Tag Archives: Arsenal
The Dempsey Conundrum: Promotion or Status Quo?
On the eve of the much-anticipated American Civil War between Everton and Fulham, American soccer fans are relishing the chance to see three of their best players take the pitch at the same time at the highest level of competition. … Continue reading
Twelve U.S. Soccer Predictions for 2012
This past season in U.S. soccer was certainly an interesting one. In MLS, two new teams were promoted and the soccer world fell in love with them and their passionate fans. Coaches were hired and fired, players finally fulfilled their … Continue reading
The Week in Review: April 25-29, 2011
Quite possibly this has been one of the darkest weeks in MLS in a long time. David Ferreira is gone for a while, Steve Zakuani’s situation is even worse, the league handed out the longest suspension in its history, Seattle … Continue reading
Migration of Stars to MLS to Continue in Next Five Years
Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone! While the United States paused work to celebrate the holidays, MLS was busy receiving come hither glances from foreign soccer stars who, seeing Thierry Henry and Beckham’s success in the U.S., have decided that … Continue reading
Arsene Wenger Endorses Spring-to-Fall Football
Two of the more controversial things in the soccer world combined yesterday for an early Christmas present to both soccer bloggers and Don Garber. In an interview with Arsenal Magazine (and reported on The Telegraph website), Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger … Continue reading
What EPL Clubs Do You Want to See on an American Tour?
As winter settles in and the MLS offseason is in full swing, it is not too soon to plan those warm weather summer tours where international teams play MLS squads. The advantages to both sides are obvious - MLS teams … Continue reading
How Did The English Press Rate Landon Donovan’s Everton Debut?
Most of you probably watched Landon Donovan’s debut appearance for Everton this morning in the game against Arsenal. On sister site EPL Talk, I have an article analyzing Donovan’s performance in addition to Kartik Krishnaiyer’s review on this site. But … Continue reading
The MLS is a Developmental League. So What?
One of the major complains that many have against the MLS is that it is a developmental league. No American dreams of playing for the San Jose Earthquakes or the Kansas City Wizards – they imagine themselves playing in Italy, … Continue reading