Dr. Henry Kissinger brings instant credibility to the U.S. bid for a World Cup in 2018 or 2022. Kissinger, one of the biggest names in Ameircan politics, is the same man that helped bring Pelé to the New York Cosmos. Adding a Nobel Peace Prize winner to the committee is a no-brainer.

It is good to know that Major League Soccer is alive and well.  This could be easily seen at the Columbus Crew’s home opener vs. Toronto FC.  14,686 fans packed into Crew Stadium to see one of the league’s best rivalries.  The fans were emotional and enthusiastic at every moment: before, during, and after the [...]

WOW for WPS! Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) is off to a great start.  The match between the Los Angeles Sol and the Washington Freedom was simply spectacular.  The score might suggest that the Sol easily won, but it was a hard fought battle.      The Sol were quite dominant for the first 45 minutes.  Marta was simply [...]

Marta was asked how much of an impact this league will have on the upcoming Women’s World Cup in 2011. Marta asserted that the league would be very important for many players, especially those that play for Brazil’s national team. This league will allow all players to consistently play at a high level against the [...]

Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) has a tough road ahead. Two obstacles face this emerging league: no Mia Hamm and the worst economic situation since the Great Depression. However, all is not lost. There is hope that WPS will succeed and become the elite league for women’s soccer in the entire world. Los Angles Sol Head [...]

Seattle put on quite a show during their MLS debut.  They played great soccer in a great stadium with a great crowd.  They shut out the New York Bulls scoring three goals even without their star (and designated player) Freddie Ljungberg.  Seattle’s Fredy Montero was named MLS Player of the Week after his superior performance.  [...]

The match between the Puerto Rico Islanders and Cruz Azul is off to an exciting start.  The Islanders have opened with a 1-0 lead early in the game thanks to Sandy Gbandy.  Puerto Rico, often called a “Cinderella story” by commentators, packs quite a punch.  This is a huge game for both clubs, but possibly even more [...]

As the season approaches, we wanted to take a look at the challenges facing Major League Soccer (MLS).  First and foremost, the struggling world economy threatens every major sport.  The National Football League(NFL) and its teams have made significant reductions in staff.  Even worse The Arena Football League (AFL)Board oif Directors decided to suspend the 2009 season.  Some remain [...]