Spain: The Best Country in the World
What a glorious finale to an incredible month of soccer. Last night, all of Spain collapsed in an ecstatic fit when Andrés Iniesta slammed home his winning goal in extra…
Where Oh Where Will I Watch the World Cup?!
I know. Usually, we try and provide you with information about the city. But this time, I'm stuck. The World Cup begins tomorrow and I have no idea where to…
Card Trading on San Vicente Mártir
The World Cup is coming up fast, which means approximately 89% of Europe's children (and 78% of adults) are busy collecting and trading Panini stickers to complete their Official Panini…
We Shall Never Forget Thee, David Villa!
Death. Taxes. The departure of David Villa. There are just a few things in life that are unavoidable, and the dreaded day has finally arrived in Valencia. An era is…
VCF – Champions League Bound!
What an incredible turnaround this season for Valencian Football. After the disastrous 2008-2009 campaign, when the club was mired in debt, with a huge new stadium they couldn't afford to…
Levante UD and the Copa del Rey
Levante UD is Valencia's second team, currently mired in the middle of the 2nd Division table. Their games are in held in the Stadium Ciutat de Valencia, in the northern…
Valencia Out of the King’s Cup
After a 1-3 loss to Deportivo La Coruña at the Mestalla, Valencia had a difficult task in front of them on the away leg, and were not able to step…
U-S-A! All the Way!
Sorry for this bit of non-Valencia related celebration... but WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! The USA beat Spain 2-0 in the confederations cup semi-final last night, and we're headed toward our first FIFA Final…
Valencia vs. Sevilla – A Great Night at the Mestalla
A beautiful Sunday afternoon, bright sun and a dramatic sunset on the horizon over the city, a packed and raucous stadium, an important match and thrilling come-from-behind victory for the…
Sunday Soccer in the Turia
Sunday afternoons, the dusty soccer fields near the Torres de Serrano come alive with fast-paced matches between Valencia's club teams. There's a festival atmosphere to the whole thing. Often, up…