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When MLS and the U.S. Soccer Federation teamed up last year to form the Professional Referee Organization (PRO), it was done with the intent of putting programs in place to improve the standard of refereeing in the U.S. and Canada. Yet the initiative...

One reason the NWSL came into existence was to help build the women's game for tomorrow, not just entertain for today. With that in mind, here are five players to watch this season, players who look to boost their exposure.

CARSON, Calif. - When most soccer players think towards the future, they dream of their careers traveling on an upward trajectory, the faster the better. To be sure, Alejandro Bedoya hopes his career takes that kind of path, but at present he's cravi...

The match that concludes the U.S. national team's annual January camp is typically an opportunity for manager Jurgen Klinsmann to focus on the future. The group is usually comprised of B-teamers looking to worm their way into the top tier of players....

On a night when Canada attacker Christine Sinclair played a game for the ages by scoring a hat trick, the Americans' never-say-die attitude once again saw them through, as Alex Morgan's header in the waning moments of extra time saw them prevail 4-3 in an enthralling Olympic semifinal.

The U.S. women have a great record vs. Canada, writes Jeff Carlisle, but in the pressure cooker of the Olympic semifinal, will history matter?

The U.S. U-23s stuttered and stumbled against a valiant and hard-working Canadian team, putting their Olympic dreams in jeopardy, writes Jeff Carlisle.

The U.S. women are back together for Olympic qualifying, which starts Friday, with one thing on their mind: Play each game as if it were their last, writes Jeff Carlisle.

The U.S. defeated Canada 3-0 using a new 4-2-3-1 formation, but it was the familiar face of Abby Wambach that led the way, writes Jeff Carlisle.

The U.S. women experimented with a new attacking formation in its first match since the World Cup, showing some positive signs in a 1-1 draw with Canada in the opener of the Celebration Series, writes Jeff Carlisle.

With the U.S. women's team back in action against Canada, coach Pia Sundhage has decided to modify her side's attacking setup as it prepares for an Olympic qualifying run, writes Jeff Carlisle.

For the fourth World Cup in a row, the U.S. finds itself facing the always mysterious North Koreans. Which team will prevail?

With the 2011 Women's World Cup expected to be the most competitive edition yet, here are five group-stage games that should not be missed, according to Jeff Carlisle.

Will Canada be looking for a little payback when it faces the U.S. in the Gold Cup? Well, you certainly wouldn't blame them, writes Jeff Carlisle.

New York Red Bulls manager Hans Backe says he won't stand in the way of Dwayne De Rosario representing Canada at this summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup.