A vision for the future of Major League Soccer
Jimmy Conrad, Special to ESPNsoccernetIn his self-imposed literary exile, Jimmy Conrad stumbled upon an epiphany and a blueprint for how to develop soccer in the U.S.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009It's win, or stay home
Charlie CorrThe Chicago Fire are maintaining a positive and upbeat attitude heading into Saturday's critical second leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal seri...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009Tougher than it looks
Charlie Corr...0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes (July 18) and a 2-0 shutout of the Kansas City Wizards (Aug. 16). Strictly based on their regular-season numbers, the Fire have a 13.3 percent...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009MLS enters frantic finale on last weekend
Ives Galarcep, ESPNsoccernetWith one game left, six MLS teams are battling for two playoff spots. How they shake out could also determine the future of several coaches, writes Ives Galarcep.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009U-17s to showcase new attacking philosophy in Nigeria
Brent LathamWilmer Cabrera's U-17 team will differ from previous U.S. squads in that it promises a more attacking approach, writes Brent Latham.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Onyewu's injury exposes lack of depth in U.S. defense
Steve DavisThe conventional wisdom is that the U.S. has a talented center back pool. But the injuries to Oguchi Onyewu and Jay DeMerit have exposed a lack of depth, writes Steve Davis.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009U.S. faces the most talented Honduras team in history
Ives Galarcep, Special to ESPN SoccernetThe road to South Africa for the U.S. leads through Honduras. The only problem? This is arguably the most talented Honduras team ever, writes Ives Galarcep.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009Playoff chase will go down to the wire
Ives Galarcep, ESPNsoccernetDefending champion Columbus might have secured its place in the postseason, but the race for the remaining playoff spots remains up in the air, writes Ives Galarcep.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009N.Y. 0-1 K.C.: Wolff on target
...like that," said the 35-year-old Hartman, who made five saves Saturday night in the Kansas City Wizards' 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls, giving him 83 career shutouts and 145...
Story | September 12, 2009MLS coaching landscape sure to change in offseason
Ives Galarcep, ESPNsoccernetAs the MLS playoff race heats up, several coaches could be looking at unemployment if they fail to reach the postseason, writes Ives Galarcep.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009Site proposed for Kansas City Wizards stadium
Associated PressA property developer working for the company that owns Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards has proposed building an 18,500-seat soccer stadium near Kansas City, Kan., that could open by 2011 and would sink plans to use the stadium to revitalize a neighborhood across the border in Kansas City, Mo.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009Kamara's remarkable journey from Sierra Leone to MLS
Kristian DyerFrom war-torn Sierra Leone to MLS, Houston's Kei Kamara's personal journey has been an amazing odyssey, writes Kristian Dyer.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009Missouri soccer remains strong
Joe Trost, Special to ESPNRISE.comMissouri high school boys' soccer
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009The 2003 U-17s: Where are they now?
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernetThe U.S. team played some dazzling soccer at times in the 2003 U-17 World Cup but were ousted by eventual champion Brazil. Justin Rodriguez tracks down the members of the squad.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009Big-name European clubs dot the U.S. summer landscape
Doug McIntyreTo the delight of soccer aficionados, a host of big-name clubs and players will arrive in the U.S. during the summer, writes Doug McIntyre.
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