In early August of 2006, it was announced that ESPN had paid for the rights to broadcast MLS. At the announcement, officials from both sides agreed that ESPN would brand MLS with all the glory that its broadcasting style conveys to U.S. sports fans. But, another MLS season has come and gone and except for the soccer purists, it has passed […]

Beckham's international future is in doubt after England manager Fabio Capello confirmed his lack of competitive action was of primary concern and reasoning behind Beck's omission against Germany on Wednesday. One cap short of Bobby Moore's total of 108 the English midfielder hopes to prolong his international career until the 2010 World Cup. Beckham has recently […]

The United Soccer Leagues has been a doormat to the MLS for too long. They have allowed MLS to walk all over them. MLS has taken multiple cities from the USL to put into their league and have not suffered any kind of legal troubles or image issues. This has been a coup for MLS. […]

Beckham confirmed he's in negotiations for a temporary loan to AC Milan. He sights the length of the MLS season and his body's programming reasons why he wants to travel to Milan. In another interview Becks also praised the Italian club for their set-up and training methods, which he said have helped extend the careers of veterans […]

This is something I've been meaning to write about for a while. Beyond the UEFA sanctioned Champions League, there are other 'Champions League' competitions in the various FIFA regions. Africa and Asia have a Champions League and South America has its Copa Libertadores. The CONCACAF region (comprised of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean) […]

Borussia Mönchengladbach, winners of the second division Bundesliga this year and now newly promoted to the Bundesliga, has announced that the club will be playing friendlies in the United States in July. Gladbach will play against FC Dallas and Colorado Rapids during a 10-day pre-season training camp, which will commence on July 13 in Commerce, […]