[AMERICANS ABROAD] Eddie Johnson debuted for Cardiff City in its 2-1 win over MK Dons in the English League Cup. Read the whole story

"I've done 150 games with him and can assume Mr. Pickel doesn't signal any old s***."

-- Bundesliga referee Herbert Fandel, who ejected Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel for an assault on Borussia Dortmund's Tamas Hajnal that was called by linesman Mike Pickel. Van Bommel, who had already been cautioned for a lethal tackle, claimed he was ejected because refs are out to get him. (Guardian)

[MLS] The Chicago Fire has named as its new president Dave Greeley, who told the Chicago Tribune that his soccer knowledge is "limited." Read the whole story

[OFF THE POST/VIDEO] Eduardo Martini of Brazilian club Avaí scored with a punt from his own penalty area - it took a bounce before … Read the whole story

[EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES] Soccer America provides the latest on employment opportunities for soccer-related positions. They include college coaching opportunities, as well as opportunities in pro … Read the whole story