Goals Galore? Think Again
by Paul Gardner (Commentary | Soccer America - March 3)
I would have thought that it was by now blindingly obvious that goals are, in the soccer sense, an endangered species. They occur much less frequently than they have ever done in the 150-year history of the sport, and the chances of there being a sudden surge in scoring I can confidently predict at absolute zero. more details | go to article

Without Davies, U.S. Struggles To Find An Answer At Forward
by Craig Stouffer (Preview | Washington Examiner (DC) - March 3)
The ramifications have been far-reaching for the U.S. national team as it prepares for the 2010 World Cup, exposing a lack of depth at Davies' position and sparking a scramble to fill his place on the 23-man squad headed to South Africa in June. more details | go to article

D.C. United's Midfield And Quaranta's Role
by Steven Goff (Profile/Interview | Washington Post - March 2)
If you're waiting for D.C. United to sign a traditional playmaker, someone to follow in the footsteps of Marco Etcheverry, Christian Gomez, Marcelo Gallardo and Gomez again, you are probably wasting your time. more details | go to article

Q&A: Bryan Namoff
by Tony Limarzi (Profile/Interview | DC United - February 24)
A candid discussion about dealing with Post-Concussion Syndrome (transcript + video interview) more details | go to article

The Friday Five Showcases MLS Goalkeeping Battles
by Kyle McCarthy (Analysis | Goal.com - February 19)
Several MLS teams are weighing their goalkeeping options ahead of the 2010 campaign. Kyle McCarthy spotlights a few of the interesting situations in KC, New York, Philly, Chivas, and DCU in the Friday Five. more details | go to article

D.C. United Waives Milos Kocic
by No Author Listed (Press Release | DC United - February 19)
D.C. United announced today the club has waived goalkeeper Milos Kocic. The netminder was drafted by United in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft and made three League starts for the Black-and-Red last year. more details | go to article

Szetela Hopes To Be Healthy For Opener
by Charles Boehm (Profile/Interview | Major League Soccer - February 19)
Danny Szetela made a name for himself in United States soccer circles by virtue of a rapid ascent up the nation's development ladder. more details | go to article

Who Should The USA Start vs. El Salvador?
by Ives Galarcep (Preview | Soccer By Ives - February 18)
The U.S. men's national team will play its second match of 2010 in less than a week against El Salvador, and while the match is carrying much less buzz than future matches against the Netherlands, Turkey and the Czech Republic, it is important in its own right. more details | go to article

Freedom, D.C. United Doubleheader Possible
by Steven Goff (Preview | Washington Post - February 18)
In what would be the only joint appearance this season, D.C. United and the Washington Freedom are in discussions about a possible doubleheader May 1 at RFK Stadium, the Insider has learned. A decision is expected next week. more details | go to article

Preseason Game #2: DCU 0 - Toronto FC 0
by Alex Caulfield (Blog Entry | DC United - February 17)
D.C. United played their second exhibition match of the 2010 preseason today against Toronto FC at the IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton, FL. United's players looked admittedly "leggy", as the last two weeks of intense training began to take effect. According to United Head Coach Curt Onalfo, this was to be expected. After the match Onalfo stated, "We really pushed our guys along physically this week, and whenever you do that guys end up being a little bit leggy and you lose some of the sharpness." more details | go to article

Inside The Lines With Dax McCarty And Troy Perkins
by No Author Listed (Press Release | YouTube - February 17)
In this edition, ussoccer.com focuses on Men's National Team players Dax McCarty and Troy Perkins discuss the team's training prior to the friendly vs. El Salvador. (4:38 video) more details | go to article

With New Coaching Staff, McTavish Hopes To Fit In
by Charles Boehm (Profile/Interview | Major League Soccer - February 11)
The versatile 25-year-old looks to rebound from off year more details | go to article

Alston Out With Hamstring Strain
by No Author Listed (Preview | USSF - February 10)
New England Revolution defender Kevin Alston will not travel to Carson for the start of the U.S. Men’s National Team training camp after suffering a left hamstring strain during a pre-season training session with New England. more details | go to article

MLS Academies Look To Set The Standard
by J.R. Eskilson (Analysis | Goal.com - February 9)
Three years ago, U.S. Soccer began an initiative called the Development Academy. At the forefront of the progressive youth soccer adjustment was the introduction of MLS academies to the scene. more details | go to article

The Inside Scoop With Curt Onalfo
by Keith Costigan (Profile/Interview | Fox Sports World - February 9)
I had the chance to catch up with the former U.S. International and talk to him about his success at K.C., how losing his job halfway through last season can make him a better coach, and his joy at retuning to D.C. United. more details | go to article