Douglas Zimmerman

SFGate photographer/editor, freelance #photojournalist, p/t soccer writer/fanatic. Published Photo Book of soccer fans of the #fifaworldcup, #USMNT

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

The supporters groups deserve to be close to the fields not in the nosebleed seats

[NBC News @NBCNews]

When the U.S. men’s national soccer team plays at home, its most loyal fans traditionally sit right behind a goal to cheer on the team.

But when the Americans kick off the World Cup next week, FIFA is seating them in the “nose bleeds,” according to a major U.S. fan group.

“These are the worst tickets that I’ve ever seen out of the five World Cups I’ve been to,” American Outlaws President Brian Hexsel says. https://t.co/hNJjr9FIDU

[soccerbayarea @soccerbayarea]

After a shaky start against an unfamiliar opponent, El Farolito went back to basics and delivered a 3-2 win over Sun City FC at Kezar Stadium @elfarolito_npsl https://t.co/ROxHL1eOwb

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

The potent Oakland Roots attack sputtered against a resolute Colorado Springs Switchbacks defense at the Oakland Coliseum. @oaklandrootssc #knowyourroots https://t.co/xIwsOKUAvp

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

Two Bay FC red cards and Mallory Swanson's goal in the 70th minute lifted the last-place Chicago Stars to a 1-0 victory. @wearebayfc #forthebay https://t.co/PIkOJaeGcW

[Grant Marek @Grant_Marek]

Incredible scoop here from @KatieDowd, Suga secretly ran San Francisco's Bay to Breakers before BTS' Stanford show.

And SFGATE photo editor @zimpix eagle eyed him in the background of one of his photos:

[soccerbayarea @soccerbayarea]

El Farolito Hangs On After Tougher Than Expected Clash with Oakland Stompers @elfarolito_npsl @OaklandStompers https://t.co/ykQPIt6bNh

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

A lack of precision in front of goal forced Bay FC to settle for a 1-1 draw with Boston Legacy FC at PayPal Park on Friday evening. @wearebayfc #forthebay https://t.co/UXZShCB3Fd

[San Jose State Spartans @SJSUAthletics]

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹

San Jose State will serve as the official team basecamp of the Paraguay National Team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

#AllSpartans

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

There are those games that seem destined to be 0-0 draws, and Bay FC's nil-nil tie against the Utah Royals had all the hallmarks of such a game. https://t.co/Md40FRoMrG

[Kevin V. Nguyen @KevinNguyen_89]

They were out-shot, out-possessed, and even “out-physical-ed” on the night, but the Quakes emerged from their battle with the Whitecaps with a point, which means they’re still the best team in Major League Soccer, at least for another couple of days.

https://t.co/jWONW2EqzL

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

Oakland Roots continued their strong start to the season by defeating El Paso and jumping into third place in the Western Conference standings. @oaklandrootssc #knowyourroots https://t.co/pmwTYGHeCk

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

@UConnMBB He should get picked up by the GSW

[David Borges @DaveBorges]

Why didn’t Solo Ball reveal his injury earlier? One reason: Scouting reports.

"They can chase me off screens, that could open up shots for AK. So I'm not going to tell people about my wrist. I'm going to keep playing game, find other ways to affect it." https://t.co/LZeoZdiBJ3

[Kevin V. Nguyen @KevinNguyen_89]

Stacy Johns, who had just started as Bay FC's CEO, has left the club to become the president of the Los Angeles Sparks.

She was splitting her time between NorCal/SoCal when she told owners she would prefer to be closer to her family. 📝 w/ @KO_Crowley

https://t.co/Y9sh8nup5v

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

Peter Wilson scored a hat trick to power the Oakland Roots over the Las Vegas lights at the Oakland Coliseum, 4-2. @oaklandrootssc
#knowyourroots https://t.co/3dK08W56xT

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

@StorrsCentral Man he played through that? True warrior

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

San Jose Earthquakes convincing 4-1 win over Los Angeles FC was a statement to the rest of MLS that they are a legitimate title contender. @SJEarthquakes #quakes74 https://t.co/RidGaJ46u8

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

Oakland Roots' 1-1 draw against Tulsa FC shows the potential ingredients are stewing together, boding well for a successful season. @oaklandrootssc #knowyourroots https://t.co/q19NOpYelD

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

Ranked fifth in the world and fresh off its AFC Women's Asian Cup title, Japan proved exactly the test the United States needed in the run-up to next year's Women's World Cup. @USWNT https://t.co/nhGxCM92oW

[Douglas Zimmerman @zimpix]

The SF Bay Area won't have a large-scale FIFA Fan Fest, instead opting for smaller-sized 'fan zones' across the region. Feelings about it? https://t.co/YJWXAdKM9i