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23 Americans to South Africa

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Eric Altshule

In the next few days, USMNT Coach Bob Bradley will begin showing his cards and send out invitations to 28-30 players to join his camp in Princeton later this month. Before those invitations go out, it is time for all … Continue reading →

Having MLS Stars Go to Europe is Great for US Soccer … and Good for the MLS

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Eric Altshule

As Landon Donovan settles into the Everton, Michael Bradley becomes even more a fixture at the Bundesliga, and Stuart Holden and Ricardo Clark leave the US and take big career risks to fight for a position on European teams, many … Continue reading →

Thoughts on MLS Moves Abroad

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

Landon Donovan’s spectacular first goal for Everton, yesterday confirmed what those of us in the United States already knew: Donovan is a world class player who is one of the top international footballers around. Donovan’s move to Everton, however is … Continue reading →

Posted in Americans Abroad, MLS Talk, Ricardo Clark, Stuart Holden | 20 Comments

Clark to Frankfurt. Dempsey to Avoid the Knife. Other US News.

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Eric Altshule

For most Europeans, the January transfer window is all tease and no touch. Very few moves of true import happen in January, and that is especially true in a World Cup year, where players would rather see if the tournament … Continue reading →

Posted in Bob Bradley, Carlos Bocanegra, Clint Dempsey, Fulham, Jozy Altidore, Major League Soccer, MLS Talk, Ricardo Clark, Stuart Holden, Uncategorized | Tagged Houston Dynamo, MLS, US Soccer | 8 Comments

Galaxy Win in a Long, Dark Night in Carson

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Eric Altshule

The Western Conference Finals was a long, hard slog between the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo. With an 8:30 starting time to accommodate ESPN2’s college football schedule, two blackouts that interrupted play in each half, and a half … Continue reading →

Posted in Alan Gordon, Brian Ching, Bruce Arena, Chicago Fire, Chivas USA, David Beckham, Dominic Odouro, Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, Landon Donovan, Major League Soccer, MLS, MLS Cup, MLS Talk, Ricardo Clark, Uncategorized | 19 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 →

MLS Wrap and Other Notes

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

This weekend’s MLS action was tainted by the continued insistence of the league not to break or at the very least reduce its schedule for international matches. Landon Donovan, Brad Guzan, Mo Edu, Frankie Hejduk and Rico Clark should not … Continue reading →

Posted in Amado Guevara, Bouna Coundoul, Brad Guzan, Carl Robinson, Kei Kamara, Landon Donovan, Major League Soccer, Maurice Edu, MLS Talk, Ricardo Clark | 7 Comments

US National Team: Looking Ahead

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

The 2006 World Cup was a page turner for the United States. Not only because the result didn’t fulfill the pre-tournament expectations of many, but because of a coaching change and the departure of arguably four of the United States … Continue reading →

Clark Given Record Suspension

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

MLS has suspended Ricardo Clark of Houston for nine games and given him a $10,000 suspension. This is an unprecedented fine for MLS, but given Clark’s actions against Carlos Ruiz last week, the league felt the fine and suspension were … Continue reading →

Posted in Carlos Ruiz, MLS Talk, Ricardo Clark | 1 Comment

Clark Suspended Nine Games