Author Archives: Darrell Lovell

MLS Season Preview: FC Dallas

With Brek Shea off to England, and Kenny Cooper back in the fold, FC Dallas will be a very different team in 2013. Will the changes lead to a return to the playoffs? Here is a closer look at FC Dallas. Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Season Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps will look to build on their playoff season of 2012, and young Jamaican striker Darren Mattocks will be key to the team’s chances as they try to return to the post-season. Continue reading »

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MLS Ticker: Reo-Coker to join Whitecaps, Seaton U.S. future in question, and more

The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed English midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker, while D.C. United Homegrown Player Michael Seaton has had his bid to play for the U.S. Under-17 National Team halted. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS Transfer News, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- DC United, MLS- FC Dallas, MLS- New England Revolution, MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- Portland Timbers, MLS- Real Salt Lake, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes, MLS- Seattle Sounders, MLS- Toronto FC, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps, U.S. Soccer, U.S. Youth National Teams, Under-17 World Cup | 38 Comments

MLS Notes: Castrillon set for surgery, Traore on trial in Seattle, MLS return for Nunez and more

Colorado midfielder Jaime Castrillon is set for left knee surgery while the Seattle Sounders look at former Champions League defender, and more. Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS Training Camp, MLS- Colorado Rapids, MLS- FC Dallas, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- Portland Timbers, MLS- Seattle Sounders, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

MLS Ticker: Rivero out 2-3 months, Plata traded to RSL, and more

Colorado Rapids playmaker Martin Rivero will be sidelined for two to three months after suffering a broken foot in pre-season action. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS- Colorado Rapids, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- New England Revolution, MLS- Real Salt Lake, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes, MLS- Toronto FC, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps | 15 Comments

Gatt flashes speed, promise as one of few bright spots for USMNT vs. Canada

On a disappoint night for the U.S. Men’s National Team, Josh Gatt was one of the few bright spots. Continue reading »

Posted in Americans Abroad, Featured, U.S. Men's National Team, U.S. Soccer | 105 Comments

Wondolowski confident heading into USMNT showdown vs. Canada

MLS Golden Boot winner Chris Wondolowski will look to get 2013 off to a flying start by making the most of his opportunities on Tuesday night when the U.S. Men’s National Team takes on Canada. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes, U.S. Men's National Team, U.S. Soccer | 40 Comments

USMNT Notes: Zusi taking leadership role, date for Honduras roster set, and more

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Graham Zusi is a relatively new member of the U.S. Men’s National Team, but after becoming a starter last year in World Cup qualifying, Zusi has taken on a leadership role in the current USMNT camp. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, U.S. Men's National Team, U.S. Soccer | 52 Comments

Checketts sells majority stake in RSL

Dave Checketts was the driving force behind the creation of Real Salt Lake Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS- Real Salt Lake | 26 Comments

MLS East Notes: Restrepo on trial with Union, Impact leave door open for DelPiccolo, and more

American goalkeeper Diego Restrepo is looking to land with an MLS team this winter, and after a brief stint with D.C. United he is now joining Philadelphia with hopes of earning the No. 2 spot on the Union goalkeeper depth chart. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS Training Camp, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Columbus Crew, MLS- DC United, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- Montreal Impact, MLS- New England Revolution, MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- Philadelphia Union, MLS- Sporting Kansas City, MLS- Toronto FC, USL Pro | 15 Comments