• UConn alum Bryheem Hancock on facing Ronaldinho at U-17 World Cup, taking UT-Rio Grande Valley's helm and learning life lessons from his mom
    by Mike Woitalla on Mar 4, 12:44 AM
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is one of only four Division I men's soccer programs in the youth soccer hotbed state.
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  • President Cindy Parlow Cone's challenge: steer USSF's factions toward trust
    by Beau Dure on Mar 3, 2:42 AM
    Agenda item No. 1 for Cindy Parlow Cone in the last year of her U.S. Soccer presidential term: Build trust.
      12 Comments
  • Sebastian Saucedo on playing for UNAM Pumas, his rise with Real Salt Lake, and aiming for the Olympics
    by Andrea Canales on Mar 2, 7:14 PM
    Utah product Sebastian Saucedo, now with Mexico's UNAM Pumas, aims to help the USA qualify for the Olympics in Japan.
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  • What soccer can do to pressure Qatar ahead of the World Cup
    by Ian Plenderleith on Mar 1, 10:22 AM
    It is suspected that many of the otherwise healthy young men died as a consequence of working long hours in extreme heat.
      25 Comments
  • Georgetown's Brian Wiese on defending a national title during the pandemic: 'Getting on the field is a win'
    by Dan Woog on Feb 26, 3:27 PM
    "It takes a lot of mental energy" to adapt to the new normal, Weise says. "But we're just happy to be out there playing."
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  • Amid the pandemic, Indiana's weather-proof Grand Park becomes college soccer hub
    by Dan Woog on Feb 24, 7:54 PM
    The 370,000-square foot indoor space - peaked in the middle with an 82-foot roof - that is the "wow" factor for the many college soccer teams.
      3 Comments
  • Player power at U.S. Soccer: Cobi Jones is the latest former star aiming for a leadership role
    by Andrea Canales on Feb 24, 7:21 PM
    Depending on the result of this weekend's election at the AGM, the ranks of former national team players at the USSF could rise.
      4 Comments
  • A battle for the soul of U.S. Soccer
    by Beau Dure on Feb 23, 4:17 AM
    The federation must implement federally mandated changes to its voting structure. How it goes about it is a matter of great debate.
      18 Comments
  • Beating Bayern is more than just winning a game of soccer
    by Ian Plenderleith on Feb 22, 11:42 AM
    Bayern's entitled conduct, its persecution complex and its spoiled, whiney tone imply that we are not showing enough respect.
      2 Comments
  • Brian Schmetzer on Seattle soccer culture, his family, his mentors and lessons from his playing career
    by Scott French on Feb 19, 4:15 PM
    The Seattle Sounders have been Major League Soccer's most successful club since hometown boy Brian Schmetzer took the reins.
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  • Paul Krumpe on the key college soccer issues, American talent growth, and his Olympic & World Cup experiences
    by Scott French on Feb 17, 10:30 AM
    Paul Krumpe, a national champion with UCLA, Olympian and World Cup vet, has been Loyola Marymount men's head coach since 1998.
      1 Comments
  • Bryan Turner on understanding the pressures faced by teenage athletes
    by Dan Woog on Feb 15, 8:36 PM
    Bryan Turner loved everything about soccer. Though he was the only Black player on many teams, the game helped him make friends everywhere.
      1 Comments
  • Why fans of sports are loving Leeds United
    by Ian Plenderleith on Feb 15, 12:01 PM
    Here's a simple question with no easy answer. Is the idea of professional sports to entertain the fans, or to win games and honors at any cost?
      8 Comments
  • Greg Lalas on soccer cinema: outstanding documentaries; inspiring, informative and fun films; and the eternal appeal of 'Victory'
    by Mike Woitalla on Feb 12, 5:16 AM
    In 2009, soccer journalist Greg Lalas and Rachel Markus founded the Kicking+Screening Soccer Film Festival.
      3 Comments
  • Rubio Rubin on being coached by Maradona, Donovan, and his hopes for Real Salt Lake
    by Mike Woitalla on Feb 10, 1:48 AM
    Diego Maradona took Rubio Rubin aside after practice and told him, "Always end on a good note. Never finish on a bad shot."
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