Garber on Donovan, Shea, TV ratings and the destination league

by Paul Kennedy

[MLS SPOTLIGHT] Three days before the start of MLS's 18th season, MLS Commissioner Don Garber took to the digital world to address fans and the media via a live Google+ Hangout in New York. Garber said the league's goal is to be one of the world's top leagues in 10 ... Read the whole story

Altidore does it all to tie Dempsey goal mark

by Soccer America

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Jozy Altidore put on one of his best shows since moving to Europe five years ago, scoring two goals -- the second with a chip over the goalie over 25 yards out -- and setting up the third in the last quarter of an hour as AZ beat ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"The fans are not helping us. At the end of the season, I will leave. They don't have to worry about me." -- Chelsea interim manager -- well, don't let him go off about "interim" tag -- Rafa Benitez, with his postgame meltdown, confirming his exit at the end of ... Read the whole story

Will Ephraim be the answer in Toronto?

by Soccer America

[MLS 2013 COUNTDOWN] Ryan Nelsen has lots of pieces to fill if he is going to build Toronto FC into a playoff contender, and he hopes Englishman Hogan Ephraim will be a start. In the first move since retiring as a player at Queens Park Rangers and taking over as ... Read the whole story

Philadelphia-Sporting KC kicks off season on Saturday afternoon

by Soccer America

[MLS SCHEDULE: Week 1] MLS kicks off the 2013 season this weekend, its earliest start ever. Temperatures are expected to be in the 40s as the Philadelphia Union has the honor of the first start at PPL Park against 2012 Eastern Conference regular-season champion Sporting Kansas City. Six games will ... Read the whole story

The secret behind the mystique of beautiful Brazilian soccer

by Francis Langbein

[MY GAME] American players have a lot to learn from Brazilians. But they shouldn't focus on their dribbling or possession. They need to think like Brazilians. The secret behind the mystique of beautiful Brazilian soccer is to always look for the opportunity to score with the highest probability. Read the whole story

Mourinho's choice, off Broadway and the Barca effect

by Samuel Charles

[UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] With the round of 16 half over Jose Mourinho's correct choice won't be popular in Madrid, great theater is going ignored, and the ripple effects of Barca's flop. Read the whole story

The week's best goals in Italy and England

by Samuel Charles

[VIDEO PICK: Golazos] One snowy free kick promotes panic and another golazo generates immediate conception in Italy, while the Premier League gives us a stoppage time winner by the hottest player on the planet, and one of the best volleys all year. Read the whole story

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