Hartman left in limbo

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] If not for a strained hip flexor suffered by goalkeeper Zach Thornton, counterpart Kevin Hartman would truly be marooned. The veteran Hartman, a native of Southern California, came into the U.S. national team camp last week at Home Depot Center to replace Thornton, ending several weeks of anxious inactivity. ... Read the whole story

Feilhaber joins U.S. injury list

by Paul Kennedy

[AMERICANS ABROAD] It's a good thing the midfield is supposed to be the deepest part of the U.S. national team. Yet another midfielder, Benny Feilhaber, injured himself this winter, hurting ankle in training with Danish club AGF Aarhus on Monday. Pending the results of the scan on his ankle, Feilhaber's ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"Today he's fantastic, his form over the last few months has brought him to the highest point in his career. ... When people say some players are world class it's the most misused term but now Wayne is getting to the point where we have to say he's one of ... Read the whole story

Collins John makes impression with Chicago

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] The best way for a goalscorer on trial to make an impression is hit the net, and former Fulham striker Collins John did just that for the Chicago Fire on Monday. He scored twice in the first half and Stefan Dimitrov matched that output after halftime as the Fire ... Read the whole story

Trio re-ups with Seattle

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] The Seattle Sounders have retained three components of their successful 2009 expansion season as they head to Spain for the next phase of preseason preparations: Colombian defender Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, midfielder Brad Evans, and the team has agreed to defender Tyson Wahl. But the Sounders have still to resolve ... Read the whole story

Offseason player moves

by Soccer America

[MLS] Aziz Ansah holds the distinction of having one of the shortest stints on an MLS roster. Less than six weeks after FC Dallas signed the Ghanaian defender, it released him. For the MLS offseason moves ... Read the whole story

Beckham set for emotional game

by Paul Kennedy

[UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] David Beckham faces Manchester United for the first time since he left Man U in 2003 when Milan hosts United at the San Siro. French striker Karim Benzema returns to the stade Gerland for the first time since time being sold by Lyon to Real Madrid for ... Read the whole story

Japan's Okada in hot seat

by Soccer America

[WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN] Japan national team coach Takeshi Okada finds himself in the hot seat after his team's 3-1 loss to archrival South Korea Sunday continued a string of poor results. Fans booed Okada off the field after the game, and a poll showed 88 percent of fans want Okada ... Read the whole story

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