The USA, which already clinched a spot in the U-20 World Cup, faces Cuba in the Concacaf U-20 championship semifinals on Friday ... The MLS season kicks off on Saturday. MLS games are broadcast by NBC Sports Network, ESPN2, the Univision network, and are also available with the MLS Direct Kick package (free the first two weekends) and online streaming with MLS Live.

The USA faces Costa Rica in U-20 World Cup qualifying on Friday.

There's plenty of FA Cup action this weekend. ... La Liga leader Barcelona is in action on Saturday.

German Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich is in action on Friday. ... There's plenty of FA Cup action this weekend.

Tottenham (with American Clint Dempsey) hosts Newcastle Saturday morning. ... The Africa Cup of Nations final is on Sunday.

There's French, English and Mexican action on Friday. ... The Africa Cup of Nations final is on Sunday.