Bob Bradley: 'We all feel sad'

by Paul Kennedy

[EGYPT TRAGEDY] American Bob Bradley, the coach of Egypt's national team, says his decision to attend a rally in Cairo with his wife, Lindsay, where Egyptians protested the violence that resulted in the death of 73 fans at a high-profile game between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly in Port Said on Wednesday ... Read the whole story

Payne: D.C. United could be 'pretty scary' going forward

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS SPOTLIGHT] From the same source it drew its current Designated Player D.C. United has acquired a second one. Forward Hamdi Salihi, a former teammate of Branko Boskovic at Rapid Vienna, has been signed at undisclosed terms. The Albanian international joins an attack that could be one of the deepest ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"It's just newspapers putting stuff out there. I'm focused on our team now. Would I want a player like [Didier] Drogba on my team? Yeah. I would want [Lionel] Messi also. I guess those are on the Christmas list." -- Chicago Fire coach Frank Klopas denying that the MLS team ... Read the whole story

Iraheta and Villarreal both sidelined

by Paul Kennedy

[MLS SPOTLIGHT] MLS is often criticized for failing to attract top young Latino players. But Chivas USA and the Los Angeles Galaxy landed Marvin Iraheta and Jose Villarreal, two of the most heralded players to come out of the Development Academy. It is just their bad luck that both players ... Read the whole story

Two more Colombians, both named Moreno, sign

by Soccer America

[MLS TRANSACTIONS] Two more Colombian internationals, both named Moreno, signed with MLS clubs. The Quakes signed 33-year-old playmaker Tressor Moreno, who played in Chile for Santiago Wanderers last season. He previously had a successful spell at Mexican club San Luis. Moreno has 32 caps for Colombia. Jose Moreno joined the ... Read the whole story

MLS preseason this week ...

by Soccer America

[SCOREBOARD] FC Dallas opened its Mexican training camp with a 1-0 win over Inter Playa del Carmen on a goal by top draft pick Matt Hedges in stoppage time. D.C. United wrapped up its Florida camp with a 1-1 tie with Malmo FF of Sweden. Trialist Ryan Richter had the ... Read the whole story

Sundhage calls up 28 players before New Zealand game

by Soccer America

[USA WOMEN] U.S. head coach Pia Sundhage has named 28 players for a training camp prior to the team's first domestic match of the year against New Zealand Feb. 11 at FC Dallas Stadium in Frisco, Texas, where more than 14,000 tickets have already been sold. Read the whole story

Cheers for co-hosts, boos for Ba and Lions of Atlas

by Paul Kennedy

[WINNERS & LOSERS] Co-hosts Equatorial Guinea and Gabon were the surprises of the Africa Cup of Nations, advancing to the quarterfinals that will be held this weekend. On the other hand, African powerhouses Senegal and Morocco exited quickly. For a look at the tournament's winners and losers ... Read the whole story

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