Beau Dure linked to a file containing a map of Major League Soccer players by the country of birth. Since PDF is about the most boring file format out there, I took the listings and transferred them to a more interactive flash map below. Enjoy!
The US beats Poland 3-0 yesterday. Color me a bit unimpressed that A) all 3 goals were off of set pieces and B) we are capable of beating just about anyone as long as its not the World Cup. I think I’m just as excited about this win as I was when we beat Austria. …
WaPo reports that RFK is in serious pursuit to host a World Cup qualifier this fall. I really hope this is true, its been a long time since I’ve been to a qualifier at RFK. The dates and potential opponents are: Sept. 10 vs. T&T Oct. 11 vs. Cuba (Carson was chasing this game aggressively) …
For any American soccer player, playing abroad is always a career goal. I never though that the Bolivian professional circuit would be such a destination. I’d have to figure it ranks way, way down there in leagues to play in, not only is the level of play not as high, but the pay is low …
For so many of us, soccer can take on a quasi-religious aspect in our lives. Many times, just in the way we talk about the game, or how we came to be a fan of the game. A dead easy way to start a conversation with a soccer fan is to ask him when they …
The LA Galaxy is rumoured to be chasing the elusive northwestern primate Sasquatch, aka Bigfoot, to replace their current mascot Cozmo. Alexi Lalas was overheard saying "An alien frog was great when no one knew about us, but now that we have Beckham coming and Tom Cruise rumoured to be buying the club, it is …
Bobby Convey never quite recovered from a knee injury suffered during last year’s World Cup. He cut his season short in February to undergo a second operation and now expects to be ready to start training with Reading when the English preseason begins. Paul Vigna interviews Convey about his injury, and also his prospects for …
Make sure it is this one by Lionel Messi of Barcelona. Good inspiration if, like me, your co-ed season starts tomorrow. Adblock
Steve Davis wrote a pessimistic piece on Keller’s chance at playing for an MLS club – MLS options appear to be limited for Keller. While I like Keller, and respect what he’s done over the years for the National Team, I can’t shed a tear at the prospect of NOT having him on an MLS …
He starts by saying that "Those are the players MLS needs to keep or go out and get, the players who might be great stars one day, but right now are simply solid role players who increase the team competence on the field." No one can argue with that statement, clearly any sports league needs …