Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) has a tough road ahead. Two obstacles face this emerging league: no Mia Hamm and the worst economic situation since the Great Depression. However, all is not lost. There is hope that WPS will succeed and become the elite league for women’s soccer in the entire world. Los Angles Sol Head Coach Abner Rogers lends his expertise to this issue. Rogers adamantly believes the league will survive and prosper because of four core qualities: First, there are no huge
Seattle put on quite a show during their MLS debut. They played great soccer in a great stadium with a great crowd. They shut out the New York Bulls scoring three goals even without their star (and designated player) Freddie Ljungberg. Seattle’s Fredy Montero was named MLS Player of the Week after his superior performance. Montero scored two goals and added an assist in the victory. He is sure to be a rising star in MLS. The excitement surrounding the debut of
As the season approaches, we wanted to take a look at the challenges facing Major League Soccer (MLS). First and foremost, the struggling world economy threatens every major sport. The National Football League (NFL) and its teams have made significant reductions in staff. Even worse The Arena Football League (AFL) Board of Directors decided to suspend the 2009 season. Some remain optimistic, but it is clear that this league’s future is in serious doubt. Our local American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) team, the Canton
The entire Galaxy organization has to be up in arms with the prospect of losing both David Beckham and Landon Donovan. It seems like a disastrous situation for the L.A. club. Could this all be a blessing? It might be if the rumors regarding Michael Owen are true. The L.A. Times and other reputable sources confirm the Galaxy’s interest in the Newcastle striker. Owen would bring instant credibility to MLS as he would be the first European star to come to
Keith Binns tells a lively story about the history of American soccer. However, it is not one full of dates and statisitics. It is the story of a personal journey that is spread over decades, a journey of a soccer pioneer. This journey would take him around the world, leaving his love for the game at every stop. It all started when a newcomer from England decided to transplant “the beautiful game” in America. In 1955, the owner of a community
Cover Art Courtesy of Skyhorse Publishing Some things about Diego Maradona are undeniable. He is arguably the world’s greatest footballer. He is also the most controversial and the most misunderstood. Maradona is best described as an enigma. The book was simply amazing. It is hard to imagine a better story about Maradona because it comes right from the source. It captures the true emotions of the man, one who loves both his family and the beautiful game. He is upfront and
We were given the opportunity to review Konami’s newest installment of the Pro Evolution series: PES 09 for the PS3 and Wii. Overall, it is an excellent game that offers a great deal to hardcore and casual soccer fans alike. It accurately recreates the total soccer experience, which is not an easy thing to do. I have to admit that I have always been fond of Konami products. I remember playing Blades of Steel on my NES as a young