The community college season is approaching, and all four programs in the IE are ready for 2026. Fortunately, they are in the same conference, the Inland Empire Athletic Conference (IEAC). This group consists of five programs, four from the IE: SBVC, Chaffey, Norco, and Victor Valley College. I do consider Victor Valley College part ofContinue reading “2026 IEAC Men’s Soccer Preview: Key Teams to Watch”
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2026 Women’s College Soccer Preview
With the college season approaching, here is my preview of the women’s programs heading into 2026. UCR (NCAA D1) Coach This will be Mike Dibbini’s second season in charge of the Highlanders. One notable change to establish his roots in the program was the hire of Tara Oper as the director of operations/player development inContinue reading “2026 Women’s College Soccer Preview”
IE Men’s Soccer Teams: Season Outlook and Key Changes
With the college season approaching, here is my preview of the IE men’s programs heading into the 2026 season. UCR (NCAA D1) Coach This will be Tim Cupello’s 13th season in charge of the Highlanders. Since his start in 2013, UCR has made 8 playoff appearances, including two Big West tournament titles and 1 oneContinue reading “IE Men’s Soccer Teams: Season Outlook and Key Changes”
Does Soccer Infrastructure Influence Player Development?
The big topic online after the 2026 World Cup is how the United States can win the tournament, or conversely, how it can build a stronger soccer culture to develop better players. These discussions led me to reflect on what we have here in the IE. One observation I made while following the discussion wasContinue reading “Does Soccer Infrastructure Influence Player Development?”
Titans and ASC Antelope Valley II Split Points in Thrilling 10 Goal Draw
Titans FC squandered a 3-1 lead, allowing Antelope Valley to equalize 5-5 in an epic finish. Pre-game This is the second encounter between the two clubs leading up to this match. However, it will be played as the last game the Titans forfeited. Since then, ASC has continued its winning streak to 5 games. TheyContinue reading “Titans and ASC Antelope Valley II Split Points in Thrilling 10 Goal Draw”
2025: A Year in Review
The 2025 calendar year has provided many notable moments, from individual player milestones to historic performances and future changes to the IE soccer landscape. Let’s take a look back at each month’s notable event, as well as examine what the followers voted as the most significant event of 2025. January February March April MayContinue reading “2025: A Year in Review”
Sporting Fontana Tops DCSC in UPSL Action: Game Summary
Sporting Fontana commands visitors Desert Community Soccer Club 3-1 in the UPSL D1 regular season. Pre-Game This matchup marks the first meeting between the two clubs. Both teams were evenly matched in the SoCal East table, with DCSC in 4th place and Sporting in 5th. The hosts, Sporting Fontana, were coming off a 2-game losingContinue reading “Sporting Fontana Tops DCSC in UPSL Action: Game Summary”
Ocelot Academy vs Apple Valley Storm: Intense Battle Ends in Tie
On Sunday, Apple Valley Storm drew 1-1 at Ocelot Academy. Pre-Game It was matchweek three in the UPSL Premier SoCal north division as both Ocelot and Apple Valley Storm will encounter their 2nd match head-to-head. In the previous matchup, Ocelot blanked AV Storm 2-0 at home last April. Storm was coming into the gameContinue reading “Ocelot Academy vs Apple Valley Storm: Intense Battle Ends in Tie”
IEAC Women’s Soccer Preview: 2025 Season Insights
The community college season is approaching, and five programs in the IE are ready for the 2025 season. Fortunately, all five programs are in the same conference, the Inland Empire Athletic Conference or IEAC. This group comprises six programs, five of which are from the IE: SBVC, Chaffey, Norco, MTSJ, and Victor Valley College. IContinue reading “IEAC Women’s Soccer Preview: 2025 Season Insights”
2025 IEAC Men’s Soccer Preview: Key Teams to Watch
The community college season is approaching, and four programs in the IE are ready for the 2025 season. Fortunately, all four programs are in the same conference, the Inland Empire Athletic Conference or IEAC. This group consists of five programs, four from the IE: SBVC, Chaffey, Norco, and Victor Valley College. The top two programsContinue reading “2025 IEAC Men’s Soccer Preview: Key Teams to Watch”