Catching up with World Cup news

Lionel Messi is honored, Raymond Domenech is thrown a lifeline, and DaMarcus Beasley finally gets his shot with Rangers. David Satlin and the Stats & Information group bring you up to speed on all the latest World Cup-related news.

Five on the fringe

What a difference a day makes. Or a week. Some readers who've seen The Magazine's feature on Americans abroad -- featuring DaMarcus Beasley and Mauri...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Opara the grand prize for MLS teams

As the MLS SuperDraft approaches, Buzz Carrick gives the early lowdown on who the top defender prospects are.

Best of 2009

It's been a great year so, as the decade draws to a close, Soccernetstore remembers some of the best moments and some of the best kit to go with them.

Bunbury, McInerney among initial Gen adidas signings

Major League Soccer announced Tuesday the signings of three collegiate seniors and four underclassmen to Major League Soccer contracts as part of the Generation adidas program.

Bradley names U.S. training camp roster for January

Aarhus midfielder Benny Feilhaber and Valerenga goalkeeper Troy Perkins were among five players based in Scandinavia invited to a U.S. training camp next month ahead of a World Cup warmup match against Honduras.

Donovan granted work permit to play for Everton

Los Angeles Galaxy star Landon Donovan has been given the work permit he needs to play in Britain during his loan at Premier League club Everton.

MLS player lockout inevitable?

Lockout looming Around the time MLS was patting itself on the back for securing the services of Landon Donovan for four-year extension...

...NOVEMBER 08: David Beckham #23 of the Los Angeles Galaxy looks on during Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match against Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center on November 8, 2009 in...

...NOVEMBER 08: David Beckham #23 of the Los Angeles Galaxy looks on during Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match against Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center on November 8, 2009 in...

Europe no longer a straightforward decision for MLS players

In a World Cup year, fringe U.S. national team players need to weigh heavily the pros and cons of moving from MLS to Europe, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Careful what you wish for

The road to international success for players like Maurice Edu and DaMarcus Beasley is through Europe, but it is good for Team USA?

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Donovan wins his third USSF male athlete award

Landon Donovan was voted the U.S. Soccer Federation's Male Athlete of the Year for the third time Monday, and Hope Solo became the first goalkeeper to win the women's award.

Stan Kroenke edges ever closer to Arsenal takeover

Arsenal's largest shareholder, Stan Kroenke, has once again increased his stake in the club and is now on the brink of a compulsory takeover bid.

D.C. in flux as it tries to recover its glory days

Once the league's dominant power, D.C. United is mired in mediocrity as constant roster turnover the past three years has failed to pay dividends, writes Ives Galarcep.