U.S. Sets 23-Man World Cup Roster
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | ESPN - May 26)
Edson Buddle and Herculez Gomez have made the U.S. World Cup roster, coming from obscurity a few months ago to earn trips to South Africa. more details | go to article

Gil Could Be The Next Big Thing
by Scott French (Profile/Interview | ESPN - May 19)
The future of American soccer just might be a pimply, unassuming kid from Garden Grove who before his 16th birthday had wowed some of the world's biggest clubs, then rebuffed their offers and signed with Major League Soccer. more details | go to article

Valcke: African Fans Not Priced Out
by No Author Listed (Article | ESPN - March 2)
FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke has rejected claims that African football fans are being priced out of the World Cup in South Africa. more details | go to article

Fire Will Rely On Pappa For Creative Spark
by Jeff Carlisle (Profile/Interview | ESPN - February 28)
Breaking up may be hard to do, but you'd never know it by the way the Chicago Fire have moved on after the offseason departure of Cuauhtemoc Blanco. 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

U.S. Duo Helps Lead Everton Over United
by Jeff Carlisle (Profile/Interview | ESPN - February 21)
When Everton defeated Chelsea 2-1 10 days ago, manager David Moyes lamented that he didn't think he could prevent Landon Donovan from heading back to the United States when his loan expires in mid-March. But after watching Donovan help the Toffees slay another giant on Saturday, this time in a 3-1 win over Manchester United, Moyes may be tempted to resort to nefarious means to keep the U.S. international in Everton blue. more details | go to article

MLS Labor Stoppage Looms As CBA Talks Stall
by Jeff Carlisle (Analysis | ESPN - February 20)
So much for the spirit of cooperation. The radio silence that has characterized negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement between Major League Soccer and the MLS players union ended abruptly Friday, with the MLSPU alleging that the league has shown little inclination to compromise on the issues the union holds dear. more details | go to article

U.S. Adds Match vs. Czech Republic
by Associated Press (Preview | ESPN - February 17)
The U.S. will play the Czech Republic in a World Cup warmup match May 25 before meeting Turkey four days later at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field. more details | go to article

Glove Story: Howard Thriving In Everton
by Roger Bennett (Profile/Interview | ESPN - February 17)
Manchester United has beaten Everton more than any other Premier League opponent. Yet when the Red Devils imperiously emerge from the tunnel at Goodison Park on Saturday (ESPN2, 7:30 a.m. ET), the home fans will be salivating, and their confidence will not be misplaced. more details | go to article

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

Landon Donovan Still Likely To Return To MLS
by Steve Davis (Profile/Interview | ESPN - February 15)
In England, media voices cannot sing the praises loudly enough for Landon Donovan and his excellent Everton adventure. The flattery is nothing short of effusive. Truly, can "Sir Landon" be far away? more details | go to article

Last Chance To Impress Bob Bradley
by Jeff Carlisle (Analysis | ESPN - February 14)
Time is a measurement that has an oddly elastic quality. There are moments when 10 seconds can seem like an eternity. more details | go to article

One-Third Of World Cup Tickets Remain
by Associated Press (Article | ESPN - February 10)
World soccer's governing body says one-third of World Cup tickets remain unsold less than five months before the tournament is to begin in South Africa. more details | go to article

U.S. Striker Conundrum Unresolved
by Steve Davis (Analysis | ESPN - February 8)
With apologies to poor Charlie Davies for his injury hardship, it's a dandy time to be a U.S. striker. It's a moment that's plump with opportunity for a bundle of fringe forwards who continue to hang around the front porch of the national team house but are still unable to kick in the door and truly join the party. more details | go to article

Algeria No Easy Opponent For U.S.
by Leander Schaerlaeckens (Preview | ESPN - February 5)
Did U.S. fans cheer too soon? Did the U.S. really get an easy World Cup group? Also: thoughts on US vs. El Salvador training camp roster. more details | go to article