Rooney ranks among the greats

by Paul Kennedy

[UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] It's time to include Wayne Rooney among the great players in the world today. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka -- none is hotter than Rooney, who scored his first two goals in this season's UEFA Champions League -- his 24th and 25th goals of the season ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"Caesar's phrase comes to mind when I think of what has happened this season. I have come to England, seen what it is like and, before I leave, I want to conquer the FA Cup, the Premier League and the Champions League." -- Chelsea's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti. (The Daily ... Read the whole story

Lion is unlikely Lyon hero

by Soccer America

[UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] Cameroonian Jean II Makoun was the unlikely hero of Lyon's 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Championship round-of-16 series on Tuesday, scoring a stunning goal to give the French team its third win in three games at home against Real Madrid. Read the whole story

Donovan wins in Europa debut

by Paul Kennedy

[AMERICANS ABROAD] In Landon Donovan's Europa League debut, Everton defeated Sporting Lisbon, 2-1, on Tuesday in the first leg of their round-of-32 series. Read the whole story

More signings pending for Kansas City?

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] Unconfirmed reports surfaced Tuesday that Kansas City, which officially announced the signing of Danish keeper Jimmy Nielsen Monday, is on the verge of adding two more international players. Read the whole story

Dallas tops collegiate opposition again

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] FC Dallas punctuated the first phase of its preseason training by beating SMU, 4-0, Tuesday on goals by four different players. Read the whole story

Goodson recalled from Norway

by Soccer America

[USA] Clarence Goodson, whose goal was a rare bright spot in last month's 3-1 loss to Honduras and who is pushing for what would be the fourth center back spot on the national team for the 2010 World Cup, has been given permission by his Norwegian club IK Start to ... Read the whole story

Philly is happening place

by Soccer America

[WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN] Philadelphia is the center of the soccer world in 2010. Site of the NSCAA Convention and MLS SuperDraft, it will be the home of the MLS expansion Union, which opens at its new PPL Park in Chester, Pa., on June 27. It will also be the site ... Read the whole story

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