Major League Soccer

[UPDATED with Toyota Response:] Automaker Settles Sudden Acceleration Lawsuit Brought by Orange County DA for $16 Million

See the update at the end of this post with Toyota's statement on the settlement.ORIGINAL POST, APRIL 5, 4:19 P.M.: Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas today announced Toyota Motor Corp. has settled a $16 million lawsuit with his office over sudden acceleration claims. The case, based on ... More >>

On the Line: Phillip Chang of Yogurtland, Part Two

I dropped by the original Yogurtland near Cal State Fullerton after our interview. While we loved the value, my original impression used to be that the formula was a little icy for my taste. However, this visit was different from what I remember. Sure, the pastel décor (European-inspired and design ... More >>

The Best of SXSW Music: Saturday 3/17/2012

So, we come to it: the end of all things. Four days of madness, Doritos, Skrillex and finally, St. Patrick's Day. Before we bid SXSW 2012 farewell, allow us to share our favorite moments from SXSW day four. Later, we'll let you know which shows weren't so hot. Find our favorites below, and if there ... More >>

The Los Angeles Blues of Fullerton and the Logo That Will Bring LA and OC Together

​The Los Angeles Blues will sport a new logo when they take to the pitch this year. We know, we know: who the fuck are the Los Angeles Blues? The Blues play futbol in the United Soccer League's National Division. And they're playing home games at Cal State Fullerton!The club is all a'flutter about ... More >>

LA Galaxy to Host MLS Cup Viewing Party at Olde Ship in Santa Ana THIS Sunday

​SO...my chica had one of her Patchwork festivals this past weekend in Culver City, and I saw someone I never imagined was into crafty stuff: Jaime Cárdenas, the PR guy for the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer squad. He's a pal, and a graduate of Cal State Fullerton. I congratulated Jaime on his team's ... More >>

The Mini-Monarcas of OC

A Mexican first-division soccer team looks to groom its next generation of talent in Santa Ana

LA Blues Bring Pro Soccer To Fullerton

Los Angeles Blues​Pro fútbol makes its way to OC with the introduction of the Los Angeles Blues, a new team that will soon settle into its primary home field, Cal State Fullerton's Titan Stadium. As the third professional men's club in the region, joining the Galaxy and Chivas USA, the Blues will ... More >>

Black Eyed Peas Swat Off Lawsuits

[Mental Notes] Antoine Dodson beyond the Internet, plus Justin Bieber in comic-book form

USA! USA! America Advances at World Cup With 1-0 Win Over Algeria

​In his preview of the FIFA World Cup, Josh Cain ran down the locals and almost locals competing for the United States team. Among them was Landon Donovan, the 28-year-old Ontario native who just scored the winning goal that has sent America to the second round for the first time since the Stone A ... More >>

Chivas USA Takes on OC Blue Star in a Friendly Match Tomorrow

The Chivas Girls will be there, and so should you.​​If you're a soccer junkie and the World Cup just isn't enough for you (the awful number of draws probably isn't helping), then wake up early tomorrow and get your ass over to the Home Depot Center in Carson for the 11 a.m. kickoff of the friend ... More >>

Soccer? I Don't Even Know Her! World Cup Futbol Starts Today

From the 2010 World Cup Facebook page​The FIFA World Cup--you know, that massive sporting event that only comes around every four years, the one that the United States practically makes a sport out of ignoring--starts today in South Africa.Lots of Americans think soccer is boring. Well . . . it is ... More >>

Butter Up, Angels Fans!

[Hole In the Wall] Four places to eat before a Halos game (and one to visit afterward)

Chick-fil-A Wants Us to Dress Up for Our Freebie--Again!

​But this time it's not as crazy as the previous "moo for your supper" event. For that one, people--mainly babies, by the looks of it--actually did turn up in cow costumes, as proved by the photos on the chain's Facebook page. If you really have nothing better to do, you can even vote for your fav ... More >>

OC talent gets its kicks in the MLS playoffs

While most of the country keeps its attention on football, there are those of us who also enjoy the unbridled, over-the-top passion of futbol. With the Major League Soccer playoffs just around the corner (they start this Thursday), it is only fitting to give props to the OC natives who are represe ... More >>

!Ask a Mexican!

Special Houston-Seattle edition

Unamerican Dream

Goal! follows an immigrants pursuit of a European fantasy

Gooooooaaaalll!

FIFA 2005 introduces Mexicans to save its luster

Diary of a Mad County

Eight Days