The Future In The U.S. Plays It Footloose
by Rob Hughes (Commentary | New York Times - May 26)
Saturday morning at Flushing Meadows Park in New York City. Children of all ages and backgrounds are at play on scores of soccer fields. Their diversity and their joy with a ball is as evident here as it is likely to be missing when the U.S. squad takes the field against England at the World Cup two weeks from now. more details | go to article

Robert Pires, In Search Of A 'Belle Ville'
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | Soccer America - May 21)
Former French World Cup champion Robert Pires has told lequipe.fr that he turned down an offer from MLS's Philadelphia Union, saying he didn't want to be difficult but he'd prefer to play in a "beautiful city." And what is his idea of a "beautiful city"? more details | go to article

Henry Brings Star Power To MLS
by Grant Wahl (Profile/Interview | Sports Illustrated - May 17)
Three thoughts on Thierry Henry's almost certain move to the New York Red Bulls after the 2010 World Cup: more details | go to article

Henry Set To Join The Red Bulls
by Ben Lyttleton (Profile/Interview | Sports Illustrated - May 17)
Just over an hour into Barcelona's Champions League semifinal elimination to Internazionale, Thierry Henry knew his time at the club was up. more details | go to article

MLS: Parity Above All Else
by Frank Dell'Apa (Analysis | Boston Globe - March 26)
The MLS is on the way to accomplishing two of its goals: parity and soccer-specific stadiums for all. more details | go to article

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