Tin Jedvaj (Bayer Leverkusen) & Duje Čop (Sporting Gijon) We are less than 24 hours away from the Croatia vs Mexico game. Some fans have voiced their frustration over the lack of top tier players, but what many people fail to realize is that all of the players on the current roster are fighting for a spot on the senior team's roster. That means a team full of … [Read more...] about Who To Watch – Croatia vs Mexico
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Tom Penn: “We Would Love To Have Croatian Players”
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Los Angeles Football Club President, Co-Owner and NBA analyst Tom Penn would welcome Croatian players with open arms to his new MLS franchise in LA. Although he doesn't give us an exact name or club, Penn implies he's aware of players still playing, which we could only assume to be Modrić, Rakitić, Mandžukić. Penn also talks Croatia vs. Mexico, Ivica Zubac's 1st season with … [Read more...] about Tom Penn: “We Would Love To Have Croatian Players”
EXCLUSIVE: Croatia Arrive In LA For 1st Training Session
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The Croatia 'Z Squad' arrived in Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon and held a light practice in front of their friendly with Mexico at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Saturday, May 27th. As noted earlier in the week, none of Croatia's big name players made the trip as they still have games left in their European season with their respective clubs. Manager Ante … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Croatia Arrive In LA For 1st Training Session
Croatia Squad For Mexico Announced
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The Croatia squad for the Mexico friendly on May 27th at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was announced today, and based on comments around social media, the fans ARE NOT happy. The team will consist of only 16 players, 12 of which currently play in the Croatian Prva Liga. The "biggest" players coming are Bayern Leverkusen's defender Tin Jedvaj and Sporting Gijon's … [Read more...] about Croatia Squad For Mexico Announced
EXCLUSIVE: Šuker, Čačić Talk Croatia Friendly In Los Angeles
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HNS President Davor Šuker and Croatian manager Ante Čačić were in Los Angeles this weekend in preparation of Croatia's friendly match against Mexico at the Los Angeles Coliseum on May 27th. CroatianSports asked Šuker what this game means for future Croatian friendlies around the globe and where the state of Croatian football stands today. When asked how much luck … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Šuker, Čačić Talk Croatia Friendly In Los Angeles
Pjaca Season Over With Torn ACL
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Injuries are a part of the game. They are unfortunate, but they happen. On Tuesday, in an absolute unnecessary friendly match the HNS put together against Estonia, Marko Pjaca suffered a freak knee injury that will end his season; both for Croatia and club team Juventus. Pjaca is only 21 years old and came over from Dinamo Zagreb to Juve in the summer. He has been … [Read more...] about Pjaca Season Over With Torn ACL
How Croatia Should Adjust Without 3 Key Starters Against Ukraine
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World Cup qualifying returns on Friday, as Croatia continues their journey to Russia. It should be a fascinating match against a rejuvenated Ukraine side managed by legendary striker Andriy Shevchenko. Ukraine is currently two points behind Croatia in Group I. For the first time in two years, Croatia will actually play behind their supporters in a competitive game. The lengthy … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Adjust Without 3 Key Starters Against Ukraine
Croatia v. Mexico: Ticket Portal NOW OPEN!
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CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS IN THE CROATIAN SECTION The Croatian community in Los Angeles worked feverishly this week to get a block of tickets for the Croatia v. Mexico game at the Los Angeles Coliseum on May 27th so that all Croatian fans can sit together. This friendly match leads up to Croatia's World Cup qualifier against Iceland in Reykjavik on June … [Read more...] about Croatia v. Mexico: Ticket Portal NOW OPEN!
Dejan Lovren: ‘My Life As A Refugee’ (WATCH FULL VIDEO)
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CLICK HERE TO WATCH FULL VIDEO Dejan Lovren has been a passionate, fiery, almost wild defender for the Croatian national team. The 27 year-old played four seasons with Dinamo Zagreb before being sold to French club Olympique Lyon. In 2013, Lovren made his big move to the English Premier League, when Southampton bought him, only staying there for one season before … [Read more...] about Dejan Lovren: ‘My Life As A Refugee’ (WATCH FULL VIDEO)
