MLS Needs To Raise Salary Cap
by Paul James (Commentary | Toronto Globe and Mail - February 22)
The quality of play in MLS is often debated by many of the avid soccer fans in the United States and Canada. While many submit that there is no definitive answer on where MLS would fit into the hierarchy of European leagues, the logical response points directly to the salary structure of the league as a source of objective speculation. more details | go to article

California Dreamin'
by Steven Sandor (Profile/Interview | Toronto Sun - February 22)
With a little luck, TFC could land rights to U.S. soccer sensation Luis Gil more details | go to article

Wizards Conjure Up Teen Soccer Star
by Steven Sandor (Preview | Toronto Sun - February 22)
K.C. wins lottery, but may deal rights to midfielder Gil, 16 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

Who Should The USA Start vs. El Salvador?
by Ives Galarcep (Preview | Soccer By Ives - February 18)
The U.S. men's national team will play its second match of 2010 in less than a week against El Salvador, and while the match is carrying much less buzz than future matches against the Netherlands, Turkey and the Czech Republic, it is important in its own right. more details | go to article

Preseason Game #2: DCU 0 - Toronto FC 0
by Alex Caulfield (Blog Entry | DC United - February 17)
D.C. United played their second exhibition match of the 2010 preseason today against Toronto FC at the IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton, FL. United's players looked admittedly "leggy", as the last two weeks of intense training began to take effect. According to United Head Coach Curt Onalfo, this was to be expected. After the match Onalfo stated, "We really pushed our guys along physically this week, and whenever you do that guys end up being a little bit leggy and you lose some of the sharpness." more details | go to article

Rate A Player, World Cup Chances
by Luis Bueno, Andrea Canales, Shane Evans, Allen Ramsey and Zac Lee Rigg (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

Coaching Changes Highlight MLS Moves, At Least For Now
by Grahame L. Jones (Analysis | Los Angeles Times - January 17)
Six clubs have a new man in charge and a seventh has a new assistant who is the head coach in everything but the title. more details | go to article

The Relevance Of The College Draft
by L.E. Eisenmenger (Commentary | US National Soccer Players Association - December 14)
The Major League Soccer SuperDraft launches the 2010 season on January 14th in Philadelphia, PA. That's right after the January 8-12 combine, the showcase for 62 Division I college seniors held in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In 2009, 42 of the drafted players attended the combine and ten combine players were first round selections. more details | go to article

Match-Fixing In Soccer Must Be Addressed
by Gareth Wheeler (Commentary | Toronto Sun - December 14)
"I really believe that this is the main scourge we are facing this decade." -- UEFA president, Michel Platini. Plus: Akron Zip Teal Bunbury would be perfect for TFC. more details | go to article

Toronto FC Hires 1 Assistant Coach, Loses Another
by No Author Listed (Article | Toronto Star - December 14)
TFC announced Monday the hiring of Leo Percovich as an assistant coach with the Major League Soccer club. Percovich, 41, had been goaltending coach at Chivas USA under Preki for the past two seasons. more details | go to article

Percovich Named New TFC Assistant Coach
by John F. Molinaro (Article | CBC - December 14)
Uruguayan previously worked under Preki at Chivas USA more details | go to article

Chicago Fire Are In Need Of Another Big Star
by Isaac Heath (Preview | Goal.com - December 9)
One penalty kick away from the MLS Cup finals, the Fire must now look to rebuild in an offseason destined to be riddled with change. more details | go to article

MLS Considers Expanding To Montreal
by Dave Skretta (Article | Yahoo - December 9)
Buoyed by the success of Toronto, Major League Soccer is considering expanding its presence in Canada by placing a team in Montreal. more details | go to article

BMO Field Of Dreams Takes Shape
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | Toronto Star - December 8)
Workers busy installing cutting-edge technology to TFC's home turf before new grass arrives more details | go to article