Author Archives: Brian Zygo

Top 5 Highlights of American Soccer in 2009

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Brian Zygo

As promised last week, here are my highlights from 2009 in American Soccer, in no particular order: U.S. National Team Beats Spain in Confederations Cup Semi-Finals: On June 24, 2009, in the Semi-Finals of the Confederations Cup, the U.S. National … Continue reading →

Posted in American Soccer, Clint Dempsey, ESPN, FIFA Confederations Cup, FIFA Rankings, Los Angeles Galaxy, Major League Soccer, MLS, MLS Cup, MLS Playoffs, MLS Talk, Real Salt Lake, Red Bull New York, Robbie Findley, United States, US National Team, US Soccer | Tagged , , | 13 Comments

Top 5 Lowlights of American Soccer in 2009

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Brian Zygo

2010 is upon us, which means that it’s the time of year when we journalists, pundits, analysts, and/or columnists take stock of the year that has passed and provide you with our lists of the past years highlights and lowlights. … Continue reading →

Posted in American Soccer, Articifical Turf, CONCACAF, CONCACAF Gold Cup, Gold Cup, Major League Soccer, Mexican National Team, MLS, MLS Talk, NASL, North American Soccer League, Real Salt Lake, Soccer in America, United Soccer Leagues, United States, US National Team, US Soccer, US vs Mexico, USL | 33 Comments

After A Bumpy Season The Houston Dynamo Finish Second in the MLS West

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Brian Zygo

The Houston Dynamo’s 2009 regular season came to an end on Sunday as they beat Chivas USA 3-2 at the Home Depot Center. Coming into Sunday’s match, both teams had secured playoff berths, but the outcome would decide the seeding … Continue reading →

Posted in American Soccer, Brian Ching, Chivas USA, David Beckham, Dominic Odouro, Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, Los Angeles Galaxy, Major League Soccer, MLS, MLS Playoffs, MLS Talk, Ricardo Clark, Seattle Sounders | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

The Weekend That Was in American Soccer/Football

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Brian Zygo

With a 3-2 victory over Honduras in San Pedro Sula, the US National Team secured its spot in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. This is the sixth straight World Cup qualification for the US, following a 40 … Continue reading →

Posted in MLS Talk, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Houston Dynamo Secure Playoff Berth With 1-1 Draw Against Kansas City Wizards

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Brian Zygo

Going into Sunday’s home match against the Kansas City Wizards, the Houston Dynamo knew the needed a result to secure their fourth straight playoff berth since moving to the Bayou City, but when forward Cam Weaver received a red card … Continue reading →

Posted in Cam Weaver, Dominic Odouro, Houston Dynamo, Kansas City Wizards, Kei Kamara, Major League Soccer, MLS, MLS Playoffs, MLS Squads, MLS Talk | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Want To Grow Soccer In The US: It Takes Honest Criticism Not A Pollyanna Approach

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Brian Zygo

Labor Day has come and gone, the sun is setting earlier, and, even here in Houston, the air contains a slight fall crispness. Yes, the Summer of Soccer is over, and what an interesting summer it has been. Back on … Continue reading →

Posted in American Soccer, CONCACAF Gold Cup, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, ESPN, FIFA Confederations Cup, FIFA Rankings, Major League Soccer Talk, Major League Soccer Talk Website, MLS Talk, Soccer Blogs, Soccer in America, United States, US National Team, US National Team History, US Soccer, US vs Mexico | Tagged , , | 41 Comments

The 2010 MLS Season: Fair To The World Cup & Balanced

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Brian Zygo

A common complaint about Major League Soccer is its failure or unwillingness to observe FIFA International breaks. As recently as this month we have seen MLS matches played at the same time as crucial World Cup Qualifiers involving the United … Continue reading →

Posted in Don Garber, ESPN, Major League Soccer, MLS, MLS History, MLS News and Notes, MLS Talk, Soccer in America, United States, US National Team, US National Team History, US Soccer, World Cup 2018 | Tagged , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

2010 MLS All-Star Match To Be Held At Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Brian Zygo

Tomorrow, Major League Soccer, the Houston Dynamo, and Lone Star Sports and Entertainment will officially announce that the 2010 MLS All-Star Game will be held at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, not Robertson Stadium. While Reliant Stadium, which was officially … Continue reading →

Posted in American Soccer, Houston Dynamo, Major League Soccer, MLS, MLS All Star Game, MLS News and Notes, MLS Talk | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Vincenzo Bernardo Is A Free Agent But Will Major League Soccer Let Another Italian Get Away?

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Brian Zygo

This past week it was officially announced that Vincenzo Bernardo had opted out of his contract with Italian Serie A club Napoli and is now a free agent. For some weeks there has been speculation that the New Jersey native, … Continue reading →

Posted in American Soccer, Americans Abroad, Major League Soccer, MLS, MLS Talk, Red Bull New York, U-20 Team, U-20 World Cup, United States, US National Team, US Soccer | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

A Stadium Of Their Own: The Time is Now For A Dynamo Stadium Announcement

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Brian Zygo

Recently there has been some chatter that the Houston Dynamo will have a big announcement this week. Since the Dynamo signed Mexican forward Luis Angel Landin on Thursday, its seems that this will be one of three things: an announcement … Continue reading →

Posted in Houston Dynamo, Major League Soccer, MLS, MLS Talk | Tagged , , | 14 Comments