US Soccer Players

Discussion: The Future Of The MISL

Where does the resignation of long-term Commissioner Steve Ryan and questions about several markets leave the Major Indoor Soccer League?  Tony Edwards and J Hutcherson have some ideas.

Last Call MLS: Make With The Envelope

WASHINGTON, DC (May 30, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- Weekend MLS previews, the League wins an award, and Houston accepts an invitation.

Stressing The Connections

Graig Carbino takes us through what worked and what didn't for the United States after Wednesday's loss against England.  Though the US had problems, England didn't exactly walk off worthy winners.

MLS Announces Barcelona Tour Dates

WASHINGTON, DC (May 30, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- Details of Barcelona's two-game tour of the US were confirmed by Major League Soccer on Friday.

Califf And Mastroeni Added For Spain

WASHINGTON, DC (May 30, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- Danny Califf and Pablo Mastroeni join the US National Team for Wednesday's friendly against Spain in Santander. 

Friday's Daily: Limits And Law

With J Hutcherson

Dear world governing bodies, trying to establish international standards through 'gentleman's agreements' will hold just long enough for someone to sue. If you're violating law, you're violating law. The interests of international soccer will not supersede.

DC Turns Lead Into Draw

WASHINGTON, DC (May 30, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- For almost an hour, DC looked like the team we remembered from last season, dominating New England and holding onto a two goal lead. 

Last Call MLS: Allocation Methods

WASHINGTON, DC (May 29, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- Brian McBride's impending return to Major League Soccer has produced multiple theories, and Mo Johnston joins a soccer show.

One Or More Games

By J Hutcherson

WASHINGTON, DC (May 28, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- Wouldn't it be nice if an item that made the quote sheet from last night's Houston - Dallas game was actually true.  In response to a question asking about Dallas giving up late goals three times this season, interim coach Marco Ferruzzi replied: "It happened tonight, tonight's game stands on its own."

Thursday's Daily: Nicol And Soehn

With J Hutcherson

Is anybody expecting DC United to extend their version of the vaunted MLS statement by beating New England at Gillette tonight and giving Kansas City the indignity of spending at least a couple of days in last place? Why not?

Texas Teams Draw

WASHINGTON, DC (May 29, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- Wednesday night's MLS game ended even, with Houston finding an injury time equalizer from Dwayne De Rosario in the 93rd minute.

England - USA

The game report for the England - USA friendly, played earlier today in London.

Last Call MLS: Meet The New Boss

WASHINGTON, DC (May 28, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- Red Bull NY named a new managing director from inside the organization and Wednesday night MLS.

LIVE: England - USA

Our follow-along coverage of ESPN Classic's broadcast of England - USA. 

McBride Moving Back

WASHINGTON, DC (May 28, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- Fulham forward Brian McBride has told the club he will not be signing an extention for 2008-09 and will instead return to Major League Soccer.

One Grown Man: Playing Up

Andrew Dixon outlines what is at stake past bragging rights for several American players as the United States plays England, Spain, and Argentina.

Wednesday's Daily: Hello Wembley

With J Hutcherson

What kind of result would be necessary fr the English media not to feign apoplexy? 5-1 with a Wayne Rooney hat-trick and they'd still want to complain about the spoiled shutout. After all it's their job and their passion.

Tuesday's Results

WASHINGTON, DC (May 28, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- Two Major League Soccer qualifying games for the US Open Cup and a Canadian qualifier for the CONCACAF Champions League had five MLS teams playing on Tuesday.  Some of them actually played their regulars.

Donovan Questionable for Wembley

WASHINGTON, DC (May 27, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- Landon Donovan may not be able to play in Wednesday's friendly against England, the result of a hamstring injury he picked up in Saturday's LA Galaxy game.

Last Call MLS: The Blatantly Obvious

WASHINGTON, DC (May 27, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- Cuauhtémoc Blanco gets Player of the Week honors and Major League Soccer has a problem.