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Dyer: Soumare the unsung hero of the Fire's back line
Kristian Dyer | July, 20 2009Chicago has one of the most notoriously stingy back lines in MLS, much of it due to the rapid improvement of young defender Bakary Soumare, writes Kristian Dyer.
Article | ConversationDyer: Sorry state of Red Bulls saddens Ammann
Kristian Dyer | July, 16 2009Red Bulls fans aren't the only ones hurting this season. The team's sorry start has upset former players, too, like goalkeeper Mike Ammann, writes Kristian Dyer.
Article | ConversationDyer: MLS notebook
Kristian Dyer | July, 6 2009MLS is well represented in the CONCACAF Gold Cup with standouts like Grenada's Shalrie Joseph, writes Kristian Dyer.
Article | ConversationDyer: MLS notebook
Kristian Dyer | June, 29 2009Clint Mathis is among the growing number of players that have returned to the U.S. after stints in Europe -- a reversal of trend that can only be good for MLS, writes Kristian Dyer.
Article | ConversationDyer: MLS notebook
Kristian Dyer | June, 23 2009Newly-acquired Nick Garcia has helped to shore up the Toronto defense, while off the field, Garcia continues to help those in need, writes Kristian Dyer.
Article | ConversationDyer: U.S. expectations are too high
Kristian Dyer | June, 19 2009While it's easy to blame coach Bob Bradley for the U.S. team's poor performance, it's become obvious that expectations for the U.S. are far too high, writes Kristian Dyer.
Article | ConversationDyer: MLS notebook
Kristian Dyer | June, 16 2009Underachieving midfielder Juan Pietravallo is a microcosm of all that has gone wrong for the Red Bulls this season, writes Kristian Dyer.
Article | ConversationDyer: Ching brings blue-collar work ethic to the U.S.' front line
Kristian Dyer | May, 31 2009He's a lightning rod for criticism among U.S. fans, but Brian Ching has the support of the people who count -- his coaches and teammates, writes Kristian Dyer.
Article | ConversationDyer: Pickens bounces back from his failed European adventure
Kristian Dyer | May, 2 2009After a failed stint in Europe, Colorado's Matt Pickens has re-established himself as a top-caliber MLS goalkeeper, writes Kristian Dyer.
Article | ConversationDyer: End of reserve league is a step back for MLS
Kristian Dyer | January, 5 2009MLS' decision to dissolve the reserve league is shortsighted and likely to stunt the development of U.S. players, says Kristian Dyer.
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