Author Archives: Soccer America

BY RIDGE MAHONEY The bizarre format be damned: this year's MLS playoffs figure to be every bit as compelling and competitive as was the regular season. Flaws abound in the first-to-five system but even the most strident critics can't dispute that it does tend to reward the team playing better soccer. Any one game can […]

BY RIDGE MAHONEY The bizarre format be damned: this year's MLS playoffs figure to be every bit as compelling and competitive as was the regular season. Flaws abound in the first-to-five system but even the most strident critics can't dispute that it does tend to reward the team playing better soccer. Any one game can […]

BY RIDGE MAHONEY The bizarre format be damned: this year's MLS playoffs figure to be every bit as compelling and competitive as was the regular season. Flaws abound in the first-to-five system but even the most strident critics can't dispute that it does tend to reward the team playing better soccer. Any one game can […]

BY RIDGE MAHONEY The bizarre format be damned: this year's MLS playoffs figure to be every bit as compelling and competitive as was the regular season. Flaws abound in the first-to-five system but even the most strident critics can't dispute that it does tend to reward the team playing better soccer. Any one game can […]

BY RIDGE MAHONEY The bizarre format be damned: this year's MLS playoffs figure to be every bit as compelling and competitive as was the regular season. Flaws abound in the first-to-five system but even the most strident critics can't dispute that it does tend to reward the team playing better soccer. Any one game can […]

BY RIDGE MAHONEY The bizarre format be damned: this year's MLS playoffs figure to be every bit as compelling and competitive as was the regular season. Flaws abound in the first-to-five system but even the most strident critics can't dispute that it does tend to reward the team playing better soccer. Any one game can […]

BY RIDGE MAHONEY The bizarre format be damned: this year's MLS playoffs figure to be every bit as compelling and competitive as was the regular season. Flaws abound in the first-to-five system but even the most strident critics can't dispute that it does tend to reward the team playing better soccer. Any one game can […]

BY RIDGE MAHONEY The bizarre format be damned: this year's MLS playoffs figure to be every bit as compelling and competitive as was the regular season. Flaws abound in the first-to-five system but even the most strident critics can't dispute that it does tend to reward the team playing better soccer. Any one game can […]

BY RIDGE MAHONEY The bizarre format be damned: this year's MLS playoffs figure to be every bit as compelling and competitive as was the regular season. Flaws abound in the first-to-five system but even the most strident critics can't dispute that it does tend to reward the team playing better soccer. Any one game can […]

BY RIDGE MAHONEY The bizarre format be damned: this year's MLS playoffs figure to be every bit as compelling and competitive as was the regular season. Flaws abound in the first-to-five system but even the most strident critics can't dispute that it does tend to reward the team playing better soccer. Any one game can […]

BY RIDGE MAHONEY The bizarre format be damned: this year's MLS playoffs figure to be every bit as compelling and competitive as was the regular season. Flaws abound in the first-to-five system but even the most strident critics can't dispute that it does tend to reward the team playing better soccer. Any one game can […]

The Facts Born: May 24, 1982, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Hometown: Fort Wayne, Ind. Pro clubs: Los Angeles Galaxy (1999), Chicago Fire (2000-present). USA: 7 caps, 1 goal. Gold Cup: 2002. U-20 World Cup: 2001. U-17 World Cup: 1999.   DaMarcus' Favorites Musical artist: Nas. Actor: Chris Tucker. Actress: Halle Berry. Film: "Last of the […]

The Facts Born: May 24, 1982, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Hometown: Fort Wayne, Ind. Pro clubs: Los Angeles Galaxy (1999), Chicago Fire (2000-present). USA: 7 caps, 1 goal. Gold Cup: 2002. U-20 World Cup: 2001. U-17 World Cup: 1999.   DaMarcus' Favorites Musical artist: Nas. Actor: Chris Tucker. Actress: Halle Berry. Film: "Last of the […]

BY RIDGE MAHONEY The bizarre format be damned: this year's MLS playoffs figure to be every bit as compelling and competitive as was the regular season. Flaws abound in the first-to-five system but even the most strident critics can't dispute that it does tend to reward the team playing better soccer. Any one game can […]

One of the unfamiliar faces on the Mexico Gold Cup roster refined his game at the high school and college level in California. “I was spending my [Christmas] vacation with my family,” said Carlos Ochoa (left) of his Gold Cup invitation. “I was surprised. They called me and told me I was selected, and I […]

For most of 2002 World Cup qualifying, the United States seldom played its game. It did well enough – eight wins, four losses and four ties – to qualify, but it rarely played as a team. Not until the 2002 Gold Cup did the Americans orchestrate the action consistently from one game to the next. […]

The Facts Born: May 24, 1982, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Hometown: Fort Wayne, Ind. Pro clubs: Los Angeles Galaxy (1999), Chicago Fire (2000-present). USA: 7 caps, 1 goal. Gold Cup: 2002. U-20 World Cup: 2001. U-17 World Cup: 1999.   DaMarcus' Favorites Musical artist: Nas. Actor: Chris Tucker. Actress: Halle Berry. Film: "Last of the […]

The Facts Born: May 24, 1982, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Hometown: Fort Wayne, Ind. Pro clubs: Los Angeles Galaxy (1999), Chicago Fire (2000-present). USA: 7 caps, 1 goal. Gold Cup: 2002. U-20 World Cup: 2001. U-17 World Cup: 1999.   DaMarcus' Favorites Musical artist: Nas. Actor: Chris Tucker. Actress: Halle Berry. Film: "Last of the […]

Agnes Scott College 141 E College Ave., Decatur GA 30030-3797; soccer office: (404) 471-6941, admissions office: (404) 471-6285, fax: (404) 471-6099; email: lleduc@agnesscott.edu; URL: http://www.agnesscott.edu. Private, 4 year, enrollment: 850. Coach: Laura LeDuc. Affiliation: NCAA Div III, Conference: Independent. 1998 record: 6-11-0; 1999 record: 13-3-0; 2000 record: 8-5-1. Cost: $14,825 per year. Soccer scholarships: None […]

Agnes Scott College 141 E College Ave., Decatur GA 30030-3797; soccer office: (404) 471-6941, admissions office: (404) 471-6285, fax: (404) 471-6099; email: lleduc@agnesscott.edu; URL: http://www.agnesscott.edu. Private, 4 year, enrollment: 850. Coach: Laura LeDuc. Affiliation: NCAA Div III, Conference: Independent. 1998 record: 6-11-0; 1999 record: 13-3-0; 2000 record: 8-5-1. Cost: $14,825 per year. Soccer scholarships: None […]

Agnes Scott College 141 E College Ave., Decatur GA 30030-3797; soccer office: (404) 471-6941, admissions office: (404) 471-6285, fax: (404) 471-6099; email: lleduc@agnesscott.edu; URL: http://www.agnesscott.edu. Private, 4 year, enrollment: 850. Coach: Laura LeDuc. Affiliation: NCAA Div III, Conference: Independent. 1998 record: 6-11-0; 1999 record: 13-3-0; 2000 record: 8-5-1. Cost: $14,825 per year. Soccer scholarships: None […]

Agnes Scott College 141 E College Ave., Decatur GA 30030-3797; soccer office: (404) 471-6941, admissions office: (404) 471-6285, fax: (404) 471-6099; email: lleduc@agnesscott.edu; URL: http://www.agnesscott.edu. Private, 4 year, enrollment: 850. Coach: Laura LeDuc. Affiliation: NCAA Div III, Conference: Independent. 1998 record: 6-11-0; 1999 record: 13-3-0; 2000 record: 8-5-1. Cost: $14,825 per year. Soccer scholarships: None […]

One of the unfamiliar faces on the Mexico Gold Cup roster refined his game at the high school and college level in California. “I was spending my [Christmas] vacation with my family,” said Carlos Ochoa (left) of his Gold Cup invitation. “I was surprised. They called me and told me I was selected, and I […]

One of the unfamiliar faces on the Mexico Gold Cup roster refined his game at the high school and college level in California. “I was spending my [Christmas] vacation with my family,” said Carlos Ochoa (left) of his Gold Cup invitation. “I was surprised. They called me and told me I was selected, and I […]

Agnes Scott College 141 E College Ave., Decatur GA 30030-3797; soccer office: (404) 471-6941, admissions office: (404) 471-6285, fax: (404) 471-6099; email: lleduc@agnesscott.edu; URL: http://www.agnesscott.edu. Private, 4 year, enrollment: 850. Coach: Laura LeDuc. Affiliation: NCAA Div III, Conference: Independent. 1998 record: 6-11-0; 1999 record: 13-3-0; 2000 record: 8-5-1. Cost: $14,825 per year. Soccer scholarships: None […]