The Future In The U.S. Plays It Footloose
by (Commentary | New York Times - May 26)
Saturday morning at Flushing Meadows Park in New York City. Children of all ages and backgrounds are at play on scores of soccer fields. Their diversity and their joy with a ball is as evident here as it is likely to be missing when the U.S. squad takes the field against England at the World Cup two weeks from now. more details | go to article
USA Striker Herculez Gomez - It's Out Of My Hands Now
by (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - May 26)
The striker put in the performances and the goals, now he has to wait. more details | go to article
Pachuca Signs American Forward Herculez Gomez
by (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - May 22)
The club said on its website Friday that it had added the 28-year-old from Las Vegas, who scored 10 goals this year for Puebla to become the first American to win or share the Mexican league’s regular-season scoring title. more details | go to article
USA Team Going For "Mas"
by (Analysis | Goal.com - May 22)
Latino influence on team growing. more details | go to article
Two Strikers Score Their Way Into The Picture
by (Profile/Interview | New York Times - May 17)
Herculez Gomez, like each of his four siblings, was named after a Greek god. Edson Buddle was named after a Brazilian one — Pelé, the soccer deity whose given name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento. more details | go to article
Herculez Gomez Ready To Give USA His Best Shot
by (Profile/Interview | USA Today - May 12)
In five months, Herculez Gomez has emerged from a state of personal doubt to a place in history — and could find a place on the U.S. World Cup team. more details | go to article
End To End: The Pre-Camp Edition
by (Analysis | Goal.com - May 7)
In a little more than a week, the United States Men's National Team will convene in Princeton, New Jersey for their pre-World Cup camp. Between 22 and 26 field players will endure workouts under the watchful eye of Bob Bradley and his coaching staff in hopes of earning one of the 20 non-goalie World Cup roster spots. The guesswork is almost done, but here's a final pre-camp look at players on the move. more details | go to article
It Took Two To Make Gomez Go Right
by (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - April 30)
Mexico and the USA both contributed. more details | go to article
The New Journey Of Herculez
by (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - February 18)
A USA international scored yesterday in Mexico's Primera Division - but this one is a product of Major League Soccer. more details | go to article
Jose Torres Still An Unknown Quantity
by (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - February 18)
The USA midfielder’s goal caught some eyes, but he’s still a relative unknown for most American fans. more details | go to article
Puebla vs Pachuca 3-5
by (Result | YouTube - February 14)
Highlights include Torres' golazo at approx. 7:45 in. more details | go to article
Gomez Living His Unexpected Dream
by (Profile/Interview | Sports Illustrated - February 12)
As a child in Las Vegas, Herculez Gomez fell in love with soccer. Daily, he worked on his love, consumed it and let himself dream of a day when he would make it big. more details | go to article
Rate A Player, World Cup Chances
by (Analysis | Goal.com - February 9)
The Goal.com North America editors are back to hash things out regarding the Everton-Liverpool derby and whose chances are improving or not to go to South Africa 2010. more details | go to article
Transfers, Loans And Fond Farewells
by (Commentary | Goal.com - February 2)
The Goal.com editors join in on a final Roundtable with Greg Lalas, who is moving onto other ventures. Topics include the close of the January transfer window, US players abroad, and the signing of Steve Ralston by AC St. Louis. more details | go to article
Veteran Hernandez Keyed FCD Run
by (Profile/Interview | Major League Soccer - December 15)
Intense midfielder, Hyndman favorite, crucial to FC Dallas turnaround more details | go to article
Two Strikers Score Their Way Into The Picture
by (Profile/Interview | New York Times - May 17)
Herculez Gomez, like each of his four siblings, was named after a Greek god. Edson Buddle was named after a Brazilian one — Pelé, the soccer deity whose given name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento. more details | go to article
On The Bubble Part II
by (Analysis | Yanks Abroad - December 10)
Last time out, I analyzed the chances of current, former and potential players for the US national team as we approach the 2010 World Cup. This week let's look at the other half of the group. more details | go to article
The Future In The U.S. Plays It Footloose
by (Commentary | New York Times - May 26)
Saturday morning at Flushing Meadows Park in New York City. Children of all ages and backgrounds are at play on scores of soccer fields. Their diversity and their joy with a ball is as evident here as it is likely to be missing when the U.S. squad takes the field against England at the World Cup two weeks from now. more details | go to article