Rocky Mountain Rivalry
It started as a forced rivalry made up by the MLS suits. But after several hard-fought matches and a real sense of dislike between the fan groups, the Rocky Mountain Cup between Colorado and Real Salt Lake is for real, writes Goal.com's Pat Walsh.
Duck This!
Kaka and Robinho highlight Dunga's roster for Brazil's U.S. tour later
this month, but AC Milan youngster Alexandre Pato and Sao Paulo pariah
Adriano make the squad a much more interesting prospect for games
against Canada and Venezuela.
Flying Fish
Los Angeles Galaxy marksman Carlos Ruiz's return from injury should create the most potent attack in MLS, along with high-scoring teammates David Beckham and Landon Donovan. But Goal.com's Pat Walsh wonders if el Pescadito's real value is on the trade market.
Home Sweet Home
The U.S. National Team has to get by Barbados in June's second round of
CONCACAF qualifying for World Cup 2010, but the federation has selected
the venues for their home matches for this fall's semifinal group
stages.
Hey Joe
The newest member of the L.A. Galaxy, Joe Franchino, spoke with Goal.com USA's Greg Lalas over the weekend, updating him on his recent move from the New England Revolution and explaining how it's a different enviroment in Carson than in Foxboro.
Squib Kicks
Goal.com USA's Kyle McCarthy names Columbus Crew midfielder Robbie Rogers his Player of the Week, wonders how to fix the current situation at D.C. United and looks at the several teams searching for strikers in his latest Monday MLS Breakdown.
One Up, One Down
Fulham stayed in the EPL, while Reading will now be relegated, providing different fates for several of the Americans playing in England. Goal.com USA's Matthew Braine recounts the interesting weekend had by the U.S. internationals across the pond.