Backe for the future in New York
Leave it to New York to surprise us all. Of the names mentioned as a potential head coach of the Red Bulls, that of Hans Backe was one that garnered l…
Is there a problem with Altidore?
As he sat on the bench watching his Hull side claw back into a game against Bolton that seemed lost on Tuesday, I wonder what was going through the mi…
MLS player lockout inevitable?
Lockout looming Around the time MLS was patting itself on the back for securing the services of Landon Donovan for four-year extension, less progre…
Should Holden stay or should he go?
While one certain aspirant for the U.S. World Cup squad -- Landon Donovan -- is set to join Everton on loan, the next move in the career of another pl…
It's all about the U.S. and England
The view from the other side of the pond The buildup to the World Cup is traditionally a time for unbridled optimism, as fans dream of what their na…
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…
L.A. favorites for showdown in Seattle
Los Angeles will begin the MLS Cup as the favorite but there are a number of reasons for Real Salt Lake fans to believe it will be they who are celebr…
Galaxy and Fire on course to meet
The battle to be best in the West will be settled at the Home Depot Center, as the Galaxy and Dynamo battle it (Friday, 11 p.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN360.com…
Playoff favorites on shaky ground
With all four ties in the playoffs wide open as they enter their second legs, it seems certain that, come Sunday evening, some of the higher seeds wil…
MLS playoff prognostications
Real Salt Lake and New England did what they had to do, while their four rivals for the final two playoff spots failed with varying degrees of absurdi…