MLS Teams Should Not Buy Trouble
by John Smallwood (Commentary | Philadelphia Inquirer - February 16)
Major League Soccer doesn't have to look back at history. It has to look only across the pond to see the danger that uncontrolled spending can create for a soccer league. more details | go to article

Team USA Set For World Cup Run
by John Smallwood (Analysis | Philadelphia Inquirer - December 9)
Of course, it won't be easy. It's never easy for the United States when it comes to competing in the World Cup. more details | go to article

Emphasis On Depth Right For Young USA Soccer Team
by John Smallwood (Profile/Interview | Philadelphia Inquirer - July 18)
United States soccer coach Bob Bradley understands the situation. more details | go to article

U.S. Soccer Needs To Be Qualified Success In CONCACAF
by John Smallwood (Preview | Philadelphia Inquirer - March 11)
The next 2 weeks will be big for the present and future of United States soccer. more details | go to article

Beckham A Star, Not A Savior
by John Smallwood (Commentary | Philadelphia Inquirer - July 13)
I hate to be the one to abruptly turn off the hot water, but Major League Soccer, the Los Angeles Galaxy, ESPN, VH1, "Entertainment Tonight" and anyone else trying to sell America on David Beckham's arrival as the biggest thing from England since the Beatles needs the slap to reality that only a cold shower can bring. more details | go to article

Finally, There's Much Adu About Freddy
by John Smallwood (Commentary | Philadelphia Inquirer - July 9)
I gave in. After complaining about watching the Gold Cup Championship game on a Spanish-language network, I broke down and paid the extra dollars to upgrade the sports package on my satellite receiver. more details | go to article

Bradley Right Man For U.S. Soccer Job
by John Smallwood (Commentary | Philadelphia Inquirer - May 18)
Talk about taking advantage of an opportunity that drops into your lap . . . more details | go to article

John Smallwood | Soccer Could Find A Comfortable Niche In This Region
by John Smallwood (Commentary | Philadelphia Inquirer - August 2)
I LOVE SOCCER, but I'm not naive enough to think that most Philadelphia sports fans are jumping for joy at the prospect of Major League Soccer possibly coming to the area. more details | go to article

John Smallwood | With Right Coach, U.S. Can Go Far
by John Smallwood (Profile/Interview | Philadelphia Inquirer - July 7)
IT WAS A tremendous run. Bruce Arena accomplished major things during his nearly 8-year run as manager of the U.S. Senior Men's National Team. more details | go to article

MLS Helping Soccer To Grow In The States
by John Smallwood (Commentary | Philadelphia Inquirer - April 4)
OK, SO SOCCER never lived up to the overly ambitious proclamation that it would become America's professional sport of the 1970s, 1980s or '90s. And despite the firm belief of some soccer backers, it will not become America's professional sport of the new millennium, either. more details | go to article