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I agree how many questions can one reporter ask about college soccer.

Commented Sep 3, 2012 on Klinsmann discusses the state of American soccer at Soccer By Ives

so true..but there are still going to be haters

Commented Aug 19, 2012 on Altidore nets two more goals in AZ win at Soccer By Ives

Unfortunately we don't have any youngsters at CB who are going to be upgrades. It could be back to back WC's with no CB depth. Hopefully someone emerges by 2014

Commented Jun 3, 2012 on USA v. Canada: The Pre-Match Tailgate (and who should the USMNT start?) at Soccer By Ives

It was good win for Mexico, and will make us look better when we finish 1st in qualifying. Whether we like it or not the better Mexico is the better we will be and vice versa.

Commented Jun 3, 2012 on Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary at Soccer By Ives

That is funny considering it was 200 hundred years ago that we invaded Canada and started the war of 1812

Commented Jun 2, 2012 on USMNT aim to fine-tune things against Canada before qualifying begins at Soccer By Ives

Reminds me of the time Lichaj shut down Bale, it's only one game.

Commented Jun 2, 2012 on USMNT aim to fine-tune things against Canada before qualifying begins at Soccer By Ives

Lichaj's play in the EPL imo has shown that he is ready to play in the first round of qualifiers. We are defitnately good enough to integrate a future RB at this point. and I suspect JK would have if Lichaj had cracked AV line up a bit sooner.

Commented Jun 2, 2012 on USMNT aim to fine-tune things against Canada before qualifying begins at Soccer By Ives

Dempsey was also very effective and Torres played well. Thought for sure Dempsey would replace Edu not Torres

Commented May 31, 2012 on Missed chances, shaky defending doom USMNT in 4-1 loss to Brazil at Soccer By Ives

1st Highlight of the evening? consecutive National Anthems based on England beat downs.

Commented May 27, 2012 on Donovan hat-trick inspires USMNT to rout over Scotland at Soccer By Ives

one day the NYRB will look back and wonder why they didn't trade the coach.

Commented May 18, 2012 on Soler: Agudelo pushed for trade at Soccer By Ives

a couple of three things 1.we have Stevo 2. we have Lichaj 3. We have Josh Gatt and Chandler will be there in the end

Commented May 15, 2012 on Klinsmann announces first 16 players for USMNT camp in Orlando at Soccer By Ives

Looks like we could finish 2nd in group and have to beat Mexico to qualify..not good not good at all

Commented Mar 25, 2012 on USA U-23s vs. Canada: Match Night Commentary at Soccer By Ives

I agree..however he is the same age as Gyau and Agedulo. If not for alot of MF depth I might have had a look

Commented Mar 18, 2012 on RSL stay unbeaten, topple struggling Red Bulls at Soccer By Ives

Move Bardley to the middle and put Gatt where you had Bradley

Commented Mar 14, 2012 on Porter cites versatility as a key factor for Olympic qualifying success at Soccer By Ives

At the rate he's going he will be ready to make the next move in 2 years

Commented Mar 4, 2012 on Altidore scores again for AZ at Soccer By Ives

Coming bck to MLS would be a huge mistake. He needs to stay in Europe and continue to compete for PT. I know some coaches had opined on his training habits but based on his improved play I would not but him in the category as Adu or Johnson. Honestly without seeing him on a daily to weekly basis how can anyone truely know if he's working hard or not. Maybe it's me, but Jozy strikes me as a fairly mature person with a laid back personality which can be mistaking for " lazy or carefree."

Commented Feb 24, 2012 on Report: AZ coach cites lack of progress for Altidore's benching at Soccer By Ives

arguably the worst sports town in America

Commented Feb 22, 2012 on Garber to talk expansion with Orlando officials, still eyes New York for 20th team at Soccer By Ives

Agree, but if JK moved Chandler to RM we could begin to see Eric Lichaj at RB. Dolo is 33 and is starting to break down. The mid filed could be getting crowded when you also have Torres and Holden.

Commented Feb 21, 2012 on Mid-Day Ticker: Chandler's club decision, Terry needs knee surgery and more at Soccer By Ives

From what I've heard / read is that the goalie deflected the ball causing it to hit the post ... Because of the deflection there is merit for it being counted

Commented Feb 12, 2012 on Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind at Soccer By Ives

JK seems to see himself in a much bigger picture i.e. the guy who created and made American football whereas Jose sees himself as a GREAT coach. nevertheless ego's would prevent such an idea

Commented Jan 25, 2012 on Reports: Mourinho wants out of Madrid at Soccer By Ives

Maybe it was Cabrera's decision. He's already proven himself with the US-17's. He cetainly could earn more and further his career as the Director of a DA academy or in another position.

Commented Jan 3, 2012 on Cabrera out as U.S. Under-17 coach at Soccer By Ives

Dillon Powers...there's a guy who missed the boat. Wonder if he regrets staying in school

Commented Dec 18, 2011 on The latest on the 2012 Generation adidas class at Soccer By Ives

1st game..he took a PK he didn't earn, but later scored a goal on his own.

Commented Dec 2, 2011 on D.C. passes on option to buy Davies at Soccer By Ives

A lot of people are down on Gale, but in his current situation I think his game will improve and he will re-emerge as one of the top CB,s. The talent is there no question about it. In the German - system i.e. JK I could see Gil playing behind LLetget in a 4-3-3. Gil as a DM - play maker and LLetget as the AM

Commented Nov 16, 2011 on U.S. U-23s draw, lose in final camp friendlies at Soccer By Ives

considering how JK wants them to play from the back I am surprised that Williams didn't start as a center back.

Commented Oct 9, 2011 on Williams continues wild ride by earning first start with USA at Soccer By Ives