Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead

by FRANCO PANIZO

Six� points is all that� seperates second place� from twelfth in Ligue 1, and for Carlos Bocanegra and Stade Rennes, this weekend provides an opportunity to� leapfrog a� few teams.

After a winless November, eleventh place Stade� Rennes� will look to claim victory when it battles Lorient in the quest to climb up the standings, and into a position for next season's European soccer.