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Francisco Velasco

Francisco Velasco

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Francisco Velasco is from Chula Vista and Tijuana. He is a soccer writer who covers the Tijuana Xolos, San Diego FC, San Diego Wave and has covered Liga MX, MLS, Mexico National Team, USWNT, Copa América and European clubs like Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund.


Recent Articles

  • LA Galaxy and San Diego FC condemn fan violence following Snapdragon Stadium brawl taken at Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego FC). Photo by Francisco Velasco - The Sporting Tribune
    San Diego FC
    / May 25, 2025

    LA Galaxy and San Diego FC condemn fan violence following Snapdragon Stadium brawl

    By Francisco Velasco at Snapdragon Stadium

    May 25, 2025
  • San Diego FC play to scoreless draw against Sporting Kansas City taken at Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego FC). Photo by Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
    San Diego FC
    / May 18, 2025

    San Diego FC play to scoreless draw against Sporting Kansas City

    By Francisco Velasco at Snapdragon Stadium

    May 18, 2025
  • Wave defeat Gotham FC, 1-0, for fifth straight win taken at Sports Illustrated Stadium (San Diego Wave FC). Photo by Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
    San Diego Wave FC
    / May 17, 2025

    Wave defeat Gotham FC, 1-0, for fifth straight win

    By Francisco Velasco at Sports Illustrated Stadium

    May 17, 2025
  • San Diego FC snaps road losing streak with 2-1 win at St. Louis taken at Energizer Park (San Diego FC). Photo by Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
    San Diego FC
    / May 11, 2025

    San Diego FC snaps road losing streak with 2-1 win at St. Louis

    By Francisco Velasco at Energizer Park

    May 11, 2025
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TST x Yahoo Sports

  • Yahoo Sports, The Sporting Tribune enter content partnership, expanding regional sports coverage to a global audience taken in Los Angeles (Sports Media)
    Sports Media
    / Oct 22, 2025

    Yahoo Sports, The Sporting Tribune enter content partnership, expanding regional sports coverage to a global audience

    By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

    Oct 22, 2025

TST x Westwood One Sports

  • 'The Sporting Tribune Today' joins Westwood One Sports and will be on the radio in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii taken in Los Angeles (Sports Media)
    Sports Media
    / Oct 23, 2025

    'The Sporting Tribune Today' joins Westwood One Sports and will be on the radio in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii

    By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

    Oct 23, 2025

TST x Wooden Award

  • The Sporting Tribune, John R. Wooden Award announce content partnership ahead of 50th anniversary celebration taken in Los Angeles (Wooden Award)
    Wooden Award
    / Nov 14, 2025

    The Sporting Tribune, John R. Wooden Award announce content partnership ahead of 50th anniversary celebration

    By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

    Nov 14, 2025
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The Sporting Tribune Images

  • TST Images: St. John Bosco defeats Norco, 2-0, in Fullerton taken at Goodwin Field (St. John Bosco). Photo by Justin Mendez-The Sporting Tribune
    St. John Bosco
    / May 30, 2026

    TST Images: St. John Bosco defeats Norco, 2-0, in Fullerton

    By The Sporting Tribune at Goodwin Field

    May 30, 2026
  • TST Images: Saint Mary's defeats UCLA, 3-2, in Los Angeles taken at Jackie Robinson Stadium (UCLA Bruins). Photo by Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune
    UCLA Bruins
    / May 29, 2026

    TST Images: Saint Mary's defeats UCLA, 3-2, in Los Angeles

    By The Sporting Tribune at Jackie Robinson Stadium

    May 29, 2026
  • TST Images: Rams OTA at Rams Village taken at Rams Village (Los Angeles Rams). Photo by Ric Tapia - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Rams
    / May 28, 2026

    TST Images: Rams OTA at Rams Village

    By The Sporting Tribune at Rams Village

    May 28, 2026
  • TST Images: Raiders OTA at Intermountain Health Performance Center taken at Intermountain Health Performance Center (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by DJ Cabanlong - The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / May 28, 2026

    TST Images: Raiders OTA at Intermountain Health Performance Center

    By The Sporting Tribune at Intermountain Health Performance Center

    May 28, 2026
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TST Podcast Network

  • TST Today: Lakers Crush the Wizards & A Reality Check at the Ravine taken TST Headquarters (Podcasts). Photo by Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
    Podcasts
    / Apr 1, 2026

    TST Today: Lakers Crush the Wizards & A Reality Check at the Ravine

    By Anwar Stetson TST Headquarters

    Apr 1, 2026
  • TST Today: A Dodgers Opening Weekend Sweep & A New Face in Vegas taken TST Headquarters (Podcasts). Photo by Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
    Podcasts
    / Apr 1, 2026

    TST Today: A Dodgers Opening Weekend Sweep & A New Face in Vegas

    By Anwar Stetson TST Headquarters

    Apr 1, 2026
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TST Los Angeles

  • Sparks play Sun in second game of back-to-back taken at PeoplesBank Arena (Los Angeles Sparks). Photo by John Panganiban-The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Sparks
    / May 30, 2026

    Sparks play Sun in second game of back-to-back

    By Rey Moralde at PeoplesBank Arena

    May 30, 2026
  • St. John Bosco baseball wins back-to-back CIF championships with victory over Norco taken at Goodwin Field (St. John Bosco). Photo by Justin Mendez-The Sporting Tribune
    St. John Bosco
    / May 30, 2026

    St. John Bosco baseball wins back-to-back CIF championships with victory over Norco

    By Brady Charette at Goodwin Field

    May 30, 2026
  • Justin Wrobleski dominates Phillies as Dodgers win sixth straight taken at Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers). Photo by Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / May 30, 2026

    Justin Wrobleski dominates Phillies as Dodgers win sixth straight

    By Fredo Cervantes at Dodger Stadium

    May 30, 2026
  • TST Images: St. John Bosco defeats Norco, 2-0, in Fullerton taken at Goodwin Field (St. John Bosco). Photo by Justin Mendez-The Sporting Tribune
    St. John Bosco
    / May 30, 2026

    TST Images: St. John Bosco defeats Norco, 2-0, in Fullerton

    By The Sporting Tribune at Goodwin Field

    May 30, 2026
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TST Las Vegas

  • Andersson enters Cup Final with heavy heart taken at City National Arena (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by Arnie Bazemore - The Sporting Tribune
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / May 29, 2026

    Andersson enters Cup Final with heavy heart

    By Steve Carp at City National Arena

    May 29, 2026
  • Aces let one slip away due to second half struggles against Wings taken at College Park Center (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
    Las Vegas Aces
    / May 29, 2026

    Aces let one slip away due to second half struggles against Wings

    By Derek Hegna at College Park Center

    May 29, 2026
  • Raiders offense finding its identity during OTAs as Brock Bowers, Tyler Linderbaum and Tre Tucker embrace larger roles taken at Intermountain Health Performance Center (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by DJ Cabanlong - The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / May 28, 2026

    Raiders offense finding its identity during OTAs as Brock Bowers, Tyler Linderbaum and Tre Tucker embrace larger roles

    By The Sporting Tribune at Intermountain Health Performance Center

    May 28, 2026
  • TST Images: Raiders OTA at Intermountain Health Performance Center taken at Intermountain Health Performance Center (Las Vegas Raiders). Photo by DJ Cabanlong - The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Raiders
    / May 28, 2026

    TST Images: Raiders OTA at Intermountain Health Performance Center

    By The Sporting Tribune at Intermountain Health Performance Center

    May 28, 2026
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TST Hawaii

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    TST San Diego

    • Merrill’s go-ahead blast lifts Padres past Nationals 7-5 taken at Nationals Park. (San Diego Padres). Photo by Brad Mills-Imagn Images
      San Diego Padres
      / May 29, 2026

      Merrill’s go-ahead blast lifts Padres past Nationals 7-5

      By The Sporting Tribune at Nationals Park.

      May 29, 2026
    • Padres shut out again at home in Buehler-Sánchez pitchers duel taken at Petco Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by Denis Poroy - Imagn Images
      San Diego Padres
      / May 27, 2026

      Padres shut out again at home in Buehler-Sánchez pitchers duel

      By Eric Evelhoch at Petco Park

      May 27, 2026
    • Padres drop third straight despite Machado, Laureano homers against Phillies taken at Petco Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by David Frerker-Imagn Images
      San Diego Padres
      / May 27, 2026

      Padres drop third straight despite Machado, Laureano homers against Phillies

      By Fernando Ramirez at Petco Park

      May 27, 2026
    • Coming up empty early costs Padres, Canning in loss to Phillies taken at Petco Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by Denis Poroy - Imagn Images
      San Diego Padres
      / May 25, 2026

      Coming up empty early costs Padres, Canning in loss to Phillies

      By Eric Evelhoch at Petco Park

      May 25, 2026
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