It was around 10:00 am in California when I linked up with Amobi Okugo on Skype. I was sitting at my desk in my bedroom with all of my notes in front of me. But he seemed to be on the go during most of the interview. I got the sense that he was walking […]

There are serious people and with serious money, serious ideas, and serious experience getting involved with the movement to change US Soccer for the better. Riccardo Silva and Dennis Crowley aren’t bringing pocket change to the table. They’re bringing their big names and big reputations, along with their big bank accounts. More importantly, these guys are […]

At age 16, Tristan Bowen used a fake ID to get himself on the field during an LA Galaxy open tryout. Shortly after that, he was offered a professional contract. Tristan would ultimately become the first official Homegrown Player in MLS history. On paper, it seems like a dream come true. But the story isn’t as straightforward […]