Davies continues trend by opting for Europe
Frank Dell'ApaCharlie Davies could have been the top overall selection in the SuperDraft, but like other recent high-profile college stars, he opted to spurn MLS for Europe, writes Frank Dell'Apa.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 2007Adu still hampered by unrealistic expectations
Frank Dell'ApaIn his brief MLS career Freddy Adu has been hampered by the burden of unrealistic expectations, something that's not likely to change when he goes to Real Salt Lake, says Frank Dell'Apa.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2006Nicol pushes all the right buttons for the Revs
Frank Dell'ApaGiven his playing pedigree and exposure to some of soccer's greatest coaches, it's small wonder that New England coach Steve Nicol has his Revolution squad on the verge of a MLS title, says Frank Dell'Apa.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2006U.S. wish list remains a guessing game
Frank Dell'ApaSunil Gulati's self-imposed November deadline for naming a new U.S. coach means that figuring out who is on the wish list is a guessing game, says Frank Dell'Apa.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2006Import or export league?
Frank Dell'ApaThe plight of New England's Shalrie Joseph and Clint Dempsey epitomizes MLS' dilemma when it comes to the question of whether or not more homegrown talent should be exported, writes Frank Dell'Apa.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2006U.S. talent permeates the English Premiership
Frank Dell'ApaWith the increasing influx of U.S. players into the English Premier League, it's ironic that arguably the brightest talent of them all is unlikely to suit up for the U.S. national team, writes Frank Dell'Apa.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2006Chelsea provides the ultimate challenge
Frank Dell'ApaAs MLS continues to tinker with the All-Star Game format, it might have hit on the ideal formula by bringing Chelsea over, writes Frank Dell'Apa .
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2006Raising the bar
Frank Dell'ApaIn order to raise the bar against non-CONCACAF opponents, the U.S. team is ready for a big-time, high-profile national team coach, says Frank Dell'Apa.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2006No U.S. refs at Cup a sign of bigger problem
Frank Dell'ApaThe fact that there isn't one U.S. referee represented at this summer's World Cup should be sounding off an alarm within the U.S. Soccer Federation, says Frank Dell'Apa.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2006Still hoping to be noticed
Frank Dell'ApaOnce touted as the future of U.S. soccer, Jovan Kirovski is an afterthought for the national team these days, says Frank Dell'Apa.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006U.S. lacks candidate for award
Frank Dell'ApaThe dearth of U.S. candidates for the FIFA Young Player award begs the question as to whether or not college soccer is hindering the development of U.S. talent, writes Frank Dell'Apa.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2006Refreshed and raring to go
Frank Dell'ApaA break from the national team has revitalized Claudio Reyna, writes Frank Dell'Apa.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2005When league champions clash
Frank Dell'Apa, ESPN Soccernet.comChelsea are a stark contrast from D.C. United when it comes to comparing business models, says Frank Dell'Apa.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "manchester" make the list?