5 Americans Most Likely to Move This Winter

Now that the neverending Donovan to Everton rumors will stop, we can look at other American's who are primed to make a move during the winter transfer window.From the up-and-coming American stars, to established veterans, and even some free agents, this winter will see a flurry of American's updating their passports.Begin Slideshow Read More →

World Football: Top 10 International Teams of the Year

2011 has come to a close, and it has been another solid year of world football. We've seen great goals, great skill, and sound, fluid execution by the world's best players.Internationally, we have seen national teams deliver in the clutch. There are a number of countries that deserve to be on a top 10 list. This list isn't just about the current FIFA World Rankings; but also about countries that have won some serious hardware.Let's take a look at the top 10 international teams of the year.Begin Slideshow Read More →

Mexican Primera Division: Why American Soccer Fans Should Pay Attention

Mexican club soccer has been said to be stagnating over the past several years, as Major League Soccer (MLS) has caught up and is now acquiring more Central American talent that would otherwise be going to Mexico, while more Mexican stars have been testing their mettle in Europe.However, while the United States gains talent from abroad, it also sheds talent domestically, with a majority of the most talented players moving abroad for greener pastures and bigger paychecks.The focus has always primarily been Europe, going back to the first exodus of American talent in the 90's, when players like John... 

Euro 2012: David Villa Sidelined for Six Months, Are Spain Still the Favorites?

David Villa will be sidelined for six months after breaking his tibia. A year ago this would have been a huge blow for Barcelona as Villa was a key to Barcelona's offense and success. This year has been a different story as Villa had been relegated to a supporting role and was only seeing limited time off the bench. Last week Barcelona beat Real Madrid without Villa and will surely be able to move forward and win without Villa's services.But the Spanish national team might not be able to say the same. Spain has dominated Europe and the rest of the world for the past four years. ... 

10 Reasons Why Mexican Football Is On the Up

In Mexico, there are three topics that usually strike a chord when they come up in any conversation: politics, religion and football.All three of them promote debate. Sometimes they even bring discomfort and heated discussions.This sport has the ability to paralyze the whole country, no matter if it's the local league, the Olympics or a World Cup. To know what's happening with Mexican football is a must.Luckily, football continues to consolidate and grow in various ways. Here are 10 of them.Begin Slideshow Read More →

USMNT: 10 Things to Address on the Road to World Cup 2014

There’s still time. There’s still time. There’s still time.  Those are the words uttered by many followers who believe that the USMNT still needs to be patient in its development—there is still plenty of time until the World Cup 2014.What those followers fail to realize is that the time from now till 2014 is as deceptive as a 2-0 lead. Any lack of attention will come back and bite you in the rear end.Also, the U.S. needs to first qualify even before setting sights on Brazil 2014.  And qualification doesn’t start in 2014—it starts in six months. ... 

World Football: 10 Infamous Red Cards

Wayne Rooney's initial three-game ban was cut to two yesterday, as UEFA suspended part of his punishment for a red card he picked up for England against Montenegro in Euro 2012 qualifying.Rooney's sending off garnered column inches all over the world. The hot-tempered Manchester United striker needlessly kicked out at an opponent, and as a result will miss England's opening two group games at the Euro 2012 finals next summer.It was a big deal alright, but Rooney's red pales in comparison with 10 on this list.Here are the 10 most infamous red cards in football history.Begin Slideshow Read More →

From Alabama to Wyoming: A Piece of American Soccer History Will Be Profiled

 In my quest to uncover America's soccer history, I will profile all 50 States in 2012.From Alabama to Wyoming, I will prove that America is indeed a Soccer Nation. Even though our soccer history may not be as colorful as other countries worldwide, it's still ours. Based on my findings, I intend to profile a state and write a soccer article on a weekly basis. I may write about a historical match that took place or a team that's no longer in existence. Maybe I'll write about a youth academy, supporters club or a soccer-based nonprofit organization. Who knows?That's the beauty of this... 

Wayne Rooney: 3-Match Ban Reduced but England Not out of Euro 2012 Woods

For once, something went right for Wayne Rooney. The man that was unstoppable at the end of the summer saw his name dragged through the mud as he was sent off with an red card during a European qualifier against Montenegro. The three-match ban has now been appealed and it may be a godsend for England that it has. The Three Lions were looking at all three group stage games sans their best player. Now, they get him for at least the last match, according to a report by Mirror Football. Rooney was present at the UEFA disciplinary panel with England boss Fabio Capello and Football... 

US National Team: Which Formation Is the Way Forward for Jurgen Klinsmann?

After seven games, Jürgen Klinsmann has used four different formations and the results haven't been what media and fans expected. There's been a lot of criticism surrounding Klinsmann's decisions, so let's take a look at the formations and score of each friendly match: Mexico: 4-2-3-1 (draw 1-1); Costa Rica: 4-3-3 (lost 1-0); Belgium: 4-3-3 (lost 1-0); Honduras: 4-1-3-2 (won 1-0); Ecuador: 4-1-3-2 (lost 1-0); France: 4-1-3-2 (lost 1-0), and Slovenia: 4-4-2 (won 3-2).Two victories, four defeats and one tie; it's clear... 

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