I was in Santa Barbara Tuesday night where 24th ranked Creighton defeated 21st ranked UCSB, 1-0. It was a typical college soccer game that relies on physical play and an abuse of long balls – no pauses or build-ups in possession. So I’m only writing this to report on who is ready for the next […]
MLS
Philadelphia Union Interviews
3four3 will be interviewing Amobi Okugo and Danny Mwanga Friday night before their Saturday match with the Galaxy. Both were club opponents of ours as recently as last year who have turned professional with the Philadelphia Union. Danny was selected #1 in the MLS superdraft and Amobi was chosen 6th. They are quality players as […]
Luis Gil Signs With MLS: Say Goodbye to World Class!
I was happy for the 16 year old when I heard the news. But as far as his development is concerned, not so much. On the one hand, I did not want to see him continue as an amateur in the “Development” Academy with the occasional NT camps or games. So, it’s certainly a step […]
Funes Mori: Example of US Soccer Failure
The problem with US Soccer is not that we lack extremely talented players; we have them! There are loads of players with world class potential here. I see it every week at the youth level, and sometimes college. The problem is we have ignorance and incompetence occupying the coaching and management positions at the higher […]
MLS Draft Prospects
I’ve been holding this in for a while now – ever since coverage and speculation over this year’s MLS Draft started. With the Draft this Thursday, I just have to say my piece. I’m disgusted by what most “reporters/analysts” are writing. And these are considered good sources of soccer information in America. These guys have […]