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Damian Calhoun

Damian Calhoun is the Prep Sports Coordinator and writer for the Daily Breeze. He's also the soccer writer for the Southern California News Group, covering Major League Soccer and occasionally the U.S. national teams.

Botafogo forward Igor Jesus celebrates after scoring a goal against Paris Saint-Germain during the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup Group B match on Thursday night at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Botafogo stuns UCL champ Paris Saint-Germain in Club World Cup

June 20, 2025 at 2:38 a.m.

Igor Jesus scores late in the first half and the Brazilian club holds on through a tense second half for a 1-0 win at the Rose Bowl. French powerhouse PSG...

Angel City FC’s Kennedy Fuller, right, controls the ball against Gotham FC’s Jess Carter during the first half April 18, 2025, at BMO Stadium. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Angel City FC takes struggles to 1st-place Kansas City

June 19, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.

Angel City, mired in a four-game winless streak that has dropped it into 10th place, visits the Current in the final game before the NWSL’s summer break.

Guatemala defender Nicolás Samayoa, left, vies for the ball with Jamaica forward Warner Brown during the first half of their CONCACAF Gold Cup group play match on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Guatemala edges Jamaica in CONCACAF Gold Cup opener

June 16, 2025 at 9:55 p.m.

Oscar Santis scores in the 32nd minute and Guatemala, playing in front of a loud and supportive crowd, holds on for a 1-0 victory in Carson to move into a...

Panama forward Ismael Díaz, left, scores a goal past Guadeloupe goalkeeper Brice Cognard during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup group play match on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. Diaz scored two goals in the first 17 minutes of Panama’s 5-2 win. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Panama starts fast, cruises to Gold Cup victory over Guadeloupe

June 16, 2025 at 7:12 p.m.

Panama scores four goals in the first 22 minutes and rolls to a 5-2 victory in a Group C opener at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves, right, kicks the ball defended by Atlético Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios (8) during the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup soccer match at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

FIFA Club World Cup: Paris Saint-Germain routs Atletico Madrid in opener at Rose Bowl

June 16, 2025 at 12:29 p.m.

UEFA champion PSG dominate with 4-0 win in front of 80,619 at Rose Bowl to open expanded Club World Cup.

Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen yells from the sideline during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal against the United States on Thursday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The Americans lost, 1-0, on a stoppage-time goal. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Panama men’s soccer team looking to continue recent run of tournament success

June 15, 2025 at 1:37 p.m.

Panama kicks off Group C action Monday night at Dignity Health Sports Park

Mexico forward Raúl Jiménez, top, jumps in the air after scoring a goal past Dominican Republic goalkeeper Xavier Valdez (12) during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Mexico won 3-2. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico holds off Dominican Republic in Gold Cup opener

June 16, 2025 at 12:56 p.m.

Edson Álvarez fuels Mexico's offense as they win 3-2 at SoFi Stadium in front of 54,309 fans, with immigration raids casting a shadow over the night.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures toward the FIFA Club World Cup soccer trophy during a news conference April 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

FIFA Club World Cup: What you need to know about the $1 billion tournament

June 14, 2025 at 9:46 a.m.

The 32-team global competition to be played in the U.S. includes six games at the Rose Bowl – and two with UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.

Fans of the Mexican national soccer team cheer in the stands during a Copa America Group B match against Venezuela in June 2024 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Mexico to open CONCACAF Gold Cup, but recent immigration raids might keep fans away

June 13, 2025 at 6:01 p.m.

The defending champs face the Dominican Republic on Saturday night at SoFi Stadium, with Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum calling for no ICE action at the Inglewood venue.

Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney, center, looks on against the Orlando City SC during the second half March 29, 2025, at Dignity Health Sports Park. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Galaxy try to focus amid immigration raids and protests

June 13, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.

The Galaxy, coming off their first MLS win of the season, play Saturday in St. Louis while “empathetic and behind diversity in general” during current local climate.

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