The City Stars received some devestating news this week with the resignation of GM Mark Geissbauer. Geissbauer was always visible at home matches as he greeted fans that soon became friends. He helped create a welcoming environment for all that share a passion for soccer. Geissbauer was recognized several times for his work in the front office, but was also active in community service in the Cleveland area and in Mozambique as well. The city doesn’t shine as much when we lose someone
The 0-2-3 start for the Columbus Crew is not a reason for panic. This is essentially the same Crew team that won the MLS Cup that season. Naysayers may think this is the end of the season for Columbus, but that is not the case. We have only seen 5 games and the season is a very long one. This is a highly talented team with a potential to achieve greatness once again. Join us
The Seattle Times and GolTV were among the first to report this high honor for the Seattle Sounders forward. Montero scored three goals and produced an assist in just two games for the Sounders. This is quite an accomplishment for a young player on an expansion team. Many expected Montero to take a “backseat” to bigger names like Kasey Keller and Freddie Ljungberg. That is definitely not the case so far this season. We look forward to watching Montero develop into a star here in MLS.
It is good to know that Major League Soccer is alive and well. This could be easily seen at the Columbus Crew’s home opener vs. Toronto FC. 14,686 fans packed into Crew Stadium to see one of the league’s best rivalries. The fans were emotional and enthusiastic at every moment: before, during, and after the match. I was told that some fans drove eight hours or more to attend the match. Every fan was focused on one thing: cheering their squad to
WOW for WPS! Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) is off to a great start. The match between the Los Angeles Sol and the Washington Freedom was simply spectacular. The score might suggest that the Sol easily won, but it was a hard fought battle. The Sol were quite dominant for the first 45 minutes. Marta was simply electrifying, drawing the attention of defenders and fans alike. However, it was her teammate, Allison Falk, who scored the first goal in WPS history in just the sixth minute. Halftime
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