Defense Primary Concern For United States As World Cup Approaches
by Kyle McCarthy (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - May 26)
Onyewu's health and disappointing performances by reserves prompt U.S. focus on back line. more details | go to article

MLS Trio Aims To Advance World Cup Claims In Amsterdam
by Kyle McCarthy (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - March 3)
Other MLS players will no doubt enter Bradley's thoughts for a spot in the delegation heading to South Africa – Los Angeles and Everton midfielder Landon Donovan will play in this friendly and remains integral to the American hopes this summer, while Brian Ching and Conor Casey also merit consideration up front – but only Jonathan Bornstein, Robbie Findley and Heath Pearce will have the chance to bolster their cases for World Cup inclusion on the field in Amsterdam. more details | go to article

The Friday Five Explains The Demise Of The MLS CBA
by Kyle McCarthy (Analysis | Goal.com - February 26)
MLS and the MLS Players Union are now without a Collective Bargaining Agreement after the old CBA finally expired yesterday. Kyle McCarthy explains the impact of its demise in the Friday Five. more details | go to article

Tension Mounts As MLS CBA Deadline Approaches
by Kyle McCarthy (Article | Goal.com - February 24)
MLS and the MLS Players Union have two days left to reach an agreement over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Kyle McCarthy updates the status of the talks with a few notes before answering reader questions from the mailbag. more details | go to article

Pressure Falls On Players Union As CBA Negotiations Resume
by Kyle McCarthy (Analysis | Goal.com - February 22)
The silence surrounding the MLS CBA negotiations finally ended on Friday. Kyle McCarthy sorts through the weekend statements and suggests the MLS Players Union faces the most pressure as the talks ramp up again today in Washington. more details | go to article

The Friday Five Showcases MLS Goalkeeping Battles
by Kyle McCarthy (Analysis | Goal.com - February 19)
Several MLS teams are weighing their goalkeeping options ahead of the 2010 campaign. Kyle McCarthy spotlights a few of the interesting situations in KC, New York, Philly, Chivas, and DCU in the Friday Five. more details | go to article

Clarence Seedorf's Stunning Reminder To MLS
by Kyle McCarthy (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - February 17)
AC Milan midfielder and MLS target Clarence Seedorf wants to move to America. Kyle McCarthy points to Seedorf's audacious goal against Manchester United on Tuesday and suggests MLS should do all it can to ensure his arrival sooner rather than later. more details | go to article

Porter Sends United Back To Its Search
by Kyle McCarthy (Analysis | Goal.com - December 16)
Many expected Caleb Porter to leave Akron to take over at D.C. United. Instead, Porter is staying in Ohio and United is still searching for its next head coach. Kyle McCarthy examines the fallout. more details | go to article

Nowak Takes First Steps To Form Union
by Kyle McCarthy (Analysis | Goal.com - December 14)
While most teams around MLS are trying to rearrange their personnel for next season, Philadelphia is still in the process of filling out its roster. Kyle McCarthy chats with Union head coach Peter Nowak to see how the process is going. more details | go to article

Philadelphia Coach Nowak Likes Early Roster
by Kyle McCarthy (Profile/Interview | Major League Soccer - December 10)
Union boss wants veterans to serve as club's foundation more details | go to article

Important Decision Looms For Holden
by Kyle McCarthy (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - December 9)
Houston midfielder Stuart Holden has the freedom to choose any destination in the world. In order to remain in the U.S. squad ahead of the World Cup and continue his development, Holden needs to select his next destination with care, according to Kyle McCarthy. Also: MLS news round-up. more details | go to article

Long-Term Growth Key To MLS-ESPN Relationship
by Kyle McCarthy (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - December 7)
In a world dominated by ratings and demos, ESPN executive vice president, content John Skipper said he's not particularly worried about short-term gains for his MLS coverage. Skipper believes gradual improvement on and off the field is the key, writes Kyle McCarthy. more details | go to article

Santino Quaranta, U.S. Post Emotional Win
by Kyle McCarthy (Result | Boston Herald - July 9)
The script was written for Santino Quaranta long before this game. He just made sure it was worth reading. more details | go to article

U.S. Readies For Sterner Test
by Kyle McCarthy (Preview | Boston Herald - July 8)
U.S. men’s soccer coach Bob Bradley has plenty of things on his mind ahead of tonight’s CONCACAF Gold Cup clash with Honduras at RFK Stadium. more details | go to article

U.S. National Team Players Excited For Onyewu
by Kyle McCarthy and Allen Ramsey (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - July 7)
Players and coaches from the U.S. National Team have expressed that they are thrilled over Oguchi Onyewu’s move to A.C. Milan. more details | go to article