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

Major League Soccer And The "Last Chance Saloon"
by Brad Paton (Commentary | US Soccer Review - February 24)
Major League Soccer tries to deny accusations that it is a combination developmental league/retirement home for aging veterans without viable options elsewhere, but the recent kerfuffle over the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the MLS Players’ Union as well as US Men’s National Team Coach Bob Bradley’s likely roster choices for tickets to South Africa this summer tell a different story. more details | go to article

Gillette Stadium To Get New Playing Surface
by No Author Listed (Press Release | Major League Soccer - February 22)
Revolution will play on FieldTurf Duraspine PRO in 2010 more details | go to article

Revs Sign Senegalese Midfielder Desire
by No Author Listed (Press Release | Major League Soccer - February 22)
The New England Revolution announced Monday that Senegalese central midfielder Niouky Desire has signed a contract with Major League Soccer to play for the Revolution. He will occupy one of the team's eight international roster spots. Per MLS and club policy, terms of the deal were not released. He will join the team pending receipt of his U.S. P-1 Visa. more details | go to article

Gulati On Diversity, Development And Dollars
by Paul Gardner (Profile/Interview | Soccer America - February 18)
In the second part of Paul Gardner's discussion with Sunil Gulati, the recently re-elected U.S. Soccer President, Gulati answers questions about key issues facing American soccer as he begins his second four-year term. more details | go to article

Revs Push Ahead In Search Of Goalscorer
by Ridge Mahoney (Preview | Soccer America - February 12)
A three-day visit by Chilean striker Reinaldo Navia and a canceled trip to Brazil have been the major talking points of the Revs’ 2010 preseason. Also: MLS Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations and their impact. 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

Rate A Player, World Cup Chances
by Luis Bueno, Andrea Canales, Shane Evans, Allen Ramsey and Zac Lee Rigg (Analysis | Goal.com - February 9)
The Goal.com North America editors are back to hash things out regarding the Everton-Liverpool derby and whose chances are improving or not to go to South Africa 2010. more details | go to article

D.C. United Acquires Cristman In Trade
by Steven Goff (Blog Entry | Washington Post - February 3)
D.C. United has acquired forward Adam Cristman from the Kansas City Wizards for an international player slot. Each club is given eight slots to fill with foreign players. As a result of the trade, United now has seven and the Wizards nine for the next two seasons. more details | go to article

Ralston Heading Into Uncharted Waters
by Pat Martin (Profile/Interview | Sports Network - February 3)
Major League Soccer original Steve Ralston is entering unknown territory. The 35-year-old signed with AC St. Louis to be a player/coach earlier this week, becoming the first player to be inked by the new North American Soccer League club, and ending his 14-year run as one of MLS's most productive players. more details | go to article

Transfers, Loans And Fond Farewells
by Greg Lalas, Luis Bueno, Andrea Canales, Shane Evans, Allen Ramsey and Zac Lee Rigg (Commentary | Goal.com - February 2)
The Goal.com editors join in on a final Roundtable with Greg Lalas, who is moving onto other ventures. Topics include the close of the January transfer window, US players abroad, and the signing of Steve Ralston by AC St. Louis. more details | go to article

Steve Ralston Signs With AC St. Louis
by Associated Press (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - February 1)
Steve Ralston has signed with AC St. Louis of the new North American Soccer League after a 14-year career with Major League Soccer. more details | go to article

Ralston Won’t Be Back
by Frank Dell'Apa (Profile/Interview | Boston Globe - January 30)
Midfielder Steve Ralston confirmed yesterday he will not return to the Revolution after eight seasons with the team. Ralston, who underwent offseason knee surgery, said he could return to the playing field in early May but has not decided whether to continue his career. more details | go to article

Cooper To Plymouth Not Done
by Arch Bell (Profile/Interview | Yanks Abroad - January 28)
Despite widespread reports that a deal sending Kenny Cooper from 1860 Munich to Plymouth Argyle is done, the English club remains steadfast in saying than an agreement has not been reached. more details | go to article

Revolution Go Get Gibbs From Colorado
by Frank Dell'Apa (Profile/Interview | Boston Globe - January 22)
The Revolution have acquired former US national team defender Cory Gibbs in a four-player trade with the Colorado Rapids, a team source confirmed yesterday. more details | go to article