Soccer: Beckham to call it quits, 'leaving as a champion'

David Beckham, who made 115 appearances for England, will end his career with two final games for Paris Saint-Germain.

Soccer: Beckham to call it quits, 'leaving as a champion'

LONDON - End it like Beckham.

MLS soccer: Desert Diamond Cup: Beltran needs to be a leader

Real Salt Lake defender Tony Beltran, pushing the ball forward in practice, faces the New England Revolution at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Kino Stadium.

MLS soccer: Desert Diamond Cup: Beltran needs to be a leader

Real Salt Lake defender Tony Beltran took a big step forward recently, when he made an appearance with the United States national team.

MLS soccer: PK gets through area star Robles in 3-1 loss to NE

It was a rough night for a former local product and one worth celebrating with a dance for a young midfielder far from home.

Soccer: Some MLS players to watch as Desert Diamond Cup opens in Tucson

Keeper Luis Robles, born at Fort Huachuca and raised in Sierra Vista, has a chance to stick in the MLS. He joined the New York Red Bulls midway through last season.

Soccer: Some MLS players to watch as Desert Diamond Cup opens in Tucson

Soccer is the world's game. It's unlikely there's anyone in Tucson that knows the world and her game better than Ramon Bernedo.

MLS soccer: Sounders' contented sub at goalkeeper

Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann, right, comes out to grab a cross during a drill before a match against Portland.

MLS soccer: Sounders' contented sub at goalkeeper

Ever heard the story about the contented substitute?

MLS soccer: See Sounders’ contented sub in Tucson on Wednesday

Ever heard the story about the contented substitute?

MLS in Tucson: Desert Friendlies thrill fans, organizers

And the MVP of the MLS Desert Friendlies is … the field.

MLS soccer: See Sounders vs. Timbers Tuesday at Kino Sports Complex

To have a fierce rivalry you usually need healthy, or sometimes bordering on unhealthy, doses of three things — proximity, history and animosity.

SOCCER: Ex-UA assistant Galas returns to Oregon roots

John Galas, a performance analyst for the Portland Timbers, is a former University of Arizona women's soccer assistant coach.

Soccer: Ex-UA assistant Galas returns to Oregon roots

Boomerangs, salmon, swallows to San Juan Capistrano - you get the drift.

MLS Preseason: Tucson soccer past, present converge

San Jose's Donny Toia, right, sees action during a Desert Friendly at Kino Sports Complex North Field No. 5 on Saturday. Toia, a former Canyon del Oro High School and Pima College star, played for FC Tucson last season.

MLS Preseason: Tucson soccer past, present converge

The first half of Saturday's MLS Desert Friendly match had some Tucson soccer past. The second half had a little bit of Tucson soccer present. And the full 90 minutes was, perhaps, a glance into Tucson soccer future.

MLS soccer: Tucson soccer past, present converge

The first half of Saturday’s MLS Desert Friendly match had some Tucson soccer past. The second half had a little bit of Tucson soccer present. And the full 90 minutes was, perhaps, a glance into Tucson soccer future.