Ives Galarcep Archive

January 14, 2010
Galarcep: 2010 MLS SuperDraft review
Philadelphia wasn't the only team to land a rich haul at the SuperDraft as Eastern Conference rivals Chicago and New York also secured strong draft classes, writes Ives Galarcep.

January 12, 2010
Galarcep: 2010 MLS SuperDraft Cover It Live
Join Ives Galarcep for live coverage and analysis of the first two rounds of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.

January 12, 2010
Galarcep: 2010 MLS combine review
With the MLS combine complete, prospects like UNC's Zach Loyd saw their stock rise, while other highly touted players saw theirs fall, writes Ives Galarcep.

January 12, 2010
Galarcep: 2010 MLS SuperDraft first-round mock
With Oregon State's Danny Mwanga slated to go first overall, the suspense for the 2010 SuperDraft begins with the No. 2 pick, writes Ives Galarcep.

January 5, 2010
Galarcep: Adu and Johnson try to revive careers in Greece
With former MLS stars like Eddie Johnson and Freddy Adu struggling in Europe, there's a cautionary tale at hand for other MLS players thinking of making the leap this January, writes Ives Galarcep.

December 20, 2009
Galarcep: D.C. in flux as it tries to recover its glory days
Once the league's dominant power, D.C. United is mired in mediocrity as constant roster turnover the past three years has failed to pay dividends, writes Ives Galarcep.

December 11, 2009
Galarcep: January training camp could see new faces called up
With the U.S. team's annual training camp set to convene in January, coach Bob Bradley could take the opportunity to look at some fresh faces, writes Ives Galarcep.

November 30, 2009
Galarcep: Philly poised to replicate Seattle's success
Following the success of expansion franchise Seattle, the expectations are similarly high for Philadelphia in 2010, writes Ives Galarcep.

November 22, 2009
Galarcep: Donovan's season ends on a low note
After missing a critical kick in the penalty shootout, Landon Donovan's season ended on a low note, writes Ives Galarcep.

November 14, 2009
Galarcep: U.S. vs. Slovakia recap
For fans who were wondering how the U.S. would fare on offense without Landon Donovan, the evidence was there to see in an insipid 1-0 loss to Slovakia, writes Ives Galarcep.

November 6, 2009
Galarcep: L.A. vs. Chivas preview
After three straight first-round playoff exits, Chivas USA is determined to take the next step when it faces the Galaxy in their elimination bout, writes Ives Galarcep.

October 23, 2009
Galarcep: MLS enters frantic finale on last weekend
With one game left, six MLS teams are battling for two playoff spots. How they shake out could also determine the future of several coaches, writes Ives Galarcep.

October 15, 2009
Galarcep: U.S. vs. Costa Rica recap
On an emotional night when the U.S. team would have been excused for being distracted, Bob Bradley's men showed enormous heart in salvaging a tie against Costa Rica, writes Ives Galarcep.

October 11, 2009
Galarcep: Bradley proves he's the right man for the job
He might not provide the glamour of a big-name foreign coach, but in steering the U.S. to World Cup qualification, Bob Bradley proved he was the right choice, writes Ives Galarcep.

October 11, 2009
Galarcep: U.S. vs. Honduras recap
Behind the tireless effort of Connor Casey, the U.S. achieved what no other CONCACAF team had done in qualifying: beat Honduras on the road, writes Ives Galarcep.

October 7, 2009
Galarcep: U.S. vs. Honduras play-by-play
U.S. vs. Honduras minute-by-minute report.

October 6, 2009
Galarcep hails talented Honduras team
The road to South Africa for the U.S. leads through Honduras. The only problem? This is arguably the most talented Honduras team ever, writes Ives Galarcep.

September 28, 2009
Galarcep: Breaking down the MLS playoff race
Defending champion Columbus might have secured its place in the postseason, but the race for the remaining playoff spots remains up in the air, writes Ives Galarcep.

September 12, 2009
Galarcep: MLS coaching landscape sure to change in offseason
As the MLS playoff race heats up, several coaches could be looking at unemployment if they fail to reach the postseason, writes Ives Galarcep.

September 9, 2009
Galarcep: U.S. vs. Trinidad & Tobago recap
It was a lackluster performance against Trinidad & Tobago in all respects, but the U.S. still came away with a crucial road win, writes Ives Galarcep.

September 7, 2009
Galarcep: Bornstein not the answer at left back for U.S.
The U.S. learned several important lessons against El Salvador, the most poignant being that Jonathan Bornstein is not the answer at left back, writes Ives Galarcep.

August 28, 2009
Galarcep: For Chicago, the time is now
In Major League Soccer, talent stockpiles are fleeting and dynasties are destined to crumble. Which is why there's no time like the present for Chicago to make a run at its first title since its inaugural season, writes Ives Galarcep.

August 22, 2009
Galarcep: Red Bulls mess largely of the franchise's own making
It's not an exaggeration to say the 2009 season has been an unmitigated disaster for the Red Bulls, but the root cause of the problems stems from the franchise itself, writes Ives Galarcep.

August 13, 2009
Ten things learned from the U.S.-Mexico clash
The positives from the U.S. loss to Mexico? Forward Charlie Davies is for real. The bad? The U.S. team still looks extremely vulnerable at the full back spot, writes Ives Galarcep.

August 12, 2009
Galarcep: Mexico vs. U.S. recap
The U.S. team was looking to make history, but despite taking an early lead, the U.S. succumbed 2-1 to El Tri in all-too-familiar fashion, writes Ives Galarcep.