Liga MX Clausura 2014 Week 11 Rewind

MEXICO – More than half of the regular season of the Clausura 2014 season is in the book and the tournament is starting to heat up. Cruz Azul and Toluca seem to be pulling away and have their playoff tickets already sealed; while most of the remaining teams still have possibilities. Queretaro 0-2 Toluca Toluca […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:50 AM PDT

San Diego Flash qualifies into U.S. Open Cup

Versión Español AGOURA HILLS – San Diego Flash achieved a historic berth into the official cup competition of U.S. Soccer; the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. They defeated FC Hasental with a 1-2 scoreline on the road to obtain this prestigious ticket. San Diego Flash will be one of the 64 participants in the cup […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:50 AM PDT

Cruz Azul 2-1 Tijuana Xolos: Another road stumble

MEXICO CITY – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente took yet another loss on the road and yet another loss to Cruz Azul. Tijuana had the slight hope of an upset when they took a 0-1 lead to halftime, but the home side restored order in the second half. Tijuana Xolos manager Cesar Farias was clearly […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:50 AM PDT

Zonkeys, against 2 historic Cibacopa teams

TIJUANA, BC.- Almost 2 weeks before the start of the 2014 season of the Basketball Circuit of the Pacific Coast (Cibacopa in Spanish), Tijuana Zonkeys is working really hard to be ready to take on the 2 most historic teams in the league, Caborca Mineros and Ciudad Obregon Trigueros. The side coached by Angel Gonzalez […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:50 AM PDT

The Beer of the Week: “Pilsen Sour” from Mamut Brewery

On Wednesday, I was at the Food Garden's anniversary event when Juan José Quezada, Master Brewer at Mamut Brewery Co, texted me and said they had just opened a cask of an Imperial Stout they've been brewing, and invited us (me and camerawoman Eli Rosales) to their soon-to open two level restaurant and brewery in […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:49 AM PDT

Cruz Azul vs Tijuana Xolos: Looking to break two bad records

MEXICO CITY – Following their 1-0 loss to the LA Galaxy on Wednesday night, Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente travel to the capital city for a tough test against Cruz Azul. The Xoloitzcuinltes will be looking to do away with two negative records in this match; they haven't won an away league match in over […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:49 AM PDT

Omar Quintero returns to Zonkeys

TIJUANA, BC.- Tijuana's favorite, Omar Quintero, will be returning to Zonkeys once again to work under the orders of new Coach Angel Gonzalez to compete for the title of the 2014 edition of the Basketball Circuit of the Pacific Coast (Cibacopa in Spanish). Quintero had a great year with Tampico Huracanes in the Professional National […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:48 AM PDT

Baja Skinny: A Local Answers Frequently Asked Questions About Ensenada

Via Baja.com Located less than 100 miles south of the International Border at San Ysidro, the Mediterranean-like seaport of Ensenada is situated at the end of a picturesque highway on the Pacific Coast of Baja California Norte. Ensenada's proximity to the border has for many years made it a natural choice for stateside visitors looking […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:48 AM PDT

LA Galaxy 1-0 Tijuana Xolos: One error decides the game

LOS ANGELES – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles traveled to Los Angeles, CA to face the Galaxy in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champion's League (CCL) and took a 1-0 loss. The first half was an intense battle where one defensive mistake was the huge difference maker. Both teams fought hard for the […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:48 AM PDT

Tacos Kokopelli invites you to their Open House

"Tacos Kokopelli", one of Tijuana's new wunderkind establishments and our Best Urban Food for 2013, will hold an "Open House" for its new branch, their third attempt at opening a permanent venue in the city (their original street-cart is still there and going strong). The event will take place on Friday, March 14th, at 3:00 […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:48 AM PDT

Is Tijuana’s Airport Really International?

Imagine yourself in the following situation: It's Christmas Eve and you're flying home on an international flight, expecting to see your family and loved ones as soon as possible. As you are about to land, the plane's pilot announces that, due to thick fog, it is impossible to reach the scheduled airport, and now must […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:48 AM PDT

Zonkeys preseason runs smoothly

TIJUANA, BC.- Tijuana's basketball team, Zonkeys, enjoyed a very energetic second training day under the order of new Coach Angel Gonzalez, trying to iron all the details before the start of the 2014 season of the Basketball Circuit of the Pacific Coast (Cibacopa in Spanish). The team practiced shots from outside the paint, and how […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:48 AM PDT

Angel Gonzalez, new Zonkeys’ coach

TIJUANA, BC.- Successful Coach Angel Gonzalez will now lead Tijuana Zonkeys in their objective of being the next champions of the Basketball Circuito of the Pacific Coast (Cibacopa in Spanish), the team announced this Saturday. Born in Chihuahua, Gonzalez coached the UACJ Indios to the 1992 championship, followed by the Monterrey Rayados in 1995 in […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:48 AM PDT

LA Galaxy vs Tijuana Xolos: An Inter-Californias Battle

LOS ANGELES – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente set to restart their international competition journey in the CONCACAF Champion's League (CCL). After several months of inactivity in this competition, the Xolos will travel 130 miles north to face the LA Galaxy in the quarterfinal stage of the tournament. It is a unique match-up unlike no […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:47 AM PDT

Tijuana mayor meets with federal officials seeking more border resources

TIJUANA.- Mayor Jorge Astiazarán met with the Foreign Ministry's deputy secretary for North America, Sergio Alcocer Martínez, and other officials involved in binational affairs who could help secure needed funding for economic development, tourism, industry, education and cultural projects along the border. "Constant dialogue with officials dedicated to moving the city forward from other places […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:47 AM PDT

San Diego Flash looks for berth into historic competition

Versión Español SAN DIEGO – A new season for the San Diego Flash is right around the corner. But before starting the NAtional Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season opener, the team 4th tier side from San Diego looks to qualify into a historic tournament like the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The U.S. Open Cup […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:47 AM PDT

Tijuana Xolos’ CCL opponents kickoff MLS with a loss

Versión Español LOS ANGELES – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente's next rival; Los Angeles Galaxy had their season opening match on Saturday night at the StubHub Center in Los Angeles. The LA team took a 0-1 loss to last season's MLS runners up Real Salt Lake. "We didn't deserve to lose" said Galaxy star Landon […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:46 AM PDT

Cirilo Saucedo not worried about LA Galaxy

TIJUANA – Following the 2-0 win by Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente over Chivas of Guadalajara, goalkeeper Cirilo Saucedo was seen relaxed and confident about the upcoming series against the LA Galaxy in the CONCACAF Champion's League (CCL) quarterfinals. "It is going to be an intense fight to the death over two games" said the […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:46 AM PDT

By the hand of Benedetto Xolos returns to victory

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Chivas of Guadalajara on Friday night at the Estadio Caliente. Led by Argentine Dario Benedetto who had the opening goal and an assist the Xolos once again take all three points at home. Both Xolos and Chivas came out […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:46 AM PDT

Faulconer promises to strengthen relationship with Tijuana

TIJUANA.- San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, just four days after officially becoming mayor of San Diego, visited Tijuana today to meet with his counterpart and the city council, hoping to strengthen ties between the sister-cities, increasing binational trade, cooperation and helping improve Mexico's image with the general public north of the border, saying he looks […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:46 AM PDT