England Comes Out On Top In World Cup Draw
by Grahame L. Jones (Analysis | Los Angeles Times - December 4)
David Beckham's native country will play U.S., Algeria and Slovenia in the first round of the first World Cup to be held on African soil. The big loser in today's draw? Portugal. more details | go to article

After Ripping David Beckham, Landon Donovan Tries To Explain
by Grahame L. Jones (Profile/Interview | Los Angeles Times - July 9)
Donovan doesn't apologize for his view that Beckham wasn't committed to the Galaxy. But he does say he should have said it to Beckham, not a reporter, and that he wants his teammate to succeed in L.A. more details | go to article

Brazil Not Showing The Same Flair
by Grahame L. Jones (Preview | Los Angeles Times - June 28)
The team the U.S. faces in Sunday's Confederations Cup final has plenty of stars but lacks the dazzling playmaking for which the South Americans are legendary. more details | go to article

Some Facts On The Confederations Cup Final
by Grahame L. Jones (Preview | Los Angeles Times - June 27)
In a sense, today's FIFA Confederations Cup soccer final between the United States and Brazil in Johannesburg, South Africa, is also for the championship of the Americas. more details | go to article

South Africa 2010 Inches Ever Closer
by Grahame L. Jones (Article | Los Angeles Times - June 7)
With the next World Cup about a year away, the first teams have punched their tickets and it's never too early to prognosticate. more details | go to article

Costa Rica Defeats U.S. Again
by Grahame L. Jones (Result | Los Angeles Times - June 4)
Two early goals make it easy in a 3-1 victory that vaults Costa Rica over the U.S. in World Cup qualifying. more details | go to article

U.S. Men's Team Faces A Tough Test In Costa Rica
by Grahame L. Jones (Preview | Los Angeles Times - June 3)
A passionate sellout crowd, a ramshackle stadium and a very good Costa Rica team combine to make the match a tough test for the U.S. more details | go to article

Hats Off To Altidore In U.S. victory
by Grahame L. Jones (Result | Los Angeles Times - April 2)
He scores all three goals as the Americans cruise in the World Cup qualifying game. more details | go to article

Frankie Hejduk Keeps Going Strong For U.S.
by Grahame L. Jones (Profile/Interview | Los Angeles Times - April 1)
Veteran right back, 34, will again start for the national team in a World Cup qualifying game against Trinidad and Tobago. He has sights set on the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. more details | go to article

Los Angeles Sol Ushers In Women's Professional Soccer League With A Win
by Grahame L. Jones (Result | Los Angeles Times - March 30)
Allison Falk scored the first goal in Women's Professional Soccer history Sunday, and it took the Los Angeles Sol and former Stanford defender all of six minutes to accomplish the feat. more details | go to article

Landon Donovan Is Back Where He Belongs -- With The Galaxy
by Grahame L. Jones (Profile/Interview | Los Angeles Times - March 11)
He returns from Germany to begin training with the Galaxy, and while the comparisons with Bayern Munich are stark, Donovan could not be happier. more details | go to article

Galaxy Coach Expects David Beckham To Contribute Upon His Return
by Grahame L. Jones (Profile/Interview | Los Angeles Times - March 9)
Bruce Arena says the agreement reached Saturday for the English midfielder to rejoin the MLS club in July could work well for both sides. more details | go to article

AEG, Leiweke Stand Firm In David Beckham Deal
by Grahame L. Jones (Profile/Interview | Los Angeles Times - March 8)
Chief executive wasn't about to let the midfielder leave for next to nothing. AC Milan will play in Los Angeles this summer and Landon Donovan will take on a larger leadership role for the Galaxy. more details | go to article

Kobe Bryant Welcomes Marta To Town
by Grahame L. Jones (Article | Los Angeles Times - March 6)
Lakers star, who is also a huge soccer fan, travels by helicopter to watch Marta be introduced by the L.A. Sol. more details | go to article

Galaxy Coach Lauds Ac Milan
by Grahame L. Jones (Profile/Interview | Los Angeles Times - March 4)
Bruce Arena goes down the list of stars on the Italian team. Deal with David Beckham to play with both teams this year has yet to be finalized. more details | go to article