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Bob Bradley

Liam McHugh

After the collapse in Germany, America needs him. But for how long?

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Meet Hull City: America's New Team, Albeit From Britain

Jeff Bradley

Hull City was literally minutes from not existing as a soccer club. Now they're playing Man U. What happened, and why should the American side of the pond care?

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009

The Sports Guy

Bill Simmons

The new year is a time for resolutions. Or to answer a bagful of my readers.

Story | January 13, 2009

Over Here

Allison Glock

Sure, David Beckham went from premier league prodigy to global pop star, but can he make soccer matter in America?

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008

Lil Wayne's Blog: "I do not think Pacman should be in the NFL"

Lil Wayne, ESPN The Magazine

Lil Wayne weighs in on the NFL, LeBron James' future in Cleveland and why more Americans should watch soccer.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Prince OF Wales

Tim Struby

Joe Calzaghe became a World Champ without venturing far from home. But will his roots keep him from becoming boxing royalty?

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008

The World Says U.S. Soccer Has Arrived

Luke Cyphers

It's Time For Us To Get On Board

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008

Home Schooled

Jeff Bradley

Landon Donovan has been called soft for playing in the U.S. Now he has a chance to make the World pay

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

They Call It The World's Game, But For One Month This Summer, It's the Game's World

Luke Cyphers

The World Cup is here. Speed and grace. Skill and stamina. Passion, patriotism and pride. Soccer is a many-splendored thing. But it brings an entourag...

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008

THE WORLD SAYS U.S. SOCCER HAS ARRIVED. IT'S TIME FOR US TO GET ON BOARD.

Luke Cyphers

...Standard Liege club in Belgium, he's being eyed by a soccer team even casual fans recognize: Manchester United. There's more evidence. Take Onyewu's teammate on the U.S. national team, Eddie Johnson...

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008

NEXT SPORT: SOCCER

Luke Cyphers

The world has says U.S. soccer has arrived. It's time for us to get on board.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

NEXT LAUNCHING PADS

...team in the second-tier A-League. Off-season, some train overseas with big-time clubs like Manchester United and AC Milan. With the MLS draft offering no such guarantees, UVa. star Ben Olsen and...

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

John Amaechi Busts Out

John Amaechi with Chris Bull

In five NBA seasons with Cleveland, Orlando and Utah, worldly Brit John Amaechi was glad to play the outsider. But the outspoken big man kept one secret he feared would make him a pariah.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Pound For Pound

Tim Struby

Take all the shots you want at Ricky Hatton for his between-fights blubber. (Hey, everyone else does.) Just be sure to do it before the undefeated champ steps into the ring. It's hard to crack fat jokes when you're face-down on the canvas.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008

A TALE OF TWO TOURS

Jeff Bradley

The Ryder Cup has become the best of times for Europe, the worst of times for the U.S. Here's why.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2008