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

AC Milan Loan Star David Beckham Will Return To MLS Insists Chief Don Garber
by Adrian Fisk (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - March 2)
Don Garber, commissioner of the MLS, is adamant David Beckham will once again play for Los Angles Galaxy after his loan deal with AC Milan expires. It has been reported that England’s former captain is reluctant to return the United States, but Garber insists Beckham will return and build on his current popularity. more details | go to article

Landon Donovan Declares: "I'll Be Back!"
by David Prentice (Profile/Interview | Liverpool Echo - February 24)
IT was only voted the 37th greatest movie line of all time. more details | go to article

Soccer Players Forced To Choose Between High Schools And Academies
by Dave Thorpe (Analysis | Carson Daily Breeze - February 22)
High school soccer teams in the South Bay always have shared elite players with club teams. Players often compete in club, then arrive in time for the high school season already in soccer shape, having been taught by top-notch coaches. So high school coaches - many of them also club coaches themselves - benefit from players competing in club soccer. But in recent years, prep coaches have been losing more elite players and are becoming increasingly disgruntled because of local soccer academies snatching the top prep players. more details | go to article

Wizards Win Luis Gil Lottery
by Gianfranco Panizo (Blog Entry | Soccer By Ives - February 22)
According to sources, Gil would prefer to play for one of the Los Angeles-based teams or the Seattle Sounders, making a trade possible. Gil originates from Garden Grove, California. more details | go to article

Doing The Right Thing In Donovan Dilemma
by Martin Rogers (Commentary | Yahoo - February 22)
Depending on how you look at it and who you are, Landon Donovan’s spectacular loan move to Everton has been a dream come true, a poisoned chalice, a blessing in disguise and a winning lottery ticket. more details | go to article

MLS Needs To Raise Salary Cap
by Paul James (Commentary | Toronto Globe and Mail - February 22)
The quality of play in MLS is often debated by many of the avid soccer fans in the United States and Canada. While many submit that there is no definitive answer on where MLS would fit into the hierarchy of European leagues, the logical response points directly to the salary structure of the league as a source of objective speculation. more details | go to article

Disappointment Of Cup Loss Lingers For Ricketts
by Larry Morgan (Profile/Interview | Major League Soccer - February 20)
Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts had a look of disappointment when he was asked to discuss the team's 2009 season. But his facial expression quickly changed to something reflecting a little more discomfort when it came to his own personal recollections. more details | go to article

Galaxy Looks To Build In 2009
by Adam Serrano (Profile/Interview | Soccer By Ives - February 20)
In 2009, the Los Angles Galaxy were a penalty kick shootout away from winning the third MLS Cup in the club's history. With a new season looming, the Galaxy will be looking to begin the road back to the final. more details | go to article

Moyes - Donovan Set For Exit
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | Sky Sports - February 20)
But Toffees boss admits player wants to stay more details | go to article

Donovan's Immediate Success At Everton Could Complicate His Future
by Grant Wahl (Profile/Interview | Sports Illustrated - February 19)
U.S. star midfielder Landon Donovan has another big English Premier League game for Everton on Saturday against Manchester United (7:45 a.m. ET, ESPN2), which means that it will be one more chance for Donovan to continue his statement-making form during a 10-week offseason loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy. more details | go to article

The New Journey Of Herculez
by Andrea Canales (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - February 18)
A USA international scored yesterday in Mexico's Primera Division - but this one is a product of Major League Soccer. more details | go to article

Clarence Seedorf's Stunning Reminder To MLS
by Kyle McCarthy (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - February 17)
AC Milan midfielder and MLS target Clarence Seedorf wants to move to America. Kyle McCarthy points to Seedorf's audacious goal against Manchester United on Tuesday and suggests MLS should do all it can to ensure his arrival sooner rather than later. more details | go to article

MLS Teams Should Not Buy Trouble
by John Smallwood (Commentary | Philadelphia Inquirer - February 16)
Major League Soccer doesn't have to look back at history. It has to look only across the pond to see the danger that uncontrolled spending can create for a soccer league. more details | go to article

Landon Donovan Loan Timed Perfectly
by Ridge Mahoney (Commentary | Soccer America - February 15)
There's been a bit of ballyhoo the past few days about Landon Donovan taking a big gamble by going to Everton on loan. more details | go to article