Bradley Inspires M'gladbach To Safety
by Ravi Ubha (Preview | ESPN - February 16)
Here's a brief roundup of notable Americans in Europe. more details | go to article

Former Eagle Flies High In Sweden
by Ravi Ubha (Profile/Interview | ESPN - February 1)
What is it with Boston College and Sweden? Former Eagles star Charlie Davies made a name for himself at Hammarby, and Ghanaian Reuben Ayarna -- another BC alum -- is plying his trade at GAIS Gothenburg. Add a third player to the list. more details | go to article

World Cup Live Draw Instant Analysis
by Ravi Ubha (Analysis | ESPN - December 4)
Ravi Ubha's instant analysis of the eight four-nation groups, throwing in his picks to advance to the second round. more details | go to article

Bernardo Focused On His Future With The U.S.
by Ravi Ubha (Profile/Interview | ESPN - February 26)
The term "dual citizenship," or similar, must bring chills to folks at the U.S. Soccer Federation. In recent times, lethal Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi turned his back on the country in which he was born to represent Italy, while Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic, whose stock continues to rise, bypassed his U-20 U.S. caps in favor of Serbia. more details | go to article

Johnson Still Waiting For First Goal In England
by Ravi Ubha (Profile/Interview | ESPN - January 22)
Times are good at Cardiff City. Once saddled by massive debts, the club will move into a new stadium next season, replacing outdated Ninian Park. more details | go to article

Simek Easing Back Into Action
by Ravi Ubha (Profile/Interview | ESPN - October 10)
Mother Nature, at least the U.K. version, was her usual self Tuesday. Much of England was greeted with rain and blustery winds, no sunshine in sight. Frankie Simek didn't mind one bit. more details | go to article

Ferrari On The verge Of Sampdoria's First Team
by Ravi Ubha (Profile/Interview | ESPN - March 14)
No one will ever confuse Catania with A.C. Milan, but the modest Sicilian club could hold a special place in Gabriel Ferrari's heart as the years unfold. more details | go to article

Convey Still Playing Catch-Up
by Ravi Ubha (Profile/Interview | ESPN - February 22)
Bobby Convey is finding out just how hard it is to come back from a serious injury. more details | go to article

Howard Happy With Life At Goodison
by Ravi Ubha (Profile/Interview | ESPN - February 8)
Money isn't an issue nowadays for Tim Howard, but he still loves to get things on the cheap. Just after Christmas, he spotted a good deal on a pair of jeans and snapped them up. As things are turning out, his move to Everton was a bargain, too. Also: Other Americans abroad in the news. more details | go to article

Give That Team (Real) An Oscar
by Ravi Ubha (Analysis | Seattle Post Intelligencer - July 27)
Perhaps the term FC Hollywood shouldn't refer to Bayern Munich any longer. After all, it's hard to imagine any club having more superstars, egos and plot lines than Real Madrid. Not for the first time this summer, the Spanish club was in the headlines. Also: Keller in for a fight; Klinsmann in; Rivaldo signs; Keane to Impress; Claudio Pizarro ok. more details | go to article