Welcome Mat Won't Be Out For Mexico by Michael Arace (Commentary | Columbus Dispatch - February 11) Crew captain Frankie Hejduk has 81 caps, or international appearances, with the U.S. men's national team -- which, for World Cup qualification purposes, is grouped with federation teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean. To have 81 caps in this group is to have experienced just about anything a sports fan can throw at you, up to and including D-cell batteries and bags of urine.more details | go to article
Burn Remains Unbeaten After 0-0 Tie by Michael Arace (Result | Dallas Morning News - May 2) The Dallas Burn and Columbus Crew slogged to a 0-0 tie at Crew Stadium on Saturday night. Goalkeeper Scott Garlick made six saves to extend his scoreless streak to 224 minutes for the Burn (2-0-2). The Crew (0-3-1) evaded a loss for the first time this season. And the rain fell.more details | go to article