soccer

World Cup watch in Rocky Point!

Puerto Peñasco celebrates Mexico’s win over Germany with cheers of victory! It was a morning filled with the flavors of victory, beer, and Mexican delights across area bars, restaurants, homes, and even work places last Sunday – el Día del Padre – the day Mexico faced off against four-time World Champion Germany in the 2018 […]

Girls’ Soccer Tourney coming to Town

As Puerto Peñasco is where many sports “ladders” begin, as well as in bringing a form of entertainment to young girls and women preparing to compete in State Olympic games, from Nov. 4th-6th Puerto Peñasco will be host to 28 women’s soccer teams in 5 different categories. Marisol Cruz Leyva, tournament coordinator, indicates this is […]

Brayan Portillo: Top champion at 6 years old!

At just six years old, Brayan Portillo has already donned the title of top goal scorer at a national soccer tournament, and he’s already traveled to represent Sonora in various competitions. Far beyond spending time playing videogames on a tablet, Brayan Portillo – who just recently graduated from pre-school – spends his afternoons getting ready […]

Presenting FC Tiburones de Puerto Peñasco!

On the same day Mexico fell 1-0 to South Korea at the Rio Olympics, an eager group of young talent from Puerto Peñasco were welcomed into the 3rd Professional Division of the Mexican Soccer Association, Group 13.  Presenting “FC Tiburones de Puerto Peñasco, A.C.”! The path for the Tiburones has come across obstacles, including debates […]

Sonoran Soccer Association recognizes Puerto Peñasco Women’s League

On the heels of the Mexican Olympic  Men’s soccer gold at the 2012 London Olympics (beating out Brazil), it is no surprise that soccer has a prominent foothold within Mexican sports and traditions. Contributor Alfonso López Trasviña shares with us how the passion for fútbol/soccer extends across gender lines here in Puerto Peñasco. Puerto Peñasco, Sonora  […]