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It Seems to Me . . . 1999
It Seems To Me . . .
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, December 29, 1999) -- Twas a couple nights before the year 2000 and the Major League Soccer rumor mill was churning. Full story.
Limits on foreigners might help MLS, but will it aid U.S. soccer?
BRUSSELS, Belgium (Thursday, December 23, 1999) -- A number of readers e-mailed
after I reported here from the headquarters on the European Economic Community that FIFA and
UEFA were stepping up their efforts to try to limit the number of foreigners who can be on
the field at one time for any professional team in Europe.
Full story.
FIFA, UEFA seeking EU waiver to greatly limit foreign players.
BRUSSELS (Monday, December 20, 1999) -- Following the European Court striking
down an attempt by world soccer governing body FIFA and European governing body UEFA to limit
the number of foreign players -- including European Community citizens and passport holders
-- on European professional teams, the two soccer organizations are lobbying to arrange a
political solution.
Full story.
MLS faces decisions that could have major impact on its future.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, December 15, 1999) -- Major League Soccer seems
to be stumbling toward something of a crossroads, perhaps without realizing it.
Full story.
U.S. depth is growing, as evidenced by California training camp.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Saturday, December 11, 1999) -- Thirteen months ago, on the
eve of his first match as United States national team coach, Bruce Arena said he wanted to
accomplish three things during 1999. "I want to look at quite a few players to see who might
be able to help us. I want to develop a pool of about 40 players who will form the nucleus
of our World Cup qualifying squad for 2002. And I want to re-instill some level of confidence
in the players after what happened in France," he said.
Full story.
Winning not exactly a requirement to be hired as an MLS coach; plus additional league tales.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, December 2, 1999) -- So let me see if I understand
this. Two of the most underachieving teams in Major League Soccer needed new coaches. So they
obviously looked for coaches with winning records, coming from successful programs, to help
them rebuild. Well, not exactly.
Full story.
MLS commissioner Garber has made enormous strides during his brief time in office.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, November 17, 1999) -- I don't know what Major League
Soccer is paying Don Garber. But whatever it is, it probably isn't enough. He has officially been
MLS commissioner for a little over two months, but I personally think he has already made huge
strides towards advancing the league.
Full story.
Crucial MLS playoff games in Columbus, Dallas virtually unnoticed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, November 10, 1999) -- As we get ready for the climatic
third games in each of Major League Soccer's conference finals, I thought it might be a good time
to throw out some random thoughts I have had about the league and these playoffs.
Full story.
MLS coaching carousel about to begin; will DiCicco be added to the mix?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, November 4, 1999) -- The announcement by United States
women's national team coach 's national team coach Tony DiCicco that he would not renew his
contract with the U.S. Soccer Federation and coach the women in the Sydney Olympics, may end up
solving several coaching questions.
Full story.
Anemic playoff attendance and potential defection of sponsors are major MLS concerns.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, October 28, 1999) -- In case you haven't noticed, there
have been a few empty seats in Major League Soccer stadiums during the first round of the playoffs.
In fact, to be uncharitable, fans are staying away in droves.
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