Much of the US soccer community was shocked by the omission of Landon Donovan from the US World Cup roster. Steve Holroyd takes a look at some of the surprising US World Cup roster omissions that preceded Donovan’s.
Author: Steve Holroyd
The ASL’s “Philadelphia Celtic”: Philly’s last chance at success in US soccer’s “Golden Age”
Steve Holroyd looks at the fascinating, if short, history of the ASL’s “Philadelphia Celtic.”
The day Philadelphia used the No. 1 overall pick to select a goalkeeper
Andre Blake is the first goalkeeper in MLS history to be drafted with the No. 1 overall pick. The last goalkeeper to be selected No. 1 overall was Bob Rigby.
Meet the Babe Ruth of American Soccer
Billy Gonsalves didn’t make US Soccer’s All-time Best XI, but Steve Holroyd explains how he is the Babe Ruth of American soccer.
While you weren’t watching: The US Best XI you didn’t get to see
Did you know the U.S. national team played games before 1990? The USSF apparently didn’t, given its recent 100th Anniversary Best XI selections. Steve Holroyd investigates.
Can’t stop this: A statistical look at Union goalkeepers
Steve Holroyd uses hockey’s perseverance rating to evaluate Union goalkeepers through the club’s short history.