Mr. JB Soccer

The end of an era

Hello soccer lovers,

After three years Mr. JB Soccer has ran its course. I already have another site up and running called Belon Soccer News (BSN).

The coverage of Major League Soccer (MLS), CONCACAF Champions League (CCL), CONCACAF AND CONEMBOL World Cup Qualifications and other international tournaments are on BSN. Plus early in 2016 a podcast show for BSN will be available.

I hope you enjoy…

Mexico dismantle short handed Cuba 6-0 on Thursday at Soldier Field. Photo provided by USA Today Sports.

GROUP C: Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago take control of the group.

By Jorge Belon

After day one of group “C” the Mexicans and Trinidad & Toboggans have a tight grip on the group after enjoying comfortable victories. All four nations began their Gold Cup on Thursday at Soldier Field.

Trinidad &…

Costa Rica and Jamaica played to a 2-2 draw in group “B’s” opener on Wednesday at the StubHub Center. Photo provided by USA Today Sports.

GROUP B: After day one the group is still wide open.

By Jorge Belon

Group “B” started with two draws on Wednesday at the StubHub Center, which resulted in the group still up for grabs.

Costa Rica and Jamaica opened up the group with a 2-2 draw. Los Ticos…

Clint Dempsey (Left) celebrating his second goal against Honduras., The Yank ended up wining their Gold Cup opener 2-1 on Tuesday at Toyota Park. Photo provided by USA Today.

GROUP A: After game one the United States are sitting in first place of the group.

By Jorge Belon

The four nations in group “A” began their Gold Cup on Tuesday at Toyota Stadium. As day one for this group came to end the…

Captain Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey will be looking to lock up Group A in the 2015 Gold Cup. Photo provided by Kirby Lee-USA Today.

GOLD CUP: Group A is about to get going so let’s break it down.

By Jorge Belon

Group A easily is the toughest group in the Gold Cup, but the United States will still be predicated to come out in first.

Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann has brought a veteran squad to…

Captain Carli Lloyd embracing the World Cup trophy that had eluded her in 2011 and 2007. Her hat-trick performance in the final against Japan guided the Yanks to their first World Cup title since 1999 on Sunday at BC Palace. Photo provided by NBC Sports.

FINAL: The United States win their third Women’s World Cup titles with Captain Carli Lloyd leading the way.

By Jorge Belon

Captain Carli Lloyd…

Japan and the United States will be facing in the consecutive final of the Women’s World Cup on Sunday at BC Palace. Photo provided by Sports Caster.

FINAL: The Women’s World Cup final rematch of USA versus Japan is approaching and Les Brown and US Soccer remind the people what is at stake.   

By Jorge Belon 

With only hours left till the United States face Japan in the Women’s World Cup at BC…

Celia Sasic will be looking to get back to her scoring ways against England on Saturday at the Commonwealth Stadium with third place on the line. Photo provided by Sports Schau.

THIRD PLACE MATCH: Germany and England are on the eve of the third place match.

By Jorge Belon

Germany and England on Saturday at the Commonwealth Stadium will be fighting to earn third place in the Women’s World Cup.

The…

Japan celebrating after beating England 2-1 in the semifinals on Wednesday in the Commonwealth Stadium. The Japanese will now be facing the United States on Sunday in the final at BC Palace. Photo provided by USA Today.

SEMIFINALS: Japan survives and gets to the final with a little bit of help from England.

By Jorge Belon

Japan is heading to their second consecutive Women’s World Cup final. The…

USWNT Captain Carli Lloyd (#10) guided the U.S. to a 2-0 victory against Germany in the semifinals on Tuesday at the Olympic Stadium. Photo provided ABC News.

SEMIFINALS: Carli Lloyd does it again.

By Jorge Belon

The United States are heading to the final of the Women’s World Cup for the second time in a row. Captain Carli Lloyd gave a Sergeant York performance, as she defeated the Germans 2-0 on…

The USWNT Captain Carli Lloyd celebrates her winning goal against China PR on Friday at Lansdowne Stadium. The 1-0 victory sets up the heavy weight semifinal match up of the U.S. versus the Germans on Tuesday at the Olympic Stadium. Photo provided by US Soccer.

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: The United States get by China PR and are headed to the semifinals.

By Jorge Belon

It was coming; the attack was…

Predrag Rajković guided Serbia to their first World Cup title as an independent nation. With a 2-1 victory Brazil on Saturday at the North Harbour Stadium. Photo provided by Phil Walter-Getty Images.

UNDER-20 WORLD CUP: The World Cup is over and it is time to review.

By Jorge Belon

Serbia left the World Cup as the winners as they shocked the five-time champions Brazil 2-1 on Saturday at North…

Brazilian goalie Jean 15 saves has put the South American on the brink of tying Argentina record of six Under-20 World Cup title. All they have to do is defeat Serbia on Saturday at North Harbour Stadium. Photo provided by Dean Mouhtaropoulos-Getty Images & FIFA.

UNDER-20 WORLD CUP: Preview of the final and of the third place match.

By Jorge Belon

On Saturday Brazil and Serbia will face off at…

Canada is heading to the next round as the winners of group “A.” Photo provided by Sports Interaction.

GROUP A: The group is set.

By Jorge Belon

The Canadian Women’s National Team hardly wins their group by a point. After allowing the Netherlands to come back and draw with them 1-1 on Monday at Olympic Stadium.

The Maple Leafs was able to hang on due to China PR and New Zealand playing to a 2-2…

The entire 90 minutes was more of defense struggle for both the United States and Sweden in their scoreless draw at Winnipeg Stadium on Friday. Photo provided Bleacher Report.

GROUP D: The United States and Sweden play to a scoreless draw.

By Jorge Belon

The United States defense kept Sweden in check but the USWNT offense continued to misfire, which led to a scoreless draw on Friday at Winnipeg…

Colombia will need Daniela Montoya to continue her offensive ways against France on Sunday at Moncton Stadium. Photo provided by Vaughn Ridley.

GROUP F: The review of the first games and the preview of the next matches.

By Jorge Belon

France and England enter this group as heavy favorites. Both nations are in the top 10 of the FIFA Rankings the two European rivals are fighting to decide who will…

Marta celebrates scoring her historic 15th World Cup goal in Brazil’s 2-0 victory over the Korea Republic on Tuesday at Olympic Stadium. Photo provided by NewsDay.

GROUP E: The review of the first games and the preview of the next ones.

By Jorge Belon

The Brazilians who are led by five-time FIFA World Player of the Year Award, Marta are in a group that the South Americans will get by with ease.

C…