Guus Hiddink Is In High Demand
by Grahame L. Jones (Article | Los Angeles Times - March 3)
Veteran coach has been asked to take over the Ivory Coast team for this year's World Cup. Also: Chaos for U.S. foes-All it will take for U.S. World Cup hopes to soar even higher is for some sort of scandal or controversy to hit Slovenia. more details | go to article

Landon Donovan Flat, But Damarcus Beasley Shines As U.S. Loses, 2-1, To The Netherlands
by Grahame L. Jones (Blog Entry | Los Angeles Times - March 3)
Landon Donovan was an anonymous figure but his longtime teammate and sidekick DaMarcus Beasley played himself back into World Cup contention on Wednesday night when the U.S. was beaten, 2-1, by the Netherlands in Amsterdam. more details | go to article

Winner Of 2010 World Cup Could Emerge At Any Moment
by Grahame L. Jones (Preview | Los Angeles Times - March 2)
Thirty-one of the 32 World Cup-bound teams are playing this week. The U.S. plays the Netherlands, ranked third in the world, Wednesday in Amsterdam. more details | go to article

U.S. Soccer Coach To Field Surprising Lineup Against Netherlands
by Grahame L. Jones (Article | Los Angeles Times - February 26)
With several of the team's stars injured, Bob Bradley will experiment with some lesser-known players when the Americans take on the Dutch in an international match in Amsterdam. more details | go to article

An MLS Strike Helps No One
by Grahame L. Jones (Article | Los Angeles Times - February 26)
Fans have too many other options, particularly in a World Cup year. Players say free agency is the key. more details | go to article

Late Surge Powers U.S. To Win Over El Salvador
by Grahame L. Jones (Result | Los Angeles Times - February 25)
Goals by Brian Ching and Sacha Kljestan give the Americans a 2-1 victory in Florida. more details | go to article

U.S. World Cup Team Gets Plenty Of Good News
by Grahame L. Jones (Commentary | Los Angeles Times - February 21)
Landon Donovan has impressive games in England, several players are back from injuries and Charlie Davies is planning a return soon. more details | go to article

Sepp Blatter Doesn't Help Matters
by Grahame L. Jones (Commentary | Los Angeles Times - February 14)
Last week was the week that Ashley Cole broke his ankle, Ryan Giggs broke his arm and Sepp Blatter broke his own record for inane remarks. more details | go to article

Clint Mathis Makes Way Back Home To Galaxy
by Grahame L. Jones (Profile/Interview | Los Angeles Times - January 31)
He returns to L.A., where his career began in 1998, bringing vast experience gathered in Europe and with several MLS teams. more details | go to article

L.A. Sol Folds After One Season
by Grahame L. Jones (Article | Los Angeles Times - January 29)
Team reached the Women's Professional Soccer championship match but didn't draw enough fans to the Home Depot Center. more details | go to article

Honduras Defeats U.S. National Team, 3-1
by Grahame L. Jones (Result | Los Angeles Times - January 24)
Goals by Carlos Pavon, Jerry Palacios and Roger Espinoza earn the Catrachos their first victory over the Americans in more than eight years. Substitute Clarence Goodson scores the lone U.S. goal. more details | go to article

U.S. Soccer Team's Fortunes Could Be Playing Out In Europe
by Grahame L. Jones (Analysis | Los Angeles Times - January 24)
With 4 1/2 months until the World Cup, U.S. Coach Bob Bradley is casting an eye overseas, where several key American players are trying to sharpen their games or recover from injuries. more details | go to article

Galaxy's Omar Gonzalez Has Opportunity To Add To Impressive Resume
by Grahame L. Jones (Profile/Interview | Los Angeles Times - January 23)
The 21-year-old defender could make his national team debut Saturday night when the U.S. takes on Honduras at the Home Depot Center as both teams prepare for the World Cup in South Africa. 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

Landon Donovan Possibly Considering Winter Loan To Everton
by Grahame L. Jones (Profile/Interview | Los Angeles Times - December 13)
U.S. Coach Bob Bradley might have the final say in whether the Galaxy and national team forward is allowed to play for the English Premier League. more details | go to article