[CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] Once every few years, soccer surpasses the limits and boundaries of rationale, and skews into the seemingly impossible. It happened again … Read the whole story

[MLS] Team-bonding and good competition are two reasons MLS coaches take their teams on foreign trips during preseason. Such jaunts occasionally involve adjusting and … Read the whole story

"I am very excited to be returning home to my teammates and the LA Galaxy. I would like to thank Bayern Munich for the opportunity to play with one of the premier clubs in Europe, as well as all their coaches and players for welcoming me into the club. Although the results were not what we had hoped for, the time in Germany still was very positive for me. I am fit, motivated, and excited to be coming back as a better, more experienced player."

-- Landon Donovan's statement on his return to Los Angeles from a loan stint with Bayern Munich that he had hoped would turn into a transfer.

[CONCACAF UNDER-20 CHAMPIONSHIP] The U.S. U-20 national team, coached by Thomas Rongen, meets Jamaica on Friday in Trinidad & Tobago to kick off its … Read the whole story

[WPS] The world's all-time leader in national team appearances with 342, two-time World Cup and Olympic champion Kristine Lilly came to terms on a … Read the whole story

[OFF THE POST] Since Dutchman Guus Hiddink took over as Chelsea boss, he intensified the fitness regime, restricted cell phone use on the training … Read the whole story

[CRIME & PUNISHMENT] Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole's evening started off admirably. He and teammates attended a fundraiser for two children's charities with … Read the whole story