Desert Diamond Cup: Teams 'get after it' in first 2 Cup matches

The opening match of the third annual Desert Diamond Cup hardly looked like a go-through-the-motions preseason affair.

MLS in Tucson: Desert Friendlies thrill fans, organizers

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

Soccer: Mexico 1, Denmark 1: Teams score on penalties for tie

Denmark forward Andreas Cornelius (11) goes up for a header against Mexico defenseman Hugo Ayala during the first half of an international friendly at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

Soccer: Mexico 1, Denmark 1: Teams score on penalties for tie

GLENDALE - It was rough and tumble for the Mexican national soccer team Wednesday night.

Soccer in Tucson DAVE ORD: Soccer fanatic attends 3 games in 1 day

Colorado's Dillon Serna (17) tries to cut back against a Portland defender during the first match of a tripleheader at Kino Sports Complex.

Dave Ord: Soccer fanatic attends 3 games in 1 day

Tuesday was a marathon. Not the 26.2-mile type, but still an endurance event that few would attempt, much less finish.

Soccer: Denmark 4, Canada 0: Danes feel right at home in win

Canadian keeper Simon Thomas can't stop this goal by Andreas Cornelius in the 66th minute Saturday. Cornelius scored three goals as Denmark won 4-0 at Kino Stadium.