Soccer: FC Tucson 3, Southern Cal 1: FC Tucson awakens to corral Seahorses

FC Tucson's hangover from Tuesday's celebration lasted about five minutes Saturday night.

Soccer: FC Tucson's attacking offense a nightmare for foes

When you pull off arguably the most thrilling win in franchise history, what do you do for an encore?

Soccer: Upset of in-state rival won't get in way of FC Tucson's prep for league play

When you pull off arguably the most thrilling win in franchise history, what do you do for an encore?

Soccer: FC Tucson 2, Phoenix FC 1: Hero scores twice for grandma

To say FC Tucson midfielder Conner Bevens went through an emotional roller coaster on Tuesday is like saying "Gangnam Style" is catchy.

FC Tucson: Open Cup brews a soccer rivalry

FC Tucson coach Rick Schantz, right, goes over some ball-control skills with Travis Campbell, a defender who grew up in Phoenix and can't wait to face FC Phoenix.

FC Tucson: Open Cup brews a soccer rivalry

Don't expect to see cars driving around town with bumper stickers pronouncing, "My favorite teams are FC Tucson and whoever's playing Phoenix FC."

Soccer: For first time, Tucson part of 100-year event

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup isn't as glamorous as other sports competitions like the NCAA basketball tournament or the Super Bowl.

FC Tucson: Fans will find more to like in 2013

Forward Saeed Robinson takes a shot during a drill at Kino Sports Complex.

FC Tucson: Fans will find more to like in 2013

FC Tucson reached the playoffs, amassed an 11-game unbeaten streak and attracted a handful of capacity crowds in its inaugural season.

Soccer: Following 2012 success, FC Tucson hopes to double fans' pleasure in more than one way

FC Tucson reached the playoffs, amassed an 11-game unbeaten streak and attracted a handful of capacity crowds in its inaugural season.

FC Tucson: It's on: Local club to face Phoenix in U.S. Open Cup

Three members of the Tucker family, all wearing their blue Freedom Soccer Club uniforms, help with the April 25 groundbreaking ceremonies on a stadium being built at Kino Sports Complex North Field No. 1. From left to right, they are: Ellie Tucker, 9; Gabriel Tucker, 3; and Hannah Tucker, 6.

FC Tucson: It's on: Local club to face Phoenix in U.S. Open Cup

Are you ready for some May Madness?

Soccer: FC Tucson to open play in US Open Cup against Phoenix FC

Are you ready for some May Madness?

FC Tucson: Kids help break ground for 'our place'

Wearing blue Freedom Soccer Club uniforms, three members of the Tucker family - left to right, Ellie, 9; Gabriel, 3; and Hannah, 6 - help with the groundbreaking on a new Kino Sports Complex stadium.

FC Tucson: Kids help break ground for 'our place'

There were more soccer shorts than dress shirts at Thursday's Kino Sports Complex stadium groundbreaking.

Soccer: Kids help out with Kino Complex groundbreaking

There were more soccer shorts than dress shirts at Thursday’s Kino Sports Complex stadium groundbreaking.

Desert Diamond Cup: Sounders finish perfect stay in Tucson with title

The Seattle Sounders were the new boys in this year's Desert Diamond Cup.

Desert Diamond Cup: Sounders finish perfect stay in Tucson with title

The Seattle Sounders were the new boys in this year's Desert Diamond Cup.

Desert Diamond Cup: Homework, hustle key for soccer broadcaster

If Arlo White isn't the voice of American soccer, then he's in the 18-yard box clearly within striking distance.

Desert Diamond Cup: Salt Lake wins, preps for opener in rain, cold

Spring training is about preparing the players for the regular season.

Desert Diamond Cup Notebook: Recent Salt Lake signee Sandoval rising quickly from college a year ago

Five months ago, forward Devon Sandoval was playing against Seattle University. On Saturday, he could be facing Seattle Sounders FC.

Soccer: Seattle's 'dinosaur' Schmid no stranger to Tucson

When the Seattle Sound-ers FC headed to Tucson a couple of weeks ago, coach Sigi Schmid could have told his charges "been there, done that."

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.

Soccer: Seen & heard at the desert diamond cup

Great seats, great name

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.

MLS in Tucson: Ex-Buena star Robles focused on job during homecoming

Defender Kwame Watson-Siriboe, center in green vest, uses all of his 6-foot-3-inch frame to close down 5-2 forward Joao Plata in Real Salt Lake's practice Friday at Kino Sports Complex.

MLS in Tucson: Ex-Buena star Robles focused on job during homecoming

Being back in your old neck of the woods, or in this case saguaros, can have its distractions.

Soccer: Former Buena star Robles returns to Tucson for business first

Being back in your old neck of the woods, or in this case saguaros, can have its distractions.

Soccer: MLS seeks long-term training deal with Tucson

When Major League Soccer executive Nelson Rodriguez came to Tucson in July 2011, he watched an FC Tucson match played at Cienega High School.

Soccer: Seen & heard at the desert diamond cup

Bull at a soccer match

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.

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.

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 in Tucson: From field to crowd, Desert Friendles series a hit

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

mLS in Tucson DAVE ORD: Sunshine, soccer has warming effect for fans

Portland forward Danny Mwanga leaps up to flick the ball toward the net. Mwanga's shot, which hit the crossbar, was one of many chances Portland had in the second half of its MLS Desert Friendly match with Seattle.

MLS in Tucson Dave Ord: Sunshine, soccer has warming effect for fans

In the 80th minute of Tuesday's soccer match, the members of the Timbers Army sang "You Are My Sunshine."

MLS in Tucson: Sunshine, soccer have warming effect

In the 80th minute of Tuesday’s soccer match, the members of the Timbers Army sang “You Are My Sunshine.”

MLS soccer: A not-so-friendly: Portland v. Seattle

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

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.