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My First Soccer Coach was...Godzooky?

By Sean | October 5th, 2008

I did not grow up in a soccer household. I don't believe that any of my relatives had ever played the game. I don't recall ...

"I'm a stranger here myself..."

By Sean | October 1st, 2008

You know it is not an easy thing to be a soccer fan in America. You are a member of an almost fringe fraternity, ...



Rubbing Shoulders with FC Barcelona

By Dave Martinez | August 6th, 2008

It was an afternoon of fun and surprises as Barcelona, teaming with the AYSO and MalariaNoMore.org, took part in a 4 v 4, eight team ...

Toronto FC Fan Willing to Trade Important Body Part for Dwayne de Rosario

By Daryl | August 3rd, 2008

I love Craigslist. You can find anything on there: Jobs, apartments, true love, one night stands (ahem, apparently) and - best of all - trades. ...

Houston Dynamo's Craig Waibel Equals 63 yard NFL Field Goal Record

By Daryl | July 30th, 2008

You read that right. Dynamo defender Craig Waibel equalled the NFL record 63 yard field goal while kicking with the Houston Texans for charity. OK, ...

The Offside Euro 2008 Champion: Charles Snyder

By Dave Martinez | July 11th, 2008

Over three weeks of tournament action and only one country stood tall: Sweden. Ibrahimovich proved to be unstoppable in the virtual world, earning ...

Queen City FC and The US Open Cup--Soccer in it's Purest Form

By Ryan | May 3rd, 2008

A few weeks ago, I did a post on the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) and explained all about the league, it's structure, and most ...

5 Things I Learned From the Honda, um, Superclásico

By Christian | April 27th, 2008

In the same spirit of the ongoing "10 Things We Learned" series here at The Offside, I've decided to take a look back at last ...

MLS and the Copa Libertadores Question

By Christian | April 13th, 2008

With the elimination of D.C. United and the Houston Dynamo in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals for the second straight year, the questions have been ...

The NPSL-A New League To Follow

By Ryan | March 29th, 2008

I'd just like to give out a quick thanks to the powers that be for letting me post on the front page starting this ...

Photo of the Day: Dreams

By chris | February 12th, 2008

A young Honduran boy looks on during a training camp which hopes to provide Europe with the next David Suazo or "Rambo" de Leon. (Orlando ...

"Judas" de Guzmán Chooses Tulips

By Daryl | February 8th, 2008

Bad news for Canadians yesterday as 20 year old attacking midfielder Jonathan de Guzmán turned his back on all things maple leaf and decided to ...



USA vs. Mexico: Get Ready to Rumble

By Laurie | February 6th, 2008

If you don't follow the US-Mexico rivalry, here's all you really need to know: The US team hates the Mexico team. The Mexico team hates ...

I Wish This Guy Coached MY Kids

By Laurie | February 5th, 2008

What makes a good soccer coach? What do you think? Integrity? Decency? Honesty? Positive role modeling? Getting arrested for choking and ...

Timber Jim Hangs up His Chainsaw

By Laurie | January 27th, 2008

Most mascots are cute and cuddly. (Even when they're taking out streakers.) And most mascots prefer to remain anonymous. But a ...

Daily Dose: 1.25.08

By Martha | January 25th, 2008

Things to read as your grandma gets arrested for not pulling up in the McDonald's drivethru: "All soccer, all the time" for Jozy Altidore. (NYX Goal ...

Weekend Recap: The Giant Killers

By Laurie | January 21st, 2008

Saturday's Games US 2 - 0 Sweden. US Soccer is still trying to convince FIFA that this is, in fact, the USMNT's 500th ...

Daily Dose 1.19.2008

By Martha | January 19th, 2008

Things to read as you drink your presidential milkshake: "Let's have Harry Redknapp as a cockney Moses and Martin O'Neill as an Ulster Herod." (Guardian Unlimited) High ...

Opportunity Knocks for Dominic Cervi with the US U-23s

By Laurie | January 16th, 2008

Goalkeeper Dominic Cervi went into the MLS Combine like the other sixty or so players, hoping to catch the eye of somebody important so he ...

KG Makes the Best of Losing to Brandi Chastain

By Martha | January 15th, 2008

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV9jcsuj-G0&[/youtube] Josh at The Beautiful Game dug up this great vintage Nike ad featuring Kevin Garnett and Brandi Chastain, who apparently plays foosball in her full ...

You Tranfer My Best Player, I'm Going Home

By Martha | January 9th, 2008

Late last week, Derby County completed the signing of Argentine striker Emanuel Villa from Mexican side UAG Tecos. He was introduced to the fans on ...

Daily Dose 1.8.08

By Laurie | January 8th, 2008

Some news to peruse as you worry that you missed Divorce Day: We won't see Joey Barton's arse on the pitch for awhile. (Telegraph) Kristine Lilly will ...

Redemption Time for Ricardo Clark?

By Laurie | January 8th, 2008

Look! Over there! On the US Men's National Team roster! See anything unexpected? What about the name "Ricardo Clark"? Yes, that would ...

Daily Dose 1.5.08

By Laurie | January 5th, 2008

Some news to read as you hack into your local TV station to fake a nuclear explosion. Why don't more US players play in ...

Photo of the Day: Pablo Loves Goals

By chris | January 3rd, 2008

Pablo Bonells of Pumas enjoys scoring InterLiga goals, and probably draws the ire of Sir Alex in the process. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

As Your World Turns: The Soap Operas

By chris | January 2nd, 2008

It happens every single transfer window. One of more potential transfers begin to turn into a soap opera, and it leaves the rest of the ...

A few MLS Transfer Rumors

By Laurie | December 28th, 2007

First off, let's talk Jozy Altidore. Maybe somebody can tell me what I missed. Around the time of the US U-23 camp and ...

Offside Sound-Off: What Were Your Favorite Games of 2007?

By Laurie | December 28th, 2007

USSoccerPlayers.com has an interesting article up this week where each writer lists his favorite games of 2007. (And by "his," yes, I mean "his." ...

My Offside Favorites of 2007

By Laurie | December 27th, 2007

The end of the year is a time for looking back at where we've been. And where I've been is... Well, mostly here. ...

My Soccer Club: Now We Americans Can Buy a Team for $50 apiece

By Laurie | December 26th, 2007

Earlier this year, twenty-thousand proud owners chipped in £35 each to buy the British Football Conference team Ebbsfleet United Football Club. ...

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