes of naming‑rights revenue.
May 26, 2026