Clark doubtful for exhibition

American midfielder Ricardo Clark has pulled a muscle in his right calf, delaying his Bundesliga debut by up to four weeks and putting him in doubt for the United States' exhibition game at the Netherlands on May 3.

Last chance for Sacha

...24. And with U.S. midfielders Clint Dempsey, DaMarcus Beasley, Maurice Edu, Jermaine Jones (and now Ricardo Clark) injured, a good showing in Florida could earn him one last look with the first team...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 3, 2010

The Dynamo will fill the holes left by Stuart Holden and Ricardo Clark by utilizing a deep roster, writes Jeff Carlisle

Dynamo could prosper even without Clark and Holden

The loss of a pair of a quality midfielder like Stuart Holden and Ricardo Clark would hit most teams hard. However, the Dynamo will fill the holes from within, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Striker situation not all doom and gloom

CARSON, Calif.-- Let's just say some things out loud. (Figuratively, of course, since this is a written blog and we don't have an audio version yet.) ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 22, 2010

Eintract Frankfurt loan USA midfielder Ricardo Clark

United States international Ricardo Clark has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan until the end of the season.

Ghana holds breath on Essien's injury

A scroll around the globe for World Cup-related news and updates.

How the U.S. can adapt to latest misfortune

Fans greeted news that Clint Dempsey's knee won't require surgery with a national sigh of relief. But for the U.S. team, heading into Saturday's frien...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 20, 2010

For Dempsey, rest and recovery important

...of his rivals for a place in the national team midfield is bound for Germany, as Ricardo Clark agreed to join Eintracht Frankfurt. Donovan aside, the news for other members of the U.S...

European recession affecting American players

In 2005, Clint Dempsey was a rising MLS star who used the CONCACAF Gold Cup as a springboard to national-team prominence, a slot in the following year...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 14, 2010

Teams looking for instant fixes in MLS SuperDraft

With the 2010 SuperDraft approaching, MLS teams get the chance to fill their needs, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Adu and Johnson try to revive careers in Greece

With former MLS stars like Eddie Johnson and Freddy Adu struggling in Europe, there's a cautionary tale at hand for other MLS players thinking of making the leap this January, writes Ives Galarcep.

New year, new rules: Rule No. 26

ESPN The Magazine presents 31 rules that need to be implemented in the world of sports. Rule No. 26: Rethink soccer suspensions.

Story | Conversation | December 29, 2009

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

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.