US Soccer
Soccer Tiers
I don’t normally dedicate an entire post to one writer, but I usually enjoy Will Parchman’s stuff and this didn’t disappoint. Good as a refresher for long time US soccer fans and a good intro to those new to the sport.
- Will Parchman: Examining the USSF pyramid
The Fifth Tier
The Fourth Tier
The Third Tier
The Second Tier
The Great Tie-In
Soccer Potpourri
MLS
- Kyle McCarthy: Focus shifts to players as MLS embarks upon 2012 campaign
- US Soccer Players: MLS Miami
- Preseason in the Future: Disney, sports boosters seek $1M in incentives for soccer teams
- Matthew Doyle: Mining for the perfect midfield diamond
- Goal.com: The top 10 newcomers to watch in Major League Soccer in 2012
- Bobby McMahon: MLS – A Shrink To Success Formula
- Jason Davis: MLS Season 17: What We Think We Know
- Climbing the Ladder: The role of US players in MLS(minutes played) and other cool stats
Interesting Reads
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Soccer Potpourri
MLS
- Steve Davis: Offseason Notes
- Drew Epperly: More Offseason Notes
- Grant Wahl: Even More Offseason Notes
- Nick Green found this: MLS’ competition for big name players – China
- Grant Wahl: MLS team ambition rankings – Lots of talking points
- Tweed Thornton: Chris Paul(NBA) trade saga provides Major League Soccer insights
- J Hutcherson: The EPL As MLS
Interesting Reads
- A Football Report: How The SOPA Will Stifle Soccer In The United States
- Brian Quarstad: San Antonio, SAISD, SS&E and Alamo Stadium Back in the News
- Steve Goff: U.S. Soccer Federation budget revealed
- David Hills: Said and Done
- La Liga: Atlético’s dead coach walking is not all that is wrong with the club
- SI.com: Former Atalanta captain Doni, 16 others arrested
- Sam Wallace: Is the power of the Premier League in Europe waning?
- Frank Tigani: Is Italian Serie A Dying A Slow Death? Part II Baggio Prophecy
Tournaments
- FIFA Club World Cup: Magic Messi helps Barca conquer the world
- Copa Sudamericana: Universidad de Chile wins Copa
Friday Football Stuff
Stater Fun
- Special1 TV: All In (Season Finale)
MLS
- Nick Thomas: Champions League presents new challenges
- US Open Cup: MLS And The Cost Of Playing Through The Gold Cup
- MLS Previews: In case you were wondering, and I suspect you’re not, there is a wealth of excellent sites that do MLS game previews, so i figure why should I add to the churn.
Interesting Reads
- Paul Gardner: U.S. Soccer ‘Special offer’ — A greed-inspired blunder
- Tyler Ruthven: High Ladder To Climb: A Lower Tier American League Player’s Story
Around the World
- FIFA: Qatar whistleblower to give evidence about 2022 World Cup voting
- SoccerLens: The Highest Earning Footballers
- Jakarta Casual: RIP Indonesian Football
Tourneys
- Copa Libertadores: Penarol, Cerro Porteno complete Copa Libertadores semi lineup
- Mexican Liguilla: Pumas, Morelia gain Final