U.S. WNT head coach Pia Sundhage has named the roster for the January training camp in Los Angeles, after which she will name the 20-player roster for Olympic Qualifying being held in Vancouver, B.C. from Jan, 19-29. Sundhage will bring 20 players to Canada, but will only be able to suit up 18 per game.

Mancunia Merchandise is proud to announce a partnership with The Christie, one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe. Every month there will be a sponsored t-shirt and all profits from that will go to The Christie, who treat about 40,000 patients each year. Bearded Genius is the man behind the designs, all of which are outstanding.

While MLS has in the last few years reached a level of stability that will hopefully give us a break from our perennial worrying about "the future of the game", the women's pro game is still struggling for survival in this country. The Women's National Team is currently preparing for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament this month and the roster is officially listed as:

GOALKEEPERS (2): Nicole Barnhart (out of contract), Hope Solo (out of contract)

DEFENDERS (7): Rachel Buehler (Atlanta Beat), Ali Krieger (FFC Frankfurt), Amy LePeilbet (Atlanta Beat), Heather Mitts (out of contract), Kelley O'Hara (Atlanta Beat), Christie Rampone (out of contract), Becky Sauerbrunn (Sky Blue FC)

MIDFIELDERS (7): Shannon Boxx (out of contract), Tobin Heath (out of contract), Lori Lindsey (Western New York Flash), Carli Lloyd (Atlanta Beat), Heather O'Reilly (Boston Breakers), Megan Rapinoe (out of contract), Amy Rodriguez (out of contract)

FORWARDS (4): Lauren Cheney (out of contract), Sydney Leroux (Atlanta beat), Alex Morgan (Western New York Flash), Abby Wambach (out of contract)

That's 10 players out of 20 who don't currently have a club team, which is remarkable for a country that has dominated the sport internationally for decades.

The Telegraph talks about the letter Sir Alex has written to fans attending Anfield at the weekend.

The Express reveals Scholes' fear of returning to play.

The United Religion compares Lindegaard with De Gea.

Red Flag Flying High has the latest on our players out on loan.

The Daily Mail reckons Paul Pogba is off to Juventus.

Following on from last month's design, Sir Alex's XXV, Bearded Genius' "Well Bred" is available to buy on Mancunia Merchandise with all profit from this design going to The Christie in February.

The t-shirts are available for £8.70 ($13.40) although because they have to be shipped from America, the p&p takes the overall price to around £17 for deliveries to Europe (more on p&p).

ManUtd24 fights De Gea's corner.

United Rant looks at how Giggs and Scholes can guide our youth.

Stretty News looks at the importance of Scholes' return.

The United Religion reviews February.

The Mirror claims Rio will not shake hands with Terry on Sunday.

The last day of the United Nights competition is today.

ManUtd24 fights De Gea's corner.

United Rant looks at how Giggs and Scholes can guide our youth.

Stretty News looks at the importance of Scholes' return.

The United Religion reviews February.

The Mirror claims Rio will not shake hands with Terry on Sunday.

The last day of the United Nights competition is today.

Beautifully Red has some nice GIFs from last night's game.

BBC Football has a nice article on the man who sold us Chicharito.

KCKRS talks about Rooney's new horse.

The Mirror reckons we're after Gotze whilst The Guardian thinks we could be in for Pique.

The Evening News reports on Rio's claims that we'll be fine without the injured Valencia.

Lauren Cheney, here talking to Asst. Coach Jill Ellis, had a breakout tournament at the Algarve Cup in 2010
Considering the U.S. WNT has played 63 matches all-time at the Algarve Cup, it's no surprise that more than a few young players have made their debuts at this annual tournament in Portugal.

Andersred looks at United's increasing wage bill.

The Evening News reports on Fergie's hopes for an all Manchester Europa final.

BBC Football talks about Phil Neville's role with the England U-21s.

Mancunia Merchandise still has the Wellbred Welbeck t-shirts which are donating all profit to The Christie in February.

Andersred looks at United's increasing wage bill.

The Evening News reports on Fergie's hopes for an all Manchester Europa final.

BBC Football talks about Phil Neville's role with the England U-21s.

Mancunia Merchandise still has the Wellbred Welbeck t-shirts which are donating all profit to The Christie in February.

Heather O'Reilly, Amy LePeilbet and Becky Sauerbrunn at training in the Algarve

The U.S. WNT and Denmark -- the Americans first Algarve Cup opponent this year -- have a long history at this tournament dating back to 1995.
That was the year Denmark picked up its lone Algarve Cup victory over the USA, a 2-0 decision.

Abby Wambach will have a new title at the London Games.

Coach Pia Sundhage recently named the 31-year-old Wambach a co-captain of the U.S. women's soccer team- or essentially the vice-captain to team leader Christie Rampone.

It makes sense, given that the dominant striker was already the team's go-to spokeswoman and vocal locker room leader.

ManUtd24 doesn't think our problems on the pitch are down to complacency.

The Evening News reports on Darren Fletcher's recovery.

Stretford-End thinks it's time for United to get tough with Pogba.

The Glazer Out blog discusses whether we could have a supporter on the board next season.

Andy Mitten writes for The Daily Post about it being Rooney's time to emulate Cantona.

Red Flag Flying High wonders whether Anderson has missed out on his chance and it's Pogba's turn to shine.

The Mirror reports on the Athletic Bilbao players who fancy their chances against us on Thursday.

Andy Mitten writes for The Daily Post about it being Rooney's time to emulate Cantona.

Red Flag Flying High wonders whether Anderson has missed out on his chance and it's Pogba's turn to shine.

The Mirror reports on the Athletic Bilbao players who fancy their chances against us on Thursday.

For a game that had its start time pushed forward four hours from its originally scheduled 8:00PM start time (Japan time), the USWNT played surprisingly well. With typhoons on the horizon, the US Women quietly dispatched a Brazilian squad who played without their star player, Marta. Brazil was also without their starting goalkeeper, Andrei, who picked up a head injury during their recent game against Canada, diminishing their chances for revenge against the team that knocked them out of the World Cup just nine months ago.

Valencia scored our opening goal in our vital 2-0 victory over Blackburn this week and celebrated wildly, something very out of character for our Ecuadorian. He later dedicated his goal to Dragan Miranovic who gave Valencia his big break when he was at El Nacional at the start of his career, who sadly died of a heart attack.

Valencia scored our opening goal in our vital 2-0 victory over Blackburn this week and celebrated wildly, something very out of character for our Ecuadorian. He later dedicated his goal to Dragan Miranovic who gave Valencia his big break when he was at El Nacional at the start of his career, who sadly died of a heart attack.

The Guardian reports on Fergie's claims that he's had a word with Ashley Young about diving.

The Daily Mail looks at five transfer targets for United.

ManUtd24 looks at why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a United legend.

Red Rants discusses who will win the Golden Boot this season.

Don't forget about the Antonio Valencia t-shirt on Mancunia Merchandise.