Today is an absolute smorgasbord for soccer fans. Especially for USMNT and Chicago Fire fans. One of the best things is that all these games are spread out enough for a day full of soccer action if you play your cards right. We encourage you to join us as we talk soccer throughout the day. We will try to keep things updated as they develop.

In the absence of laid up manager Harry Redknapp, it was down to Joe Jordan to speak to the press in the wake of yesterday's 3-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In his post match interview, Joe stated that the players' spirit and will to win carried them over the line in a tough game.

"You've seen a spirit and camaraderie that you need," Joe said.

In form Ireland international Shane Long today admitted that West Brom must beat Stoke on Sunday to save themselves from a "bad start" to the Premier League season.
The Tipperary born international revealed the Baggies are in high spirits despite two defeats at the start of the season to last year's top-flight top two.

Several teams from Chicago and the Midwest will be playing in championship games over the next 18 hours. If you read the site earlier you already know about the Chicago Fire U-15 & U-19 clubs. Today, the Chicago Red Stars defeated Tampa Bay Hellenic 2-1 to advance to the Women's Premier Soccer League Championship game tomorrow.

Our new cult hero David Luiz has spoken of a hunger and desire within the Chelsea squad and a belief that we can still achieve great success this season in both the Premier League and Champions League.
Fresh from scoring his second important goal in recent weeks at the weekend, Luiz said:

"We can definitely still win the title.