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Soccer players in yellow and blue uniforms celebrate with cheering fans by the stands at a night game, with a "Home of Sacramento Republic FC" sign in the background.

Opposing fan kicked El Farolito striker’s toddler, sparking bleacher fight, players say

by Liliana Michelena March 20, 2026, 4:23 pmMarch 24, 2026, 12:41 pm

A soccer referee holds up a red card to a player in a yellow jersey on a field at night while other players and staff stand nearby.

Ugly brawl mars El Farolito soccer team’s early exit from U.S. Open Cup

by Liliana Michelena March 19, 2026, 1:15 amMarch 19, 2026, 10:43 am

A group of people in green vests gathers near a soccer goal on an outdoor field surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

New year, new cup and a taller ask for El Farolito soccer team

by Liliana Michelena March 14, 2026, 7:00 amMarch 17, 2026, 2:45 pm

Six illustrated Unrivaled basketball trading cards feature WNBA players Monique Billings, Veronica Burton, Temi Fagbenle, Tiffany Hayes, Kate Martin, and Laeticia Amihere with colorful backgrounds.

Miss the Golden State Valkyries? They’re tearing up the court in Unrivaled

by JL Odom February 20, 2026, 5:50 pmFebruary 24, 2026, 6:10 pm

A sweating man pours salt on himself beside a large white car, while a well-dressed couple and pedestrians stand in front of the Mark Hopkins and Intercontinental hotels.

Super Bowl: Limousine memories of the first San Francisco big game

by Tim Paulson February 8, 2026, 8:20 amFebruary 10, 2026, 11:24 am

Three maps show different street closures in San Francisco, with each map highlighting roads closed on specific dates and times in January and February.

What to do in San Francisco (for free) during Super Bowl week

by Junyao Yang February 4, 2026, 3:08 pmFebruary 4, 2026, 3:18 pm

A vacant lot with sparse weeds is bordered by colorful murals featuring abstract patterns, handprints, faces, and a soccer ball motif, with older buildings visible in the background on a cloudy day.

It took years, but this empty Tenderloin lot is finally a soccer field

by Jessica Blough October 4, 2025, 4:00 amMarch 16, 2026, 7:21 pm

A large crowd cheers at a daytime soccer match in a stadium, with players on the field and a scoreboard displaying game details in the background.

Bay FC’s S.F. debut draws record crowd — and a 3-2 heartbreak

by Liliana Michelena August 23, 2025, 5:08 pmAugust 26, 2025, 1:27 pm

Grounds crew maintains the field at Oracle Park as a large scoreboard displays "THE SHOW" and various sponsor logos in an empty baseball stadium.

Bay FC makes its play for San Francisco

by Liliana Michelena August 22, 2025, 2:38 pmAugust 22, 2025, 2:49 pm

A soccer coach addresses his team in yellow jerseys during a huddle on the field, with a scoreboard and trees visible in the background.

El Farolito’s dream of a championship at home is deferred as ‘Burrito Boys’ fall 3-2 at Kezar

by Liliana Michelena August 2, 2025, 10:18 pmAugust 5, 2025, 12:54 pm

A soccer team in yellow uniforms poses together at night in front of empty stadium stands, holding flags and a banner reading "Faro Leito.

El Farolito soccer plays for the national title at Kezar Stadium

by Liliana Michelena August 1, 2025, 4:36 pmAugust 5, 2025, 1:24 pm

A soccer team in yellow jerseys poses for a group photo on a grass field, with a child in front and a stadium with red seats and scoreboard in the background.

African players also find a home on El Farolito’s immigrant team

by Liliana Michelena July 26, 2025, 5:00 amJuly 29, 2025, 11:54 am

A person stands at the entrance of a store called "running wylder" with clothing and accessories displayed in the windows and pink tables and chairs outside.

Woman-owned running store in S.F. prepares for Sunday’s marathon

by JL Odom July 25, 2025, 2:58 pmJuly 29, 2025, 12:09 pm

A group of soccer players in yellow jerseys and one in pink gather in a huddle on a field, looking focused before a game.

Mission to the final: El Farolito’s double feature

by Liliana Michelena July 18, 2025, 5:14 pmJuly 22, 2025, 12:31 pm

A group of soccer players in yellow and blue uniforms celebrate together on a field, displaying excitement and smiling.

El Farolito crowned top amateur team in U.S.

by Liliana Michelena June 8, 2025, 7:13 pmJune 10, 2025, 10:32 am