Lancers win third straight against Warriors

Share: The Lancers women’s soccer team came away with their fourth win in five games against El Camino on Tuesday at Robinson Stadium. The Lancers set the tempo for the game right away at kickoff, finding the back of the net in the first 10 minutes of the game with Alexis Acosta’s goal. Typically, the Lancers have trouble getting goals in the first half but they looked strong coming out. El Camino battled with the Lancers in the midfield, making PCC fight hard for their …

World Cup Shines Spotlight on Growing Popularity of Soccer in the U.S.

Share: The FIFA World Cup is the world’s most watched sporting event. The month-long international tournament draws the attention of hardcore fans and casual fans alike. FIFA estimates that at least one billion people watched the World Cup Final in 2010, and the event draws millions of dollars in advertising revenue. It’s no mystery that the World cup gains so many viewers, as soccer is the world’s most popular sport. But the United States has always been an anomaly when it comes to the sport. …

OP-ED: Hosting the World Cup, the right choice

Share: When FIFA confirmed Brazil as the site of the 2014 World Cup in 2007, the BBC reported that celebrations broke out throughout the country.  Now with the current protests in Brazil, some are questioning the wisdom of allowing certain countries to host the World Cup based on economic factors. Are these critics claiming that GDP should be a qualifying factor to host the World Cup? If so, Brazil’s GDP is the seventh largest in the world according to the World Bank. How does Brazil …