U.S. Still Needs a New Approach

New York Sun

Following the Americans' Gold Cup triumph, a couple of glaring statistics: the U.S. is 8-0-1 at home to Mexico since 2000, and 9-2-1 overall. Under Bob Bradley, the Yanks are now an impressive 10-0-1. However, Gardner says Bradley would be remiss not to give former coach Bruce Arena credit for ... Read the whole story

America Braces for the Next British Invasion

The Guardian

America might find it amusing when Victoria Beckham shows up at an L.A. Dodgers game to throw the first pitch, but the arrival of her husband in Major League Soccer, to the potential tune of $250 million over five years, is something a great deal more serious. The American media ... Read the whole story

U.S. to Open Against Copa Favorites

The Guardian

By the looks of the USA's 22-man squad, you'd think that Coach Bob Bradley is more interested in blooding new talent at the 2007 Copa America rather than actually winning it. Indeed, he isn't taking its most of his Gold Cup-winning stars, and while the Copa America may be little ... Read the whole story

Copa Field is Surprisingly Strong

BBC Sport

Tim Vickory of BBC Sport with another Copa America preview, noting that this year's championship boasts "the strongest lineup that the Copa America has had for some time." Notwithstanding the absence of Brazil's Ronaldinho and Kaka, just about every other South American player has made himself available for selection, in ... Read the whole story

Sven off to City as English Officials Probe Foreign Ownership

Various Reports

Former England coach Sven Goran-Eriksson looks set to take the managerial reigns at Manchester City, though the deal can't officially go through until prospective new owner Thaksin Shinawatra has completed his proposed purchase of 75 percent of the club's shares, which is expected to happen now that City's board has ... Read the whole story

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