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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: Trail Blazers defeat Clippers,114-104, at Intuit Dome taken at Intuit Dome (Los Angeles Clippers). Photo by Edwin So - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Clippers
    / Apr 1, 2026

    TST Images: Trail Blazers defeat Clippers,114-104, at Intuit Dome

    By The Sporting Tribune at Intuit Dome

    Apr 1, 2026
  • TST Images: Lakers defeat Cavs, 127-113, at Crypto.com Arena taken at Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles Lakers). Photo by Jordan Teller - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Lakers
    / Apr 1, 2026

    TST Images: Lakers defeat Cavs, 127-113, at Crypto.com Arena

    By The Sporting Tribune at Crypto.com Arena

    Apr 1, 2026
  • TST Images: Maple Leafs defeat Ducks, 5-4, at Honda Center taken at Honda Center (Anaheim Ducks). Photo by Jon Bryan - The Sporting Tribune
    Anaheim Ducks
    / Mar 31, 2026

    TST Images: Maple Leafs defeat Ducks, 5-4, at Honda Center

    By The Sporting Tribune at Honda Center

    Mar 31, 2026
  • TST Images: Golden Knights defeat Canucks, 4-2, at T-Mobile Arena taken at T-Mobile Arena (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / Mar 31, 2026

    TST Images: Golden Knights defeat Canucks, 4-2, at T-Mobile Arena

    By The Sporting Tribune at T-Mobile Arena

    Mar 31, 2026
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TST Podcast Network

  • TST Today: Dodgers 2026 Season Preview taken at TST Headquarters (Podcasts). Photo by Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune
    Podcasts
    / Mar 24, 2026

    TST Today: Dodgers 2026 Season Preview

    By Anwar Stetson at TST Headquarters

    Mar 24, 2026
  • TST Today: Nine straight wins for the Lakers and Clippers’ rocky road taken at TST Headquarters (Podcasts). Photo by Darwin Walker - The Sporting Tribune
    Podcasts
    / Mar 24, 2026

    TST Today: Nine straight wins for the Lakers and Clippers’ rocky road

    By Anwar Stetson at TST Headquarters

    Mar 24, 2026
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TST Los Angeles

  • Luka Dončić powers Lakers past Cavs in 50th win of season taken at Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles Lakers). Photo by Jordan Teller - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Lakers
    / Apr 1, 2026

    Luka Dončić powers Lakers past Cavs in 50th win of season

    By Carlos Yakimowich at Crypto.com Arena

    Apr 1, 2026
  • Clippers can't play small ball in loss to Trail Blazers taken at Intuit Dome (Los Angeles Clippers). Photo by Edwin So - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Clippers
    / Apr 1, 2026

    Clippers can't play small ball in loss to Trail Blazers

    By Holden Douglas at Intuit Dome

    Apr 1, 2026
  • Shohei Ohtani tosses one-hitter as Dodgers top Guardians taken at Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers). Photo by Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    / Apr 1, 2026

    Shohei Ohtani tosses one-hitter as Dodgers top Guardians

    By Fredo Cervantes at Dodger Stadium

    Apr 1, 2026
  • TST Images: Trail Blazers defeat Clippers,114-104, at Intuit Dome taken at Intuit Dome (Los Angeles Clippers). Photo by Edwin So - The Sporting Tribune
    Los Angeles Clippers
    / Apr 1, 2026

    TST Images: Trail Blazers defeat Clippers,114-104, at Intuit Dome

    By The Sporting Tribune at Intuit Dome

    Apr 1, 2026
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TST Las Vegas

  • Remembering Brad Rothermel, UNLV's greatest athletic director taken in Las Vegas (UNLV Rebels). Photo by Courtesy Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame
    UNLV Rebels
    / Mar 31, 2026

    Remembering Brad Rothermel, UNLV's greatest athletic director

    By Steve Carp in Las Vegas

    Mar 31, 2026
  • A’ja Wilson’s busy offseason continues with recent announcement taken in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Aces). Photo by Kalin Sipes-The Sporting Tribune
    Las Vegas Aces
    / Mar 31, 2026

    A’ja Wilson’s busy offseason continues with recent announcement

    By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

    Mar 31, 2026
  • John Tortorella era overcomes rocky start to begin with crucial two points taken at T-Mobile Arena (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by RJ Forbus-The Sporting Tribune
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / Mar 31, 2026

    John Tortorella era overcomes rocky start to begin with crucial two points

    By Derek Hegna at T-Mobile Arena

    Mar 31, 2026
  • TST Images: Golden Knights defeat Canucks, 4-2, at T-Mobile Arena taken at T-Mobile Arena (Vegas Golden Knights). Photo by RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
    Vegas Golden Knights
    / Mar 31, 2026

    TST Images: Golden Knights defeat Canucks, 4-2, at T-Mobile Arena

    By The Sporting Tribune at T-Mobile Arena

    Mar 31, 2026
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TST Hawaii

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    TST San Diego

    • Padres’ lone big inning not enough as Giants jump on Márquez, keep hitting taken at Petco Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by Denis Poroy - Imagn Images
      San Diego Padres
      / Apr 1, 2026

      Padres’ lone big inning not enough as Giants jump on Márquez, keep hitting

      By Eric Evelhoch at Petco Park

      Apr 1, 2026
    • Merrill’s Late HR Not Enough as Padres Fall to Giants 3-2 taken at Petco Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
      San Diego Padres
      / Mar 31, 2026

      Merrill’s Late HR Not Enough as Padres Fall to Giants 3-2

      By Fernando Ramirez at Petco Park

      Mar 31, 2026
    • “I Love Everybody There”: Luis Arráez’s Emotional Return to San Diego taken at Petco Park (San Diego Padres). Photo by Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
      San Diego Padres
      / Mar 30, 2026

      “I Love Everybody There”: Luis Arráez’s Emotional Return to San Diego

      By Fernando Ramirez at Petco Park

      Mar 30, 2026
    • Riding the Wave: San Diego extends win streak to three, shuts out Chicago taken at Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego Wave FC). Photo by Chadd Cady-Imagn Images
      San Diego Wave FC
      / Mar 29, 2026

      Riding the Wave: San Diego extends win streak to three, shuts out Chicago

      By Sebastian Sanchez at Snapdragon Stadium

      Mar 29, 2026
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