[MAKING A LIST] If you were wondering about Landon Donovan's commitment to American soccer, consider this. He made his MLS debut in 2001 and … Read the whole story

"Nobody can fault [Landon Donovan's] service for his club or national team. He has played in big games, he has had to carry the weight of multiple teams at the same time. Off the field, he has been the face of U.S. soccer. It’s a lot to carry. Credit to him: He has done it well and been very successful. He is a hard-working guy. ... Nobody in the history of U.S. soccer has had to deal with all the pressure he has — not one. He has been doing this since 1999: international games, international travel, World Cups, MLS. ... I don't think anybody is in a position to say what Landon should or shouldn't do, or he needs to give this back. Because he has given the last 15 years of his life to it."

-- D.C. United midfielder John Thorrington, a longtime friend of Landon Donovan, whose return to the field is still pending. (Washington Post)

[MLS 2013 COUNTDOWN] The Vancouver Whitecaps completed the signing of 28-year-old Englishman Nigel Reo-Coker, whose wife is American and who joined MLS instead of … Read the whole story

[USA WOMEN] Tom Sermanni's 23-player roster for the annual Algarve Cup March 6-13 in Portugal includes seven players based abroad, including Paris St. Germain … Read the whole story

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Brad Friedel started in goal, and Clint Dempsey came on as a substitute as Tottenham tied French club Lyon, 1-1, on the … Read the whole story

[VIDEO PICK: Off the Post] Piero Alva's goal while opposing keeper Juan Flores laid motionless after collapsing from heat exhaustion in Peru was shocking, … Read the whole story