[MLS PLAYOFFS: New York-D.C. United] Red Bull Arena was spared during Hurricane Sandy's devastating tour through New Jersey, but the New York Red Bulls' … Read the whole story

"I'm going to be honest with you, I thought I was the best candidate and I still do. I'm disappointed that [U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati] thinks so little of American coaches. But it's hard to say for me that he didn't make a good choice. Tom Sermanni is a good choice and can -- as so many of us can -- win with this team."

-- Tony DiCicco, who coached the U.S. women to titles at the 1996 Olympics, 1999 World Cup and 2008 U-20 World Cup, on the hiring of Scotsman Tom Sermanni. (ESPNFC.com)

[MLS INJURY REPORT] Forward Eddie Johnson is questionable for the first leg of the Western Conference semifinal series against Real Salt Lake on Friday, … Read the whole story

[MLS SCHEDULE: Playoffs] The MLS playoffs begin Wednesday when the Chicago Fire hosts the Houston Dynamo in a play-in game. The teams are evenly … Read the whole story

[VIDEO PICK: Off the Post] Stefan Leu found a very embarrassing way make the highlight reel while allowing six goals in the second division … Read the whole story