MLS Contenders Shaping Up for Play-offs
The business end of the season in the United States is nearing, and the play-offs are on everyone's minds. Who will make it? And who will be left booking early holidays? TS Kamali looks at the contenders.
View ArticleJuan Roman Riquelme: El Enganche – Zero to Hero
Juan Roman Riquelme's European adventure didn't go according to plan, and the playmaker even drew much criticism for his performances for the national side. But back in Argentina full time, he is...
View ArticleDoes the MLS have a Future in Canada?
MLS has undoubtedly put down roots in the United States, yet it looks north to Canada for another expansion team. Toronto have already been a great success, but could more Canadian clubs follow suit?
View ArticleArgentina: Plain Sailing for 2008 Olympic Champions?
If you thought winning the 2008 Olympics would ease the pressure on the Argentina national team, you'd be wrong. As World Cup qualifying is well under way, there are many who would like to see the back...
View ArticleAsian Champions League: Little Club that Could
From the heat of the Middle East to the snow of parts of China, the Asian Champions League is an ultimate test. Many have been surprised at the progress of Australian club Adelaide United: the Little...
View ArticleLooking Back Over Failed US Soccer League
Sometimes it is often thought that before MLS there was only darkness in the United States, yet this overlooks the NASL. With players of the like that MLS could only dream of it was good whilst it lasted.
View ArticleDiego Maradona: Is He Fit to Manage Argentina?
The appointment of Diego Maradona as the coach of Argentina has divided world football opinion. With next to no experience, is Maradona's very name and presence enough to inspire Messi and co to glory?
View ArticleEnd of MLS Season Brings New Questions
Another season of MLS is behind us with Columbus Crew lifting the MLS Cup. However, the final itself posed a number of more difficult questions for MLS to answer. TS Kamali reports from the US.
View ArticleIs the Brazilian Game All It Seems?
Brazil seems like the ideal place to coach, with talented players and passionate supporters. Unfortunately the problems that do exist seem unlikely to be solved.
View ArticleUSL1: Further Down US Soccer Pyramid
When it comes to the US and Canada, MLS gets all the attention. However, further down the pyramid the second tier is flourishing. It's well supported and growing in quality. It's USL1.
View ArticleShanghai Shenhua Stuck in Cycle of Failure
There are a few clubs seemingly destined to be perennial runners-up. It appears no matter what they do or how hard they try, 2nd place is always theirs. Shanghai Shenhua must break this spell to gain...
View ArticleHope for US from Humble Beginnings
The US national team has had a longer and more eventful history than many might realise. As far back as beating England in 1950 they have been trying to make an impact in World Cups. The future could...
View ArticleCorinthians Aiming for Success back in Serie A
The shock that greeted Corinthians relegation to Brazil's Serie B has been matched by the expectation surrounding their return to the top flight. Will the Timão enjoy 2009?
View ArticleBattaglia Back to Best in Boca Apertura Triumph
Boca Juniors are accustomed to losing players to Europe on a regular basis. But some return after a disappointing time, like Sebastián Battaglia, and he has played a key part in their recent league...
View ArticleAsian Champions League Promises More for 2009
The Asian Champions League has been revamped for 2009 and it is set to make the competition more exciting than ever. The recent draw has thrown up some tasty clashes between sides thousands of miles...
View ArticleKeirrison Latest in Shared Ownership Line
The ownership of players by private companies is a controversial subject. But when talents like Keirrison appear, is it any wonder clubs choose to deal with these groups?
View ArticleJason Culina Returning from PSV as True Patriot
Jason Culina is perhaps one of the better known Australian players to have done well in Europe. At 28, and with PSV Eindhoven, he is by no means finished, but has decided to return to Australia's...
View ArticleLucas Barrios May Owe Facebook a Debt
Lucas Barrios has carved a place for himself in Chilean football. The Argentine hot-shot has starred for domestic club Colo Colo to such an extent that his supporters have thought of novel ways to...
View ArticleRiver Plate Hope to Kick Off 2009 in Better Form
River Plate endured an embarrassing end to 2008, finishing bottom of the Apertura table. This grand institution is used to much better, but, with limited resources, new coach Nestor Gorosito faces a...
View ArticleMLS Aiming at Copa Libertadores
Some in MLS feel to continue improving the league should look abroad. And they have their eyes on joining South America's Copa Libertadores. But should they?
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