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Angel City FC Falls Short Against Racing Louisville at Home
LOS ANGELES — Angel City FC saw its three-match winning streak come to an end Sunday evening, falling 2-1 to Racing Louisville FC at BMO Stadium despite controlling much of the match. Photo: Dylan Berkman / Sideline Frames Media Coming into the contest with momentum, Angel City looked to extend its unbeaten run in front of the home supporters. The hosts enjoyed the majority of possession from the opening whistle and consistently pushed into the attacking third, but Racing Lou
Jul 262 min read


LAFC Continues Strong Form with Dominant Victory Over Sporting Kansas City
LOS ANGELES — LAFC continued its impressive run of form Saturday night, defeating Sporting Kansas City 4-0 at BMO Stadium in another commanding MLS performance. The Black & Gold wasted little time taking control of the match. Son Heung-min opened the scoring in the fifth minute, finishing off an early attacking move to give LAFC the perfect start in front of the home crowd. The early breakthrough allowed LAFC to dictate the tempo and keep Sporting Kansas City on the defensive
Jul 252 min read


From Oaks Christian to USC: Deshonne Redeaux Begins His Next Chapter
LOS ANGELES — After establishing himself as one of Southern California’s most productive high school running backs, Deshonne Redeaux is beginning the next chapter of his football career at USC. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media The former Oaks Christian standout enters the 2026 season as a freshman running back for the Trojans, joining a talented USC backfield as he makes the transition from high school football to the Big Ten. Redeaux arrives in Los Angeles following
Jul 232 min read


Nico Iamaleava Ready to Lead UCLA Into a New Era
LOS ANGELES — Every new era begins with a leader, and for UCLA football, that player is quarterback Nico Iamaleava. After arriving in Westwood during the offseason, Iamaleava has quickly become the face of a Bruins program entering its first season under head coach Bob Chesney. One of the nation’s most highly regarded quarterbacks, the former five-star recruit brings experience, arm talent and athleticism to a team looking to make its mark in the Big Ten. Photo: Peter Zhan /
Jul 232 min read


Reign FC Falls in Heartbreaking Late Collapse Against Gotham FC
NEW YORK — Reign FC came within minutes of securing a valuable road victory Saturday afternoon before Gotham FC scored three late goals to complete a dramatic 3-2 comeback at Icahn Stadium. The visitors made an excellent start despite a lengthy weather delay before kickoff. Reign remained composed from the opening whistle and capitalized on its early opportunities to seize control of the match. Photo: Ryutaro Ihara / Sideline Frames Media Mia Fishel opened the scoring from th
Jul 192 min read


Gotham FC Stuns Reign FC With Dramatic Late Comeback
NEW YORK — Gotham FC produced one of its most memorable finishes in club history Saturday afternoon, rallying from a two-goal deficit to defeat Seattle Reign FC 3-2 at Icahn Stadium. Photo: Ryutaro Ihara / Sideline Frames Media After a weather delay pushed kickoff back more than two hours, Seattle wasted little time taking control. Mia Fishel converted a penalty in the 14th minute before Maddie Mercado doubled the visitors’ lead eight minutes later, giving Reign FC a 2-0 adva
Jul 182 min read


Portland Timbers Dominate Seattle Sounders in Cascadia Derby
SEATTLE — The Portland Timbers returned from the FIFA World Cup break in dominant fashion, defeating longtime rivals Seattle Sounders FC 5-1 Thursday night at Lumen Field in the first Cascadia Cup matchup of the 2026 MLS season. Photo: Andrew Sanchez / Sideline Frames Media The rivalry match marked the first league game for both clubs since the extended World Cup break, and Portland wasted little time taking control. Kevin Kelsy opened the scoring in the 19th minute, giving t
Jul 162 min read


Late Equalizer Earns D.C. United Point Against Houston Dynamo
HOUSTON — Houston Dynamo FC was minutes away from opening the second half of its MLS season with a victory, but a late equalizer from D.C. United forced the hosts to settle for a 1-1 draw Wednesday night at Shell Energy Stadium. Houston controlled possession for much of the evening and looked comfortable after Héctor Herrera opened the scoring just before halftime. The Dynamo continued to dictate the pace after the break, creating several opportunities to double their advanta
Jul 152 min read


Sound Running Sunset Tour Delivers Fast Times at Occidental College
LOS ANGELES — The 2026 Sound Running Sunset Tour brought elite professional and collegiate athletes to Occidental College on Saturday, showcasing one of the premier meets on the summer track and field calendar. Photo: Siddesh Bhongirwar / Sideline Frames Media Held at Jack Kemp Stadium, the World Athletics Silver Label meet served as a key opportunity for athletes preparing for their national championships and the World Athletics Championships. Competitors from around the wor
Jul 112 min read


Pan Pacific Swimming Championships Set to Bring International Competition to Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. — The Pan Pacific Swimming Championships are set to bring some of the world’s top swimmers to Southern California this August, with the 2026 edition scheduled for Aug. 12-15 at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine. The meet will give athletes from leading swimming nations another major international stage in a long-course, 50-meter pool. For swimmers, the Pan Pacific Championships are more than just another stop on the calendar. The event offers a
Jul 73 min read


LAFC Defeats El Salvador in Friendly at BMO Stadium
LOS ANGELES — LAFC returned to the field Sunday afternoon with a 3-0 friendly win over the El Salvador National Team at BMO Stadium. The match gave LAFC its first game action since the start of the MLS break in late May, and the Black & Gold used the opportunity to build rhythm in front of their home crowd. Against an international opponent, LAFC controlled the match, created chances and finished with a clean sheet. Photo: Siddesh Bhongirwar / Sideline Frames Media Mark Delga
Jul 62 min read


Lo-Pro Repeats as OT7 Champion With Win Over Trillion Boys
LOS ANGELES — Lo-Pro closed out the OT7 season with another championship, defeating Trillion Boys 45-28 on Sunday at Sullivan Field at Loyola Marymount University. The win gave Lo-Pro its second straight OT7 title and added another championship moment to one of the league’s most successful programs. In a weekend filled with elite high school talent and fast-paced 7-on-7 football, Lo-Pro separated itself when the stage was biggest. Photo: Siddesh Bhongirwar / Sideline Fram
Jun 142 min read


OT7 Finals Bring High-Level 7-on-7 Football to Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — The OT7 Finals brought some of the top high school football talent in the country to Sullivan Field at Loyola Marymount University for a weekend filled with fast-paced 7-on-7 competition, highlight plays and national attention. The weekend marked one of the biggest stages of the OT7 season, with playoff games and the championship matchup taking place in Los Angeles. The event also carried extra visibility as OT7’s championship weekend aired on NBC and Peacock
Jun 132 min read


USMNT Opens Irvine Training Base With Public Session Ahead of World Cup
IRVINE, Calif. — The U.S. Men’s National Team brought World Cup excitement to Orange County on Monday morning, holding a public training session at Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media The event gave fans a rare chance to watch the national team train before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was the only public opportunity to see the USMNT practice at Great Park during the tournament, making the session one of the
Jun 82 min read


USMNT Players Embrace World Cup Pressure Before Irvine Public Training Session
IRVINE, Calif. — Before the U.S. Men’s National Team stepped onto the field for its public training session at Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium, the message from players and coaches was clear: the World Cup was no longer something in the distance. The team held a media availability before training Monday morning as it settled into Irvine, its base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. With fans already lining up outside and the stadium preparing for the only pub
Jun 83 min read


Dallas Wings at Los Angeles Sparks Game Preview
Graphics: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media The Los Angeles Sparks return home on Friday night for a June 5 matchup against the Dallas Wings, looking to continue building momentum in the early part of the WNBA season. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. PT in Los Angeles, with Dallas visiting Crypto.com Arena for the first meeting between the two teams this year. The Sparks’ official schedule lists Dallas at Los Angeles on June 5, while the team’s season announcement highlighted thi
Jun 32 min read


LAFC Grinds Out 1-0 Win Over Seattle Sounders
LOS ANGELES — LAFC closed its final match before the World Cup break with a late breakthrough, defeating the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on Sunday night at BMO Stadium. For most of the match, the Western Conference matchup looked like it could finish scoreless. Both teams created moments, but neither side was able to fully take control in the final third. Seattle stayed organized defensively, while LAFC kept searching for the chance that would finally open the game. Photo: Dylan Ber
May 312 min read


Sparks Hold Off Mystics, Win Third Straight in 92-87 Thriller
Graphics: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media The Los Angeles Sparks continued their recent surge on Friday night, holding off a late Washington Mystics comeback to secure a 92-87 victory and extend their winning streak to three games. Los Angeles relied on a balanced offensive attack and several clutch performances down the stretch, led by Erica Wheeler’s season-high 21 points and Nneka Ogwumike’s double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds. The opening quarter featured a fast
May 302 min read


Cal Poly Rolls Past Saint Mary’s in NCAA Los Angeles Regional
LOS ANGELES — Cal Poly baseball moved one win away from a regional title Saturday night, defeating Saint Mary’s 14-1 in the winner’s bracket game of the NCAA Los Angeles Regional at Jackie Robinson Stadium. The Mustangs entered the matchup with momentum after opening the regional with a 6-2 win over Virginia Tech. Saint Mary’s came in with one of the biggest wins of the tournament after upsetting No. 1 overall seed UCLA 3-2 in its opener, but the Gaels could not carry that sa
May 303 min read


Angel City FC Set to Host North Carolina Courage on Sunday
LOS ANGELES — Angel City FC will return to BMO Stadium on Sunday for a regular-season NWSL matchup against the North Carolina Courage, looking to build momentum at home and sharpen its attack against one of the league’s more organized sides. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. PT. Angel City enters the match looking to build consistency at home after a demanding stretch of the NWSL season. The club will need a strong performance from its midfield, especially from Nealy Martin,
May 291 min read
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