The Croatian Barracudas recorded another big win at Euro 2026, defeating Turkey 22–9 in their second Main Round match of the tournament. It was a strong all-around performance, highlighted by Marko Žuvela, who led the way with five goals. This result makes things clear: a win and only a win against Italy in the final group stage match will secure a place in the … [Read more...] about The Croatian Barracudas Defeat Turkey 22–9 At Euro 2026!
Tournaments
Croatia Advance To Main Round At Men’s Handball EURO!
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Croatia have secured a huge win at the Men’s Handball EURO and clinched a place in the second round of the tournament with a convincing 35–29 victory over the Netherlands. The final match of the preliminary round will be played against the host nation Sweden on Wednesday at 2:30 PM ET. Ivan Martinović was named player of the match after a standout performance, scoring … [Read more...] about Croatia Advance To Main Round At Men’s Handball EURO!
Croatia Opens Euro Water Polo Championship With Second Straight Win!
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The Barracudas opened their Euro 2026 campaign with convincing wins over Slovenia (20–4) and Georgia (18–7). They now face mighty Greece in their final Preliminary Round match on January 15 at 20:30 CET. Greece has been just as dominant so far, defeating Georgia 20–6 and Slovenia 23–8, setting up a big showdown to close out the Preliminary Round. A win would put the … [Read more...] about Croatia Opens Euro Water Polo Championship With Second Straight Win!
29th Annual Croatian Independence Day Weekend in San Pedro, CA
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29th Annual Croatian Independence Day Event Page Join Croatian soccer teams from Los Angeles, San Pedro, New York, Phoenix, San Jose, and Montreal when they come together May 25th to compete in the San Pedro Small Goals Tournament. This year there will be a co-ed division for the first time as well as a children’s tournament. Come cheer on the team representing your city … [Read more...] about 29th Annual Croatian Independence Day Weekend in San Pedro, CA
2013 Bay Area Croatian Heritage Festival
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NK Croatia San Jose will be hosting the inaugural Bay Area Croatian Heritage Festival the weekend of August 30th, 2013 at 901 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, California 95126. Festivities include: FRIDAY: August 30th, 2013 9:00 pm to 1:30 am: Pub Night at Assumption of Mary Catholic Church. Live DJ will be on hand to kick off the weekend festivities with drinks being made available … [Read more...] about 2013 Bay Area Croatian Heritage Festival
2012 Small Goals Tournament (San Pedro, CA)
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The tournament is back! And this year some of your favorite Prva Generacija members will be taking part. CroatianSports.com's own Denis Svirčić and Ante Kvartuč have decided to join forces this year to try and take the 'B' League crown away from former MLS star Ante Ražov and NK Škabrnja. Joining the quasi-journalists will be Rob Uvanović from New York and Dennis 'HvarSplićan' … [Read more...] about 2012 Small Goals Tournament (San Pedro, CA)
OHHHHH CANADA!
By 35 CommentsTEAM CSR, headed by Southern California natives Denis Svirčić and Ante Kvartuč, are headed north of the border to beautful Toronto, CANADA for the Croatian qualifiers vs. Malta and Israel the first week of September. We had a blast year hanging out with the Croatian contingent from New York at Cafe Bar Scorpio in Astoria, Long Island and want to do it all over again this … [Read more...] about OHHHHH CANADA!
CROATIA FALL SHORT IN COPA NYC DEBUT
By 5 CommentsRob Uvanović reporting from New York On July 9th, 2011, Team Croatia made their long awaited group-stage debut in the Cosmos Copa NYC. Even though they landed a difficult draw in defending champions Poland, tournament darkhorses Mexico and fellow newcomers Ivory Coast, Croatia was still feeling confident coming into the tournament on the backs of a strong showing in the … [Read more...] about CROATIA FALL SHORT IN COPA NYC DEBUT
CROATIA BEGINS COPA NYC CAMPAIGN
By 12 CommentsCroatia began their 2011 Copa NYC campaign on June 18th, drawing Sweden on 'One-Shot Saturday'. Win and you advance. Lose and you go home. Croatia knocked out Sweden in a ten-goal thriller that saw the lead change hand three times. Croatia notched the first goal early in the match before Sweden pulled two back to take the lead. Croatia then grabbed two goals of their own to … [Read more...] about CROATIA BEGINS COPA NYC CAMPAIGN
