The game plan for Atlanta’s 2017 MLS team is close to being complete, as the name, logo, colors and training center for Atlanta United FC are now finalized. (more…)
Author Archive | Jon Bruning
Coming soon: The 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Final rosters were announced this week for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and American soccer fans should be looking forward to international soccer on home soil throughout July. (more…)
‘Tis the season of summer friendlies
The domestic campaigns of the European club teams have ended, the Champions League has crowned a champion, MLS and NASL are just entering the meat of their season — and the season of summer friendlies is upon us. (more…)
Historic U.S. Open Cup competition continues
America’s domestic soccer cup, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open, resumes this week. Like England’s famous F.A. Cup, the tournament offers a chance for every American professional soccer team, and every amateur club, the chance to play for the title of the nation’s best. (more…)
USA Women’s World Cup begins in Winnipeg
USA Women’s World Cup action is rapidly approaching, and the path for the United States team begins with matches in Winnipeg and Vancouver — two Canadian venues with artificial turf and stiff competition. (more…)
Plan now for 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Want to see a World Cup in person? Start making arrangements now for this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada. (more…)
D.C. United stadium moves forward
A funding plan for a D.C. United stadium moves forward, as the $300-million project would be the most expensive ever built by an MLS franchise. (more…)
Future of U.S. Soccer: Kansas City, Kansas
The key to the future of U.S. Soccer may be found in a geographically interesting place – Kansas City, Kansas. (more…)
European squads hot prospects for American team owners
At first glance, an early-season Football League Championship match between Fulham and Millwall at London’s historic Craven Cottage may have appeared to be just another early-season tilt in England’s competitive second division. But just off the pitch, in the owners’ box, it was reflective of a growing, but largely unknown, trend. Both team owners are […]
Yankee Stadium soccer preview during Man City/Liverpool match
The recent Yankee Stadium soccer match between English Premier League teams Manchester City and Liverpool provided a preview of the future of New York soccer. The European powerhouse teams were there for one night only, but the stadium, starting next season, will be the home of New York City FC, a new MLS franchise. (more…)