By IVES GALARCEP
When the word of Robbie Rogers' desire to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy first surfaced, the initial belief was that the Chicago Fire (which hold Rogers' MLS rights) would likely fetch something small in a trade.
The Fire aimed much, much higher than just a draft pick of allocation and landed a hometown hero in the process.
By MICHAEL KLINE
All eyes will be on Wembley this weekend, where Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will clash in the Champions League final.
The stage has been set for the German rivals to square off on Saturday, and while Dortmund may be relishing being the underdogs, surely Bayern remember what happened when they were favorites in last season's final.
By IVES GALARCEP
It is time to test your memory a bit. Think about the best performance by a U.S. Men's National Team left winger that you can remember. When was the last time an American left winger truly marauded down the flank as a true flank player, providing width and service and pace?
By DAN KARELL
Toronto FC announced that they have placed midfielder John Bostock on waivers, ending the loan deal with Tottenham Hotspurs ahead of schedule.
Bostock played in nine matches in all competitions, but had not come off the bench in the past two matches and hadn't started in Major League Soccer play since early April.
By JUSTIN FERGUSON
After a successful two-year stint as head coach, Antonio Mohamed appears to be on his way out at Club Tijuana.
Mohamed gave what sounded like a farewell press conference following the Xolos' first leg draw with Atletico Minero in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals on Thursday evening.
By JUSTIN FERGUSON
Although bragging rights in the Italian capital would normally be enough reward for the winner of the fierceLazio-Roma derby, a major domestic trophy and a spot in next season's Europa league will also be on the line when the two sides meet in the Coppa Italia final this Sunday.
By MIKE GRAMAJO
The Tampa Bay Rowdies look to continue their positive momentum when they host Minnesota United FC on Saturday at Al Lang Field. Both team's met last week at the Metrodome, as Rowdies forward Keith Savage scored a late-goal to give the Tampa side three points on the road.
By FRANCO PANIZO
The majority of leagues across Europe may have come to a close already, but that does not mean there is a shortage of action involving the Americans Abroad contingent this weekend.
Michael Bradley and AS Roma headline what should be another dramatic few days in the world of soccer, as they battle rivals Napoli in a Rome derby with much on the line on Sunday.
By DAN KARELL
The announcement to create New York City Football Club as the next Major League Soccer expansion franchise elicited positive responses from across the city and country.
However, the Borough Boys, a supporters club whose mission is to "assist in bringing a top flight soccer club to New York City," and to, "dedicate themselves to supporting the club and representing the fans in club and league affairs," has announced their opposition to NYCFC.
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By CASEY CANNON
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Exciting news for Red Bull fans this week: In order to alleviate the problems with the overcrowded stadium and exorbitant secondary ticket market prices, MLS announced the addition of a second New York team.
By THOMAS FLOYD
While the calendar may say it's Memorial Day weekend, the pair of high-profile playoff rematches on the docket will be giving MLS fans a tantalizing taste of November soccer.
After having their 36-game home unbeaten run ended by Sporting Kansas City earlier this month, the Houston Dynamo will look to return the favor with a road result of their own at Sporting Park in a key clash for the crowded Eastern Conference.
By MIKE McCALL
At this early stage in the National Women's Soccer League season, the title race is starting to take shape.
The Thorns are good, the Reign are bad (at least until reinforcements come), and teams like Sky Blue FC and FC Kansas City might just have what it takes to challenge the favorites in Portland.
The New York Cosmos will have a new look when they take the field in the NASL this summer, sporting these snazzy new uniforms designed by Nike, which struck a deal with the Cosmos to be their official kit supplier.
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By DAN KARELL
AS Monaco is serious about competing next season in Ligue.
The recently promoted side finalized the transfer of two of the best midfielders in the world from FC Porto, paying a price of $90.5 million for James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho. Both clubs confirmed the transfer on Friday, which according to Porto is the largest transfer fee in the history of Portuguese soccer.
By JUSTIN FERGUSON
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will make UEFA Champions League history on Saturday when the two giants square off at Wembley Stadium in London in the first all-German final.
It will be a banner day for the Bundesliga, which has rallied from a mid-2000s slump in continental play to put its name in the running today for the title of best league in Europe.
