The return of the NASL

While MLS was preparing for its end-of-season party, a new soccer venture called the North American Soccer League was announcing its formation, follow...

RSL's triumph the exclamation point on a memorable season

Real Salt Lake's championship-winning run was the most memorable moment of the 2009 season, but there were plenty of other notable story lines, writes Steve Davis.

Findley could be the answer

Does Robbie Findley have the goods to help the U.S. in South Africa next summer? That's clearly the question on the minds of national team fans after...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

U.S. faces another test on European soil against Denmark

After a lackluster performance against Slovakia, U.S. coach Bob Bradley will be hoping for an improved performance against Denmark, writes Jeff Carlisle.

L.A. 2-0 Houston: Galaxy triumph in OT

...109th minute to set the MLS record for career playoff scoring with 17 goals. Houston's Ricardo Clark tripped Alan Gordon in the penalty area. After goalkeeper Pat Onstad dove to his left, Donovan...

Youth struggle to keep up with CONCACAF talent

Watching the U.S. team's recent performances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup got us thinking about the future of the senior national team, post 2010. The ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Forwards wanted

U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley's "problem" with surplus midfielders is well documented, but a shortage of capable forwards could be the coach's ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Ricardo Clark, left, from the US, reacts during a friendly soccer match between Denmark and US in Aarhus...

Denmark's Per Kroldrup, left, and Ricardo Clark from the US challenge for the ball during a friendly soccer match between Denmark and USA...

Los Angeles Galaxy's Edson Buddle (14) and Houston Dynamo's Ricardo Clark (13) header the ball during the first half of their MLS Western Conference Championship soccer match...