Q & A With DC United'’s Stephen Zack
by Tom Dunmore (Profile/Interview | Pitch Invasion - December 9)
In my second interview with influential, but beneath the radar figures in the U.S. soccer world, I asked D.C. United Executive Vice-President Stephen Zack 11 questions. Stephen has been twice honored as the MLS Marketing Executive of the Year and in 2006 received the prestigious Doug Hamilton MLS Executive of the Year Award. more details | go to article

Where Next For MLS? 2. St Louis
by Tom Dunmore (Analysis | Pitch Invasion - March 17)
Our first post in this series on where MLS might expand to next prompted an interesting discussion, as Miami was dismissed for its history. Numerous Portland fans were bemused that the article had not mentioned the Timbers, arguing that Soccer City USA would be the best destination for the league. But this series is not about where I think MLS should go next (and believe me, Portland would be high on that list), but instead looks at the current top few contenders for a spot. more details | go to article

Where Next For MLS? 1. Miami
by Tom Dunmore (Analysis | Pitch Invasion - March 14)
Standing still, it seems, would be as foolish for MLS as reintroducing shootouts to decide drawn games. Expansion will be coming again, and soon. The success of Toronto and the excitement in Seattle, San Jose and Philadelphia over their teams — all awarded in the last year — has wetted appetites elsewhere. more details | go to article