Portland Timbers Mid-Season report
By Allison Andrews, Portland Timbers Match Reporter

19.July.2007
With their 4-1 win over the California Victory on July 15, the Portland Timbers reached the midpoint of their 2007 season and find themselves surprisingly atop the USL First Division table, in a season when many predicted the offseason changes would result in another season at the bottom of the table, which is where the Timbers found themselves last year, tied for dead-last with the Minnesota Thunder.   continue....

He doth protest too much, methinks
By Patrick Stuckart

20.July.2006
Is it me or does there seem to be an inordinate amount of crybaby whiners getting carded for dissention nowadays when a referee whistles a foul? Now I'm not saying that a foul has actually been committed, given the trend du jour of gymnastic theatrics (and God knows the recent World Cup card tossing frenzy manifested a need for referee reorientation), but when the referee, serving as the absolute judicial authority for rules compliance inside the touch lines, blows his or her whistle it is a fait accompli.  continue....

I like Eric Wynalda…… Finally
By Patrick Stuckart

30.June.2006
It was in the middle to late 80's that I became aware of soccer's greater scope outside of my eight year old son's rec league environment when Coastal Carolina University, near Myrtle Beach, SC, opened its gates to league players and their parents for a pre-season match. I'm thinking hey, it's free, and I get to see soccer at a level beyond the 40-boots-churning-up-a-cloud-of-dust-in-a-ten-foot-circle that was the U-8 fracas loosely defined as youth soccer. I suspected that there was some part of this game that I had not yet experienced. By the end of the half I was totally smitten.  continue....

American Sports Fan's Guide to Watching The World Cup: Don't Bother.
By Patrick Stuckart

26.May.2006
Fans of American televised sports beware and be warned. There is mischief afoot in the hallowed halls of network sports television. The moguls at ABC Sports and ESPN/ESPN2 have conspired to subject your uninitiated and unsuspecting sports sensibilities with (wait for it…….) EVERY SINGLE MATCH OF THE 2006 FIFIA WORLD SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS, known everywhere else as The World Cup.  continue....

The Game Deserves Better
By Patrick Stuckart

15.May.2006
I love to watch soccer on TV. Instant replays, national and international updates and clever commercials at the half aside, I have the pleasure of throwing the little foot rest thingy up on the Lay-Z Boy and stretch out without decapitating anyone in front of me (unless I catch the cat unawares as she strolls by with that regal "can't touch this" attitude. Even a near miss is worth it).  continue....

Sunderland and Timbers fans unite to benefit the Keiana Serrill Trust Fund
By Allison Andrews, USLFans.com Match Reporter and webmaster of SoccerCityUSA.com

09.May.2006
In April 2006, 31 members of the Timbers Army went to England, having been invited by a Sunderland SAFC supporter, Gary Lamb, who had been impressed with the hospitality given to him and other Sunderland fans when they came to Portland to see their team play an exhibition game against the Portland Timbers, an entertaining 0-0 match in front of over 15,000 fans at Portland's PGE Park.   continue....

It Ain't Over Till After It's Over
By Patrick Stuckart

08.May.2006
It's been said that if you put 1000 chimpanzees in a room with 1000 typewriters (or in today's parlance, word processors) and gave them enough time one of them would write the Declaration of Independence or some such famous literary work (or perhaps a viable exit strategy from Iraq).  continue....

Hounds are eager to open!
By K.C. McElroy, USLFans.com Match Reporter and founder of www.goldentrianglesoccer.com

05.May.2006
On Wednesday (5-3), the Riverhounds F.C. held Media Day at Falconi Field. I arrived a little late, but when I arrived I found the team in their Red shirts and black shorts, in left field, formed in a circle and practicing with the ball. Head coach Gene Klein was standing nearby watching. He appeared to be the only coach around and there were very few other media around.  continue....

Kick-back. The players who stayed for Division 2
by Chris Harrison

22.April.2006
In spite of the 're-alignment' to division 2 this year, a number of players have stuck with the Richmond Kickers. Although the reasons are varied, the familiar faces will certainly be a welcoming in a season of change at UR stadium. Here is a rundown of the returnees:  continue....

Interview with Head Coach Gene Klein
by K.C. McElroy

13.February.2006
K.C. McElroy interviews new Riverhounds Head Coach Gene Klein  continue....

Putting Together Dominoes?
by Bill Fetty

14.October.2005
Almost like clockwork, if it's the end of the USL season there has to be drama and this year it resides in Richmond, VA. The Kickers have made noises to the Richmond Times-Dispatch that a move down in divisions may be on the cards for the 2006 season in an effort to reduce costs to better spend the money in other areas of the club.  continue....

Montreal Impact vs. the Media friendly game
by Albert Ohayon, USLFans.com Match Reporter

08.October.2005
On Friday October 7th, to coincide with Quebec's physical fitness day, the Montreal Impact organized a friendly game against the members of the media to be played at the Catalogna Soccerplexe (training ground for the team). I had accepted the invitation to play several weeks ago never realizing how much fun this game would turn out to be. But I am getting ahead of myself.  continue....

Riverhounds finish tied for 6th
By K.C. McElroy, USLfan match reporter and founder of www.goldentrianglesoccer.com

16.August.2005
The hounds have had a disappointing year, finishing with a 6-10-2 record, tied with New Hampshire and Long Island for sixth, in the USLD2. The only team below us was the Northern Virginia Royals with only two wins, although they did show improvement near the end.  continue....

Going down
By K.C. McElroy, USLfan match reporter and founder of www.goldentrianglesoccer.com

28.June.2005
I admit that I've not covered the Riverhounds in a couple of games. I missed the Cincinnati game because of a commitment to cover the Sparks(now 5-1-1), which started at the same time. They won that game(2-0).

But the hounds have lost two straight at home, both 1-0 scores, to the Kings and Harrisburg the following weekend.  continue....

Riverhounds evaulation
By K.C. McElroy, USLfan match reporter and founder of www.goldentrianglesoccer.com

06.June.2005
Every fan has their own opinion of the hounds move to Falconi Field, but the bottom line is it is their new home.

Coming off their best-ever season, and first in the league known as the PSL last season, the hounds had high expectations going into this season, after their overall record of 19-3-1 and failing to make the final, losing to the now-defunct Utah Blitzz.  continue....

Riverhounds have a big week
By K.C. McElroy, USLfan match reporter and founder of www.goldentrianglesoccer.com

13.February.2005
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds began their week with a Press Conference at Falconi Field, which I attended. The facility is located within an hour South of Pittsburgh, just off exit 15 of I-70 in Washington, Pa.. Home of the Washington Wild Things minor league baseball team, Falconi Field had logos of their home tennant everywhere, except in the locker room, where pictures of the hounds hung on the walls.  continue....

Interview with Auggie
by Mike Buytas, Charleston Battery Match Reporter

09.January.2005
Coach Mike Anhaeuser has been with the Charleston Battery since 1994. First as a player, then as the Assistant Coach under two different coaches and now he takes the reigns as the Head Coach for the Battery. With the responsibility of putting the Battery back at the top of Division 1, Auggie, as he is know, is already a favorite with the fans and hopefully still will be at the end of the 2005 season.  continue....

Riverhounds Reflections
by K.C. McElroy, Match Reporter and founder of Golden Triangle Soccer

12.December.2004
For Riverhounds fans, it has been disappointment from hope of a proposed new home that never materialized, since the site at Colliers Twp. was voted down by the residents.  continue....

Syracuse Salty Dogs hang it up
by Tom Wanamaker, Former Syracuse Salty Dogs Match Reporter

28.October.2004
There will be no A-League soccer in Syracuse 2005; the Syracuse Salty Dogs have suspended operations. The team's owner, a partnership called Syracuse Pro Sports, announced on Oct. 27 that it would dissolve and forfeit its rights to an A-League franchise.  continue....

Wave United Notes
by Eric Anderson, Milwaukee Wave United Match Reporter

13.July.2004
MILWAUKEE - At the midway point of their 28-game A-League schedule, the Milwaukee Wave United's 1-7-1 start is pretty much a distant memory these days.

And instead of trying to just win games, sitting at 5-7-2 for 17 points and seven points behind Seattle for fourth place in the Western Conference - and with four games in hand on the Sounders - Wave United can honestly start talking about a playoff chase.  continue....

The Rhinos Venture West
by Allison Andrews, Portland Timbers Match Reporter

16.June.2004
This all started on an outside concourse at Rochester's Frontier Field on July 11, 2003. Well, it probably didn't, but I'd like to think it did.

During my 2003 A-League trip up and down the east coast, I visited Rochester on that day, something I had wanted to do for several years. I wanted to see what the big deal was in Rochester, why they drew so many people to Frontier Field when so many A-League teams struggle with attendance, and to experience it all first-hand.  continue....

Milwaukee Wave United Notes - 6/14
by Eric Anderson, Milwaukee Wave United Match Reporter

14.June.2004
MILWAUKEE - Sunday was a pretty good day for the Beasley family.

DaMarcus Beasley had two goals and was named the Man of the Match in the United States' 3-0 victory over Grenada Sunday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio, in the first game of a home-and-home World Cup qualifying series. Then Sunday night, older brother Jamar made his debut for the A-League's Milwaukee Wave United.  continue....

Bend it like Buddha
by Rob Wilson, Pittsburgh Riverhounds (PSL) Fan

06.June.2004
Soccer continues to become more popular. How do I know? Take a look at the movies that have been released in just the past few years that have a soccer theme. The Cup, Mean Machine, of course Bend it like Beckham. In fact, due to the popularity of that movie I expect to see even more soccer related films continue to be made and released.  continue....

Harrisburg City Islanders - A Future In The A-League ?
by Rob Wilson, Pittsburgh Riverhounds (PSL) Fan

21.May.2004
After making it to the A-League final in 2001, the Hershey Wildcats, folded without warning when the Hershey Corp. pulled the financial plug on the team. During that fall's USL Annual Operations Meeting, speculation was going hot and heavy that a group in Harrisburg might just step in to keep that franchise alive and the back and forth phone calls went right up until the last minute. The league could wait no longer without a solid commitment, and so professional soccer in that area of Pennsylvania came to and end, at least for the short term.  continue....

Milwaukee Wave United Opener Preview
by Eric Anderson, Milwaukee Wave United Match Reporter

21.May.2004
Normally, Art Kramer loves to see green. As in the green grass of the soccer field.

But too often this week, the Milwaukee Wave United coach saw green and cringed. As in the green that indicates rain on the radar screen.  continue....

Milwaukee Wave United Opener Preview
by Eric Anderson, Milwaukee Wave United Match Reporter

14.May.2004
While the rest of the A-League season rolls on across the country, the Milwaukee Wave United continues to watch from the sidelines..  continue....

Milwaukee Wave United Opener Preview
by Eric Anderson, Milwaukee Wave United Match Reporter

13.May.2004
While Greg Howes might not be in the lineup for the season opener against the Edmonton Aviators Friday night at Uihlein Soccer Park, the 27-year-old central midfielder figures to play a large role for the Milwaukee Wave United this year.  continue....

Milwaukee Wave United Opener Preview
by Eric Anderson, Milwaukee Wave United Match Reporter

13.May.2004
Art Kramer spends an awful lot of time watching and thinking about soccer - not surprising, since that's his job as coach of the Milwaukee Wave United.

But Kramer is also a big sports fan. He's never at a loss to discuss the goings-on in leagues and competitions well beyond the one he is intimately involved in.  continue....

Southern Derby, Version 2K4
by Jim Gregory, Charleston Battery Fan

21.April.2004
Happy birthday to you…..happy birthday to you….happy birthday Southern Derby….happy birthday to you!!

The Southern Derby turns 5 this year and if you're thinking of buying a present, "wood" is the traditional gift idea for year 5. Five years….who would have thunk it?  continue....

Milwaukee Wave United Notes
by Eric Anderson, Milwaukee Wave United Match Reporter

30.March.2004
Sure, they were indoors at the McClain Facility on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison, but they were playing the outdoor game Sunday -- or at least something pretty close to it.  continue....

Atlanta's New Stadium Taking Shape
by Allison Andrews, a-league.com Reporter

19.March.2004
The last few years have seen a small boom in soccer-specific facilities in the United States, with new soccer stadiums popping up in Columbus, Ohio; Charleston, South Carolina, Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Carson, California; with stadiums in Rochester, New York; Frisco, Texas; and Bridgeview, Illinois scheduled to open in the next few years.

But late in 2003, the A-League's Atlanta Silverbacks also announced that they would be building a new soccer stadium, an announcement that caught the soccer community, and many Atlanta soccer fans, somewhat by surprise.   continue....

A Look at the Inaugural Carolina Challenge Cup
by Mike Buytas, Charleston Battery Match Reporter

15.March.2004
So what does it take to set up a tournament like the Carolina Challenge Cup? Do you just pick up the phone and call Kevin Payne?

"DC United contacted us" says Nigel Cooper, president and general manager of the Charleston Battery.  continue....

“The Minnesota Thunder 2004 Player Combine:  A Fan’s Perspective”
by S. A. Kerssen, Minnesota Thunder Fan

10.March.2004
Well, the 2004 Minnesota Thunder Player Combine is history.  It will be a while (at least a season) before anyone will really know how successful it was in enhancing the team.  But, from a personal standpoint, there is no question that it enhanced this fan’s appreciation and understanding of the game we all love.  continue....

Conversations and Conversions
by Rob Wilson, Pittsburgh Riverhounds (PSL) Fan

03.March.2004
Walking into our favorite Italian restaurant my wife is forced to roll her eyes at me. At the next table a group of young men and women were discussing how the FA Cup is better than the Super Bowl. What was surprising to me was that the two voices of US origin were not only familiar with the FA Cup, but were able to compare the two with relative ease. I know better than to abandon my wife, a non-soccer fan, for a discussion about the beautiful game - no matter how much I wanted to.  continue....

Cascadia Cup Brewing Out West
by David Falk, Seattle Sounders Fan

28.February.2004
Trying to get supporters of the Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps to agree on anything is like trying to convince Pele's mother that Maradona was the best soccer player ever! Well, almost. Things are likely changing just a bit in the cooperation department as the Cascadia Cup begins to brew for the three rivals.  continue....

Mustangs Gallop Into McMahon Stadium
by Jason Kmet, Calgary Mustangs Match Reporter

23.February.2004
Last week, the Calgary Mustangs finally announced their stadium plans for the upcoming A-League season.  The club made it official that they are moving into McMahon Stadium.  The Mustangs will join the Syracuse Salty Dogs as the only other A-League club to play on the old version of Astroturf.  continue....

Milwaukee Wave United Winter Update
by Eric Anderson, Milwaukee Wave United Match Reporter

18.February.2004
Wondering how preseason preparations are going for the Milwaukee Wave United?

Look no further than the Major Indoor Soccer League standings, where the Milwaukee Wave sit atop the Central Division with an 18-6 record.  continue....

There's Only One Number 8
by Rob Lynch, Toronto Lynx Match Reporter

12.February.2004
"I just hope this isn't a decision that haunts me for the rest of my life" reflected Brian Ashton on the phone from his Sudbury home. "The opportunity was just too good to pass up though. At the very least, there will probably be a few less opposing players getting injured next season."........  continue....

Between Hell and Baton Rouge
by Rob Wilson, Pittsburgh Riverhounds (PSL) Fan

08.February.2004
Twenty games. A total of eight different cities in four different states, and an island that may one day become a state, or its own country. This is not even including going to watch the US National team, Open Cup matches and watching/reporting on the new Pittsburgh Women's team, the Steel City Sparks........  continue....

Come along for the Journey
by Rob Wilson, Pittsburgh Riverhounds (PSL) Fan

10.January.2004
As one often does this time of the year I took stock of 2003. Generally speaking it was not a good year, either for me personally or for my beloved Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Although the Hounds went on a winning streak late in the year that created a buzz throughout the USL community they failed to make the playoffs, and then announced to a depressed and saddened Pittsburgh that they would not return to the A-league next year.......  continue....

NASL lives on in 10 A-League cities
by David Falk, Seattle Sounders Fan

07.January.2004
The numbers are quite staggering, actually. Of the 16 teams who will play in the A-League in 2004 a full 10 of them will do so in cities/areas that at one time were homes to NASL (North American Soccer League) clubs. Atlanta, Rochester, Toronto, Montreal, Minnesota, Edmonton, Calgary, Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver were once home to the Apollos/Chiefs, Lancers, Metros/Blizzard, Manic, Kicks/Strikers, Drillers, Boomers, Sounders, Timbers and Whitecaps in another era, in another world, in a league far, far away. Or is it so far?......  continue....

A-League Seeing Double in Alberta, Canada
by David Falk, Seattle Sounders Fan

03.November.2003
In the old days of the North American Soccer League it wasn't uncommon for the Edmonton Drillers to get over 15,000 fans for home matches. In Calgary the Boomers had a short run but still had some respectable crowds......  continue....

Fire Capture Third U.S. Open Title In Six Years
Chicago earns first jewel in pursuit of ‘Triple Crown’
by Joe Zawistowski, Long Island Rough Riders (PDL) Fan

18.October.2003
The Chicago Fire collected their first title of the season, winning the U.S. Open Cup on a Damani Ralph goal from an Evan Whitfield cross in the 68th minute over the Metrostars 1-0 at Giants Stadium.....  continue....

A-League: Are Sounders "Just Visiting?"
by David Falk, Seattle Sounders Fan

28.September.2003
Just like the onset of rain, the falling of leaves, and other rituals of autumn in the Northwest, Seattle Sounders fans are getting used to the seemingly annual fall tradition of wondering where their team will call home in the coming season....  continue....

Three-nil. An evening for Clive.
by Allison Andrews, Portland Timbers Match Reporter

29.August.2003
It was a night that meant nothing. It was a night that meant everything...  continue....

Salty Dogs tap Tanner as new GM
"Local soccer legend" looks to build on expansion-year positives
by Tom Wanamaker, Syracuse Salty Dogs Match Reporter

19.August.2003
Tommy Tanner's soccer career took its latest twist on Aug. 18 when the Syracuse Football Club named him the new General Manager of the A-League's Salty Dogs.  continue....

Close Race
by K.C. McElroy, The Soccer Sheet 2003

13.August.2003
By now, everyone in the league knows that the Pittsburgh Riverhounds are the hottest team in the league, after having won seven of their last 8, including a very exciting win over Rochester. Their unbeaten streak includes having been unbeaten in 9 of their last 12.  continue....

Ali N'Gone
by Rob Lynch, a-league.com Match Reporter

06.August.2003
Toronto's Offensive Savior Finds New Home For Remainder Of Season in Montreal…but what does it mean for his former club?

Milling around outside the entrance to Frontier Field after the August 1st match between Rochester and Toronto, something occurred to me almost immediately: the team are such sticklers to get back on the bus and head home as quickly as possible, why is everyone just standing around?  continue....

A-League Weekly Wrap Up - Week 15
by Brendan McCreary, Pittsburgh Riverhounds Fan

05.August.2003
Atlanta Silverbacks played the Syracuse Salty Dogs in front of 3,906. Syracuse took the lead in the 31st minute when Jack Jewsbury scored his second goal with the club to make the score 1-0.  continue....

A-League Weekly Wrap Up - Week 15
by Brendan McCreary, Pittsburgh Riverhounds Fan

28.July.2003
The Toronto Lynx defeated the Atlanta Silverbacks in front of 3,530. Neither Atlanta nor Toronto has a good chance of making the playoffs but Toronto still has a chance. Atlanta went up 1-0 in the 1st minute after Mac Cozier beat the keeper.  continue....

A-League Weekly Wrap Up - Week 14
by Brendan McCreary, Pittsburgh Riverhounds Fan

21.July.2003
8,237, the largest crowd in Montreal Impact history, turned out for the match versus the Toronto Lynx (also pretty good for a Wednesday game!). Montreal and Rochester are currently battling for the Division lead as only one point separates them. Eduardo Sebrango gave Montreal the lead in the 33rd minute.  continue....

A-League Weekly Wrap Up - Week 13
by Brendan McCreary, Pittsburgh Riverhounds Fan

14.July.2003
This week started on a Tuesday again. The Charleston Battery and the Richmond Kickers played. These are the top two teams in the Southeast conference. The Battery dominated the first half and scored in the 11th minute after they intercepted a clearance and sent it back into Paul Conway who buried it in. The Battery had two other good chances in the first half. The Kickers almost tied it up when Jeffrey had a nice volley with a nicer save by Hudock.  continue....

Time is Crucial
by K.C. McElroy, The Soccer Sheet 2003

09.July.2003
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds brought a three game un-beaten streak home before their game vs. Charlotte on Saturday night. They were also playing before their largest home crowd of the season (2,302), the first time this season they have attracted a turnout of 2,000.  continue....

A-League Weekly Wrap Up - Week 12
by Brendan McCreary, Pittsburgh Riverhounds Fan

09.July.2003
This A-League week started off with two games on Tuesday. The Portland Timbers traveled to Vancouver to face the Whitecaps. This was an important game because if Portland won they would be one point out of first and if Vancouver won they would tie Portland for second place in the North West division.  continue....

Match Preview: Richmond @ Atlanta Game
by James Bullen, Atlanta Silverbacks Fan (backsfan.com)

03.May.2003
The Atlanta Silverbacks return home with a great comeback tie at Rochester, after being 2 - 0 down the Silverbacks showed some great character and produced a 2 - 2 score line with one of the better teams in the league on there own turf.  continue....

A Challenge
by K.C. McElroy, The Soccer Sheet 2003

21.Apr.2003
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds will begin a season on the road for the first time ever. The start in Charlotte before traveling to Atlanta for back to back nights, instead of opening up at home vs. Toronto.  continue....

Riverhounds unbeaten in preseason
by K.C. McElroy, The Soccer Sheet 2003

21.Apr.2003
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds will begin league play next week when they visit Charlotte but their preseason has been impressive after winning their past two games.  continue....

Match Preview: Pittsburgh @ Atlanta Game
by James Bullen, Atlanta Silverbacks Fan (backsfan.com)

20.Apr.2003
After Last seasons 2 defeats at the hand of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, the Silverbacks can only be looking to put old scores right and start this seasons schedule off with a win in front of the home fans.  continue....

Salty Dogs help bring youth soccer to Syracuse
by Tom Wanamaker,
Syracuse Salty Dogs Match Reporter

17.Apr.2003
"Soccer in the Streets," a national non-profit organization that has worked with over 100,000 kids across the United States, is coming to Syracuse, thanks in part to the Syracuse Salty Dogs, the city's new A-League team.  continue....

Apple hat trick leads Riverhounds
by K.C. McElroy, The Soccer Sheet 2003

03.Apr.2003
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds played in their first preseason game and came away with a 4-2 win over Penn State in front of a crowd of about 1,000 at the James Weis Stadium at Belle Vernon High School.  continue....

United States vs. Venezuela Photo Gallery
by Allison Andrews, A-League Reporter

29.Mar.2003
Allison Andrews' photo gallery from the United States Men vs. Venezuela match that was held at Seattle's Seahawks Stadium (the first soccer game there since the Whitecaps and Sounders opened the stadium last July). The United States won the match 2-0..  continue....

Timbers vs. Chicago Fire scrimmage photos
by Allison Andrews, A-League Reporter

23.Mar.2003
a-league.com reporter Allison Andrews provides a photo gallery of the March 23 scrimmage between the Portland Timbers (with a few Seattle Sounders players participating) and the Chicago Fire, which took place at the University of Portland.  continue....

a-league.com Special Report:
Players Reveal Wage Controversy in Cincinnati

18.Mar.2003
At least eleven former Cincinnati Riverhawks players have stepped forward in the past week admitting that their contracts had been voided and that they were owed back pay from the 2002 season. So far players that have come forward include Jon Pickup, Kirk Bevington, JT Roberts, Shawn Rockey, Dzevat Nikocaj, Wes Schulte, Jon Tetirick, Simon Lowey, Giorgio Antongirolami, Dilwyn Gruffydd, and an unnamed player who is now under contract with another club.  continue....

2003 Virginia Beach Mariners Preview
by Rod Hullaby, Virginia Beach Match Reporter

17.Mar.2003
After a difficult season of infighting, a change in management, and conflict between coach and players, the Virginia Beach Mariners are hoping the changes that were made off the field will produce better results where it counts.  continue....

Montreal Impact sign several players
by Albert Ohayon, Montreal Impact Match Reporter

11.Mar.2003
The Montreal Impact announced today the signing of six players for the upcoming A-League season. Returning are veterans Nick DeSantis and Mauro Biello as well as Impact defender of the year and former Rochester Raging Rhino, Gabriel Gervais.  continue....

Salty Dogs for the Salt City
by Tom Wanamaker,
Syracuse F.C. Match Reporter

03.Mar.2003
The future of soccer in Syracuse took on a decidedly canine flavor on March 1 as officials of the Syracuse Football Club announced that the A-league's newest entry will be called the "Salty Dogs."  continue....

Surfside Chats
Courtesy of whitecapssoccer.com

15.Feb.2003
whitecapssoccer.com introduces "Surfside Chats". Each week we’ll go one-on-one with your favorite Whitecaps and Breakers stars, youth players, as well as coaches, management and more! We’ll bring you the inside news and views.

This week lets go "Surfside with Rick Ramsbottom"  continue....

2003 Preseason Interview with Coach Cowlishaw
by Chris Harrison, Richmond Kickers Match Reporter

10.Feb.2003
It took no time at all for Coach Cowlishaw to name off the highlight of the season, it was September 21st at Frontier Field in the second leg of the Eastern Conference Final. After a tied first leg and two losses in the regular season against the reigning champions, the Kickers were certainly the underdogs in Rochester. But in a thrilling 17 goal shoot-out, an ironic contrast to the goal-less 120 minute game, goalkeeper Ronnie Pascale capitalized on Greg Simmonds' missed kick and sent the Kickers to the Championship in Milwaukee.....continue....

Surfside Chats
Courtesy of whitecapssoccer.com

01.Feb.2003
whitecapssoccer.com introduces "Surfside Chats". Each week we’ll go one-on-one with some of your favorite Whitecaps and Breakers stars including Men, Women and Youth players, as well as coaches, management and more! We’ll bring you the inside news and views.

This week let’s go Surfside with Nick Dasovic  continue....

Surfside Chats
Courtesy of whitecapssoccer.com

14.Jan.2003
whitecapssoccer.com introduces "Surfside Chats". Each week we’ll go one-on-one with some of your favorite Whitecaps and Breakers stars including Men, Women and Youth players, as well as coaches, management and more! We’ll bring you the inside news and views.

This week it’s "Surfside with Bob Lenarduzzi"  continue....

13.Nov.2002
A Chat with New Whitecaps & Breakers Owner, Greg Kerfoot
by a-league.com

05.Oct.2002
A-League Organization of the Year
by Robert Wilson, Pittsburgh Riverhounds Match Reporter

30.Sep.2002
More 2002 Championship pics - Pregame and Postgame
by Allison Andrews, a-league.com Match Reporter

28.Sep.2002
Late substitute's strike gives Rampage their second A-League title
by Allison Andrews, a-league.com Match Reporter

26.Sep.2002
Championship Preview
by Chris Harrison, a-league.com Match Reporter

24.Sep.2002
The Tim Holt Interview
by Kenn Tomasch, www.kenn.com

21.Sep.2002
WUSA All-Stars showcased in Portland
by Allison Andrews, a-league.com Match Reporter

15.Sep.2002
Sounders - Whitecaps Photo Gallery
Memorial Stadium, Seattle - Final: Vancouver 6, Seattle 2
by Allison Andrews, a-league.com Match Reporter

05.Sep.2002
An MLS experience
by Allison Andrews, a-league.com Match Reporter

04.Sep.2002
The Rob Ukrop Interview
by Chris Harrison, a-league.com Match Reporter

03.Sep.2002
Synopsis of a season - Cincinnati RiverHawks
by Mike Senger, a-league.com Match Reporter

29.Aug.2002
All Or Nothing
by Rob Lynch, a-league.com Match Reporter

27.Aug.2002
Comparing the USL to the NASL
by Robert Wilson, Pittsburgh Riverhounds Match Reporter

29.Jul.2002
Andrew Gregor strikes twice in Seattles 4-1 win over Vancouver at Seahawks Stadium
by Allison Andrews, a-league.com Match Reporter

28.Jul.2002
Soccer takes center stage to open up Seahawks Stadium
by Allison Andrews, a-league.com Match Reporter

27.Jul.2002
One on One with Cincinnati defender Jon Pickup
by Mike Senger, Cincinnati Riverhawks Match Reporter

19.Jul.2002
"Put Yer Support Where Your Mouth Is!"
Rival supporters meet for a friendly pre-game kick-about
by Rob Lynch, Toronto Lynx Match Reporter

26.Jun.2002
Opening eyes and waking up
by Robert Wilson, Pittsburgh Riverhounds Match Reporter

11.Jun.2002
New Year, New Sponsors, Much Improved Team
by Albert Ohayon, Montreal Impact Match Reporter

31.May.2002
Sahaydak's Space
Installment #1 - May 31, 2002
by Tim Sahaydak of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, exclusive to a-league.com

18.May.2002
Opening the Books
by Robert Wilson, Pittsburgh Riverhounds Match Reporter

12.May.2002
Richmond Kickers Give the U.S. Men’s National Team a Day to Remember
by George Rhodes, Richmond Kickers Match Reporter

08.May.2002
For the better?
By K.C. McElroy, reporter for THE SOCCER SHEET 2002

04.May.2002
Timbers Version 2.0
Brand new Timbers attack debuts tonight at PGE Park
by Allison Andrews, Portland Timbers Match Reporter

02.May.2002
Storm Brings Pro Soccer Back To Calgary
by Jason Kmet, Calgary Storm Match Reporter

19.Apr.2002
HAWKS NEST IN THE MAKING!!
by Mike Senger, Cincinnati Riverhawks Match Reporter

13.Mar.2002
A Warning Shot
by Robert Wilson, Pittsburgh Riverhounds Match Reporter

02.Mar.2002
Donovan, Mathis double up on Honduras
by Allison Andrews, A-League Reporter

02.Mar.2002
'Mean Machine' runs cleanly
by Rob Lynch, Toronto Lynx Match Reporter

20.Feb.2002
:: 10 Questions - Michael O'Neill ::
by David Allen, Timberlog

20.Feb.2002
Leigh Cowlishaw: The Interview
by Chris Harrison, Richmond Kickers Match Reporter

18.Feb.2002
Kickers Development
by Chris Harrison, Richmond Kickers Match Reporter

11.Feb.2002
The Southern Derby; By Those Who Love the Game
by Jim Gregory (aka JBG - Bribe Taker), Just a Charleston Battery fan

07.Feb.2002
The Reign of Coach Chris Ramsey
by Mike Buytas, Charleston Battery Match Reporter

21.Jan.2002
Chat With Pittsburgh Riverhounds' Kai Haaskivi & Tim Carter
by Robert Wilson, a-league.com columnist & Pittsburgh Riverhounds Match Reporter

4.Jan.2002
UNLUCKY - A REVIEW
by Robert Wilson, a-league.com columnist & Pittsburgh Riverhounds Match Reporter

17.December.2001
A Fan's Perspective - 2001 USL Annual Operating Meeting (AOM)
by Dan Barnes, Editor, a-league.com

08.December.2001
In Search Of The Perfect Pitch
by Robert Wilson, a-league.com Match Reporter

22.October.2001
Class Is In
by Robert Wilson, a-league.com Match Reporter

17.September.2001
Let the Second Season Begin
by Bill Fetty, a-league.com Columnist

15.September.2001
Playoffs 2001: First Round Predictions
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

13.September.2001
Predictions - It's What's For Dinner
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Match Reporter

10.September.2001
The Great Karnac shuts up
by Robert Wilson, a-league.com Match Reporter

30.August.2001
Crunch Time in Atlanta
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

15.August.2001
Kicking it around - what it means to be a fan
by Robert Wilson, a-league.com Match Reporter

10.August.2001
A Different View of Cincinnati
by Mike Senger, a-league.com Match Reporter

20.July.2001
Let's Not Be Morbid
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Match Reporter

15.July.2001
Silverbacks Flourish in Western Conference Sweep
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

04.July.2001
It's all About the Chemistry
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

02.July.2001
Who Declawed The Toronto Lynx? (The story so far…)
by Rob Lynch, a-league.com Match Reporter

21.June.2001
Silverbacks look forward to Charleston
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

10.June.2001
Kicking It Around In Columbus
by Robert Wilson, a-league.com Match Reporter

05.June.2001
Reeling Silverbacks Face Important Weekend Slate
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

28.May.2001
Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds/span>
by Robert Wilson, a-league.com Match Reporter

24.May.2001
Silverbacks Face Crucial Road Test
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

20.May.2001
Preview Of Bayer-Leverkusen At Pittsburgh
by Robert Wilson, a-league.com Match Reporter

19.May.2001
619 days
by Allison Andrews, a-league.com Match Reporter

17.May.2001
Silverbacks Gear Up for Important Weekend
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

17.May.2001
The First Word, The Last Line
by Rob Lynch, a-league.com Match Reporter

11.May.2001
Montreal Impact ready for 2001
by Albert Ohayon, a-league.com Match Reporter

10.May.2001
Silverbacks Prepare for First Road Trip
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

06.May.2001
Dissecting The Altered Beast: watch the Toronto Lynx on the prowl
by Rob Lynch, a-league.com Match Reporter

02.May.2001
Silverbacks Looking to Begin A-league Campaign on Right Foot
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

01.May.2001
Bahamian Soccer is on the Rise
by George Rhodes, a-league.com Match Reporter

18.April.2001
Eager Silverbacks Gear up for Season Opener
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

14.April.2001
By The Fans, For The Fans
by Robert Wilson

14.April.2001
2001 Pre-Season Previews
by Bill Fetty, Aaron Propes & Robert Wilson

With the 2001 season about to get underway, we decided to get some opinions on whose hot and whose not this year. Not having any problems getting opinions, here's the views of three of our own.
 J-P Altieri, A-League 2001 Predictions....
 Bill Fetty, Predicting the A-League....
 Aaron Propes, Predictions 2001....
 Robert Wilson, The Great Karnac Speaks....

The outlook for the Atlanta Silverbacks is covered by returning reporter, Josh Bagriansky, and his new partner, David Anderson.
 Josh Bagriansky's Silverbacks Preview....
 David Anderson's Silverbacks Preview....

08.April.2001
Weekly Silverbacks Report
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Atlanta Silverbacks Match Reporter

07.March.2001
Off Season Match Report
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Columnist

07.March.2001
What happened to the San Francisco Bay Seals?
by Tom Simpson and Rich Grame

23.Feb.2001 --  Ants-In-The-Pants
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Columnist

06.Feb.2001 --  John Kowalski & the Pittsburgh Riverhounds - What Happened ?
by Robert Wilson, a-league.com Pittsburgh Riverhounds Match Reporter

30.Jan.2001 --  Former Thunder Star Gotsmanov Remembers
From Sport-Express Football Weekly, January 23, 2001
Translated from Russian by Slava Malamud

26.Jan.2001 --  'Backs Lose a Few, Gain a Few More
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Atlanta Silverbacks Match Reporter

12.Jan.2001 --  Silverbacks Release 2001 Schedule
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Atlanta Silverbacks Match Reporter

21.Dec.2000 --  Satire and Its Impact
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Columnist

20.Dec.2000 --  San Diego Going Strong into its Fourth Season
by Eric Bekins, a-league.com Columnist

17.Dec.2000 --  [Humor !] Rochester Raging Rhinos Release 2004 Season Schedule
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Columnist

28.Nov.2000 --  Off-season Report: 'Backs acquire Offense, Coach
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

23.Nov.2000 --  What's More Important Here?
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Match Reporter

04.Nov.2000 --  A Thank You to Raleigh's Former Owner
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Match Reporter

27.Sep.2000 --  Rochester v. Minnesota - A Preview
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Match Reporter

25.Sep.2000 --  …and Then There Were Two
by Bill Fetty, a-league.com Columnist

19.Sep.2000 --  Exclusive Interview with Jon Pickup, Defender, Indiana Blast
by Bill Fetty, a-league.com Columnist

18.Sep.2000 --  Why Minnesota vs. Rochester III is Bad
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Match Reporter

18.Sep.2000 --  Moving Right Along
by Bill Fetty, a-league.com Columnist

13.Sep.2000 --  Silverbacks Season Review
by Josh Bagriansky, a-league.com Match Reporter

11.Sep.2000 --  More Playoff Madness
by Bill Fetty, a-league.com Columnist

08.Sep.2000 --  How they fared…; The Official a-league.com End-of-Season Report Card
by J-P Altieri (Northeast Division grades); Contributions from: Mark Bushman and Edward P. Dittmer (Atlantic Division grades), Kenn Tomasch (Central Division grades), and Ron Stickney (Pacific Division grades).

06.Sep.2000 --  The Flash and the Olympians Scrimmage Before Each of Their Big Games
by Eric Bekins, a-league.com Match Reporter

05.Sep.2000 --  Let the Games Begin
by Bill Fetty, Columnist, a-league.com

01.Sep.2000 --  Southern Cup Exclusive ! An Interview with John Dugan, Head Coach of the Raleigh Capital Express
by Dan Barnes, Editor, a-league.com

01.Sep.2000 --  4 Points and a Cloud of Dust…
by Bill Fetty, a-league.com columnist

31.Aug.2000 --  Future Faces of American Club Soccer
by Fred Medlin, a-league.com columnist

12.Aug.2000 --  THE THIRD TEAM ON THE FIELD
by Roberto Alvarez, a-league.com columnist

10.Aug.2000 --  THE AMERICANIZATION OF SOCCER
by Keith Kiedrowski, a-league.com columnist.

04.Aug.2000 --  Quiet, I am Trying to Watch the Game
by Keith Kiedrowski, a-league.com columnist.

02.Aug.2000 --  THE BLIND MICE REIGN
by Keith Kiedrowski, a-league.com columnist.

28.Jul.2000 --  Battle for the Cup
by Paul Oliu a-league.com columnist

19.Jul.2000 --  The Critical Question: When's the Next Game?
by Aaron Propes a-league.com Match Reporter

16.Jul.2000 --  East is Best
by Richard Groff, a-league.com Columnist

11.Jul.2000 --  Half Time…
by J-P Altieri, a-league.com Columnist

09.Jul.2000 --  A Tribute to Tony
by Josh Bagriansky Atlanta Silverbacks Fan & a-league.com Match Reporter

07.Jul.2000 --  Disastrous record forces Impact to make major changes
by Albert Ohayon, a-league.com Columnist

16.Jun.2000 --  Yes, MLS is the top dog
by Nick Rollins, a-league.com Contributor

15.Jun.2000 --  Is MLS the Top Dog ?
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Columnist

14.Jun.2000 --  New From Muppet Labs: The Two-Referee System
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Columnist

09.Jun.2000 --  Slumping Impact make changes
by Albert Ohayon, a-league.com Columnist

31.May.2000 --  Two Heads are Better than One
By Keith Kiedrowski, a-league.com Columnist

31.May.2000 --  The Mouse Should Get a Red Card
By Keith Kiedrowski, a-league.com Columnist

31.May.2000 --  A new Canadian league or all Canadian A-League division ?
by Albert Ohayon, a-league.com Columnist

27.May.2000 --  Soccer is Not An iMac
by Aaron Propes, a-league.com Match Reporter

26.May.2000 --  What's Going On? Silverbacks' Inconsistent Woes Continue
By Josh 'JJB' Bagriansky, Atlanta Silverbacks Match Reporter

25.May.2000 --  Seattle Sounders Introduce Sounders United FC Youth Program
by Ron Stickney, a-league.com Match Reporter

22.May.2000 --  Don't push panic button yet? Start of 2000 campaign reminiscent of 1997 season
by Mark Pallo -- rhinopit.com

13.May.2000 --  MLS, A-League Exibition Matches; is it Good for Soccer?
By Josh 'JJB' Bagriansky, Atlanta Silverbacks Match Reporter

12.May.2000 --  D'ya know what'd be great? — A wish list by J-P Altieri
by J-P Altieri a-league.com Columnist

12.May.2000 --  US OPEN CUP VISION IS BLIND
by Richard Groff a-league.com columnist

12.May.2000 --  D'ya know what'd be great?
by J-P Altieri a-league.com columnist

10.May.2000 --  Responses to Doug Miller Interview
by Keith Kiedrowski a-league.com columnist

06.May.2000 --  San Diego vs Minnesota -- Minnesota arrives in time to remind San Diego who is still the league champions
by Eric Bekins a-league.com Match Reporter

05.May.2000 --  San Diego vs Minnesota -- The Rematch
by Dan Barnes Editor, a-league.com

05.May.2000 --  Project 40 - A Program under Constant Construction
by Paul Oliu a-league.com columnist

03.May.2000 --  The Extinction of a Rhino -- An Interview with Doug Miller
by Keith Kiedrowski a-league.com columnist

02.May.2000 --  Montreal Professional Soccer Team hopes to make A-League IMPACT
by Albert Ohayon a-league.com columnist

29.Apr.2000 --  Winter's make Impact at Olympic qualifiers
by Dan Barnes Editor, a-league.com

21.Apr.2000 --  The season is underway!
by Aaron Propes a-league.com Columnist

18.Apr.2000 --  Soccer: Spread the Word but Speak Wisely
by Keith Kiedrowski a-league.com Columnist

12.Apr.2000 --  Silverbacks fail to live up to potential in '99, look forward to 2000
By Josh 'JJB' Bagriansky, Atlanta Silverbacks Match Reporter

11.Apr.2000 --  Let the Games Begin!
by Paul Oliu a-league.com Columnist

06.Apr.2000 --  "New Owner, New GM, New Coach, New Team, New Life"
by Fred Medlin Raleigh Capital Express Match Reporter

02.Apr.2000 --  A-league Vision 2000
by Richard Groff a-league.com Columnist

16.Mar.2000 --  US Soccer and the Internet - The Passion for the Game Lives on the Web
by Paul Oliu a-league.com Columnist

01.Mar.2000 --  Can The USL Fix Its Perception Problem ?
by Aaron Propes a-league.com Columnist

21.Feb.2000 --  The Charleston Battery: Foundation for the Future
by Paul Oliu a-league.com Columnist

15.Feb.2000 --  Predictions
by ERic Vormelker a-league.com columnist

07.Feb.2000 --  "The thin horizon of a plan is almost clear."
by Paul Oliu a-league.com columnist

15.Jan.2000 --  Minnesota Thunder Championship -- A Fan's Perspective
by By Aaron Propes, Minnesota Thunder Fan