California Legion MLR Championship Bound

June 20, 2026 - The journey continues for the California Legion. Fresh off a hard-fought semifinal victory against the Seawolves in Seattle, the Legion will travel to Chicago this week for the 2026 Major League Rugby Championship, where they will face the undefeated Chicago Hounds in a winner-take-all battle for the MLR Shield on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m local time (8 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. PDT) at SeatGeek Stadium and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 and ESPN+, with the ... Full Story

Sockers Sign Forward Abdul Mansaray

June 19, 2026 - OCEANSIDE, CA - The MASL Ron Newman Cup Champion San Diego Sockers-presented by Kaiser Permanente-today announced the signing of free agent forward Abdul Mansaray to a two-year contract, covering the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. Per club and league policy, contract details will not be disclosed. "We have seen plenty of Abdul over the years on the other side of the field playing against us, and we are excited to bring him down the freeway to our team," said Sockers general manager Chiky Luna. ... Full Story

Sockers Extend "Momo" Gueye

June 19, 2026 - OCEANSIDE, CA - The MASL Ron Newman Cup champion San Diego Sockers-presented by Kaiser Permanente-today announced the signing of defender/defensive runner Moustapha "Momo" Gueye to a two-year contract extension. Gueye will be contracted with the Sockers through the 2027-28 MASL season. As per league and club policy, details of the contract will not be announced. "We were impressed by what we saw from 'Momo' last season", said Sockers general manager Chiky Luna, "He was a strong practice playe... Full Story

San Diego FC's Soccer Celebration Is Taking over Mission Beach

June 18, 2026 - A wave of jerseys representing countries from around the world took over Mission Beach as doors opened on Thursday, June 11 for the Mexico vs. South Africa match at Fit Social. Fans gathered early, bringing their passion, flags, and chants as San Diego FC's Soccer Celebration, presented by Adriana's Insurance, officially kicked off the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Opening Weekend featured a packed schedule of World Cup action, interactive activations, and live entertainment from music partners ... Full Story

• San Diego FC's Soccer Celebration Is Taking over Mission Beach - San Diego FC (MLS) June 18
• Perera Departs San Diego as a Champion - San Diego Sockers (MASL) June 17
• Seals Reimagining the Club's Junior Seals Program to Make It More Inclusive for All - San Diego Seals (NLL) June 16
• San Diego FC Loans Forward Anisse Saidi - San Diego FC (MLS) June 16
• CJ Dos Santos' Journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - San Diego FC (MLS) June 15
• Legion Advance to the Big Dance with Win over Seattle - California Legion (MLR) June 15
• San Diego Gulls Head Coach Matt McIlvane Departs Organization - San Diego Gulls (AHL) June 11
• San Diego Wave FC Signs Spanish Goalkeeper Sandra Paños - San Diego Wave FC (NWSL) June 10
• Here's Everything You Need to Know About San Diego FC's Soccer Celebration, Presented by Adriana's Insurance - San Diego FC (MLS) June 9
• Babcock Takes Top Job in Brantford - San Diego Gulls (AHL) June 5
• Two Rookies Extended for Three Years - San Diego Sockers (MASL) June 5
• San Diego Wave FC Midfielder Kimmi Ascanio Named to NWSL Best XI of May - San Diego Wave FC (NWSL) June 5
• San Diego Wave FC Defenders Kennedy Wesley and Kiki Pickett Join NWSL, American Heart Association Ambassador Program - San Diego Wave FC (NWSL) June 4
• Looking Back at San Diego FC's First Half of the Season - San Diego FC (MLS) June 3
• San Diego Clippers Announce Six Home Dates for 2026-27 G League Season - San Diego Clippers (G League) June 3
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in San Diego, California:

• California Legion (MLR)
• California Palms (WLL)
• California Redwoods (PLL)
• San Diego Clippers (G League)
• San Diego FC (MLS)
• San Diego Gulls (AHL)
• San Diego Mojo (MLV)
• San Diego Seals (NLL)
• San Diego Sockers (MASL)
• San Diego Strike Force (IFL)
• San Diego Wave FC (NWSL)

Other cities near San Diego, California with alternative or minor league teams:

• Lake Elsinore, California
• Tijuana, Baja California
• Oceanside, California

June 21	MLR	California at Chicago (Championship)	8:00 p.m.
June 19	PLL	Utah 14 at California 16 (New York)	Final
June 19	IFL	Vegas 39 at San Diego 43	Final
June 14	IFL	San Diego 52 at Northern Arizona 37	Final
June 14	MLR	California 43 at Seattle 34 (Playoff)	Final
June 7	MLR	California 19 at Seattle 33	Final
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• Tom Krasovic: World Cup ratings prove what we already knew — San Diegans love soccer - MASL San Diego Union-Tribune (June 19)
• Tom Krasovic: World Cup ratings prove what we already knew — San Diegans love soccer - NWSL San Diego Union-Tribune (June 19)
• Tom Krasovic: World Cup ratings prove what we already knew — San Diegans love soccer - MLS San Diego Union-Tribune (June 19)
• Local Sports Report: Fighters to battle on USS Midway; Gulls lose goalie to Swedish league - MLR San Diego Union-Tribune (June 19)
• Local Sports Report: Fighters to battle on USS Midway; Gulls lose goalie to Swedish league - IFL San Diego Union-Tribune (June 19)
• Local Sports Report: Fighters to battle on USS Midway; Gulls lose goalie to Swedish league - AHL San Diego Union-Tribune (June 19)
• From wooden shack to the World Cup: San Diego FC's Anibal Godoy's long, winding journey - MLS San Diego Union-Tribune (June 17)
• Brawl erupts after final whistle as Strike Force defeats Wranglers 52–37 - IFL Prescott Daily Courier (June 16)
• Tom Krasovic: MLS presence in San Diego makes World Cup more enjoyable - MLS San Diego Union-Tribune (June 16)
• San Diego Gulls coach hired away by NHL's Boston Bruins - AHL San Diego Union-Tribune (June 12)
• Wave's leading scorer suffers knee injury playing for Brazil - NWSL San Diego Union-Tribune (June 12)
• Gulls coach Matt McIlvane leaving to join Boston Bruins’ staff - AHL Press-Enterprise (June 11)
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