Bornstein Patiently Chases His Dream
by Greg Seltzer (Profile/Interview | Soccer365 - March 2)
Though most observers would assert that Jonathan Bornstein is a great bet to be chosen for the U.S. Men's National Team squad for World Cup 2010 in May, the Chivas USA defender insists all manner of celebration must wait until that dream actually becomes reality. more details | go to article

Winners And Losers: USA Versus El Salvador
by Noah Davis (Commentary | Goal.com - February 24)
For many of the almost entirely Major League Soccer-based squad, it was the last chance to impress the U.S. coach in person. Note: For the purposes of this column, players with little to no chance of making the roster won't be including no matter how well (Eddie Gaven and Brad Davis) or poorly (Brad Evans) they played or absent (Marvell Wynne) they were. more details | go to article

Brian's Song
by Michael Lewis (Profile/Interview | Big Apple Soccer - February 24)
Ching's goal, assist lift U.S. over Salvadorans more details | go to article

Soccer Players Forced To Choose Between High Schools And Academies
by Dave Thorpe (Analysis | Carson Daily Breeze - February 22)
High school soccer teams in the South Bay always have shared elite players with club teams. Players often compete in club, then arrive in time for the high school season already in soccer shape, having been taught by top-notch coaches. So high school coaches - many of them also club coaches themselves - benefit from players competing in club soccer. But in recent years, prep coaches have been losing more elite players and are becoming increasingly disgruntled because of local soccer academies snatching the top prep players. more details | go to article

Wizards Win Luis Gil Lottery
by Gianfranco Panizo (Blog Entry | Soccer By Ives - February 22)
According to sources, Gil would prefer to play for one of the Los Angeles-based teams or the Seattle Sounders, making a trade possible. Gil originates from Garden Grove, California. more details | go to article

New Face Impresses Chivas USA
by Adam Serrano (Preview | Soccer By Ives - February 21)
Fresh off the plane from a trip to Guadalajara to train on the fields of mother club C.D. Guadalajara, Chivas USA looks to continue its development under new coach Martin Vasquez as the 2010 season approaches. more details | go to article

Bornstein Visits The Cal South Expo
by No Author Listed (Press Release | USSF - February 20)
US Men's National Team defender Jonathan Bornstein takes some time away from camp to put on a clinic for sponsor Nike and meet fans at the Cal South Expo in Los Angeles (2:27 video). more details | go to article

The Friday Five Showcases MLS Goalkeeping Battles
by Kyle McCarthy (Analysis | Goal.com - February 19)
Several MLS teams are weighing their goalkeeping options ahead of the 2010 campaign. Kyle McCarthy spotlights a few of the interesting situations in KC, New York, Philly, Chivas, and DCU in the Friday Five. more details | go to article

How Will Expansion Philly Fare Off-Field?
by Ridge Mahoney (Analysis | Soccer America - February 19)
While it’s true that expanding into Philadelphia in 2010 will mark the fourth straight season, and fifth occasion in the last six years, that MLS has added at least one new team, this move might be the most important. more details | go to article

Domestic Yanks Get Last Chance To Impress
by Ives Galarcep (Preview | Fox Sports World - February 18)
What is the point? That was a common question asked when the U.S. national team first scheduled its February friendly against El Salvador. more details | go to article

Chivas Owners Past And Present In Legal Battle Over Name And Trademarks
by Stephen Wade (Article | Google News - February 18)
Owners past and present of Mexican side Chivas Guadalajara are engaged in a legal battle over the rights to use the club's name and trademarks. more details | go to article

Court Strips Vergara Of Chivas Naming Rights
by Andrea Martínez (Article | Goal.com - February 16)
Jorge Vergara lost naming rights of Chivas after a court ruled against Vergara and in favor of Club Deportivo Guadalajara, A.C. 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

Can Nowak Repeat Success Of Bradley And Schmid?
by Paul Gardner (Analysis | Soccer America - February 12)
When Bob Bradley led the Chicago Fire to the 1998 MLS championship he set down a marker for first-year expansion clubs in the league: they didn't have to be doormats. more details | go to article

USA Defender Jonathan Bornstein Discusses Group C
by Noah Davis (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - February 9)
While Jonathan Bornstein was on a break from preseason training with his Chivas USA club, Goal.com caught up with the United States Men's National Team defender to ask about his thoughts on the World Cup, vuvuzelas, and a recently concluded charity auction for Haiti. more details | go to article