It's AC St. Louis
by Pete Hayes (Article | Alton Telegraph (IL) - December 8)
New men's professional soccer team name, coaches announced more details | go to article

St. Louis Group Makes Its MLS Expansion Application On Wednesday
by David Hayes (Analysis | Alton Telegraph (IL) - October 14)
The changing economic landscape could affect how Major League Soccer looks at expansion, but Jeff Cooper remains "very" optimistic. Cooper's group, St. Louis Soccer United, presents its official application for an MLS expansion franchise to the league today, the deadline for such applications. more details | go to article

Major Day For Soccer
by Pete Hayes (Commentary | Alton Telegraph (IL) - September 11)
Approcal of stadium plan means MLS closer than ever more details | go to article

Collinsville Stadium Plans Advance
by Fred Pollard (Analysis | Alton Telegraph (IL) - September 10)
The City Council voted to approve a pre-annexation agreement involving plans to build a multi-use soccer stadium in Collinsville during its meeting Monday night, bringing major league soccer one step closer to the St. Louis area. more details | go to article

No Hidden Ball Tricks In This Plan
by David Hayes (Analysis | Alton Telegraph (IL) - August 22)
Jeff Cooper is many things — a successful attorney, a supporter of youth athletics, a fan of horse racing and, of course, soccer. He’s a devoted father and husband. more details | go to article

Stadium Plan Needs Thorough Debate
by No Author Listed (Commentary | Alton Telegraph (IL) - August 21)
Jeff Cooper could be the biggest kick in the pants the city of Collinsville has seen in years. Then again, every soccer fan will tell you that such a kick can hurt if planted in the wrong place. more details | go to article

Could This Be Soccer Heaven?
by David Hayes (Analysis | Alton Telegraph (IL) - August 10)
COLLINSVILLE – The future of St. Louis professional soccer may well be in the Land of Lincoln. East Alton attorney Jeff Cooper is preparing to make a presentation Monday to the Collinsville City Council for an 18,900-seat soccer specific stadium complex. The venue will be near the intersection of Interstate 255 and Horseshoe Lake Road on a 400-acre tract about a 10-minute drive from the Gateway Arch. more details | go to article