So how exactly did Holland score the tying goal against the USA late into stoppage time on Sunday? Check out this photo and you will see who the culprit is. Of the 6 people in the wall for the USA, 5 did what they were supposed to do. 1 did not, and it cost them a clinched spot in the next round.

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Thunder Bay Chill win the 2008 PDL championship. Click to continue reading...

It was not pretty, but they got the job done as the USA beat Japan 1-0 to get the Men's Olympic tournament started right. Details in USA Olympic section below

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The speculation has ended for one of the biggest non-stories of the year - Cristiano Ronaldo is playing at Manchester United this season. Click to continue reading...

Stuart Holden ended the United States' three-game scoring drought with a goal in the second half, giving the Americans a 1-0 victory over Japan on Thursday in the Olympic opener for both.



Jen Chang's Take Click to continue reading...

Lindsey Dolich (of ESPNsoccernet) has posted her analysis of the USWNT 18-woman Olympic Roster. I love the "battle cry" that she cites, as Pia continues her transformation of this team. Embrace change. Be brave. A profile of Pia went up on the NBC Olympic Site yesterday and I was interested to note that she debuted for [. Click to continue reading...

Here's pics of the ACB, Riot Squad and other Galaxy fans up at Oakland. I rode up in one of the bus charter deals arranged for fans (thanks Galaxy staff for helping me get a spot). The bus trip was interesting. I was tired, so I actually was trying in vain to sleep while others were practicing chants, watching the Galaxy anniversary DVD, and complaining about the wimpy air conditioning, but those with more energy had a lot of fun. Click to continue reading...

From his most recent blog post:

"3. Josmer Altidore: He's not 18 yet, but once he turns 18, expect a host of European clubs to come hard after Altidore. Given his youth, finishing ability and impressive physical tools, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of European teams rated Altidore as a better pro prospect than Adu. Click to continue reading...