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What We've Learned As U.S. Draws Closer To World Cup Berth
by Jonah Freedman (Analysis | Sports Illustrated - June 7)
Well, that was a relief. The U.S. national team emerged from its toughest week yet of 2010 World Cup qualifying, bruised but standing tall. more details | go to article

U.S. Must Rebound vs. Honduras After Debacle In Costa Rica
by Jonah Freedman (Preview | Sports Illustrated - June 6)
A U.S. team, meticulously prepared and riding a wave of confidence, marched into hostile territory and proceeded to get ambushed. The whistle had barely blown before the Americans' game plan fell to pieces and they gave up an early, back-breaking goal. more details | go to article

Five Things We Learned From The U.S. Qualifier Win Over Mexico
by Jonah Freedman (Analysis | Sports Illustrated - February 12)
Another World Cup qualifier vs. Mexico at Crew Stadium, another 2-0 U.S. win. Here are five things we learned from a game that opened with a torrential thunderstorm, continued with gale-force winds and concluded with a near-brawl outside the locker rooms. more details | go to article

Hardworking, Underappreciated Ching May Be Key Against Mexico
by Jonah Freedman (Profile/Interview | Sports Illustrated - February 10)
To put it bluntly, Brian Ching isn't a favorite among most fans of the U.S. national team. There are Web threads in his honor entitled "Why Brian Ching Sucks" or "I Hate Brian Ching." more details | go to article

Some Big Names Missing From U.S. Roster
by Jonah Freedman (Analysis | Sports Illustrated-Fan Nation - February 8)
U.S. head coach Bob Bradley named his 20-man roster today for Wednesday's crucial World Cup qualifier vs. Mexico in Columbus, Ohio, and the exclusions almost speak louder than those who got the call. more details | go to article

Eriksson Learns Mexico's Problems
by Luis Bueno and Jonah Freedman (Analysis | Sports Illustrated - January 30)
As his predecessor learned, Sven-Göran Eriksson now realizes the problems with the Mexican national team go beyond coaching. more details | go to article

More MLS Teams Are On The Way; Where Will The Players Come From?
by Jonah Freedman (Analysis | Sports Illustrated - October 9)
With its stunning harbor setting and its international landmark Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney is almost literally half a world away from Major League Soccer's New York offices. more details | go to article

Rebirth Of The Rivalry
by Jonah Freedman (Commentary | Sports Illustrated - April 3)
Why Galaxy-Quakes marks return of MLS' best duel more details | go to article

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Benny's Asking Too Much
by Jonah Freedman (Blog Entry | Sports Illustrated-Fan Nation - February 20)
Got an interesting scoop on the Benny Feilhaber-to-MLS saga this afternoon. more details | go to article

MLS To Expand To Seattle
by Jonah Freedman (Article | Sports Illustrated - September 28)
League's 15th franchise will begin play in '09 season more details | go to article

Positive Reinforcement
by Jonah Freedman (Analysis | Sports Illustrated - September 9)
U.S. shouldn't hang heads after 4-2 loss to Brazil more details | go to article

Looking Toward 2010
by Jonah Freedman (Result | Sports Illustrated - June 6)
U.S. enters a crucial summer with eyes on World Cup with Gold Cup, Copa America, U-20 World Cup, 2008 Olympics more details | go to article

Eye Of The Storm
by Jonah Freedman (Profile/Interview | Sports Illustrated - May 21)
Chelsea's Shevchenko talks about his difficult season. [Note: this is the source article for the rumors regarding Shevchenko's potential transfer to MLS, though that story line is only a minor part of the article.] more details | go to article

Klinsmann Out, Bradley In
by Jonah Freedman (Profile/Interview | Sports Illustrated - December 7)
Former German coach withdraws name after talks fail. more details | go to article

Man Of The Moment
by Jonah Freedman (Profile/Interview | Sports Illustrated - August 18)
From just a simple conversation with Owen Hargreaves, it's clear the man lives in two worlds. His accent alone is a bizarre amalgam -- it's peppered with the long vowel sounds of a Canadian, reflecting his Calgary upbringing. But the more dominant lilt is that of a northern Englishman from the Manchester area. more details | go to article

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