U.S. Roster Is Set For Trip To South Africa
by (Profile/Interview | Miami Herald - May 27)
Edson Buddle, Herculez Gomez and Robbie Findlay made the U.S. team at forward over Brian Ching as Bob Bradley announced his final roster Wednesday. more details | go to article
U.S. World Cup Team Features True Father-And-Son Game
by (Profile/Interview | Miami Herald - May 23)
Scott Bradley, the Princeton baseball coach and former major-league catcher, is standing on the sideline of the university's soccer stadium beaming with pride. He has ventured away from his corner of the campus on this gloriously sunny Thursday morning to watch the U.S. World Cup team as it trains for its trip to South Africa. more details | go to article
English League Could Be A Proving Ground For Landon Donovan
by (Commentary | Miami Herald - December 13)
An Open Letter to Landon Donovan. more details | go to article
U.S. Opens Against England In Group C
by (Profile/Interview | Miami Herald - December 5)
The Americans avoided the `Group of Death' in next summer's showcase, joining powerhouse England, Algeria and Slovenia in Group C. more details | go to article
2010 World Cup Analysis
by (Preview | Miami Herald - December 4)
Michelle Kaufman previews all 8 groups for South Africa. more details | go to article
U.S. Soccer Team Has Nothing To Lose In Confederations Cup Match vs. Spain
by (Preview | Miami Herald - June 23)
Little rest, a dearth of star talent, an opponent with a 35-game winning streak -- and yet the U.S. team loves that it has a chance to play spoiler against the world's No. 1 team. more details | go to article
U.S. Team Has Lacked Any Kind Of Spark In Confederations Cup
by (Preview | Miami Herald - June 20)
They arrived in South Africa eager to show they had the goods to compete with -- and maybe even beat -- the big boys. Instead, the U.S. national team has been outscored 6-1 by Italy and Brazil heading into a pride-saving final group match against Egypt on Sunday (2:25 p.m., ESPN2) in the Confederations Cup. more details | go to article
Workout Gives U.S. Soccer Team Opportunity To Experience Artificial Turf
by (Preview | Miami Herald - May 31)
Among the many challenges of playing at Costa Rica's Estadio Saprissa is the artificial turf, which was installed in 2004, making the stadium one of the few venues in the world where important international matches are held on a surface other than grass. more details | go to article
Costa Rica Will Be No Pushover For U.S. Men's Soccer Team
by (Preview | Miami Herald - May 30)
The U.S. national team wanted hot and steamy conditions to prepare for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier at Costa Rica, and they certainly got their wish during a five-day Miami training camp that concludes Sunday morning. more details | go to article
U.S. Soccer Star Oguchi Onyewu Brings Size, Smarts To Field
by (Profile/Interview | Miami Herald - May 29)
Oguchi 'Gooch' Onyewu's size makes him a key part of the U.S. national soccer team's defense, but it's his field smarts that has made him a complete player. more details | go to article
Miami Loses Shot At Major League Soccer Team
by (Analysis | Miami Herald - March 3)
Amid concerns about the soccer market, a Spanish club and a Bolivian mogul won't be bringing a Major League Soccer team to Miami in 2010. more details | go to article
Donovan Is Making An Impact
by (Profile/Interview | Miami Herald - January 25)
Landon Donovan's third Bundesliga stint is charming German fans (and Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann), which is great news for this 26-year-old American star. He was determined to prove he is a better, wiser player now than as a homesick 16-year-old with Bayer Leverkusen. So far, he has been true to his word. more details | go to article
FC Barcelona To Bid For MLS Team In Miami
by (Analysis | Miami Herald - October 15)
FC Barcelona, the world-famous Spanish soccer club, will submit a formal bid Wednesday to bring professional soccer back to Miami. Barcelona wants to expand its brand in the United States and is applying to co-own a Major League Soccer franchise that would begin play in 2011. more details | go to article
FC Barcelona, Bolivian Billionaire Bid For MLS Team
by (Analysis | Miami Herald - October 15)
Soccer superpower FC Barcelona has partnered with Marcelo Claure, the Bolivian founder of Miami-based Brightstar, in a bid to bring back MLS team to Miami. more details | go to article
U.S. Men's Soccer Team Routs Cuba 6-1
by (Result | Miami Herald - October 12)
DaMarcus Beasley scored twice to lead the Americans against a Cuban team missing two players who defected. more details | go to article
U.S. Roster Is Set For Trip To South Africa
by (Profile/Interview | Miami Herald - May 27)
Edson Buddle, Herculez Gomez and Robbie Findlay made the U.S. team at forward over Brian Ching as Bob Bradley announced his final roster Wednesday. more details | go to article