United States Rallies Late To Defeat El Salvador, 2-1
by Gianfranco Panizo (Result | Soccer By Ives - February 24)
The United States national team dominated El Salvador in its friendly match at Raymond James Stadium on Wednesday night, but it needed late goals from Brian Ching and Sacha Kljestan to walk away with a 2-1 victory. more details | go to article

Algerians/Slovenians Abroad: Weekend Rewind
by Gianfranco Panizo (Result | Soccer By Ives - February 23)
SBI will begin a new series to focus on the performances of Algeria and Slovenia's best players in Europe's top leagues. Each week, we will let you know how these players do so you can track them and become familiar with them ahead of the World Cup. Here is our first installment. 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

Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead
by Gianfranco Panizo (Preview | Soccer By Ives - February 19)
Landon Donovan's arrival at Goodison Park has been nothing short of successful for Everton, with the club losing just once in its last six league games since the American star's arrival. Donovan will look to extend that good run of results this weekend, as he faces Manchester United for the first time in his career. Wondering what other intriguing matches are on tap this weekend? Look no further than Jonathan Spector and West Ham United's tilt vs. Jozy Altidore and Hull City, which pits two relegation-threatened clubs against one another. Here is a rundown of who Americans Abroad will be facing this weekend more details | go to article

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind
by Gianfranco Panizo (Profile/Interview | Soccer By Ives - December 14)
DaMarcus Beasley has been one of the most criticized players on the U.S. national team this year due to his lack of sharpness and sporadic minutes at the club level, but the Rangers midfielder took a positive step towards resurrecting a career that appeared to be in shambles. Also roundup of weekend's action featuring Americans playing across Europe. more details | go to article

World Cup Qualifying: CONCACAF Rewind
by Gianfranco Panizo (Result | Soccer By Ives - June 11)
With the United States and Costa Rica having already reached the half-way point in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, it was the bottom four teams of the table that were left to fight it out in a pair of close qualifiers Wednesday night. more details | go to article

Who Should Start At Left Back Against Costa Rica?
by Gianfranco Panizo (Preview | Soccer By Ives - June 3)
With Steve Cherundolo and Frankie Hejduk both sidelined with injuries, much has been made of the United States men's national team's right back situation against Costa Rica. But while right back does present an issue, it is the problematic left back spot which has just as many question marks surrounding it heading into tonight's qualifier. more details | go to article

Bernardo Raises Doubt Over US MNT Future
by Gianfranco Panizo (Profile/Interview | Soccer By Ives - February 27)
Vincenzo Bernardo has a decision to make. Despite comments earlier in his career about wanting to suit up for the U.S., and contrary to some reports, Bernardo has yet to decide if he wants to play for the United States or Italy at the senior level. more details | go to article