The best of Lionel Messi 2012

by Paul Kennedy

[BY THE NUMBERS] Lionel Messi broke German great Gerd Mueller's 40-year-old record for most goals in a year by scoring both goals in Barcelona's 2-1 win over Real Betis to give him 86 goals for Barcelona and Argentina in 2012. Here's a breakdown of his goals and video of the ... Read the whole story

Dempsey, Boyd, O'Brien score, Jones issued first straight red

by Paul Kennedy

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Clint Dempsey beat U.S. national teammate Tim Howard with a deflected shot from 30 yards, but Howard's Everton prevailed over Spurs, 2-1, on Sunday in the English Premier League. Terrence Boyd upped his total to 13 goals in all competitions for Rapid Vienna with a 2-1 win over ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"I didn't think it would happen at all, not after going four other times. To have your father go over there again in not-so-safe circumstances is eye-opening. … I just got off the phone with my dad and it's war. It's never easy for families. I felt when he called ... Read the whole story

Morgan joins Hamm in 20-20 club

by Soccer America

[USA-CHINA] The USA extended its unbeaten streak to 21 games Saturday with a 2-0 win over China before a crowd of 17,371 at Detroit's Ford Field. For the first time since the semifinals of the 2012 Concacaf Olympic qualifiers, Alex Morgan started the game on the bench but she came ... Read the whole story

Chivas USA coaching target speaks out

by Paul Kennedy

[MLS SPOTLIGHT] Veteran Mexican coach Jose Luis Sanchez Sola -- known as "Chelis" -- is reportedly in line of take over for Robin Fraser as the Chivas USA head coach, and he certainly doesn't lack for opinions, saying what's wrong with Chivas USA and what he will do. Read the whole story

Philadelphia original returns home

by Soccer America

[MLS TRANSACTIONS] The deal that the Seattle Sounders made to send Jeff Parke to the Philadelphia was a win-win situation for both Parke and Sounders. Parke got his wish and returned to his hometown, while the Sounders got salary cap relief, along with allocation money and a 2013 first-round Supplemental ... Read the whole story

Chicago takes Maicon Santos

by Soccer America

[MLS RE-ENTRY DRAFT] The Chicago Fire made the lone selection in the MLS Re-Entry Process Stage One draft, picking up forward Maicon Santos from D.C. United. Read the whole story

A pair of juggling acts you probably missed

by Samuel Charles

[VIDEO PICK: Golazos] A couple players you've never heard of making magic while the ball is still airborne, and finishing with wonderful goals. Read the whole story

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