Thierry Henry admits MLS is a tough sell….
In an interview with Goal.com, Henry admits that MLS would be a tough sell for top young athletes who can play pro in other sports. NEW YORK – Reflecting on his time in Major League Soccer as he sits at a table at Bagatelle in New York’s chic Meat Packing district, Thierry Henry raises a […]
Will Soccer in America Ever Get an Infusion of Cool?
Anyone who knows anything about pop culture, and hasn’t been living under a rock for the last 2 decades, knows that Snoop blows a lot of smoke, literally. However, when the Daily Record reported last year that “Snoop Lion was ready to shell out big bucks to invest in the Celtics” (the soccer club that […]
Why player doesn’t necessarily mean fan
In an interview with #5 Magazine promoting his new movie with dad Will Smith, Jaden Smith told Man Utd’s Rio Ferdinand that he plays soccer & is a fan. He said he loves the game and grew up playing it, but doesn’t really watch or have a fav team, which reinforces our theory of why American […]
For Soccer to Flourish in the U.S., Its Doors Must Open
Great article by William C. Rhoden…….. In the aftermath of a strong performance by the national team in the Confederations Cup, U.S. Soccer officials are confident that the sport’s time has arrived here. They are excited about the prospect of bringing young Hispanic and African-Americans into the mainstream. But any discussion about the future of […]
Is Lukaku the next Chelsea Super Star?
LONDON — When Romelu Lukaku was scoring goals as a boy against men in the Belgian league, he had visions of growing into the next Didier Drogba. There is an uncanny physical resemblance. And over the past week, the 20-year-old Lukaku, has scored wearing Drogba’s old color — Chelsea blue — against teams in Bangkok and […]
Ronaldinho is Still the Man!
His full name is Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. He is also known as Ronaldinho Gaúcho or simply Ronaldinho. Now, at 33, the one-time greatest soccer player on the planet is in the twilight of his career, chasing one more title — the Copa Libertadores — with his Brazilian club team Atlético Mineiro.
Altidore signs with Sunderland
Jozy Altidore’s move to Sunderland from AZ Alkmaar for a reported £8.5 million, makes it the largest transfer fee for an American player to date. Altidore signed a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Confederations Cup Preview: Brazil vs. Spain
What we’ve all been waiting for, Brazil vs. Spain. Can this be the preview of next years World Cup Final? RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Five reasons to watch Brazil play Spain on Sunday in the final of the Confederations Cup. Maracana Stadium The final will be played at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de […]
Wake Up the Inner City
WAKE UP U.S. Soccer!!! As the NBA Championship wrapped up and all of the post-game talk ensued, basketball fans around the world have slowly but surely begun that agonizing basketball withdrawal that we all go through at this time of the year. And for that I’m deeply regretful… But don’t fret…next season is right around […]