Teaching American Soccer
by Graig Carbino (Commentary | US National Soccer Players Association - December 15)
We’ve all heard it, the idea that the real future for United States soccer is convincing the elite athlete to choose it over other options. With the 2010 Major League Soccer SuperDraft just around the corner, I got to thinking about what might, one day, turn the United States into the Hulk Hogan of soccer. 

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Credit The Win
by Graig Carbino (Commentary | US National Soccer Players Association - June 24)
No fight? No heart? The United States took all of that well publicized criticism after losses to Italy and Brazil in the first round of the FIFA Confederations Cup and used it against Spain this afternoon. A rousing 2-0 victory over the number one ranked team in the World should but those complaints to bed for the foreseeable future. more details | go to article

Half A Chance
by Graig Carbino (Commentary | US National Soccer Players Association - March 2)
Is it just me, or do US players get about five minutes to prove themselves in Europe before they are brushed aside for the next European/South American up and comer? Seriously, and I really do not mean to be biased here, but this Landon Donovan/Bayern Munich saga has turned into a complete nightmare. Also: American's Abroad weekly scorecard. more details | go to article

The Standard Response
by Graig Carbino (Commentary | US National Soccer Players Association - February 25)
Legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz once said “coaching is nothing more than eliminating mistakes before you get fired.” A bit harsh? Maybe, but in today’s world of high stakes, high priced college and professional sports it is probably just about right. more details | go to article

Over Here
by Graig Carbino (Commentary | US National Soccer Players Association - February 12)
All the pre-game hype surrounding the Unites States World Cup qualifying game against Mexico in Columbus had to do with weather. more details | go to article

The Usual
by Graig Carbino (Result | US National Soccer Players Association - February 9)
Sort of a “ho-hum” week in Europe as far as American players are concerned. Those who we are used to see play did just that while those who have been relegated to bench and late cameo duty did nothing to buck the trend. more details | go to article

Making Moves
by Graig Carbino (Commentary | US National Soccer Players Association - January 29)
How can two situations which, on the surface look very similar, be completely different? There certainly is some aspect of philosophy at play when dissecting the relative circumstances surrounding the Landon Donovan-David Beckham-LA Galaxy current state of affairs. Also: Americans Abroad weekly report card. more details | go to article

Lessons From The District
by Graig Carbino (Analysis | US National Soccer Players Association - October 14)
Some of the things we learned from the United States' 6-1 win over Cuba on Saturday night at RFK Stadium were reminders, others indicators. For Graig Carbino, the result is more of the same. The United States shouldn't be dropping home games to anyone in CONCACAF, and they're getting the away wins for a reason. more details | go to article

Enough In Havana
by Graig Carbino (Profile/Interview | US National Soccer Players Association - September 8)
Graig Carbino sees the United States getting the win on Saturday in Cuba for what it was, avoiding the pitfalls that seem to hamper good teams on the road in CONCACAF. more details | go to article

Fulham Faces The Drop
by Graig Carbino (Analysis | US National Soccer Players Association - March 24)
What possible scenario could you conjure up that would make relegation from the English Premier League a good thing? Millions of dollars lost, loyal employees relieved of their duties, managers fired and player contracts cancelled. When it comes to the Americans at Premiership cellar-dwellers Fulham, a trip down to the Coca-Cola Championship just might be the best possible outcome. more details | go to article

Results Oriented
by Graig Carbino (Commentary | US National Soccer Players Association - March 17)
When Peter Nowak took over as coach of the US Under-23 Men’s National Team he firmly stated “First things first - we have to qualify. With a country that has so much tradition and success in the Olympics, for me it is very important that we represent the United States well.” more details | go to article