Frank Dell'Apa Archive

October 30, 2009
Dell'Apa: U.S. bid for 2018 World Cup still strong
Contrary to recent reports, there's no clear indication that Europe has moved ahead of the U.S. in the pecking order to land the 2018 World Cup, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

October 5, 2009
Dell'Apa: Slim chance for U.S. World Cup seeding in 2010
Even if the U.S. wins its group in CONCACAF qualifying, its chances for a seed in next year's World Cup are remote, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

July 20, 2009
Dell'Apa: Davies and Altidore highlight the new breed of U.S. striker
The dynamic pairing of Charlie Davies and Jozy Altidore highlights the new breed of emerging U.S. strikers, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

April 30, 2009
Dell'Apa: U.S. World Cup bid gains traction as Obama lends support
With the support of President Obama, the U.S. bid to host the 2018 World Cup looks more and more likely to succeed, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

April 22, 2009
Dell'Apa: Revs at the forefront of African scouting in MLS
Although MLS increasingly looks to Africa for new talent, the New England Revs are one team that already is heavily invested in the region, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

March 20, 2009
Dell'Apa: Portland carries a steep tradition of soccer
The resurrection of the Northwest trifecta is complete with MLS awarding Portland an expansion franchise, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

March 5, 2009
Dell'Apa: Kansas City 2009 season preview
The Wizards will rise and fall in 2009 depending on the play of their Argentine midfield contingent, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

February 25, 2009
Dell'Apa: Colorado 2009 season preview
As usual the Colorado Rapids look to be in a state of flux entering a new season, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

February 17, 2009
Dell'Apa: New England 2009 season preview
With a roster in transition, the Revs will rely on old hands Steve Ralston and Taylor Twellman in 2009, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

February 7, 2009
Dell'Apa: Both U.S. and Mexico tapping outside sources
The U.S. and Mexico have both sought to enhance their squads by tapping outside sources for new talent, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

February 4, 2009
Dell'Apa: Tracing the origins of the long-standing U.S.-Mexico rivalry
Mexico traditionally had the upper hand in its long-standing rivalry with the U.S., but all that changed in 1991, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

December 22, 2008
Dell'Apa: Players Union and MLS headed for showdown
With the collective bargaining agreement set to expire next December, MLS and the Players Union are poised for critical talks, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

November 13, 2008
Dell'Apa: Revolution limp to the finish line
The Revolution limped out of the MLS playoffs battered and bruised. Frank Dell'Apa wonders if it's the end of an era for Steve Nicol's team.

November 3, 2008
Dell'Apa: Garnett talks soccer
NBA star Kevin Garnett didn't grow up following soccer, but he's become a huge convert, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

October 19, 2008
Dell'Apa: Pauleta declines the MLS option
Portugal's all-time leading scorer, Pauleta, is the type of player MLS should have signed, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

October 6, 2008
Dell'Apa: U.S. defense proving hard to score on
Under Bob Bradley, the U.S. defense has become nearly impenetrable for CONCACAF foes, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

September 17, 2008
Dell'Apa: U.S. offense needs to develop more sophistication
The U.S. steamrolls CONCACAF teams, but questions remain about the offense's ability to score against higher-caliber opposition, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

September 3, 2008
Dell'Apa: Champions League debacle
The Champions League debacle served notice that MLS needs to rethink its salary-cap structure, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

August 31, 2008
Dell'Apa: Quiet night for Beckham as Galaxy tie Revs
David Beckham and the Galaxy mustered an improved performance to earn a point against the Revolution, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

July 31, 2008
Dell'Apa: Revs make a statement by downing Dynamo
The Revs downed the Dynamo in a SuperLiga final that was notable for a show of solidarity by both teams, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

July 31, 2008
Dell'Apa: Brawls mar conclusion of SuperLiga semifinals
MLS proved it could match Mexican teams in the SuperLiga, despite the huge disparity in salaries, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

July 22, 2008
Dell'Apa: Nicol's all-star gamesmanship
Steve Nicol's choices to fill out the MLS all-star roster were tactical moves with West Ham in mind, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

July 15, 2008
Dell'Apa: MLS players shortchanged by SuperLiga?
The 2008 SuperLiga is up and running, but some MLS players believe that they are being shortchanged, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

June 19, 2008
Dell'Apa: Beasley makes a quick recovery from his knee injury
DaMarcus Beasley's recent performances suggest that he's close to fully recovered from his knee injury, writes Frank Dell'Apa.

June 7, 2008
Dell'Apa: Argentina in fine-tuning mode ahead of U.S. game
Under Alfio Basile, Argentina is an explosive team centered around the glorious attacking pair of Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi, writes Frank Dell'Apa.