{"id":50215,"date":"2024-03-21T11:00:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T15:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/?p=50215"},"modified":"2024-03-21T00:23:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T04:23:15","slug":"club-america-california-dreamin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2024\/03\/21\/club-america-california-dreamin\/","title":{"rendered":"Club America California Dreamin&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The upcoming summer for Club America will be a California dream for many fans across the Golden State. Both the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s teams set their sights on the golden coast for their upcoming preseason tournaments. The preseason for both these sides promises to be a celebration for fans who will undoubtedly show up in numbers. While the teams pursuit Hollywood dreams in hopes of lifting silverware to kick start their 2024\/2025 campaign. With multiple competitions this summer, there will be plenty of Club America soccer under the California sun.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u2600\ufe0f CALIFORNIA DREAMIN\u2019 <\/p>\n<p>Both <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClubAmerica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ClubAmerica<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AmericaFemenil?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AmericaFemenil<\/a> are going to be playing in California this summer \u26bd\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>I expect America fans to show up in huge numbers to the stadiums for both the men and the women\u2019s games \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2wFoUlGKby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/2wFoUlGKby<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ivan Pineda (@IvanPineda83) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IvanPineda83\/status\/1770511583757959401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Club America California Dreamin&#8217;<\/h2>\n<h3>The Men&#8217;s Team: A Summer Full of Trophy Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>This summer will be no easy task for Club America who sets their sights on crossing the border and calling California their home.\u00a0<em>Las Aguilas<\/em> have an array of matches on the horizon for this summer. Just recently, a press release put out stated Club America would have hub privileges through the Semifinals in the state of California for Leagues Cup. This means that America in theory could play up to four games in California.<\/p>\n<p>Add on top of that the Campeon de Campeones match that pits the winners of the Apertura and Clausura against each other, played in Carson, California at Dignity Health Sports Park. Seeing as how America are the current Apertura champions, they have secured their ticket the final already. So there is plenty of games being played in California for Club America that could potentially kick start their season with silverware.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LeaguesCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@LeaguesCup<\/a> Summer in Cali \u2600\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClubAmerica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ClubAmerica<\/a> will play in California through the Semifinals in this summers Leagues Cup \ud83c\udfc6 <\/p>\n<p>They debut on:<br \/>\ud83d\udcc5 August 9<br \/>\ud83d\udccd San Diego, CA<br \/>\ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SnapdragonStdm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@SnapdragonStdm<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AguilasEng?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AguilasEng<\/a> \ud83e\udd85 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LeaguesCup2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#LeaguesCup2024<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yK3Xwx9N3J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/yK3Xwx9N3J<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Eagle Eye Podcast (@EagleEyePodcast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EagleEyePodcast\/status\/1768314068002312210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>The Women&#8217;s Team: Breaking Barriers<\/h3>\n<p>In an exciting announcement recently NWSL and Liga MX Femenil unveiled a new joint tournament called Summers Cup. The tournament will feature all NWSL teams and six Liga MX teams with the most points achieved during 2023. This means America Femenil qualifies to be partake in this new and exciting competition.<\/p>\n<p>As luck would have it America placed in group B of the competition alongside Angel City FC, San Diego Wave FC, and Bay FC. Meaning the <em>Lady Aguilas<\/em> will mirror the men and have a summer in California. It wouldn&#8217;t be the first time the team has played games in the United States, but it would be the first time they are centralized in California for a tournament.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AmericaFemenil?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AmericaFemenil<\/a> Summer \u2600\ufe0f\u26bd\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LadyAguilas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#LadyAguilas<\/a> \ud83c\udf80\ud83e\udd85 will participate in the first ever <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NWSL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NWSL<\/a> X <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LigaBBVAFemenil?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@LigaBBVAFemenil<\/a> Summer Cup \ud83c\udfc6 <\/p>\n<p>America will play all their matches in California \ud83d\udccd <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 July 20 \ud83c\udd9a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/weareangelcity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@weareangelcity<\/a> <br \/>\ud83d\udcc5 July 26 \ud83c\udd9a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sandiegowavefc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@sandiegowavefc<\/a> <br \/>\ud83d\udcc5 Aug 02 \ud83c\udd9a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wearebayfc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@wearebayfc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QvhFPULqoH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/QvhFPULqoH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Eagle Eye Podcast (@EagleEyePodcast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EagleEyePodcast\/status\/1770506684848599484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>California Dream for Fans<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no rare commodity for Club America to play in California throughout the calendar year. Fans are treated to at least one game per season in Club America&#8217;s Tour Aguila. Which sees the team travel to different cities throughout the season during the international break. California has been a regular hub for\u00a0<em>America <\/em>especially Southern California.<\/p>\n<p>What is not common is for fans to have a full month of Club America games in their back yard here in the states. That is why it\u2019s such big news that America will be centralized in California for both the men and the women. Fans love the opportunity to witness seeing their favorite team play even in a simple friendly. Yet, now they have a chance to witness their team compete in matches that hold true weight. Something unheard for not just America but Liga MX as a whole here in the states.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2024\/03\/19\/club-america-weathering-the-storm\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Club America: Weathering the Storm of Games<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Last Word on Club America&#8217;s California Dream<\/h3>\n<p>This summer, Club America\u2019s California journey promises unforgettable moments for fans and players alike. With both teams aiming for glory under the California sun, excitement is in the air. This historic venture not only showcases the talent and spirit of Club America but also strengthens the bond between the team and its fans in the U.S. As they chase trophies and break barriers, Club America\u2019s dream in California is set to leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports, of an Ali Riley Headshot and a Nicki Hernandez Headshot, on March 8, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The upcoming summer for Club America will be a California dream for many fans across the Golden State. Both the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s teams set their sights on the golden coast for their upcoming preseason tournaments. 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