Four years on, victory is bittersweet

by Paul Kennedy

[HONDURAS-USA] The setting for the USA's Hexagonal opener Wednesday has been framed in such harsh terms that few would imagine Jurgen Klinsmann's boys escaping with a victory. Yes, it will be hot. Yes, Estadio Olimpico will be packed. And yes, San Pedro Sula is the murder capital of the world ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"That's all. Now let's go and watch the household's little n*****, the crazy head [Mario Balotelli]. Girls are also invited if they want to come with me. You'll also have the chance to meet with the president [Silvio Berlusconi]." -- Paolo Berlusconi, the vice president of AC Milan and brother ... Read the whole story

Catrachos are set, Klinsmann is mum

by Soccer America

[HONDURAS-USA] Honduras coach Luis Suarez named his starting lineup that will feature four current and two former MLS players for Wednesday's Hexagonal opener against the United States (TV: BeIN Sport, BeIN Sport en Espanol, 4 p.m. ET). U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann was less forthcoming about his plans ... Read the whole story

Mexico's Chepo aims for 10-0-0

by Soccer America

[HEXAGONAL: Day 1] Day 1 of the Hexagonal will conclude in the evening with two games: Mexico-Jamaica  and Panama-Costa Rica. Mexico is 12-0-0 in competitive matches under Coach Chepo de la Torre, whose goal is to win every game in the Hexagonal. "You can't always win," he says. "But you ... Read the whole story

FC Dallas is off to Cancun

by Paul Kennedy

[MLS 2013 COUNTDOWN] In the old days, most MLS clubs headed abroad for spring training. Guadalajara in Mexico and the La Manga sports club in Spain were popular destinations. This year, FC Dallas, which headed to Cancun, Mexico, on Tuesday, will be the only MLS club that will travel abroad. ... Read the whole story

Taylor headed to Seattle, Chalupny rejoins Chicago

by Soccer America

[NWSL] The Seattle Reign announced four free-agent signings, among them 2011 Soccer America College Player of the Year Lindsay Taylor, who spent last summer in Norway after finishing up at Stanford. The Chicago Red Stars' three signings included 2008 U.S. Olympic gold-medalist Lori Chalupny. Read the whole story

Defender gets caught up in his work

by Samuel Charles

[VIDEO PICK: Off the Post] Fabio Ferreira raced back to make a wonderful clearance in Brazil’s Serie B last Wednesday and the play ended with the defender tangled up in the net while lying on his back as the entire goal was collapsing on top of him. Read the whole story

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