Kristian Dyer Archive

November 9, 2009
Dyer: Onyewu plans a speedy recovery from knee surgery
While medical experts estimate a six-month timetable for his knee to heal, U.S. defender Oguchi Onyewu hopes to be ready in less, writes Kristian Dyer.

October 26, 2009
Dyer: End of an era as Red Bulls leave Giants Stadium
The Red Bulls played their last game at Giants Stadium and ended on a high note with a win. Perhaps it's a sign of better things to come, writes Kristian Dyer.

October 20, 2009
Dyer: MLS remains well-positioned despite recession
Despite a slight dip in attendance, the economic outlook for MLS remains positive even in this time of recession, writes Kristian Dyer.

October 13, 2009
Dyer: Dallas mounts unlikely surge for postseason
Need proof that the MLS playoff format creates more excitement? With only a couple of games per team left on the schedule, all but two teams are still alive, writes Kristian Dyer.

October 9, 2009
Dyer: Mathis reminisces with Honduras flashback
It's going to be a big task for the U.S. team to win on the road in Honduras, but it's been done before. Former national teamer Clint Mathis can teach the current squad a thing or two, writes Kristian Dyer.

September 29, 2009
Dyer: Donovan should headline MLS' Best XI lineup
MVP candidate Landon Donovan and Chivas goalkeeper Zach Thornton are just two of many standouts this season. Kristian Dyer projects his MLS Best XI lineup.

September 21, 2009
Dyer: Williams makes his case for the Red Bulls job
He's not the big-name coach fans and management might want, but New York interim coach Richie Williams might be the best man for the job, writes Kristian Dyer.

September 15, 2009
Dyer: Wilt feeling bullish on MLS, New York
Former Chicago Fire GM and current WPS executive Peter Wilt hasn't ruled out a return to MLS one day, writes Kristian Dyer.

September 7, 2009
Dyer: Handicapping the MVP race
This season's MVP race is tighter than ever with candidates like Landon Donovan, Guillermo Barros Schelotto and Fredy Montero fully deserving, writes Kristian Dyer.

August 31, 2009
Dyer: Kamara's remarkable journey from Sierra Leone to MLS
From war-torn Sierra Leone to MLS, Houston's Kei Kamara's personal journey has been an amazing odyssey, writes Kristian Dyer.

August 24, 2009
Dyer: Thornton finds the fountain of youth
With a rejuvenated Zach Thornton playing the best ball of his career, Chivas USA has kept pace with the leaders in the Western Conference, writes Kristian Dyer..

August 17, 2009
Dyer: Donovan's wonder strike against New England impresses his peers
Landon Donovan's strike against New England is the prime candidate for goal of the year. There's still some doubt as to whether or not it took a deflection, but Kristian Dyer clears the air.

August 11, 2009
Dyer: Donovan the undisputed leader of the U.S. team
Critics have questioned his heart in the past, but Landon Donovan has matured into the U.S. team's undisputed leader, writes Kristian Dyer.

August 10, 2009
Dyer: Harden returns to MLS after taking a charitable timeout
Ty Harden turned down a promising career with the Galaxy to act on an impulse to help others in need. He's now back in MLS with Colorado and rediscovering his love of soccer, writes Kristian Dyer.

August 3, 2009
Dyer: SuperLiga provides valuable experience for MLS players
The SuperLiga tournament has failed to grab the imagination of some fans, but the players find it a valuable experience, writes Kristian Dyer.

July 27, 2009
Dyer: Union gearing up for their debut in 2010
After the success Seattle has enjoyed in its debut season, fellow expansion franchise Philadelphia will have a tough act to follow in 2010, writes Kristian Dyer.

July 20, 2009
Dyer: Soumare the unsung hero of the Fire's back line
Chicago 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.

July 16, 2009
Dyer: Sorry state of Red Bulls saddens Ammann
Red 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.

July 6, 2009
Dyer: MLS notebook
MLS is well represented in the CONCACAF Gold Cup with standouts like Grenada's Shalrie Joseph, writes Kristian Dyer.

June 29, 2009
Dyer: MLS notebook
Clint 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.

June 23, 2009
Dyer: MLS notebook
Newly-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.

June 19, 2009
Dyer: U.S. expectations are too high
While 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.

June 16, 2009
Dyer: MLS notebook
Underachieving midfielder Juan Pietravallo is a microcosm of all that has gone wrong for the Red Bulls this season, writes Kristian Dyer.

May 31, 2009
Dyer: Ching brings blue-collar work ethic to the U.S.' front line
He'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.

May 2, 2009
Dyer: Pickens bounces back from his failed European adventure
After a failed stint in Europe, Colorado's Matt Pickens has re-established himself as a top-caliber MLS goalkeeper, writes Kristian Dyer.