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Dream Comes True For Decker, Wynalda
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | Ventura County Star - October 21)
Eric Wynalda of Moorpark has always been a dreamer. Jonathan Decker, 13, of Simi Valley had a dream come true on Oct. 11 when he introduced Wynalda at the National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Oneonta, N.Y. more details | go to article

Enfield To Get His Kicks Close To Home
by Rhiannon Potkey (Profile/Interview | Ventura County Star - January 15)
The shouts rang out across the Ventura High campus, and the proud father prayed his cries were loud enough to reach the Baltimore Convention Center. Dennis Enfield's son, Mike, had his dream fulfilled on Friday afternoon when the UCLA senior was selected by the Los Angeles Galaxy in the second round of the Major League Soccer SuperDraft. more details | go to article

Basic Instincts
by Joe Curley (Profile/Interview | Ventura County Star - February 21)
The thick, dark eyebrows and the dense thicket of hair that trails him down the wing like a comet's tail are reminiscent of his Portuguese maternal grandfather, Inacio Filipe. Yet it is the "malicia," flowing through him from his paternal Brazilian bloodlines, that makes Thousand Oaks High senior Jason Leopoldo a little devil on the soccer field. more details | go to article

County Fans Get A Close Glimpse Of Galaxy Stars
by Joe Curley (Preview | Ventura County Star - April 17)
Landon Donovan, America's shimmering soccer star, was autographing a pair of cleats a lace-length away from Andy Juarez. Just last month, the Southern Californian midfielder was playing on the club game's greatest stage, the UEFA Champions League, for a German club at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium, one of the game's true cathedrals. Advertisement But Saturday night, Donovan was with the Los Angeles Galaxy at Channel Islands High's Ken Benefield Stadium, which excited the 11-year-old Oxnard boy so much he removed the Nikes off his feet and held them aloft for Donovan's pen. more details | go to article

Conrad One Of Arena's Surprise Picks
by Joe Curley (Analysis | Ventura County Star - May 3)
Jimmy Conrad didn't know what to say. Only that his career had experienced a landmark Tuesday. The 29-year-old Kansas City Wizards defender was one of several mild surprises when manager Bruce Arena reveled the United States men's soccer team's 23-man roster for this summer's World Cup in Germany on Tuesday, nearly two weeks before the list is due to FIFA, the world governing body. more details | go to article

Kicking Around A Few Predictions
by Joe Curley (Commentary | Ventura County Star - June 9)
The tournament had yet to begin, but that didn't stop Brazil from being televised today here in Germany. more details | go to article

Soccer People Think The Rest Of Us Just Don't Get It
by Jim Carlisle (Commentary | Ventura County Star - June 9)
Soccer people are a touchy sort, especially in this country. I suppose it comes from two generations of touting your sport as the next big thing. Deep down, I imagine, they know it isn't and won't be, although it does have its moments, such as the World Cup, which starts today in Germany. more details | go to article

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