USA baffles in 2-1 win over Haiti

by Paul Kennedy

[CONCACAF UNDER-20 CHAMPIONSHIP] The USA opened play at the Concacaf Under-20 Championship with a 2-1 win over Haiti. Baffling is the only word to describe the performance of Tab Ramos' team that did not lack for preparation -- he had his players at eight camps in the past year -- ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"In the last 15 months I am the best manager in England." -- Coach Roberto Mancini, who last season guided Manchester City to the English Premier League title -- but this season is 12 points behind leader Man United and out of European competition. (BBC) Read the whole story

Arena: Donovan probably won't play until late April

by Soccer America

[MLS 2013 COUNTDOWN] Los Angeles Galaxy coach Bruce Arena says Landon Donovan's decision to not return to training until the last week of March means he probably won't be playing until "close to the end of April." Is Arena upset at the situation? "Sure, it could be earlier," he told ... Read the whole story

PRO hands out ref assignments

by Soccer America

[MLS 2013 OPENING DAY] MLS's opening day is still 11 days away, but the Professional Referee Organization has announced referee assignments for Week 1. Canadian Silviu Petrescu, who worked MLS Cup 2012, will be in the middle for the Seattle-Montreal game. For all the assignments ... Read the whole story

In new role, Lletget rewarded with contract extension

by Soccer America

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Sebastian Lletget, one of the top prospects in the cycle of under-23 players who failed to qualify for 2012 Olympics, has signed a contract extension at English club West Ham United. The 20-year-old Lletget, who has been with the Hammers since 2009 but whose progress was set back ... Read the whole story

Game to Watch: Barcelona at AC Milan

by Samuel Charles

[UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] Tournament favorite Barcelona begins the knockout phase on Wednesday opposite AC Milan at the San Siro, where Lionel Messi and Co.’s chief adversary may well be history. Read the whole story

You train to be like Zlatan, I am already Zlatan

by Samuel Charles

[VIDEO PICK: Off the Post] A brief interview of Zlatan Ibrahimovic conducted after Lucas Moura's arrival at Paris Saint-Germain offers humorous insight into why the striker got sent off late in last week's Champions League victory at Valencia. Read the whole story

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