The United States takes on Italy in Genoa at 2:30pm on ESPN2. You can read our Scouting Report on the latest European test for USA soccer. The Under-23 US National Team plays Mexico at 10pm on Univision. Fox Soccer has England - Holland at 3pm. Montenegro - Iceland is on ESPN Deportes at 12pm followed by Spain - Venezuela at 3:30pm.

Their Words "When you play Italy, you've got to be smart enough to not get involved in some of the mental sides of the game that they're very smart at. They get you out of your game both individually and as a team." US National Team alum Brian McBride. Other Sources U.S. team not just looking for a learning experience against Italy - from SI.

The goals from a United States Under-23 scrimmage in Frisco, TX courtesy of US Soccer Communications. The US U-23's play Mexico on Wednesday (10pm ET - Univision).

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Feb 28, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's edition, Tony looks at Major League Soccer's all-time statistical leaders, Nottingham Forest's league position, and an upcoming attendance record in Toronto. At the end of this coming MLS season, could Landon Donovan be the all-time MLS leader in any statistical categories?

By Jason Davis - WASHINGTON, DC (Feb 28, 2011) US Soccer Players -- American soccer is currently in the midst of a new policy of, for lack of a better word, "openness." Specifically, in regards to the United States National Team where head coach Jurgen Klinsmann is making every effort to explain his ideas often and at length to anyone that is willing to listen.

By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (Feb 28, 2012) US Soccer Players -- The United States will put its three-game winning streak on the line Wednesday when it goes up against Italy. The friendly against the four-time World Cup champions at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris – a place US coach Jurgen Klinsmann called "a difficult environment" – will be a tough test for the USA ahead of World Cup Qualifying in June.

Though nothing becomes official without FIFA consent, UEFA and the European Club Association have reached an understanding on reducing the number of friendlies on the international calendar. Currently, there are 12 international release dates. The UEFA and ECA agreement calls for nine international release dates, all of which would have room for two games.

GolTV has the Brazil - Bosnia Herzegovina friendly at 2pm ET.

Their Words "The fans were brilliant. They came out in their thousands and the atmosphere was brilliant, so all credit to them. They helped inspire a great team performance, although it got a little nervy towards the end, which can happen away from home, but we clung on." Fulham's Andy Johnson. Other Sources Tucson courting MLS as spring site - from The LA Times' Kevin Baxter: Only his idea has nothing to do with baseball.

What's the point of a late winter friendly? You don't need to be a manager of a European club to imagine their response to that question. Releasing players for friendlies at any time during the season normally gets a backlash from the club side, but FIFA putting a February 29th date on the international calendar probably feels like rubbing it in.

By J Hutcherson - WASHINGTON, DC (Feb 27, 2012) US Soccer Players -- Before attempting to turn another bit of accepted soccer wisdom on its head, let's make one thing clear. It's tough to grandstand on a League Cup, especially when it took penalties to beat a team playing a league down. Yet that's where the once mighty Liverpool found themselves on Sunday, using the occasion of a trophy to talk about bigger and better.

With Timmy Chandler, Jose Torres, and Landon Donovan ruled out for Wednesday's friendly against Italy (2:30pm ET - ESPN2), United States National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann has called in Sacha Kljestan and Brek Shea. Chandler and Torres were injured over the weekend with their clubs, and Donovan has bronchitis.

AZ's Jozy Altidore grabbed the attention of USA fans over the weekend, scoring twice during Sunday's 3-3 draw with Heerenveen. Altidore opened the scoring in the 26th minute and scored again in the 58th with Brett Holman setting up both goals. Heerenveen equalized in the 55th and again in the 76th, going ahead in the 81st.

Italy has announced its roster to face the United States in Genoa on Wednesday (2:30pm ET - ESPN2). GK: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Morgan De Sanctis (Napoli), Salvatore Sirigu (Paris Saint Germain), Emiliano Viviano (Palermo) DEF: Ignazio Abate (AC Milan), Davide Astori (Cagliari), Federico Balzaretti (Palermo), Andrea Barzagli (Juventus), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Domenico Criscito (Zenit St.

Schalke 04 midfielder Jermaine Jones won't be available for the United States due to a right calf injury, the US Soccer Federation announced on Wednesday. Jones played in the January friendlies for the USA. Jones's absence reduces the US roster to 20 players available for Wednesday's game against Italy (2:30pm ET - ESPN2).

CONCACAF announced on Friday that they will hold a presidential election to fill the remainder of the term vacated by Jack Warner when he retired from soccer last summer. The election will be held on May 23rd in Budapest, Hungary the day before the start of the 2012 FIFA Congress. Candidates have to be nominated by a member association by March 25th.

Highlights from Wednesday's game between the United States Under-23 National Team and San Antonio, courtesy of US Soccer Communications. Brek Shea, Dilly Duka and Jack McInerney scored for the United States.

Their Words "Please allow me, though I may sound repetitive, to stress how much work there is still ahead of us – and here I mean for the authorities, the host cities and states, and FIFA/LOC." FIFA's Jerome Valcke on Brazil 2014. Other Sources Chelsea could take lesson from MLS - from MLSsoccer.com's Jonah Freedman: You don't establish consistency by constantly changing things up.

By Dario Camacho - MIAMI, FL (Feb 24, 2011) US Soccer Players -- For most clubs, the designated player rule doesn't work. Here's how to fix it. At the 2011 MLS Cup, a Designated Player wish was fulfilled. A team that spent well past the salary cap was rewarded with the MLS Cup. A monumental occasion to say the least, tangible proof that spending can mean winning rather than seeing a small budget club take.

Saturday Chelsea - Bolton 9:30am - Fox Soccer After making his debut in London last week in the FA Cup against Millwall, Tim Ream could see the big time against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Even Bolton's manager is being realistic about their chances. Queens Park Rangers - Fulham 10am - Fox Soccer Plus Clint Dempsey and company get a London derby against a team that bought their striker during the transfer window.