World-Class Arena Awaits Red Bulls
by Grant Wahl (Analysis | Sports Illustrated - March 1)
It's easy to exaggerate the importance of sports stadiums. The coverage of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium last year made it seem as though Jerry Jones had commissioned a modern-day version of the Egyptian pyramids instead of, you know, a really big place to watch football, eat wings and get lit on a Sunday night. more details | go to article

California Dreamin'
by Steven Sandor (Profile/Interview | Toronto Sun - February 22)
With a little luck, TFC could land rights to U.S. soccer sensation Luis Gil more details | go to article

RBNY To Use RFID At The Turnstiles
by Jack Bell (Blog Entry | New York Times - February 22)
Thousands of soccer fans passing through the turnstiles at Red Bull Arena will never hear these words: “Tickets, please.” more details | go to article

Game Against El Salvador Last Chance For MLS Players To Earn Spot On World Cup Team
by Frank Giase (Analysis | Star Ledger - February 22)
It may only be El Salvador, but this is the last chance for MLS players to make an impression on U.S. coach Bob Bradley, and even then it’s only for a chance to sit on the end of the bench and cheer on the national team in the World Cup. Also: Algarve Cup and Red Bulls season previews. more details | go to article

Red Bull Arena Opening To Little Fanfare
by Steve Davis (Commentary | ESPN - February 21)
The most important soccer stadium opening in the United States since the Home Depot Center is nearly upon us, so the enthusiasts and the stadium nerds among us should be shaking in excitement. 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

Luis Gil Signs With MLS
by Steven Goff (Profile/Interview | Washington Post - February 19)
Luis Gil, a 16-year-old central midfielder who attracted interest from Arsenal and other European clubs, has signed with MLS and will be allocated through a weighted lottery Monday. more details | go to article

Red Bulls Roll Past U17 US MNT, 6-0
by No Author Listed (Press Release | Major League Soccer - February 17)
Angel and Agudelo combine for four goals in win 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

Red Bulls Finally Seem To Have Plan To Build Team Into A Winner
by Frank Giase (Profile/Interview | Star Ledger - February 8)
Maybe this time somebody gets it. Maybe this time a foreign general manager and a foreign coach not only have a game plan to build the Red Bulls into a winner, but also the knowledge of how to do it within the constraints of Major League Soccer’s rules and salary cap. more details | go to article

Red Bulls Holding Job Fair For 500 Part-Time Jobs
by Associated Press (Analysis | USA Today - February 2)
The New York Red Bulls are opening a new soccer arena and are looking to fill about 500 part-time jobs. more details | go to article

Red Bulls, Finally, Taking The Right Approach
by Ridge Mahoney (Commentary | Soccer America - February 1)
I’m going out on a limb right now to predict the Red Bulls won’t be as bad with Coach Hans Backe in charge as they’ve been in the past. more details | go to article

10 Questions With... Vincenzo Bernardo
by Clemente Lisi (Profile/Interview | US National Soccer Players Association - January 28)
Although many Americans have found success in the English Premier League, very few have had a chance to play in Italy’s Serie A. In 2006, New Jersey-native Vincenzo Bernardo signed with Napoli’s youth team, putting himself in position to be the first American-born player in Serie A since Alexi Lalas donned a Padova jersey in 1994. more details | go to article

Help From NYC To Haiti
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | FIFA - January 27)
Well before an earthquake devastated Haiti two weeks ago, New York Red Bulls midfielder Seth Stammler already had an interest in the Caribbean country. more details | go to article

Coaching Changes Highlight MLS Moves, At Least For Now
by Grahame L. Jones (Analysis | Los Angeles Times - January 17)
Six clubs have a new man in charge and a seventh has a new assistant who is the head coach in everything but the title. more details | go to article