MLS All-Stars put reputation on line

by Ridge Mahoney

Does the soccer world care if the MLS can run its winning record against foreign opposition in the All-Star Game to 5-0? No. But the fact the MLS All-Stars-West Ham game is being televised to nearly 100 countries and approximately 300 media credentials have been issued shows the game is ... Read the whole story

Wgat They're Saying

by Soccer America

"I'm not concerned about Chelsea, I just don't know how far that team has got to go. They have lots of experience and big-game temperament and in a sense Scolari is fortunate, joining a big club with a team of internationals. But it's hard to see where there is going ... Read the whole story

Friedel could earn $5.2 million salary

by Paul Kennedy

[AMERICANS ABROAD] "Brad Friedels don't grow on trees." Those were Blackburn Rovers chairman John Williams' words in announcing his club would not part with its 37-year-old American goalkeeper. Famous last words, they were. Friedel looks to be headed to Aston Villa in a move that could result in his salary ... Read the whole story

And we have a winner ...

by Soccer America

[MLS] The Houston Dynamo can go home now. In Washington since Friday, first for the SuperLiga game against D.C. United on Saturday, the Dynamo finally got in the twice-postponed league match with D.C. United on Wednesday. Barely. Unbelievably, the teams endured another power outage and heavy rains that flooded the ... Read the whole story

West Ham appeases fans with Behrami signing

by Joe Addison

[TRANSFER TALK] West Ham United, which faces the MLS All-Stars Thursday in Toronto, made its first major signing of the summer when it signed Swiss international Valon Behrami. Read the whole story

Swedes say no to McDonald's

by Joe Addison

[OFF THE POST] Swedish fast food chain Max bit off a bit more than it could chew when it decided to stand up to UEFA and its corporate sponsor McDonald's. Read the whole story

Ramos-led Gunners open with victory

by Soccer America

[NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOYS] Coached by former U.S. national team star Tab Ramos, the NJSA Gunners got off to a winning start at the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships in North Little Rock, Ark. on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over the Grand Rapids Crew Juniors. For more on Day 1 and ... Read the whole story

Force and So Cal Blues fall in openers

by Soccer America

[NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS-GIRLS] Both defending girls champions lost on Day 1 of the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships in North Little Rock, Ark. For more on Day 1 and all the girls results, goal scorers and schedules ... Read the whole story

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