[AMERICANS ABROAD] Jozy Altidore put on one of his best shows since moving to Europe five years ago, scoring two goals -- the second ... Read the whole story

"The fans are not helping us. At the end of the season, I will leave. They don't have to worry about me."

-- Chelsea interim manager -- well, don't let him go off about "interim" tag -- Rafa Benitez, with his postgame meltdown, confirming his exit at the end of the season, after the Blues' 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in their FC Cup replay. (BBC)

[MLS 2013 COUNTDOWN] Ryan Nelsen has lots of pieces to fill if he is going to build Toronto FC into a playoff contender, and ... Read the whole story

[MLS SCHEDULE: Week 1] MLS kicks off the 2013 season this weekend, its earliest start ever. Temperatures are expected to be in the 40s ... Read the whole story

[MY GAME] American players have a lot to learn from Brazilians. But they shouldn't focus on their dribbling or possession. They need to think ... Read the whole story

[UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] With the round of 16 half over Jose Mourinho's correct choice won't be popular in Madrid, great theater is going ignored, ... Read the whole story

[VIDEO PICK: Golazos] One snowy free kick promotes panic and another golazo generates immediate conception in Italy, while the Premier League gives us a ... Read the whole story