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Adu Arrives At Giants Stadium
by Jane Havsy (Profile/Interview | Jersey Daily Record - April 16)
Jonny Walker has played with Freddy Adu. So have Mark Lisi and Eddie Gaven. Mike Magee was even his roommate on the road. So forgive them, and the rest of the MetroStars, if they’re not quite caught up in the hype. more details | go to article

Local Athletes Take Sides On Adu
by Jane Havsy (Profile/Interview | Jersey Daily Record - April 16)
Jose Elias has an open invitation for Freddy Adu. Elias wants the 14-year-old soccer phenom to come to Dover, and play with him and his friends one night at Dover Middle School. “We’d teach him other styles,” said Elias, a senior at Dover who hopes to play professionally in Mexico. “I think he’s got quickness, and that’s about it.” more details | go to article

Metros Settle For Tie vs. Revolution
by Jane Havsy (Result | Jersey Daily Record - April 26)
The MetroStars locker room was so quiet, it made their 1-1 draw with New England almost feel like a postseason loss. It was the first blemish in three matches for the MetroStars (2-0-1, 7 pts.), who are having their best start ever. Yet head coach Bob Bradley called the tie “frustrating,” because the MetroStars had more than three times as many shots on goal but only managed to score once. more details | go to article

Front-Office Position With San Jose Tames MLS Wild Man Lalas
by Jane Havsy (Profile/Interview | Jersey Daily Record - May 8)
On the outside he looks like a typical businessman, but underneath the new suit is the same ol’ Alexi Lalas. His wild side comes out in delicate touches: the guitars in his office, slightly faded red hair a bit longer than that of most executives, an occasional loud tie. more details | go to article

MetroStars Hope Glen Stays Hot Against Fire
by Jane Havsy (Profile/Interview | Jersey Daily Record - May 15)
Cornell Glen can score goals against Chicago. He already did, with a first-half hat trick as his Trinidadian club defeated the Fire in a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal in mid-March. The MetroStars called Glen shortly after that match, intrigued by anyone who could conquer their nemesis. more details | go to article

Chicago Ties Up MetroStars
by Jane Havsy (Result | Jersey Daily Record - May 16)
After scoring twice in his Major League Soccer debut, Fabian Taylor lamented not thinking up a proper way to celebrate. An idea came to him just before bed on Friday night, and Taylor showed it off after scoring an early goal in the MetroStars’ 1-1 draw with Chicago at Giants Stadium. After receiving a cross from midfielder Amado Guevara, the Jamaican striker created his own space to shoot. more details | go to article

Hall Standout Loving MLS’ Revolution
by Jane Havsy (Profile/Interview | Jersey Daily Record - May 22)
Luke Vercollone is up earlier than most professional athletes. It’s tough to sleep late in a busy house, and Vercollone is living with most of his 10 brothers and sisters. The decision to move back home was easy for Vercollone, a midfielder for the New England Revolution, who will host the MetroStars today (5 p.m., ESPN2). more details | go to article

MetroStars Edge Portuguese Team In Exhibition Match
by Jane Havsy (Result | Jersey Daily Record - May 27)
John Wolyniec hasn’t gotten very much playing time in Major League Soccer matches. The MetroStars striker made the most of his chance to start in an exhibition against Boavista FC of Portugal, notching two goals in a 3-1 victory at Williams Field in Elizabeth. more details | go to article

Wolyniec’s Mark Good Enough For Metros Win
by Jane Havsy (Result | Jersey Daily Record - May 31)
Just before Amado Guevara approached the free kick, he glanced over at Eddie Gaven and gave him a little nod and a slight gesture to one side. Then the MetroStars midfielder let the ball fly, right into that space he knew would be there. more details | go to article

Jolley Will Get Warm Welcome From Area MetroStars' Fans
by Jane Havsy (Profile/Interview | Jersey Daily Record - June 5)
When Steve Jolley was traded to the MetroStars in April of 2000, Kristian Dyer was one of the first fans to welcome him to New Jersey. Though Jolley is now wearing a Dallas Burn jersey, the Denville resident is planning to welcome him back to Giants Stadium on Saturday. more details | go to article

Heads-Up Play From Magee Fuels Metros
by Jane Havsy (Result | Jersey Daily Record - June 20)
Mike Magee looked anxiously over at the bench. There were only a few minutes left in the MetroStars’ match with Los Angeles, and the striker’s legs were cramping up. But there were no subs available, so Magee had no choice but to keep playing. more details | go to article

Metros Step Closer To Harrison Groundbreaking
by Jane Havsy (Article | Jersey Daily Record - July 2)
The MetroStars' new stadium is still nothing more than a dream and an industrial site in Harrison. But the team got a step closer to putting a shovel in the ground on Wednesday night, when the Harrison town council approved the financing package for the long-awaited project. more details | go to article

Guevara Has Reason To Smile
by Jane Havsy (Result | Jersey Daily Record - July 11)
Even surrounded by journalists, Amado Guevara was still grinning. When asked why, the MetroStars midfielder said, simply, “The score.” Guevara had a goal and an assist in the MetroStars’ 2-0 victory over San Jose on Saturday afternoon. more details | go to article

Guevara More Comfortable As Language Barrier Topples
by Jane Havsy (Profile/Interview | Jersey Daily Record - July 10)
To see how Amado Guevara has changed this season, ignore his flashy feet and watch his eyes when teammates are speaking. A season ago, a few words of English would’ve brought a look of confusion to the MetroStars midfielder’s face. more details | go to article

MetroStars Scouting Report
by Jane Havsy (Preview | Jersey Daily Record - July 17)
MetroNotes: The MetroStars have scored 28 goals, second-most behind Los Angeles. They lead the league in road scoring, averaging two goals per game. However, the defense has been less than stellar, allowing a league-high 31 goals. In the three matches before last Saturday's shutout, goalkeeper Jonny Walker had given up 11 goals. more details | go to article

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