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Landon Donovan – The Anointed One

October 10th, 2014 by Rory Masterson

As the curtain prepares to fall on Landon Donovan’s international career, Rory Masterson discusses his legacy with the USMNT.

New York Cosmos and the Cantona Revolution

January 19th, 2011 by Richard Chambers

Richard Chambers brings us back to the days of the New York Cosmos, where the best of football’s 70s and 80s era were brought to the States for one final heyday. Earlier today, Eric Cantona joined the reinvention of the Cosmos – alongside the likes of Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Carlos Alberto.

Major League Soccer – MLS Cup Final

November 20th, 2010 by Michael Orr

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Major League Soccer will crown a first time champion this weekend as FC Dallas play Colorado Rapids in the MLS Cup Final in Toronto, and Michael Orr previews the game for us.

Agony and ecstasy in CONCACAF qualifiers

October 15th, 2009 by Neil Sherwin

There was late drama on the final day of World Cup qualifiers as a late goal for the United States sent Honduras to next summer’s finals ahead of Costa Rica. A 63rd minute strike from veteran striker Carlos Pavon was enough to give Honduras a 1-0 away win away to El Salvador, but as the […]

US star injured in car crash

October 14th, 2009 by Neil Sherwin

United States striker Charlie Davies has suffered serious injuries in a Washington car accident that killed a female companion. The 23 year old’s hopes of appearing at next summer’s World Cup finals in South Africa are now in doubt after he was confirmed to have multiple facial fractures, a badly broken right leg, a broken […]