Family drives Alvarez in right direction

by Paul Kennedy

[THIRTEEN FOR '13] It's usually the No. 1 pick who gets all the pre-draft attention, but Chivas USA coach Jose Luis Sanchez is new to American sports and its draft system. El Chelis' pronouncement that Chivas USA will take Carlos Alvarez with the No. 2 pick in Thursday's MLS SuperDraft ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"I don't think it's a pity he hasn't won the league. Are you joking?" -- Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson, who said he's a big admirer of the Liverpool captain, after being asked whether he sympathized with Steven Gerrard's failure to win the ­Premier League ­title. (The Mirror) Read the whole story

New England acquires No. 1 pick from Toronto

by Paul Kennedy

[MLS SUPERDRAFT COUNTDOWN] The New England Revolution landed the No. 1 pick in the MLS SuperDraft when it acquired the top spot from Toronto FC for its No. 4 pick and allocation money. Toronto FC now holds the No. 3 and No. 4 picks. Vancouver (No. 5 and No. 10) ... Read the whole story

Galaxy retains Juninho, Findley returns to RSL

by Soccer America

[MLS TRANSACTIONS] Two Western Conference powers completed deals to solidify themselves at key positions for the future. The champion Los Angeles Galaxy reached an agreement with Brazil's Sao Paulo for the permanent transfer of Juninho, who has spent the last three seasons on loan. Real Salt Lake acquired the rights ... Read the whole story

Chicago gets No. 1 pick in Friday's college draft

by Paul Kennedy

[NWSL] The Chicago Red Stars were awarded the first pick in the National Women's Soccer League college draft, a closed-door event be held Friday at 9 a.m. ET at the NSCAA Convention in Indianapolis. The top prospects are Boston College's Kristen Mewis, who got the taste of the pro life ... Read the whole story

Wilt to head Indy Pro Soccer

by Soccer America

[NASL] The North American Soccer League has approved Indianapolis as the Division II league's 12th team. The new team, which will join the NASL for the 2014 season, is owned by Ersal Ozdemir, chief executive officer of Keystone Group. Former Chicago Fire executive Peter Wilt was instrumental in getting the ... Read the whole story

And now for another New York stadium plan ...

by Soccer America

[NASL] It's not the New York soccer stadium everyone has been talking about, but the New York Cosmos announced they've initiated plans to build a 25,000-seat soccer stadium as part of the construction of an entertainment complex at Belmont Park. The Cosmos' announcement does not indicate which league would play ... Read the whole story

Everybody loves furry friendlies

by Samuel Charles

[VIDEO PICK: Off the Post] A pair of canines cavorting in Istanbul brings new meaning to the word friendly in a game between Galatasaray and VfR Aalen of Germany. Read the whole story

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