Features
Crew Cuts Down United
Judging by the Columbus opener, Ohio has embraced MLS. By Craig Merz
Big-Time Soccer Arrives
Los Angeles Galaxy fans overwhelm Pasadena. By Ridge Mahoney
Gray United Shelves Uniform
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson blamed his team’s away uniform for a 3-1 loss at Southampton, while Newcastle stayed in the hunt with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa. By Graham Griffiths
Changing Of The Guard?
U.S. women’s coach Tony DiCicco faces some tough decisions when he cuts his Olympic roster down to 16. By Dean Caparaz
A Fair Catch
North Carolina and Notre Dame drew some great players from the West, but Santa Clara got the biggest, and best, class in Region IV. By Dean Caparaz
Select League Tops USISL Pyramid
All the hoopla surrounding MLS has overshadowed the kickoff of the 10th USISL season, which opened with three leagues and 82 teams. By Ross Forman
Columns
SoccerTalk: Whether Anglo or Hispanic…MLS fans prove genuine.
Paul Gardner
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