Berkeley, Calif. (May 4) — Soccer America Magazine has announced that with its May 14 issue it will debut as a full-color, glossy bi-weekly magazine. Subscribers will also be able to customize their magazine from a selection of e-delivered newsletters including SoccerAmericaDaily. “New technology and the rise of the internet has had our readers asking for more graphic presentation, faster news delivery and more stories about their favorite soccer topics,” said Lynn Berling-Manuel, Soccer America’s president & publisher. “With the inconsistency of traditional mail delivery and the likely elimination of Saturday delivery service, the combination of daily e-delivered news and a full-color glossy magazine was the solution.” The magazine’s veteran editorial department — the largest soccer-dedicated editorial staff in the U.S. — promises to deliver the same editorial integrity, unique access and compelling content the magazine is noted for. The selection of e-Letters will launch with SoccerAmericaDaily (M-F), MLS Confidential (T/Th) and WUSA Insider (W). New e-Letters will be launched shortly, including special editions for events such as World Cup 2002. “We are using 30 years of editorial expertise, plus multiple technologies to give our readers a whole new kind of soccer magazine experience. It’s incredibly exciting for us,” said Berling-Manuel. Subscribers can select the e-Letters of their choice at www.mysocceramerica.com . In the future www.mysocceramerica.com will offer other convenient subscriber services. In 2001, Soccer America celebrates its 30th anniversary as the bible of American soccer. Now it unveils as a whole new kind of magazine that better informs, entertains and connects America’s most passionate soccer fans.