U.S. Roster Spots Still Up For Grabs As Bradley Mulls Preliminary Roster
by Steve Davis (Analysis | Sports Illustrated - May 7)
There will be thousands of guesses but only one man truly knows. Sometime early next week, U.S. coach Bob Bradley will release the names of 26-28 players who will report to Princeton University starting on May 15. From there, he'll select the final 23-man roster for South Africa. more details | go to article

Red Bull Arena Opening To Little Fanfare
by Steve Davis (Commentary | ESPN - February 21)
The most important soccer stadium opening in the United States since the Home Depot Center is nearly upon us, so the enthusiasts and the stadium nerds among us should be shaking in excitement. more details | go to article

Landon Donovan Still Likely To Return To MLS
by Steve Davis (Profile/Interview | ESPN - February 15)
In England, media voices cannot sing the praises loudly enough for Landon Donovan and his excellent Everton adventure. The flattery is nothing short of effusive. Truly, can "Sir Landon" be far away? more details | go to article

U.S. Striker Conundrum Unresolved
by Steve Davis (Analysis | ESPN - February 8)
With apologies to poor Charlie Davies for his injury hardship, it's a dandy time to be a U.S. striker. It's a moment that's plump with opportunity for a bundle of fringe forwards who continue to hang around the front porch of the national team house but are still unable to kick in the door and truly join the party. more details | go to article

MLS And Players Can't Afford To Disagree
by Steve Davis (Analysis | ESPN - January 27)
An ominous deadline approaches on Sunday for Major League Soccer and its associated labor interests, who are working to achieve an accord. more details | go to article

Dempsey Remains The U.S. Team's Enigma
by Steve Davis (Profile/Interview | ESPN - January 17)
Perhaps no player in a U.S. Soccer shirt can summon a range of emotions the way Clint Dempsey can. Unless you count Landon Donovan. But the range of emotions concerning Everton's newest loaner is so all over the place that he's off the charts here. more details | go to article

Landon Donovan And What Could Have Been; Not Such A Pretty Picture
by Steve Davis (Commentary | Daily Soccer Fix - December 9)
Here’s a little something for everyone to ponder as they consider the latest news on Landon Donovan. more details | go to article

Freddy Adu At World Cup 2010? Sure ... If He Buys A Plane Ticket
by Steve Davis (Profile/Interview | Daily Soccer Fix - December 8)
Soccer is generally relegated to the sports page fringes – which is fine with me. At World Cup time, however, you get a lot more "general market sports fan" interest and interaction. more details | go to article

Odds Set For World Cup Groups
by Steve Davis (Blog Entry | Daily Soccer Fix - December 5)
I tell people all the time: they build all those fancy-pants, colossal casinos in Vegas because they know what they are doing. The betting establishment consistently siphons money off the great unwashed because they set good odds. more details | go to article

U.S. Lucks Into An Ideal Draw For 2010
by Steve Davis (Preview | ESPN - December 4)
A seismic shift in attitude toward next summer's World Cup is utterly palpable among U.S. soccer supporters. more details | go to article

Friday's World Cup Draw: Well Covered By ESPN Platforms
by Steve Davis (Press Release | Daily Soccer Fix - December 2)
Friday's FIFA World Cup draw ... if you can't find television coverage, well, you really aren't trying very hard more details | go to article

U.S. Sends Shockwaves Across Europe With Win Against Spain
by Steve Davis (Analysis | ESPN - June 24)
The United States' memorable bid for the ultimate tournament rally lives on. A night of stubborn, committed defending and opportunistic sniping saw the United States upend mighty Spain 2-0 in an absolute stunner. more details | go to article

Current U.S. Team No Better Than The 2006 version
by Steve Davis (Commentary | ESPN - June 8)
It is a quintessentially American trait to believe things are always on the rise. Even in these days of coupon clipping, we're generally a bunch of red, white and blue optimists, forever convinced that tomorrow's haul will be more bountiful than today's in a world of blessed plenty. This certainly applies to our soccer team. more details | go to article

U.S. Likely Would Be Happy With A Point In Saprissa
by Steve Davis (Preview | ESPN - June 1)
The World Cup qualifying picture in our corner of the world, a murky hodgepodge of supposition and "what-ifs" up to now, may soon clear up substantially. more details | go to article

Five-A-Side: What's Hot Around MLS
by Steve Davis (Analysis | Major League Soccer - March 6)
Real Salt Lake garnering buzz as Western Conference contenders; If it ain't broke in Columbus…; Altering the order in New England; Chivas USA and the injury bug; and the talent-attendance balance in MLS. more details | go to article