The Red Bulls and their fans couldn’t really ask for more this season, could they? A new stadium, their team not only goes out and signs one international star (Thierry Henry), but adds a second (Rafa Marquez). The team wins…
On any other given night in Chicago, a United States National Team friendly against Poland would have simply been another money grab game for US Soccer; eager to cash in on the region’s large Polish population. However, Saturday night’s match,…
For years, I’ve ranted and raved at every opportunity at the youth development policy (or lack thereof) of Major League Soccer. I’ve always felt that youth academies should have been one of Major League Soccer’s first priorities. If anyone has…
World Soccer Reader has learned that United States manager Bob Bradley will not stay on as manager for the next World Cup cycle. According a source, Bradley will not continue as manager of the US national team into the next…
Major League Soccer’s Parity Paradox With the impending start of the 2010-11 English Premier League season, your Soccer Web Site of choice (World Soccer Reader, of course) is offering predictions for the upcoming season, and like a movie sequel unwilling…
Franco 76 Freddy adu i bust & overated. too much media hyped on this guy sinc the the begining. while giussepe rossi is probably the best player to come out of america. adu was getting all the hyped and rossi…
The LA Galaxy have completed a trade with Chivas USA sending American forward Alan Gordon to their neighbors in exchange for allocation money. Details of the trade were not disclosed as per league and club policy. The 28 year…
Atlanta Beat and U.S. Women’s National Team keeper Hope Solo went on a post-game tirade after the Boston Breakers beat Atlanta, 2-0, at Harvard Stadium. After denying the media’s request for a post game interview, Solo took her frustration out…
World Soccer Reader has learned that Seattle’s Swedish midfielder Freddie Ljungberg will be making a move to the Chicago Fire. Ljungberg has been looking for a move away from Seattle after a disappointing season and a falling out with club…
We’ve received some new information suggesting Uruguay international Alvaro Fernandez is headed to Seattle Sounders FC. Several reports out of Uruguay are suggesting the 24 year old midfielder is close to sealing a deal with the club. Fernandez has 10…