If there is anyone more excited about the upcoming high school season (yes, it is only about 10 weeks away) than Jon Schwan I'd like to hear from them.

While still trying to figure out how Messi got high enough to score Barcelona's second goal ....

All right, we are about three hours from kickoff. Who wins in this titantic battle of soccer $ vs. soccer $?

Here's the really good news about the Sonoma County Sol - their 26-man roster consists of 17 local players. That's the way it should be. There is more than enough talent floating around Sonoma County to make a couple of competitive teams.

Too bad Sonoma County didn't fare better in the CYSA North State Cup competition. Too bad our soccer players won't get to showcase their talents at the next level ....

The Sonoma County Sol, a semi-professional soccer team in the National Premiere Soccer League, won their first league game of the season Saturday, defeating La Marinda United, 2-0.