Major (Feeder) League Soccer

In recent memory, many of the United States' finest players have often packed their bags and set out for Europe to "play with the big boys". Landon Donovan, Michael Beasley, Clint Dempsey, and Brian McBride are just some that come to mind. This poses two questions, is the MLS a feeder league for the larger, more established leagues in Europe? And, is this good or bad for the league as a whole?

Stadium Profile: San Siro (Stadio Guiseppe Meazza)

At the end of the number 16 tram line in Milan, you will find yourself in the western portion of the city face to face with one of the world’s most spectacular soccer stadiums. The San Siro is one of Italy's most recognizable stadiums and is home to not one, but two of Serie A's most decorated teams.

The Great Debate: MLS Relegation and Promotion

If I said to you what do Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal all have in common what would you say? Maybe that in the past god knows how many years they have dominated the top division in English football? You’d be right to say that, but no, what I mean is that at one point in their long club histories they have all suffered the heart break of relegation.

Keeper's Blog, Episode 2

  

Goalie glove review…..

Reush, Toruk SG Elite

In an attempt to keep our students and readers informed about the best goalkeeper equipment on the market. I will periodically use my keeper’s blog to review available products, goalie gloves in particular.

Donovan Approaching Retirement

Landon Donovan, the 30-year-old LA Galaxy midfielder, has been absent from the Galaxy’s preseason training camp. According to a Fox Soccer report he is expected to return, but many are beginning to speculate as to when Donovan will hang up his boots permanently.

MLS' TV Problem

As an emerging sport in the United States, soccer has definitely become something television networks, advertisers and fans alike are all watching. But what are they watching? Not the MLS. And with a desire to be a respected and dominant league in both the western hemisphere and the globe, the face they present leaves more to be desired.

Lets step back for a minute, and look at the structure of MLS. 19 teams covering the four largest media markets in America; New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia. Also, three teams in what is arguably MLS' most vibrant region, the Pacific Northwest. These areas alone should be targeted hard and often for advertisement of the league and it's matches on Television. Walk around some of these cities and you will be guaranteed to find fans of the game. The beautiful game isn't the most popular and most watched sport in the world for no reason. But then ask them who their favourite team is, or who they most often watch. Chances are it isn't an MLS team. Many answer with Manchester United, Chelsea, AC Milan, Barcelona or Real Madrid. Why? People have seen them on TV, They have seen the success and the glamour that surrounds them. The MLS teams? Ragged step child like teams who you may "follow" but could care less if they won or lost.

The Use of Futsal in Player Development

Futsal is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports in the world. It makes sense though its fast high scoring for soccer and it really brings out the technical abilities in players, for that 'flash' people desire to see.

Many people still do not understand what Futsal is though, and in my best effort I will try educate you all on what it is and why it is so popular.