Michael Bradley in flux at Gladbach

by Mike Woitalla

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Amid reports that Sunderland, Galatasaray and Palermo are courting Borussia Moenchengladbach's Michael Bradley, Gladbach coach Michael Frontzeck explained why he benched the American after 17 straight starts. Also, last-place Gladbach is pursuing veteran Michael Fink, who like Bradley is a defensive midfielder. Read the whole story

Gooch leaves Dutch Cup match early

by Soccer America

[AMERICANS ABROAD: UPDATE] Oguchi Onyewu had to leave FC Twente's Dutch Cup quarterfinal match after just 25 minutes on Wednesday with what is described as an injury near his ribs that will require minor rehabilitation. The setback comes in just his third game after joining the Dutch league champion from ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"I am deeply sorry for my remarks and the offense they have caused, it was wrong and should not have happened. I have thought long and hard and reached the decision that it is time to move on."-- A statement from Sky Sports soccer anchorman Richard Keys, whose resignation follows ... Read the whole story

D2 soccer loses its shine

by Paul Kennedy

[MY VIEW] Once the only pro game in town, second division soccer appears to be on its way out in the United States. And it's too bad. D2 leagues propped up U.S. pro soccer in the lean years after the North American Soccer League folded in 1985 and before MLS ... Read the whole story

Toronto FC starts revamping project in Turkey

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] The first stage of New Era Redux is underway for Toronto FC, which travels Thursday to Turkey for its first training camp under Aron Winter, who since New Year' s Day has been to the MLS Player Combine and picked eight players in the SuperDraft and Supplementary Draft. Read the whole story

Bingham goes to Quakes in lottery

by Soccer America

[MLS] In a weightedlottery to be conducted Wednesday, the San Jose Earthquakes won therights to former University of California goalkeeper David Bingham, who signed aGeneration adidas contract earlier this week. Read the whole story

Galaxy signs U-17 resident McBean

by Paul Kennedy

[MLS] In the space of a month, Jack McBean went from a sophomore at Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, Calif., to a resident at the U.S. under-17 national team program in Bradenton,Fla., to the Los Angeles Galaxy's latest signing as a homegrown player. Read the whole story

U.S. U-18 and U-17 girls rosters

by Soccer America

[YOUTH] The U.S. U-18 and U-17 girls national teams will gather in Sunrise, Fla., beginning Friday for a six-day training. For the complete rosters ... Read the whole story

Ronaldinho can score from anywhere

by Soccer America

[VIDEO PICK] Ronaldinho, who recently moved from AC Milan to Flamengo in his native Brazil, showed just how much spin he can put on the ball. ... Read the whole story

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