Michael S. Hund

altMichael S. Hund covers DC United, the US national team and American soccer in general on his blog The Fullback Files. He contributes a monthly roundup on American soccer and we are very happy to have him as a part of Albion Road!
State of the States | January, 2012

US Soccer logoWith the holiday season in our rearview mirrors, the MLS pre-season is about to kick into gear. Likewise, the USMNT returns to action with the annual January camp and friendlies. But we begin with the different roster trajectories of the two biggest names in American club soccer…

 

The Perils of Success

 

It seemed that the price of the Galaxy’s 2011 success would be an off-season dismantling, headlined by the long-rumored departure of David Beckham. But here we are, in the heart of the transfer season, and Beckham looks like he may extend his stay in LA. Likewise, many of the key cogs that looked to have attracted interest from other quarters were quietly signed to new contracts or departed on short-term loans.

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