Mark's Mayhem by Mark Vincent Lincir

An avid soccer player and fan since picking up the game in the 1970's, Mark's Mayhem gives a no-nonsense look at the 'beautiful game' something you don't always find from other soccer pundits. 

  • Big-Time Drama in USMNT Camp – Players Unhappy with Jurgen?

    Wednesday, 20. March, 2013

    Some players are apparently unhappy with Jurgen Klinsmann’s coaching methods. The information came to light the other day in an excellent article by the Sporting News’ Brian Straus.

  • Bring Back the Shoot-Out!

    Sunday, 17. March, 2013

    After all the action both domestic and abroad over the weekend, Mark Vincent Lincir brings us his weekly Mark's Mayhem. Check out what he is thinking on the beautiful game this week.

  • Living the Life – with NO Complaints!

    Thursday, 3. January, 2013

    The holidays are a great time of year and allow time to spend with your family, parties presents and for some a chance to live the life of a pro footballer. Soccer365’s Mark Lincir explains why it is great to train in the morning…and he better not hear any pro players complaining about their life!

  • Flat-Four Fiascos Cost Teams Shot at Cup

    Monday, 12. November, 2012

    Sigi Schmid joked about it in their US Open Cup match against Eric Wynalda's amateur side...but playing with a sweeper is nothing to laugh at when you are in an aggregate set-up where giving up three goals in the first match basically spells "death."

  • Juventus Manages Draw Despite Oscar's Magic

    Wednesday, 19. September, 2012

    Those types of goals render me speechless.

  • Hey Kids! Emulate Clint Dempsey From Now On!

    Monday, 17. September, 2012

    He is fearless, confident and has an edge that not many American soccer players have proven that they do have when faced with top-flight competition.

  • Commentary: No Excuses for Jurgen if USA doesn't Win Tuesday Against Jamaica

    Monday, 10. September, 2012

    Jurgen Klinsmann was supposed to put an end to "nail-biting" qualifying for USA national team fans. Instead, he faces a massive MUST-WIN situation on Tuesday. He has it all, so why can't we expect everything?

  • Beckham-less Galaxy Smokes Chivas USA 4-0

    Tuesday, 14. August, 2012

    Even without the biggest brand in the world, the Los Angeles Galaxy still pasted their fellow Home Depot Center tenants 4-0.

  • AS Roma Hits A Grand Slam...Chelsea Heads to Extra Innings in Summer-Soccer-Circus Fixtures

    Sunday, 22. July, 2012

    I know that these summer-circus games are meant to get American fans up close and personal with their favorite European clubs. But the reason soccer has been played in baseball stadiums in the past was simply born out of neccesity, not because it was a good idea.

  • David Beckham is Untouchable

    Friday, 20. July, 2012

    He can do NO wrong from an investment standpoint. But from a league perspective standpoint he has done plenty wrong.

  • European Cup Commentary: It Will be a Germany vs. Spain Final

    Tuesday, 26. June, 2012

    Germany is too strong for Portugal and Spain is just too loaded with talent for Italy.

  • EUROPEAN CUP 2012: Spain is Ruining the Game For Everyone

    Monday, 18. June, 2012

    As good as Clint Dempsey is, I can imagine being him. But I can't, for the life of me, imagine being Spain's Iniesta. He simply doesn't make mistakes. I can imagine being Modric the Magician, but I can't wrap my head around pretending to be Xavi because his vision is so good that I think he has eyes all around his head!