I had heard the rumor yesterday, but it's apparently offical according to reports (see here and here). Totti has been criticized heavily since the World Cup ended for his reluctance to take up with the Italian national team. He has maintained that he was waiting for his ankle to fully heal (he played on it--and not very well--in the last World Cup). Click to continue reading...

After an uncharacteristic fumbled save by U.S. keeper Brian Perk led to an easy goal by Uruguay's Suarez in the 73rd minute, the U.S. pressured Uruguay into an own-goal in the 88th minute. Then Michael Bradley finished the game with a goal in overtime by deflecting in a corner kick that pinballed around the box. That puts the U.S. through to the quarterfinals where they play Austria on Saturday (7/14). Click to continue reading...

While the U.S. men's national team is suffering through the Copa America tournament (in no thanks to their inability to finish some very good scoring chances), the FIFA Under 20 World Cup is going strong in Canada. The U.S.'s U-20 team started off with a surprising 1-1 draw against Korea (Republic), but rallied in their second match by beating Poland 6-1. Click to continue reading...