Champions Soccer Radio Network

Chris Murphy is a testament to the intelligence in the decision to hold the World Cup in the U.S.A. in 1994. Having never known anything about the game, he became hooked and has never looked back. Not content to be a passive observer, he loves all aspects of the game including the geography, history, tactics and drama. He can be reached for comment or feedback at cdmphy@yahoo.com   You can also check out his blog at http://www.johnny-spot.com

Brown a fanatical Eagles/Sixers/Flyers and Yankees fan discovered Chelsea FC in London one game day afternoon. Having grown up hating soccer through his youth,  he was amazed at how quickly he became hooked on the biggest game in the world.

Derrick is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area. He's a lawyer who works as a litigation consultant and an avid Liverpool Supporter. His love for football was sparked at age 5 when a UK immigrant formed a competitive football club in his town which Derrick eventually played for. In his spare time he enjoys listening to music, surfing the web, eating red vines, and formulating plans for world domination.

Mike discovered soccer as a kid, when he stumbled across an NASL playoff game on TV while searching for Saturday morning cartoons.  Although his playing career lasted just one spectacular year of U-13, he’s continued with the game by supporting the Seattle Sounders and attending various matches on his travels.  His column will focus on American soccer, with some forays overseas.  When he’s not following soccer, the NHL, rugby and sometimes curling (no joke – he used to play!), Mike enjoys the culinary arts, loading his iPod, and dancing Argentine tango.

Born pretty close to Hamburg, Germany, the town with the only team that always played in the first league, football was always one of the biggest parts of my life. I love this game since I was little. Because talent wasn't good enough I became a journalist, covering football. Now I live in L.A. and want to watch MLS growing.

Born and bred New England, Hank is as die hard a Revolution fan as they come, going back to the early days of Alexi Lalas, Mike Burns, Walter Zenga and Joe Max Moore. He is the author of The Midnight Ride, a blog dedicated to the Revs, and is also a regular contributor on Overlapping Run and CSRN's Around The League in 90 Minutes.

Born in the Bronx, NY (moved to Teaneck, NJ by force at age 13) to Romanian & Hungarian parents that immigrated to the USA, use to attend NY Cosmos games with the family during the glory days of the NASL. A big supporter of the NY Yankees/NY Jets/NY Rangers, re-found his love for Football when the World Cup came to the USA in the summer of 1994 after the NY Rangers won their Stanley Cup and ended 54 years of curses and heartache. Waited two years for Major League Soccer to start and dedicated himself not just to his club Red Bull NY (Formerly NY/NJ MetroStars), but to the continual building of the league and the belief that the USA will win the World Cup and point the finger into the faces of all the Soccer Bashers in the country that we are equal to the other countries of the World who love this great game. Currently working at SNS (Sports News Satillite) feeding highlights to all NBC Affiliates of the USA by watching all sports in the USA or involving American Athletes. Dedicated RBNY reporter for Around The League in 90 Minutes.

Born & raised on Chicago’s Southeast side. My first contact with the beautiful game was in the early ‘60s at a lakefront park where Mexican American Sunday league clubs played their matches. I started following club futbol when I watched delayed tape Chivas de Guadalajara matches in 1964 and my first “live” matches were watching Mexico and Mexican club teams play at Soldier Field during the ‘60s & ‘70s. I supported the Chicago Sting and now support the Chicago Fire. I follow the exploits of Newcastle and Torquay across the pond. I’ve coached my daughter and son’s teams in AYSO, recreational leagues, and club teams for the better part of 16 years. My playing prowess you ask? None whatsoever!

More of this nonsense at Overlapping Run:  http://overlappingrun.blogspot.com

Grow up in Detroit listening to old 8-tracks of Johnny Cash, tapes of Hank Williams, and cd's of Green Day and the Ramones in high school, mix it with some East Tennessee-Appalachia heritage, and you get a punk rock country boy. Oh, and he somehow became obsessed with football. Shaun Garth Walker! Rock!

Greg is a husband, father, and soccer fanatic. He has been around the game since high school as a fan, player, coach, referee, and now as a parent of soccer playing children. Ryan, 15, plays on the high school team. Kaycee, 5, will experience AYSO this fall, (dad will be coaching), and finally, Maverick, 3, who participates on any level when allowed. You can contact Greg via email gregorykontra@yahoo.com

Paul became a fool for footie when his dad took him to see George Best play for the L.A. Aztecs. He became a loyal Reading supporter after meeting Marcus Hahnemann in Seattle, and turned into an ardent Fire fanatic when he moved to Chicago.  Paul can frequently be found on football message boards or at Toyota Park, when work doesn't get in the way of following football.

Originally from Philadelphia, MJ now lives and works on the opposite side of the state in Pittsburgh. He works for a healthcare company that specializes in hospital robotics and patient safety automation. He’s an account manager and no he can’t get you samples or pens.