Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead
By FRANCO PANIZO Landon Donovan's time with Everton is nearing its end and while he may want to make an impact in all of his remaning games with the club, this weekend's match might be at the top of his list. Everton are set to face Chelsea in a match that will pit Donovan against...
MLS Notes: RSL makes moves, Bilello addresses Moreno situation and more
photo by ISIphotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO Real Salt Lake are looking to the future just as much as they are hoping to win an MLS Cup title in 2012. Real Salt Lake announced four moves on Thursday, including the re-signings of Fabian Espindola and Ned Grabavoy. According to the team's press release, Espindola signed a...
Egypt requests postponement of ACN qualifier
Egypt head coach Bob Bradley and his team are scheduled to open their qualifying campaign for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations on Feb. 29, but that could be pushed back after the Egyptian Federation requested a postponement. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has asked the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that its road match...
Report: CONCACAF, Conmebol planning 18-team tournament in 2016
photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com Conmebol's Copa America is the oldest international continental tournament in soccer, and 2016 will mark its 100th birthday. That could also be the year that many American soccer fans have a dream come true. According to Mexican outlet mediotiempo.com, CONCACAF president Alfredo Hawit said during a recent stop in Mexico...
Ream to make gameday squad vs. Wigan
photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com Tim Ream returned to England earlier this week with all the necessary paperwork completed for him to suit up for Bolton Wanderers, and he might not have to wait long at all to make his debut. Bolton manager Owen Coyle told reporters on Thursday morning that Ream, and two of...
FedExField to host USA-Brazil friendly
photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com The U.S. men's national team's rumored friendly against Brazil has been confirmed, and FedExField will be the site for its location. In preparation for World Cup qualifying, the United States will host Brazil on May 30 at the home of the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. The game, which is...
Wondolowski signs extension with Earthquakes
photo by Don Feria/ISIphotos.com For the second consecutive offseason, Chris Wondolowski has signed a contract extension with the San Jose Earthquakes. A year to the day after signing a new deal with the San Jose Earthquakes, Wondolowski has again agreed to renew his contract with the club. The new extension will keep the 29-year-old Wondolowski...
Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind
By FRANCO PANIZO Sacha Kljestan has quietly put together a solid season for RSC Anderlecht, but he made some noise in the club's latest win on Sunday. Kljestan scored his third goal of the season (fourth across all competitions) in Anderlecht's 4-2 win over Racing Genk when he fired home a free kick from 30...
MLS Notes: United adds Saragosa, RBNY signs Meara, and more
photo by David Bernal/ISIphotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO D.C. United added more depth to its midfield on Monday, signing a player who is no stranger to MLS. United announced the acquisition of midfielder Marcelo Saragosa, the 30-year-old Brazilian who previously had stints with FC Dallas and Chivas USA. Saragosa last played in MLS in 2010, when...
