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by Ridge Mahoney
The team that qualifies for the World Cup isn't the same team that actually goes to the tournament, and there are slots to be filled and problems to be solved before the USA sets up camp in South Africa next year.
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by Ridge Mahoney
A shaky start to the 2009 season under head coach Robert Warzycha caused some alarm among Crew fans, but a strong second half lifted Columbus atop the overall standings and into a prime position to repeat as league champion.
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by Mike Woitalla
If you've been wondering why tournament play has become such a major part of the youth soccer experience, follow the money.
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by Mike Woitalla
Three years ago, Gordon Jago returned to his native England to meet Queen Elizabeth II at her palace. He was given specific instructions for the encounter: When she extends her right hand, that's the signal it's over. Shake her hand, back off four paces, bow, turn to your right, go ...
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by Ridge Mahoney
DeMerit's extraordinary ascendancy in pro soccer has taken him into a prominent role with the national team.
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by Paul Kennedy
One good result (a 4-1 win over Cameroon) couldn't make up for two horrendous performances (3-0 losses to Germany and South Korea), and the USA exited the Under-20 World Cup in Egypt, marking the first time since 1987 that the Americans didn't make it out of the first round. Players ...
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by Mike Woitalla
Refs have feelings, and middle fingers tooSwiss referee Massimo Busacca, who officiated the 2009 UEFA Champions League final, was banned for three games for flipping the bird at Young Boys fans who jeered him. A clash and a crash Universidad Chile striker Juan Manuel Olivera had to be taken away ...
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