U.S. Has Questions As Camp Begins
by Scott French (Result | Long Beach Press Telegram - February 9)
With only two U.S. games remaining and three months to go before Bob Bradley selects his World Cup roster in early May, the significance of the second national team camp of the year that begins Wednesday in Carson takes on an added dimension, especially for those players on the bubble. more details | go to article

Freddy's Run A Nightmare
by Billy Witz (Profile/Interview | Long Beach Press Telegram - June 16)
Adu, teen prodigy, has one goal in 10 games more details | go to article

Dunivant's Play Praised By Sampson
by Larry Morgan (Profile/Interview | Long Beach Press Telegram - May 4)
Ugo Ihemelu already is being hyped as a Rookie of the Year candidate and Chris Albright and Tyrone Marshall are being counted on for their veteran leadership, but another member of the Galaxy's back line also is playing superbly four weeks into the season. The preseason acquisition of Todd Dunivant, along with goaltender Steve Cronin, from the San Jose Earthquakes for forward Alejandro Moreno and the rights to defender Chris Aloisi didn't make many headlines, but Galaxy coach Steve Sampson couldn't be happier with the trade. Also: alumni game "well-received." more details | go to article

Suarez Still Feels Effects Of Injury
by Larry Morgan (Profile/Interview | Long Beach Press Telegram - April 21)
Chivas USA defender Ryan Suarez said his "bell was still ringing' on Tuesday, three days after being knocked out in last Saturday's 3-1 loss to FC Dallas at Home Depot Center. Also: classic wagers on Saturday's "Supe Clasico"; LeBoeuf rumor mill. more details | go to article

Ruiz Returns, Chivas Loses
by Scott French (Article | Long Beach Press Telegram - April 17)
It required a goal-of-the-year candidate and a penalty kick produced by a vintage Carlos Ruiz maneuver, but Chivas USA's home struggles continued Saturday night and not just on the field. more details | go to article

Chivas Already Being Compared To Galaxy
by Fred J. Robledo (Profile/Interview | Long Beach Press Telegram - April 7)
Chivas USA vice president and general manager Whit Haskel spent six years with the Galaxy organization, most recently as its vice president of marketing and communications, before changing offices last August to join the Carson-based expansion team. more details | go to article

Chivas USA Reinforces Its Lineup
by Fred J. Robledo (Article | Long Beach Press Telegram - March 3)
Chivas USA has been busy bolstering its lineup in preparation for its season opener April 2 against defending champion D.C. United at Home Depot Center. In a trade with Major League Soccer's other expansion team, Real Salt Lake, Chivas acquired Costa Rican international Douglas Sequeira in exchange for a second-round draft pick in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. more details | go to article

Uphill Bid Nothing New For U.S.
by Matt Zimmerman (Preview | Long Beach Press Telegram - February 9)
Listening to coach Bruce Arena, it's apparent the United States men's soccer national team has a very challenging road ahead. At least three, and possibly four, of the remaining six squads in the North and Central American and Caribbean region (CONCACAF) will ultimately qualify for next year's World Cup. more details | go to article

Close Confines For Galaxy, Chivas
by Fred J. Robledo (Article | Long Beach Press Telegram - February 2)
The Galaxy and expansion franchise Club Deportivo Chivas USA are preparing to share facilities at Home Depot Center as training camps open this week for Major League Soccer's 10th season. more details | go to article

Marketing To Latino Community
by Eric Johnson (Analysis | Long Beach Press Telegram - May 24)
Freddy Adu, the much-heralded teenage phenom of D.C. United, danced around three Los Angeles Galaxy defenders before blasting a left-footed shot of impeccable quality into the upper corner of the net. Yet the goal, in business terms, represents the conundrum facing professional soccer in America. more details | go to article