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Gregory Sica>ARCHIVE

Gregory Sica: Argentines demand Barcelona-like quality from Messi (12/30/2009)
Gregory Sica: Banfield's title proves balance is shifting in Argentina (12/16/2009)
Gregory Sica: Does altitude home advantage excuse Liga's success? (12/03/2009)
Gregory Sica: Old-world power Uruguay may be waking from slumber (11/18/2009)
Gregory Sica: Agüero's World Cup chances ride on his return to form (11/04/2009)
Gregory Sica: Argentine powers River, Boca look to put misery behind (10/20/2009)
Gregory Sica: Who'll be in as South America qualifying comes to end (10/06/2009)
Gregory Sica: Argentina's World Cup hopes resting on a few tight paths (09/22/2009)
Gregory Sica: 5 lessons from South American World Cup qualifying (09/10/2009)
Gregory Sica: Argentina staring at make-or-break qualifier vs. Brazil (08/26/2009)
Gregory Sica: Catching up with South America's World Cup front-runners (08/13/2009)
Gregory Sica: Top 10 South American transfers to watch in Europe (07/29/2009)
Gregory Sica: Verón makes good on his promise, cements his legacy (07/16/2009)
Gregory Sica: The top 10 stars of the Libertadores in shop window (07/01/2009)
Gregory Sica: Five most likely destinations for Carlos Tevez (06/17/2009)
Gregory Sica: With club glory conquered, Messi now turns to country (06/02/2009)
Gregory Sica: Palermo chats about Argentina, Boca Juniors, MLS (05/19/2009)
Gregory Sica: Breaking down the round of 16 in the Copa Libertadores (05/05/2009)
Gregory Sica: Argentine hero Simeone faces his toughest gig yet (04/22/2009)
Gregory Sica: Argentine clubs are losing ground in the Libertadores (04/08/2009)
Gregory Sica: All eyes on Maradona as Argentina resumes World Cup qualifying (03/25/2009)
Gregory Sica: Will Argentine star Verón try an MLS move again? (03/11/2009)
Gregory Sica: River Plate, Boca Juniors find they've traded places (02/25/2009)
Gregory Sica: What to expect in Copa Libertadores' 50th year (02/10/2009)
Gregory Sica: 10 future stars at the U-20 South American Championship (01/28/2009)
Gregory Sica: Messi has helped Barça dominate; now it gets tougher (01/14/2009)
Gregory Sica: 10 Argentines who could follow Schelotto into MLS (12/30/2008)
Gregory Sica: Argentina's unprecedented three-way playoff is historic (12/17/2008)
Gregory Sica: Inter deserved Sudamericana, but tourney needs help (12/04/2008)
Gregory Sica: Schelotto's MLS success closely watched in Argentina (11/20/2008)
Gregory Sica: Falcao looks for silver lining in River's disastrous season (11/05/2008)
Gregory Sica: Why Maradona is the right choice for Argentina (10/22/2008)
Gregory Sica: All 10 South American teams still fighting for World Cup berths (10/08/2008)
Gregory Sica: Breaking down the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 (09/24/2008)
Gregory Sica: Five things we've learned from South America qualifying (09/11/2008)
Gregory Sica: Argentina looks to springboard its Olympic success (08/26/2008)
Gregory Sica: Argentina not quite realizing potential in gold medal defense (08/14/2008)
Gregory Sica: Argentina is heavily favored to defend Olympic gold (07/30/2008)
Gregory Sica: Flamengo tries to ditch label as perennial underachievers (07/16/2008)
Gregory Sica: Liga de Quito's Libertadores win is one for Ecuador (07/03/2008)
Gregory Sica: A lame result, and bigger issues for Argentina, Brazil (06/19/2008)
Gregory Sica: Argentina is already a contender for the '10 World Cup (06/06/2008)
Gregory Sica: Tear your eyes from Moscow and check out Argentina (05/21/2008)
Gregory Sica: Argentine clubs no longer Libertadores shoo-ins (05/07/2008)
Gregory Sica: Boca wins when it needs to, but a Copa repeat is no lock (04/23/2008)
Gregory Sica: Pelé, Maradona remain legends at their former clubs (04/09/2008)
Gregory Sica: Colo-Colo looks to expand on its domestic dominance (03/26/2008)
Gregory Sica: Time is now for River Plate to reclaim its rightful place (03/13/2008)
Gregory Sica: San Lorenzo, Argentine clubs off to slow start in Copa (02/27/2008)
Gregory Sica: A surprise could be lurking in this year's Libertadores (02/07/2008)
Gregory Sica: MLS' shift towards South America should pay off big (01/30/2008)
Gregory Sica: Inter is legitimately rolling thanks to Latin core (01/16/2008)
Gregory Sica: Nifty Argentine has Man U within striking distance (01/02/2008)
Gregory Sica: Argentina finishes No. 1 -- why does it feel so sour? (12/19/2007)
Gregory Sica: Tiny Arsenal was underdog that couldn't be stopped (12/06/2007)
Gregory Sica: Argentina is dazzling again, but true test is up ahead (11/20/2007)
Gregory Sica: River, América primed to fight for Sudamericana glory (11/07/2007)
Gregory Sica: Tiny clubs still contending in wide-open Argentine race (10/24/2007)
Gregory Sica: South America's World Cup qualifying journey begins (10/11/2007)
Gregory Sica: With Bielsa at helm, Chile could be big 2010 surprise (09/25/2007)
Gregory Sica: Hooliganism threatens the fabric of Argentine soccer (08/29/2007)
Gregory Sica: Catching up with MLS' impact import Schelotto (08/15/2007)
Gregory Sica: Argentine '07 Apertura could be closest race in years (08/01/2007)
Gregory Sica: Despite loss, Argentina proves it's a contender (07/18/2007)
Gregory Sica: Forlán chats on Uruguay's Copa América semifinal run (07/10/2007)
Gregory Sica: Goal-gifted Argentina still the Copa América favorite (07/04/2007)
Gregory Sica: Recoba chats on Uruguay's charge back into respect (06/29/2007)
Gregory Sica: Boca proved why it's Latin America's primary power (06/21/2007)
Gregory Sica: Boca Juniors down, but history's on their side (06/06/2007)
Gregory Sica: Defensor Sporting puts hopes of a nation on its back (05/16/2007)
Gregory Sica: Breaking down the last 16 in the Copa Libertadores (05/02/2007)
Gregory Sica: Signing of Barros Schelotto could be Crew's biggest victory (04/16/2007)
Gregory Sica: Man Utd defender Heinze is playing for all the marbles (04/03/2007)
Gregory Sica: Situation grim for Inter, 2006's biggest sensation (03/27/2007)
Gregory Sica: Forlan tries to dig Villarreal out of enormous hole (03/21/2007)
Gregory Sica: Checking in with Sevilla's Brazilian stud Daniel Alves (03/14/2007)
Gregory Sica: Checking in with Nacional, Uruguay defender Godín (02/28/2007)
Gregory Sica: Nacional has potential to put Uruguay back on the map (02/28/2007)
Gregory Sica: Who has the guns to win this year's Libertadores? (02/13/2007)
Gregory Sica: River Plate poised to win Argentine Clausura (02/02/2007)
Gregory Sica: Teen Agüero may become Argentina's next Maradona (01/23/2007)
Gregory Sica: Boca will have new look under new manager Russo (01/03/2007)
Gregory Sica: The balance of power in South America shifted in '06 (12/20/2006)
Gregory Sica: Late drama is the cure for Argentina's indiscretions (12/06/2006)
Gregory Sica: Higuaín being chased by Real Madrid, two countries (11/21/2006)
Gregory Sica: Palacio is what makes Boca tick, but Europe is calling (11/07/2006)
Gregory Sica: Estudiantes' surprise run largely due to prodigal son (10/25/2006)
Gregory Sica: Basile era kicks off to mixed reviews in Argentina (10/12/2006)
Gregory Sica: Breaking down Sudamericana round of 16 (09/27/2006)
Gregory Sica: Tévez, Mascherano must learn whole new ballgame (09/20/2006)
Gregory Sica: Is this Boca team the most dominant in club history? (08/30/2006)
Gregory Sica: Internacional proves itself, makes me eat my words (08/17/2006)
Gregory Sica: Bolívar discusses Internacional's historic title bid (08/16/2006)
Gregory Sica: Argentina clubs try to take down the champions (08/02/2006)
Gregory Sica: Libertadores quarterfinalists shake off the cobwebs (07/19/2006)
Gregory Sica: Argentina fell short, but Pekerman deserves credit (07/05/2006)
Gregory Sica: Argentina the team to beat? (06/20/2006)
Gregory Sica: Who will step up in South America-Europe rivalry? (06/06/2006)
Gregory Sica: Argentina's Crespo hoping third time's the charm (05/30/2006)
Gregory Sica: Argentines battle for places, but with one goal in mind (05/26/2006)

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