Alexi Lalas Is Critical of American Soccer (And That's a Good Thing)
soccer.fanhouse.com 7/15/2009 — by Michael Cardillo Did the U.S.'s impressive run in the Confederations Cup mean anything? How will the Gooch fare with AC Milan? What's up with Beckham and the Galaxy? And does he miss being scruffy? Taking a break from participating in the Kicking ...

Goal.com: You Asked? Alexi Lalas, part 2 (video)
youtube.com 8/19/2009 — In part two of a long interview in Mexico City, former US international and current ESPN analyst Alexi Lalas answers your questions on Goal.com.

Five Questions with Alexi Lalas
thebiglead.com 8/30/2009 — Yesterday during a media workshop, Alexi Lalas made a bold statement: The former US National team player and MLS general manager matter-of-factly stated that Landon Donovan was “one of the Top 20 players in the world.” We’re fans ...

The State Of American Soccer With Alexi Lalas
onthedlpodcast.com 6/29/2009 — The most recognizable man in the history of American soccer -- Alexi Lalas -- joins the show to talk about the US Men’s National Team, the MLS and the state of American Soccer. > (Full disclosure: I spent nearly 15 years at Rutgers, both as a ...

The U.S. Has a Long Way To Go
thebuckychannel.com 6/18/2009 — Seven years ago, the United States put together a run and nearly found themselves in the World Cup Semi-Finals. Now, one year away from another likely World Cup appearance, the progression the U.S. has made in these last seven years seems minimal. Sure, nobody really expected us to beat ...

Goal.com: You Asked?: Alexi Lalas, Part I (video)
youtube.com 8/12/2009 — Former U.S. international and current ESPN analyst answers your questions on Goal.com. This is only Part I, so be sure to check in later for Part II.Check ou...

Top 10 U.S. Soccer Victories
oberjuerge.com 6/26/2009 — Soccer is one of those sports in which competition is infrequent enough that we can do a top 10 list — and have some hope of defending it. Imagine trying to do the 10 best Dodgers victories, or even the 10 best Lakers victories. Well, you could, ...

US As World Cup Fall Back: An Opinion
matchfitusa.com 7/9/2009 — The strike by construction workers in South Africa, which has halted progress on World Cup stadiums due for delivery ahead of next year's World Cup, has been big news in the last few days. While...

ESPN's Plans for the 2010 World Cup
fangsbites.com 6/30/2009 — It's less than a year away. It's got some buzz now that the U.S. finished second in the FIFA Confederation Cup. And looking at the potential field, the competition appears wide open. Of course, it's a long time until the first ball is kicked, but ...

The Commissioner Speaks
american11soccer.com 7/2/2009 — Coverage of US run in Confederations Cup demonstrates soccer's progressLast week, five consecutive halves of focused, persistent and skillful soccer by our U.S. national team captivated soccer fans and the general sports market throughout the United States. ESPN's Pardon the Interruption ...

Donovan: Beckham Has Become a Bad Teammate — NYT > Soccer 7/3/2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- David Beckham has become a bad teammate on the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to Landon Donovan.

Maradona wants venue change for Brazil game — ESPNsoccernet 7/3/2009
Argentina want to play arch-rivals Brazil at Rosario Central and not River Plate in their World Cup qualifier on Sept. 5 to generate more support from the fans, coach Diego Maradona said on Thursday. > >

soccer / Donovan critical of Beckham — SFGate: Top Sports Stories 7/3/2009
David Beckham has become a bad teammate on the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to Landon Donovan. "All that we care about at a minimum is that he committed himself to us," Donovan was quoted as saying in an excerpt of Grant Wahl's "The Beckham ...

S.Africa to fix 2010 transport concerns-minister (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News 7/3/2009
South Africa promised on Friday to fix transport problems seen as one of the major concerns ahead of next year's World Cup, including violent protests by minibus taxi drivers. Soccer's ruling body FIFA flagged transport as a major issue after the ...

Sports of The Times: For Soccer to Flourish in U.S., Its Doors Must Open — NYT > Soccer 7/3/2009
Cost remains an obstacle to fuller participation in soccer by young Hispanics and African-Americans, but support is beginning to grow in some communities.