“In the big picture it’s not going to mean the difference between soccer ‘making it’ or not in this country, but the problem is that every four years with the Olympics and every four years with theWorld Cup, there’s a unique opportunity to showcase our sport and showcase our team. And we’re losing that. We […]
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What They're Saying: Landon Donovan
“I’m not privy to everything that goes on. These things are very complicated, they are never black and white. But my personal opinion is that I do believe the women deserve to make more money, noquestion. How much more is based on how you negotiate and use leverage to position yourself. The women deserve everything […]
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Donovan confirms ownership interest in Swansea City
American investors Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien, D.C. United’s managing general partner, have had their purchase of a controlling interest in Swansea City approved by the EnglishPremier League. Landon Donovan confirmed later on Friday that he had secured a minority share in the club.
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What They're Saying: Landon Donovan
“I realized quickly I’m not a naturally energetic, outgoing, outspoken kind of person. I have pretty strong opinions based on my experiences and think I have good input on what’sgoing on and a pretty good grasp of what the players are going through. But I realized if don’t communicate it in a somewhat entertaining way, […]
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What They're Saying: Landon Donovan
“I think we have come to a place where we both can move on from it. It wasn’t an easy time probably for either of us, but we both realize that life goes on, and if we’re both going to be involved inthis sport, we should have a relationship, and so we are on good […]
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MLS Countdown: Tasty menu of rivalry games is served up
One of the shrewder competitive practices instilled by MLS has also produced marketing opportunities the league enthusiastically promotes. Case in point is “Rivalry Week,” sponsored byHeineken, during which a package of the league’s most intense matchups are rolled out on national television. On Friday, the series kicks off when Philadelphia hosts D.C. United on UniMas; […]
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What They're Saying: Landon Donovan
“At this point in our history, any tournament we don’t qualify for is a failure. We should be, in this region, we should either be the best or very close to the best team in the region, so it’simportant for us. It’s important for us to continue qualifying for these events. We have to.” — […]
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NSCAA Convention: Baltimore is the place to be
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention continues in Baltimore. For a look at the top events and must-see panels and talks on Friday and Saturday. SOCCER AMERICA:Visit the Soccer America staff at Booth 1016, straight ahead as you enter the Exhibit Hall, which will be open Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon. NSCAA Convention: […]
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For Klinsmann, There is No Margin for Error
By the time you read this, the U.S. men’s national team will have most likely completed its opening 2018 World Cup qualifier against St. Vincent and the Grenadines, winning handily. Ifthat hasn’t happened, USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann should be fired immediately. In fact, he should be fired immediately if the game is even the slightest […]
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Stuart Holden on the national team, soccer camps, retirement and, yes, Jonny Evans
By Paul Kennedy (@pkedit) Stuart Holden is at the crossroadsin his soccer career. He represented the USA at the 2005 Under-20 World Cup, the 2008 Olympics and 2010 World Cup and most recently started for the USA in the final of the 2013 Gold Cup, but at theage of 30 and about to be a […]