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Spectators look on during the first half of a preseason friendly between Arsenal and Everton in 2022 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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How International Soccer Friendlies Boost Visitation for Destinations

The growth of international club soccer friendlies has increased dramatically in recent years with the formation of unofficial tournaments and multi-city tours, spreading international sports tourism throughout destinations across the United States. All are in the name of branding — for the clubs, the leagues and the chance to work name recognition into the U.S. […]

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USA Ultimate National Championships Stay in San Diego Through 2026

USA Ultimate’s national championships will remain in San Diego as part of a three-year contract that will see the tournament remain in the destination through 2026 and marks the return of the most prestigious ultimate tournament in North America to Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar. San Diego first hosted the National Championships in […]

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Snapdragon Stadium to Host 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup Final

The 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup final, the inaugural competition for women’s senior national teams throughout the confederation, will be played at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. The 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup will be played February 17 through March 10, 2024, with eight Concacaf teams and four Conmebol guest squads. The United States, Canada, […]

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Field Announced for 2024 Rady Children’s Invitational

As they prepare for the inaugural Rady Children’s Invitational next month, Sports San Diego officials announced the field for the 2024 event will include Arkansas, BYU, Notre Dame and Purdue. “We are fired up to have these premier college basketball programs and institutions with amazing traditions and fan bases set to play in San Diego […]

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Coalition Advocating for Dedicated Event Fund in California Launches

Sports Commissions, professional sports teams and sports complexes throughout California have signed on to an effort to support establishing a dedicated event fund in California, the California Travel Association has announced. The California Travel Association, in conjunction with the California Sports Coalition, will be working in the coming months to develop specifics of how a […]

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Sports San Diego to Manage California State Games

Sports San Diego will take over management of the California State Games, bringing the competition under its umbrella of sports properties that includes the Holiday Bowl college football postseason game and Rady Children’s Invitational college basketball tournament, as well as serving as the region’s sports commission. San Diego will host the 2024 State Games of […]

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Eugene, San Diego Awarded World Athletics Championship Events

World Athletics has awarded the 2025 Road Running World Championships to San Diego and the 2026 U20 World Championships to Eugene, Oregon, the international federation’s council announced on Monday. “We are grateful that so many great cities around the world are interested in hosting our events and we’re delighted with the quality of the candidates […]

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San Diego to Host 2023 NWSL Championship Game

The National Women’s Soccer League has announced San Diego Wave FC as the host of the 2023 NWSL Championship at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, November 11. “We’re thrilled to have San Diego Wave FC as our host for this season’s Championship match,” said NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. “With top-notch facilities, a passionate soccer community and […]

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