New year, new cup and a taller ask for El Farolito soccer team
El Farolito faces Sacramento Republic in the U.S. Open Cup first round, seeking redemption after a 1-0 loss last year, now competing directly against professional teams after tournament restructuring eliminated the amateur buffer round.
Copy editor and Bay Area native, San Francisco resident since 2004, with local and national publication credits; favorite tacos and alambres come from El Farolito.
El Farolito's dream of a championship at home is deferred - 'Burrito Boys' fall 3-2 at Kezar
El Farolito lost 3-2 against Hickory FC in the 2025 National Premier Soccer League championship, reflecting on missed opportunities amidst a challenging match.
Day Around the Bay: Sergey Brin Settles Private Plane Wrongful Death Suit
Garbo Chang, a 59-year-old San Francisco man, tragically died while attempting to rescue his dog in Ocean Beach, with the cause of death yet unreleased.