Get used to "Disconnected from Network" as the servers get more and more players it just happens. Socom is working on the problem and has come a long way since christmas. There were times you had to keep trying and trying just to get in. trust me it's getting better. I play in US west as you guessed it.............. XR8TD look me up and i'll show you the ropes. To find someone your looking for, enter a room and choose PLAYERS, then scroll the players until you find who you are looking for. Don't get discouraged if you get killed ALOT in the beginning everyone does.