Canada’s World Cup Qualification no longer a fantasy
Canada’s World Cup qualification ahead of the 2022 World Cup is long overdue. At the halfway point in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying cycle, the Canadians sit at third, …
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The Men Who Sold the World Cup film chronicles FIFA scandal
For those interested in in-depth soccer reporting, the new Discovery+ soccer documentary may be the new mini-series for you. ‘The Men Who Sold The World Cup’ features exclusive interviews …
Twellman says Ricardo Pepi is answer to its most glaring problem
September 9, 2021 CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Taylor Twellman, US National Team, USMNT 5 Comments
Taylor Twellman understands goal-scoring for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT). In 30 appearances for Team USA, the striker bagged six goals. Not an amazing tally, but it …
USA makes progress, but key vulnerabilities still exist
Two untimely draws set the USMNT on the back foot to open CONCACAF qualifying. However, a vital victory against Honduras powered by a dominant second-half performance Wednesday night may …
New York Red Bulls CONCACAF Champions League Attendance Highlights Problems
August 28, 2014 CONCACAF, CONCACAF Champions League, Leagues: Major League Soccer, New York Red Bulls 20 Comments
For all the international games played in New York this summer, it was nice to have one that actually counted toward something larger. All those World Cup preparation games, …
CONCACAF Gold Cup Preview: July 2013
The 2013 Gold Cup competition begins on Sunday, July 7 and runs through July 23. The continental showpiece for North and Central America has gone through various reformations, but …
Columbus Could Kick Off MLS Stadium Project 2.0
(New England and DC fans, avert your eyes. This could hurt). The Columbus Crew hold the distinction of opening MLS’s first soccer specific stadium when Crew Stadium was opened …
MLS ’13 – Accepting MLS as a Feeder League
In the United States, we are used to the best. The best cars, the best electronics, the best TV shows, everything we have is the best. Even if we …
Why MLS is Not Immune From Match Fixing
Joe Thomas is a (fictional) 23 year old defender who is in his second year playing in MLS. He was drafted out of a local university in the second …
The Warning Signs in a Big Win for U.S. National Team
This morning, U.S. soccer fans are again wearing their rose-colored glasses and celebrating the home team’s necessary 1-0 win over Jamaica last night at Crew Stadium. With the win, …