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Eddie Johnson scored twice, including the winner early in the 62nd minute, and the Seattle Sounders ended FC Dallas' nine-game unbeaten streak in MLS play with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.

Doug McIntyre writes that after Thursday's release of the U.S. roster ahead of the team's five spring matches -- including three World Cup qualifiers -- coach Jurgen Klinsmann's exclusion of USMNT veteran Landon Donovan doesn't add up.

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2013

Miami Hurricanes 2012 record: 7-5 2012 conference record: 5-3, Coastal Returning starters: Offense: 10; defense: 10; kicker/punter: 0 Top returners QB Stephen Morris, RB Duke Johnson, DL Anthony Chickillo, LB Denzel Perryman Key los...

Miami coach Al Golden said Thursday that backup linebacker Gabe Terry has been dismissed from the team, following the news last week that Terry was charged with felony marijuana possession. Terry played as a backup last season, and previously serv...

Time flies. Spring ball is nearly over! Clemson linebacker Kellen Jones is taking a "jack of all trades" approach. Audio: David Glenn catches up with former Duke receiver Conner Vernon as the draft draws closer. Here are four takeaways from Duk...

With each passing year, MLS teams chip away at the advantage that Mexican clubs have in the CONCACAF Champions League. Clubs from south of the border can no longer field reserve-laden lineups and expect to win, either at home or on the road. Yet w...

Doug McIntyre writes that a depleted U.S. back four proved its worth in a 1-0 World Cup qualifier win over Costa Rica.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that it will take a total team effort from the U.S. to win Friday's World Cup qualifying match versus Costa Rica. Given the Yanks' weak back line, how well Michael Bradley and Jermaine Jones control the midfield could be the key.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that despite calls for Jurgen Klinsmann's job, the U.S. national team head coach's position is safe -- even if the Yanks lose the next two qualifiers.

Blog | Conversation | March 21, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that despite the U.S. national team's rash of injuries and relatively weak back line, the Yanks' supporting cast at midfield and forward -- which will be key to success in Friday's match versus Costa Rica -- is in fine form.

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that after the release of the U.S. roster on Monday, the Yanks' defense is in need of some leadership heading into critical World Cup qualifying matches against Costa Rica and Mexico.

Blog | Conversation | March 18, 2013

Rodney Wallace came open in the penalty box and headed in the tying goal at the beginning of second-half stoppage time, and the Portland Timbers came out of Seattle with a 1-1 draw with the rival Sounders on Saturday night.

Doug McIntyre writes that given the must-win nature of the Yanks' home Hexagonal match versus Costa Rica next week, U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann will likely employ a more attack-minded midfield. Could Graham Zusi or Brek Shea get the start?

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2013

Eddie Johnson scored in the 75th minute to cap the Seattle Sounders' remarkable second-half rally to beat Tigres 3-2 on aggregate.

Miami will open spring practice Saturday without eight players -- including five projected starters -- the school announced Friday. Starters Thurston Armbrister, Malcolm Lewis, Shane McDermott and Gabe Terry will be held out, along with running ba...

With the 18th MLS season kicking off on Saturday, Doug McIntyre outlines five players whose 2013 MLS campaigns could lead to a U.S. national team roster spot at the 2014 World Cup, including Chivas USA's Juan Agudelo and D.C. United's Chris Pontius.

Blog | Conversation | March 01, 2013