Herculez Gomez Ready To Give USA His Best Shot
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Profile/Interview | USA Today - May 12)
In five months, Herculez Gomez has emerged from a state of personal doubt to a place in history — and could find a place on the U.S. World Cup team. more details | go to article

St. Louisan Chris Klein Helping To Map The Future Of MLS
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Profile/Interview | St. Louis Globe-Democrat - February 15)
Veteran is serving on executive board negotiating new players' contract more details | go to article

Nyassi Making Early Impact In Training With Sounders Fc
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Profile/Interview | Seattle Post Intelligencer - February 12)
As the Sounders FC sorts through free agents and draft choices during preseason training, Sanna Nyassi is making an immediate impression that he hopes will last. more details | go to article

Ching, U.S. Confront Mexico
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Profile/Interview | Honolulu Star-Bulletin - February 10)
United States soccer star Landon Donovan says that Kamehameha product Brian Ching is not the most talented player he has ever shared the pitch with. But Donovan, the U.S. National team's all-time leading scorer, is just as quick to point out that Ching is the man he most wants at his side when important games come around. more details | go to article

Goalie Beating The Odds
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Profile/Interview | Times Union (Albany NY) - January 25)
Traveling from Guilderland High School to the United States national soccer team for one goalkeeper meant confronting such potholes as multiple knee surgeries, three inactive years, release from an expansion team weeks before its first game and his own temper. more details | go to article

RSL's Wingert Could Get Starting Nod For U.S. Team
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Profile/Interview | Deseret Morning News - January 23)
In 18 months, Chris Wingert moved from the bench to the verge of his international soccer debut. more details | go to article

California Sleepin’ By Revs
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Result | Boston Herald - July 2)
The Revolution responded to the challenge of protecting their newfound hold on first place in the Eastern Conference by playing arguably their worst game of the MLS season Saturday night. more details | go to article

Kasey Keller Starts End Of His Great Adventure
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Profile/Interview | Seattle Post Intelligencer - June 7)
Kasey Keller's soccer career has taken him from a farm in Lacey to a castle in Germany. Along the way, he played in some of Europe's biggest cities and competed in the world's most popular sports event. more details | go to article

New Coach, Goalie Face First Big Test
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Result | Houston Chronicle - June 7)
Win would mean automatic berth in Confederations Cup for U.S. squad more details | go to article

De Rosario Nets Winner
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Result | Houston Chronicle - September 11)
CARSON, CALIF. - The whiteboard in the Dynamo's locker room after Sunday night's game at the Home Depot Center said it all: "Hooray!" more details | go to article

Defensive Lapses Cost FC Dallas
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Result | Fort Worth Star Telegram - September 10)
CARSON, Calif. -- The end of Kenny Cooper's offensive frustration failed to counteract FC Dallas' exasperating defense Saturday night. more details | go to article

Galaxy Ends Roma Fc's Cup Run
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Result | Fort Worth Star Telegram - August 2)
CARSON, Calif. - Roma FC's unexpected run through the U.S. Open Cup stalled against the tournament's defending champion Tuesday night. more details | go to article

Dynamo, Galaxy Battle To Draw
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Result | Houston Chronicle - June 25)
CARSON, CALIF. - When forward Brian Ching returned to an American field for the first time since the World Cup on Saturday night, he and his Dynamo teammates received a unique homecoming from some well-traveled fans. more details | go to article

Martino Goal Lifts Crew
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Result | Columbus Dispatch - April 23)
CARSON, Calif. — Kyle Martino gave the Crew its first win of the season and gave his coach a measure of retribution. more details | go to article

Quakes Are A Bit Bitter After Draw With Chivas
by Joseph D'Hippolito (Article | San Jose Mercury News - June 13)
It seemed likely that a date with Major League Soccer's worst team would relieve the Earthquakes of their offensive frustrations. But Alejandro Moreno's goal was the only success from eight shots on goal, and Ezra Hendrickson scored in the second half to lift Chivas USA to a 1-1 tie Sunday night at the Home Depot Center. more details | go to article