<![CDATA[SoccerNewsday.com Columnist Article Feed]]>http://www.soccernewsday.com/Mon, 21 May 2012 04:41:07 +0000Fri, 18 May 2012 15:35:16 +0000600 for 0: The quickest, cheapest & easiest way to improve MLShttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/148/0-for-0-the-quickest-cheapest-easiest-way-to-improve-mlsNot many single initiatives can impact MLS as greatly as a simple tweak to encourage attackingFri, 18 May 2012 15:35:16 +0000What If – America got dumped by Antigua?http://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/147/what-if-america-got-dumped-by-antigua-Imagining if the US failed to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the hands of minnows Antigua and BarbudaThu, 17 May 2012 23:10:56 +0000BigShot Q&A: StreetWise Soccer Managing Director – Kevin Taskerhttp://www.soccernewsday.com/world/a/146/bigshot-q-a-streetwise-soccer-managing-director-kevin-taskerStreetWise Soccer Managing Director Kevin Tasker discusses the ins-and-outs of street soccer and his organizationThu, 17 May 2012 12:31:27 +0000Integrating North America’s Soccer Leagues via Expansionhttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/145/integrating-north-america-s-soccer-leagues-via-expansionWhy full competition between leagues should be North American soccer’s ultimate goalWed, 16 May 2012 11:55:58 +0000Gus Johnson: Making Waves in MLS with Wonderful Wordshttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/144/gus-johnson-making-waves-in-mls-with-wonderful-wordsAmerican sports broadcaster Gus Johnson finally tries his hand at soccer and MLS and he’s brought the Law of Gus with himTue, 15 May 2012 12:14:18 +0000MLS needs Academy Starlets not Euro Retireeshttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/143/mls-needs-academy-starlets-not-euro-retireesMLS still wants older foreign stars, but growing their own stars through academies might be the better playMon, 14 May 2012 12:45:36 +0000Concrete Roots: Solidifying the Future of MLS with Stadiumshttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/142/concrete-roots-solidifying-the-future-of-mls-with-stadiumsAs new ginger doors swing open in Texas it’s important to honor who planted MLS's concrete roots and analyze their impactsFri, 11 May 2012 12:20:20 +0000Bolton vs Stoke: Vital for the Red, White & Bluehttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/141/bolton-vs-stoke-vital-for-the-red-white-blueBolton’s relegation or survival will have major consequences for the US National TeamThu, 10 May 2012 12:45:36 +0000ACC: Soccer in the Great White Northhttp://www.soccernewsday.com/canada/a/140/acc-soccer-in-the-great-white-northWhile Toronto struggles, Vancouver and Montreal succeed and Edmonton and Ottawa build for the futureWed, 09 May 2012 02:16:01 +0000Steven Lenhart: The Punk Kid Next Doorhttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/139/steven-lenhart-the-punk-kid-next-doorSan Jose's Steven Lenhart is earning quite the reputation in MLSTue, 08 May 2012 11:59:49 +0000New England’s 6,149 is the Loneliest Numberhttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/138/new-england-s-6-149-is-the-loneliest-numberLocations, organizational flaws and public perception have led to New England’s embarrassingly low attendance numbersMon, 07 May 2012 14:24:12 +0000How Baseball Indirectly Holds Back American Soccerhttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/137/how-baseball-indirectly-holds-back-american-soccerThere’s only so much time, space and money for sports and America’s National Pastime takes more than its fair share, especially from SoccerFri, 04 May 2012 20:17:55 +0000MLS Chalkboard a Great Tool for Confirming What You Already Knewhttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/136/mls-chalkboard-a-great-tool-for-confirming-what-you-already-knewMLS’s Chalkboard tool is fun to play around with but is light on insightFri, 04 May 2012 01:50:32 +0000BigShot Q&A: Miami Ultras President – Ed Serranohttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/135/bigshot-q-a-miami-ultras-president-ed-serranoMiami Ultras President Ed Serrano talks about MLS’ possible return to South Florida, Marcelo Claure and recent chats with Commissioner GarberThu, 03 May 2012 10:44:39 +0000The Rust Belt Derbyhttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/134/the-rust-belt-derbyTaking notes from Cascadia, the NPSL’s Cleveland, Buffalo and Detroit teams didn’t need an artificial league mandate to find their rivalsWed, 02 May 2012 04:05:09 +0000BOOKED! This Love Is Not For Cowardshttp://www.soccernewsday.com/world/a/133/booked-this-love-is-not-for-cowardsRobert Andrew Powell brings to light the passion of the beautiful game in a city full of horrible atrocitiesTue, 01 May 2012 01:48:36 +0000Pep Guardiola and the Loss of the Long Gamehttp://www.soccernewsday.com/world/a/132/pep-guardiola-and-the-loss-of-the-long-gamePep Guardiola’s system relies on time, which is something most clubs don’t have to spareMon, 30 Apr 2012 04:49:50 +0000MLS Stadium Locations & Attendance Comparisonhttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/131/mls-stadium-locations-attendance-comparisonComparing distances of MLS stadiums from their urban cores with recent club attendance figuresFri, 27 Apr 2012 03:20:22 +0000The Manchester Derby For Dummieshttp://www.soccernewsday.com/world/a/130/the-manchester-derby-for-dummiesOld-money United has been dominant for decades, but new-money City might change that come MondayThu, 26 Apr 2012 11:57:24 +0000BigShot Q&A: Herbalife Senior Director – Brian McKinleyhttp://www.soccernewsday.com/usa/a/129/bigshot-q-a-herbalife-senior-director-brian-mckinleyBrian McKinley talks about sponsorship in soccer, Herbalife’s relationship with the LA Galaxy and brand recognitionWed, 25 Apr 2012 11:31:12 +0000