MLS All-Star First XI Announced

Goalkeeper:
Kasey Keller (Seattle Sounders FC)*

Defenders:
Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo)*, Wilman Conde (Chicago Fire)*, Chad Marshall (Columbus Crew)*

Midfielders:
Dwayne De Rosario (Toronto FC), Stuart Holden (Houston Dynamo)*, Shalrie Joseph (New England Revolution), Freddie Ljungberg (Seattle Sounders FC)*, Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Columbus Crew)

Forwards:
Conor Casey (Colorado Rapids)*, Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy

* Denotes first selection to the MLS All-Star Team

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Real Madrid Team Of The Decade 2000-2010

It has been a decade beyond any kind of simple summary for Real Madrid. The short-sighted perception is that it has been a disaster - until you count up the two Champions Leagues, four Liga titles, three Supercopas, an Intercontinental Cup and a European Super Cup.

D'Alessandro Freaks Out

Brazil's sports tribunal has suspended Argentine midfielder Andres D'Alessandro for 60 days after he tried to fight with an opponent in the Brazilian Cup final last month.

In Search of the Real Ancelotti

From Milan to the Parmesan cheese-making centre of Reggiolo, it is impossible to find anyone who has a bad word to say about Carlo Ancelotti.

That is except for the self-appointed 'Special One'. But more of him later.

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Market Forces Catch Up With Brown

The failure to land Michael Owen may ultimately have been predictable. However, Brown showed just why many people have become tired of his constant media spin and hyperbole when claiming the fact that Hull were battling the Premier League champions for a player proved how far the club had come.

"To be in a two-horse race with Manchester United for an England international gives me great pride," chirped Brown.

A Swoop to Defy All Logic

Every now and then there is a story to really blow you out of the water. A week ago, as unbelievable as it was, the news was Michael Owen to Manchester United.

However, it has been usurped, by the incredible news of Patrick Vieira to Tottenham.

2010 World Cup Mock U.S. Roster

World Cup qualifying is in full flow and a heavy slate of games in the Confederations Cup and the Gold Cup has given coach Bob Bradley ample opportunity to evaluate players. ESPNsoccernet projects whom we think Bradley will choose as his 23-man U.S. roster for the 2010 World Cup. Players are ranked from top to bottom in terms of how certain a lock they appear to be for the roster and their current perceived pecking order. As befitting standard squad composition, we've chosen three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and four forwards.




Mr. Jones: Please come and play in our midfield...

City sign Tevez and look to Adebayor and Terry

The long-awaited confirmation last night of Manchester City's capture of Carlos Tévez from Manchester United quickly gave way to an intensification of efforts to lure John Terry from Chelsea and Emmanuel Adebayor from Arsenal.








Carlos looks forward to his new life at Citeh...

Steve Davis: Honduras and Canada Looking Like Dark Horses

A Gold Cup cheat sheet for catching up ahead of this weekend's quarterfinals

Saturday Canada vs. Honduras
Lincoln Financial Field; Philadelphia
5 p.m. ET

U.S. vs. Panama
Lincoln Financial Field; Philadelphia
8 p.m. ET

Sunday
Guadeloupe vs. Costa Rica
Dallas Cowboys Stadium; Arlington, Texas
3 p.m. ET

Mexico vs. Haiti
Dallas Cowboys Stadium; Arlington, Texas
6 p.m. ET

Davies' Career Continues to Soar

A lot has changed in the life of Charlie Davies since Oct. 21, 2006, the date on which he last played a game in his native New England.

Premier League tours of duty stretch farther

The list of pre-season fixtures grows more outlandish every year. Wolves and Fulham are in Australia, Hull are getting ready for a tournament in Beijing, Chelsea plan to wow Hollywood. And they are not alone.

On the same evening the Londoners meet Inter Milan in Pasadena, a Premier League rival will be on show in another Los Angeles suburb. Tickets are still available to — according to the promotional blurb — “come and watch International Stars and Million Dollar Players compete in your home town”. For just $10, you too could be inside Buena High School sports ground in Ventura to watch a local amateur U23 side play Burnley.

Manchester City in Adebayor Talks

Arsenal "in discussions with Premier League rivals" over striker.

Owen is my last signing of the summer, says Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed Manchester United will not make any further signings this summer after unveiling Michael Owen as the club's new No 7.

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Robbers Target Manchester United Footballer

Masked raiders have targeted the home of Manchester United footballer Federico Macheda.

John Hartson suffering from cancer

The 34-year-old has been diagnosed with testicular cancer which has now spread to his brain, according to the Scottish Sun. Hartson was given the news at the weekend following tests in Swansea after complaining of severe headaches.

Amy Lawrence: José Antonio Reyes left in limbo as career continues spectacular decline

The Spaniard arrived in English football shortly after Cristiano Ronaldo, yet the pair's contrasting trajectories since could not be more stark.

Tottenham Hotspur star David Bentley attacked as he sits in restaurant

The Spurs midfielder, 24, had been enjoying a meal with Kimberly Mills and another couple when a man walked up to their table after finishing his own dinner - and took a swing at him.

Stunned Bentley was left reeling in his chair as the attacker ran out of the restaurant.

The footballer's friend chased the thug - believed to be in his late 20s - but he was also attacked and left with a cut face and black eye.

Gold Cup Scuttlebutt

United States 2 - 2 Haiti
Holden strike saves U.S.


Mexico 2 - 0 Guadeloupe
El Tri win Group C

Benzema 'chose Real over Man Utd'

Real Madrid's new signing Karim Benzema has revealed he rejected advances from Manchester United, Inter Milan and Barcelona to move to the Bernabeu.

Special One: Real Madrid & Juventus Not Special

The coach is tanned, rested, refreshed and raring to go following the break, and he is already causing controversy.

Kroenke Increases Arsenal Stake

Stan Kroenke, Arsenal’s majority shareholder, has increased his stake in the club to 28.58 per cent, just short of the amount he would require to make a formal bid.

Gold Cup Scuttlebutt

Mexico Screw the Pooch
Guadeloupe clinches berth in Gold Cup quarters

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Rafa Benitez Signs Glen Johnson, Finds Sand in his Vagina

Rafael Benitez used the unveiling of defender Glen Johnson to attack Manchester City's "money, money, money" approach to transfers.

Gee Rafa, aren't you the one spending the money? And how much did you pay for Robbie Keane last year before you gave up on him? How much were you ready to spend on Gareth Barry last year? And how much did you spend on Ryan Babel? Dirk Kuyt? What did you spend on Jermaine Pennant, Peter Crouch, Momo Sissoko and Craig Bellamy? And did you make your money back when you sold them? No, I thought not. Oh, and what was the price tag on Fernando Torres? How about Xabi Alonso? Just asking.

Golden Balls Returns to LA

In the wake of his high profile holdout for Milan and a damaging tell-all book by Grant Wahl, God's gift to Peter Crouch returns to the LA Galaxy to play out the string and pal around with Tom Cruise.

Validity of the criticism directed at Beckham questioned
Arena Brushes Aside Chemistry Worries With Beckham's Return

Gold Cup Scuttlebutt

USA 2 Honduras 0
Haiti 2 Grenada 0
Mexico/Panama Preview

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Barca bid for Villa
Gerrard signs new deal

New Jersey Metrobulls Suck Hog's Balls

Ives Galarcep, noted American soccer writer and Red Bulls insider reports that the season has gone so badly that the club's management has been called to Red Bull HQ in Salzburg to answer to the bosses. Also mentioned within the article is speculation that Head Coach Juan Judas Osorio will be fired this week after putting up a 2-13-4 record.

Gee Coach, still glad that you talked your way out of Chicago so your wife could be closer to the Manhattan shopping?

Onyewu Has Determining Factor

The way Oguchi Onyewu has dealt with setbacks has helped him move forward.

Gold Cup Scuttlebutt

Costa Rica Beat Jamaica
Cananda beats El Salvador
Vela's Injury Not As Serious As Initially Feared
USA/Honduras Preview

Van Persie Signs New Deal

The 25-year-old had been linked with a move to Premier League champions Manchester United, but decided to extend his five-year stay with the Gunners.

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Newcastle Player Revolt

The clouds hanging over St James' Park have darkened as the threat of aplayers' revolt at Newcastle United emerged as dressing room unrest grew.

Well played lads! You're not the reason that the team was relegated, it's the owner's fault.

Gold Cup: Aguirre asks for Patience

Mexico have not been winning games convincingly but manager Javier Aguirre said what matters most in the Gold Cup is the result.

SSN would like to dispute that the result of the Gold Cup can be considered important.

Ronaldo Takes Bernabau Bow

Cristiano Ronaldo insists Real Madrid is not a one-man team

Wow, what will happen when Paris Hilton finds out? SSN fears that crab shampoo will have to be issued in the showers when she's done finding out how many men really make up the Real squad.

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Worth a Vacation Interruption: Milan Sign Onyewu

AC Milan quickly wrapped up a deal for United States centre back Oguchi Onyewu on Tuesday in a bid to quell supporter unrest over their transfer policy.





From Clemson to Milan...

I'm on vacation and will return next week

Goal.com Profile: Charlie Davies

Charlie Davies is a target of French club Sochaux after some scintillating form for the U.S. national team and club side Hammarby. Goal.com profiles the young speedster.

Monday MLS Breakdown: Recovering From the Fireworks

After a hectic Independence Day weekend, Kyle McCarthy keeps it short and sweet by discussing the depth situation in New York and his All-Star ballot before turning his full attention to the Week 16 slate.

Sir Alex Ferguson's best and worst signings

How will Michael Owen be viewed in future if he completes his unexpected free transfer from Newcastle United to Manchester United? Will he prove to be one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s most astute signings – or will he join the list of Old Trafford failures?

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Everton poised to clinch first summer signing -- ???

American midfielder Anton Peterlin is poised to become Everton's first summer signing after the 22-year-old impressed on a ten day trial last season. Peterlin will join from Ventura County Fusion, who play in the fourth tier of US football, on a one-year deal for a nominal fee.

Gold Cup: Grenada 0 - 4 United States

A young U.S. lineup easily beat up on Grenada in the Americans' opener at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.