[MLS PLAYOFFS] One game into the 2014 MLS playoffs and already the postseason is roiled by controversy. Referee Mark Geiger whistled Whitecaps defender Kendall … Read the whole story

[VIDEO PICK: Off the Post] Less than two minutes after kickoff in this Kenyan Premier League game, Gor Mahia went up, 1-0, against Sofapaka. … Read the whole story

[MLS PLAYOFF PREVIEW] Sporting Kansas City starts off defense of its 2013 MLS Cup title Thursday night in perilous circumstances. By losing to New … Read the whole story

[DATEBOOK] The MLS playoffs will take a break this weekend for international action and resume Nov. 23 with the first legs of the conference … Read the whole story

[MLS TRANSACTIONS] The Columbus Crew is about to enter the playoffs for the first time under head coach Gregg Berhalter, but he is already … Read the whole story

[MLS SPOTLIGHT] At the age of 26, Steve Zakuani is retiring from soccer, his career never the same after suffering a broken leg in … Read the whole story

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Sacha Kljestan, whose short-term move to MLS over the summer was thwarted, finally got his first start of the 2014-15 Pro League … Read the whole story

[VIDEO PICK: Off the Post] Napoli's Jose Callejon demonstrates how to miss an open net from two feet out by shooting over the crossbar. Read the whole story

"It was hurtful. In England, at all the clubs I've played for, no one ever said that. I was at Tottenham 10 years and no manager or chairman ever said that. I've heard managers say I'm the most committed player they've ever had. I can say this because it's the truth. I don't drink. I take care of my body. That's why, at 32, I'm sharper than ever. My record here, even restricted by injury, is good."

-- Toronto FC's Jermain Defoe on last month's comments from club president Tim Leiweke questioning the English striker's commitment to the MLS club. Defoe added that he's unsure if he'll return to Toronto. (The Guardian)

Should there be any lingering doubts about the total domination that Europe now has over the global game they have surely been put to … Read the whole story

Defenders are usually the top candidates for Rookie of the Year and while only a few such players have broken into starting lineups this … Read the whole story

Friday action includes a Tijuana-Toluca showdown. ... MLS playoffs continue on Saturday and Sunday. Read the whole story