El Paisano in Russia
Ignacio Cervantes, Reporter
June 13, 2018
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The 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup is hours away from kicking off. Host nation Russia will battle Saudi Arabia in the tournament’s opening match in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday. This summer, El Paisano Online will be your guide throughout the duration of the event. Time Difference Usu...
Is Mexico World Cup ready for Russia 2018?
May 28, 2018
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Mexico’s National soccer team started their preparation for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. “El Tri” faced the Wales National soccer team at the Pasadena Rose Bowl where more than 80,000 fanatics congregated for the game. This was the first of three games that Mexico is using for preparation before...
The Battle for Los Angeles
Ignacio Cervantes, Reporter
March 30, 2018
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Los Angeles Football Club has won its first two matches while Los Angeles Galaxy has just confirmed footballing legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic as an option to play this Saturday at the StubHub Center when the newest rivalry in the city is inaugurated at noon. The Battle for Los Angeles, or “El Trafico...
Los Angeles Clubs Working Hard on Off Weekend
Ignacio Cervantes, Reporter
March 17, 2018
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Both Los Angeles based Major League Soccer clubs will enjoy a bye week this weekend when the third week of MLS kicks off Saturday. LA Galaxy After defeat to New York City FC last week at Yankee Stadium, the Galaxy will be anxious to get back to winning ways next week as they travel to Vancouver ...
Both LA MLS Clubs Look for Back-to-Back Wins to Start Season
Ignacio Cervantes, Reporter
March 9, 2018
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This weekend, our Los Angeles-based Major League Soccer sides look to build off Week 1 wins to remain undefeated. Los Angeles Football Club First, LAFC travel to Sandy, Utah on Saturday as Real Salt Lake try to spoil Bob Bradley’s men’s bright start to life in the MLS. LAFC and RSL kickoff...
MLS Season Kicking Off Saturday
March 2, 2018
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This Saturday, soccer is back. Reigning Major League Soccer Cup champion Toronto FC will host Columbus Crew SC to kickoff the league’s 23rd season. This term, an expansion team has been added to the Western Conference in the shape of Los Angeles Football Club, making the league a 23-team pool (11 Eas...
Roadrunners Prevail Against Chaffey in Conference Opener
Ignacio Cervantes, Contributor
September 27, 2017
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The men’s soccer team won its South Coast Conference opening match 2-1 against Chaffey College on Tuesday after having a player sent off with a red card late in the second half. Moses Gutierrez scored the game-winning goal with five minutes left in the game to give the Roadrunners a positive star...
Soccer: Roadrunners rout Moorpark
Ignacio Cervantes, Contributor
September 21, 2017
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With four second half goals, Rio Hondo College beat Moorpark 4-0 on Wednesday night in Whittier to extend their unbeaten run to six games. In the first half, the Raiders held Rio scoreless after a strong defensive display left the hosts frustrated going into the break. It took the hosts just ...
Roadrunner Sports Update
Ignacio Cervantes, Contributor
September 14, 2017
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On Wednesday, both Roadrunner water polo teams fell to Chaffey College at Rio Hondo’s Aquatic Center. The men’s team came close to victory but the Panthers prevailed 9-11. The women’s side fell 4-8 in each team’s first conference matchup. The Lady Roadrunners will have a week until their next match whi...
RHC Women’s Soccer bid farewell to sophomores
Crystian Mendoza, Sports Editor
May 16, 2017
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The Rio Hondo College women’s soccer team had their annual sophomore farewell and signing party, May 4, as the Lady Roadrunners said their goodbyes while sharing their experience playing for Rio Hondo as well as giving advice to the incoming group of student-athletes. Of those sophomores, Melissa Go...
UEFA Champions League Returns to Action
Crystian Mendoza, Sports Editor
May 2, 2017
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The most prestigious competition in European soccer returns May 2 after the semifinal draw on April 21 as Real Madrid hosts Spanish city rivals Atletico Madrid in a repeat of last seasons finale, while the French side AS Monaco will host Italian league leaders Juventus May 3. This is the four...
Madrid derby ends in a last minute draw
Crystian Mendoza, Sports Editor
April 17, 2017
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Real Madrid hosted Atletico Madrid April 8 at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain as the much anticipated and possibly season defining Madrid derby was the highlight of the weekends La Liga clashes, with some 80,000 in attendance. Real Madrid were the current La Liga leaders, with 71 points goi...
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