Soccer America begins a weekly series, during the international club season, previewing the weekend's big TV matches, with a look at the players, coaches ... Read the whole story

"Investigations confirmed he suffered a complete rupture of his quadriceps muscle in the areas where the quadriceps inserts into the patella. His recovery will be a steady process in the early stages, and we are hoping for a return some time around Christmas."

-- Fulham physiotherapist Jason Palmer on American forward Brian McBride, who suffered a separated kneecap on Aug. 18 while scoring. (AP)

If we were to project out the implications of a proposed in FIFA system's to award World Cup hosts, don't count on the World ... Read the whole story

Following Thursday's draw in Monaco, Barcelona was installed by British bookmaker Ladbrokes as the odds-on favorite to win the 2008 UEFA Champions League. Barcelona ... Read the whole story

What has the impact of David Beckham's signing with MLS's Los Angeles Galaxy been online? Worldwide traffic to Major League Soccer's web site, mlsnet.com, ... Read the whole story

[U-17 WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD]. Two years ago, Mexico won the U-17 World Cup in Peru, but it failed to qualify for this year's finals ... Read the whole story

ESPNU and Galavision provide live provide live coverage of the U-17 World Cup from South Korea. This weekend's action kicks off early morning Saturday ... Read the whole story

[MLS GAME PREVIEWS]. Interconference play takes center stage this weekend, with the hottest action taking place in Texas: FC Dallas hosts D.C. United, and ... Read the whole story

In his five MLS matches, Cuauhtemoc Blanco has scored two goals and assisted on four others. On Saturday, he leads the Fire against the ... Read the whole story

Real Salt Lake goes for a second straight win at last-place (!) Los Angeles. Both teams have managed only three wins this season. Read the whole story

Columbus and Colorado are tied for the eighth and final playoff spot with 27 points and both have eight games to play. Read the whole story