Covering the U.S. Men's National Team Match Against Argentina with Bill Menzel

(Photograph courtesy of Bill Menzel)

"I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion." - Mia Hamm

Last night 78,936 soccer fans were treated to classic international friendly match of Style versus Heart as United States Men's National Team tied the Argentina National Team 1-1. While Argentina marveled the fans with their precision short-passes and attacking offense, the United States countered them with the excellent goalkeeping skills of Tim Howard and Juan Agudelo's equalizer.

Last night was a night where soccer fans witnessed the amazing ball-handling skills and toughness of Argentina's forward Lionel Messi. Not only was he breaking down defenses, he would get up immediately after being checked so his teammates can pass him the ball.

To Read More: Covering Soccer With Bill Menzel

Borough Boys SC Host Successful Q&A with the New York Cosmos Front Office

(Photograph courtesy of The Borough Boys)

"I'm not talking to myself. When you talk to yourself you are alone. No one hears you. You happen to be with me. You hear me. Therefore I am not talking to myself." - Capt. "Howling Mad" Murdock

In an event hosted by the Borough Boys SC at Legends Bar NYC, press, fans, and Borough Boys members were treated to a Q&A session with the New York Cosmos front office.

Borough Boys president Nick Laveglia introduced to the audience Joe Fraga and Dan Cherry who along with Cosmos Academy East Director Giovanni Savarese were ready to answer any questions about the New York Cosmos.

To Read More: New York Cosmos Q&A

One World Futbol: Inspiring Hope with an Ultra-Durable Soccer Ball

(Photograph courtesy of One World Futbol)

"If this can be termed the century of the common man, then soccer, of all sports, is surely his game.... In a world haunted by the hydrogen and napalm bomb, the football field is a place where sanity and hope are still left unmolested." - Stanley Rous, 1952

There's the game of Soccer and there's the life of Soccer. There's the game of soccer and there's the life of soccer? THERE'S THE GAME OF SOCCER AND THERE'S THE LIFE OF SOCCER!!! What? There's - the - game - of - soccer - and - there's - the - life - of - soccer.

If you remove the words the game of life, you're left with, "There's soccer and there's soccer." Really? There's soccer and there's soccer. There's soccer and there's soccer? THERE'S SOCCER AND THERE'S SOCCER!!!

To Read More: One World Futbol

Red Bulls win 1-0 over the Seattle Sounders; Juan Agudelo Scores his 1st MLS Goal

(Photograph courtesy of Bill Menzel)

Harrison, NJ - Expecting to contend for the 2011 MLS Cup, last year's Eastern Conference regular season winners kicked off the 2011 MLS season with a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders.

The Red Bull Arena boisterous crowd of the Southward and the rest of the 20,982 fans were given a preview of how dangerous the New York Red Bulls will be once they're in sync and running all cylinders. They witnessed moments of brilliance when Thierry Henry was "shaking and baking" his defenders as he passed the ball to his teammates.

To Read More: Red Bulls record their first victory of the season.

Red Bulls launch Program to assist NYC Parks & NY Soccer Programs

(Photograph courtesy of Red Bull)

Harrison, NJ - With the New York Red Bulls home opener against the Seattle Sounders a few days away, the team held their Annual Media Day. It's a day where the Press has access to watch the team practice as well as interview the players, coaches, and staff about the upcoming season.

At one point of the event, VP of Communications and Community Relations Jurgen Mainka announced the launching of the "New York's Got Wings" campaign. For every goal the Red Bulls score this season, $1000 in equipment and clinics will be donated to NYC Parks Youth Programs and NY Soccer Programs.

To Read More: New York's Got Wings

New York Cosmos Front Office to Meet with the Borough Boys SC for Q&A

(Photograph courtesy of The Borough Boys)

If you're a Cosmos fan who lives in the Tri-State area and you have questions about the New York Cosmos, then I suggest you attend the "Q&A with the New York Cosmos." Hosted by the Borough Boys Supporters Club, this event will take place at Legends Bar NYC on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 7PM.

If you're unable to attend, Cosmos fans will have the opportunity to email and twitter their questions directly to the Borough Boys SC during the Q&A session with members of the New York Cosmos front office. Please take into consideration that Borough Boys members in attendance will be first priority in asking their questions.

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New York Cosmos: A Conversation with the Former Team Doctor

Pelé posing with Dr. John L. Xethalis, M.D. (Photograph courtesy of Dr. Xethalis)

“They say life's what happens when you're busy making other plans. But sometimes in New York, life is what happens when you're waiting for a table.” - Carrie Bradshaw; Sex and the City

One thing I love and appreciate about living in New York City are the diners. Along with the diversity of it's patrons and staff, the beautiful thing about diners is the no thrill no frills philosophy. It's the one place where I go to understand the rhythm of the city and it's people. It's also the place where one finds information that you'll never find anywhere else.

As a writer who covers soccer, diners have been my invaluable resource. No matter the time of day/night, there's always someone who I can talk too about soccer. Over the years, the soccer history (both locally & globally) that I've learned has given me a better understanding of the game and the impact it has in people's lives.

To Read More: The New York Cosmos Former Team Doctor

New York Red Bulls tie Sporting Kansas City 2-2 in Dramatic Fashion

(Photograph & Media Release courtesy of RBNY)

Despite falling behind twice, the New York Red Bulls fought back through goals from the forward tandem of Thierry Henry and Dane Richards to earn a 2-2 tie against Sporting Kansas City in front of a sellout crowd of 10,087 at Hi Corbett Field Saturday night.

In a seesaw battle between the two MLS rivals over the 90 minutes, Red Bull Greg Sutton was the first tested goalkeeper in the 13th minute, pushing away a left footed drive by Kansas City midfielder Davy Arnaud. Moments later, Arnaud volleyed a Kei Kamara pass that zipped over the crossbar.

To Read More: New York Red Bulls - Sporting Kansas City

NEW YORK COSMOS 2011 ASIA TOUR FEATURING PELÉ, ERIC CANTONA AND COBI JONES KICKS OFF

(Photograph courtesy of the New York Cosmos)

March 1, 2011 (New York, NY) – The New York Cosmos kicked off the 2011 Asia Tour today when Pelé, Eric Cantona and Cobi Jones arrived safely in Singapore. From now until March 9, all three New York Cosmos Ambassadors' purpose is to demonstrate the organization's good-will commitment to developing young talent and building global partnerships.

The tour begins in Singapore and continues onto Hong Kong starting March 6 (featuring Pelé only) and ending March 9, as stated in their press release:

To Read More: New York Cosmos 2011 Asia Tour

New York Red Bulls: Win The 2011 MLS Cup or Bust

(Photograph courtesy of RBNY)

New York, NY - Now with the 2011 MLS SuperDraft over, the New York Red Bulls have made it clear that they have every intentions of being a team that will attack the net in the 2011 MLS Season.

With all that talent, there's no reason why the Red Bulls should be a mediocre defensive team in 2011 who squeaked to the Eastern Conference title in the regular season. In order to be taken seriously, they're going to have to win convincingly from the very beginning and maintain that pace up until the playoffs.

To Read More: Win the 2011 MLS Cup or Bust