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For Charlie Davies, perhaps not securing a full transfer or loan extension was the best tactic to take this winter after all.

Davies has been included on Sochaux's first-team roster for the club's league game at Stade Rennes on Saturday, marking a major milestone for him and his quest to break back into the club's lineup.

In one of the biggest upsets in the history of the U.S. Men's National Team, the USA beat Brazil 1-0 on Feb. 11, 1998, in the semifinal of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. That game was the first U.S. win against the South American side, and today it remains the only time in 16 matches the U.S. has emerged victorious.

After winning MLS Cup, earning a place in the Champions League and become the MLS equivalent of a SuperClub, the LA Galaxy had questions to answer at the end of 2011.
The possible departures of David Beckham, Juninho and the confirmed loss of Donovan Ricketts raised questions. Add to that the threat of extend loans from Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane, the Galaxy had quiet cause for concern.

USA 2014 World Cup Squad Projection Version 1.5 - The 90th Minute Soccer Blog

It's been a few months since the initial projection and it's changed a bit with several friendlies taking place. Overall, the core of the team remains the same with the final spots still unclear. This projection is of what the team (23 man squad) will be for the World Cup (in 2014) and not during qualifying.

The Confederação Brasileira de Futebol and Nike has officially launched the Brazil 2012/12 home and away kits. The new uniforms will be worn by the FIFA World Cup hosts during...

The Canada Umbro 2012/13 home and away kits have been launched as Trinidad and Tobago born manager Stephen Hart attempts to guide his side to its first FIFA World Cup...

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA JUNE 11: Guillermo Franco of Mexico reacts during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City Stadium on June 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.. (Photo by Mario Castillo/Jam Media/LatinContent/Getty Images)
No puedo creer que este escribiendo esto, antes de que inicies a leer el escrito debes de recordar los siguiente: ¿Cuantas veces algunos medios critican al aficionado porque no tiene memoria?

You're looking at Munich's Olympiastadion, which will be the host to the Women's European Champions League Finale on May 17! The Olympiastadion was built for 1972 Olympics and it also hosted the 1974 FIFA World Cup Final. You may not recognize it because none of the games from the 2006 World Cup tournament were played there.

Relive the 2010 World Cup through this amazing documentary by One Goal. Their film project followed the American Outlaws (and other American soccer fans) to South Africa. Their footage shows the amazing passion for soccer in the United States and the future for the sport in this country.

Last night on Twitter @ussoccer, we posed the question of when the last time the U.S. Men's National Team was on Panamanian soil. Many people threw out June 8, 2005, the 3-0 win in World Cup Qualifying. A perfectly appropriate guess - if it wasn't a trick question! We have to keep you on your toes after all .

Ricardo Clark certainly makes his goals count. Two of his three career international goals have been game-winners, and both in dramatic fashion. In addition to last night's header in the seventh minute of added time, Rico drove home the lone goal in the 1-0 against Trinidad & Tobago on Sept.

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GLENDALE, Ariz. – The U.S. Men's National Team opened the year in dramatic fashion as Ricardo Clark tallied a game-winning goal seven minutes into second-half stoppage time for a 1-0 win against Venezuela at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
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We're now officially 30 months away from the World Cup in Brazil, which means there isn't much time for the country to start finalizing some basic rules. When it comes to football of course, 'basic rules' really range from the sale of beers to deciding on how much 'fiesta' (partying) is allowed in the stadiums.

David Trezeguet (front) in training for new club River Plate

Argentinian giants River Plate, who are currently playing in their country's second division following last season's shock relegation, have showed their ambition to get back into the top flight by signing former France international David Trezeguet.

Feeling a bit misty for South Africa? Maybe hear Landon Donovan's goal call one more time from Ian Darke? "One Goal USA" just released the official trailer for their 2010 World Cup film, "LADUMA".

"Millions of people worldwide watched the 2010 FIFA World Cup on television, as Spain won the first ever soccer World Cup to be played on the African continent.

Lionel Messi won his third Ballon D'Or this week. To celebrate he will be donning a very special pair of boots for Barcelona's match against Real Betis this weekend. The customised adizero F50 boots have been produced in a celebratory gold colourway and feature the flag of Argentina, the years of Leo's Ballon d'Or successes [.

During the January camp in Phoenix, several members of the U.S. Men's National Team will write journal entries for ussoccer.com. The journals will provide a first-hand, behind-the-scenes account of what's going on in the January camp.

A member of the 30-man preliminary squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Chivas USA defender Heath Pearce writes the second installment and gives a detailed look at a day in the life in Phoenix .

Looking for a change in your soccer wardrobe that differs from the big brand jerseys, tees and track jackets? Check out the creative designs from the crew at goalsoul as...

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has at last re-signed for the Gunners, it has just been announced. The deal was concluded in time for the Frenchman to be eligible to play in Monday's FA Cup clash with Leeds although doubts remain about his match fitness.

Henry has left speculators, pundits and critics undecided about the impact this might have on the Arsenal squad.

The imminent resigning of Arsenal Legend Thierry Daniel Henry has left speculators, pundits and critics undecided about the impact this might have on the Arsenal squad. It is easy to overlook the Wenger & Henry combination which has proved to be successful on and off for approximately twenty years.

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA JUNE 15: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between Ivory Coast and Portugal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 15, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Alex Livesey FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cristiano Ronaldo

El Real Madrid remonto al Malaga que parecia le sacaria minmo el empate a los merengues.

With 2012 marking the beginning of the USA's FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign and the players here hoping to make a big impression, we decided to look back at the January camp roster from this time in the previous two cycles to see if there is any forecasting to be done on how many players will actually reach the World Cup.

The Japan Football Association and adidas have launched the Japan adidas 2012/13 home kit. It will be used by the Blue Samurai in their quest for a fifth successive qualification for the FIFA World Cup. Currently ranked 19th in the world by FIFA, Japan is the defending Asian Cup champion and has moved on to [.

PUMA launched the Algeria 2012/13 home kit in November along with those of the other African nations soccer programs it sponsors. As Les Fennecs prepare for the second round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup African zone qualifiers next year, the Algeria PUMA 2012/13 away jersey has also been launched. Here is a detailed look [.

Common sense has prevailed.

The Dutch football federation has rescinded the red card given to AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado in the aftermath of Wednesday's pitch invasion during a cup game against Ajax.

The goalkeeper was the target of a fan who ran onto the field right at the player in the 36th minute of the match.

Their Words As the person at FIFA responsible for the delivery of the FIFA Confederations Cup and the FIFA World Cup it is essential that I also get a personal view on the status of preparations during my planned host city visits to take place every two months next year. Because we have no time to rest, the clock is ticking ever faster and the anticipation is rising for all of us.

Keisuke Honda's agent has denied claims that Liverpool or Arsenal are pursuing the player.
CSKA Moscow's attacking midfielder was heavily linked with a move to England in the summer transfer window, with both Kenny Dalglish and Arsene Wenger reported to be admirers of the 25-year-old.
However, agent Kees Ploegsma has moved quickly to deny the speculation, insisting there has been no contact over a possible move away from Russia.

European champions FC Barcelona will meet Copa Libertadoes winners Santos FC in Sunday's final of the FIFA World Club Cup after powering past Qatar's Al-Sadd 4-0 on Thursday in the semi final round of the competition. Adriano put Barca up 2-0 by halftime while Seydou Keita and Maxwell completed the rout in the 64th and [.

Featuring Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga, the Kenya national football team is currently ranked 133rd in the world and 36th in Africa by FIFA. Nicknamed the Harambee Stars, the team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup but has made five first round appearances in the African Cup of Nations.

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When U.S. Soccer sealed the deal to make Jurgen Klinsmann head coach of the men's national team, it was evident that the federation was making a big investment in Klinsmann and his outlook for the program. Now it's clear just how big that investment was.

The FIFA World Club Cup Japan 2011 kicks off on Thursday with Japanese J. League Division 1 champions Kashiwa Reysol meeting 2011 OFC Champions League winners Auckland City FC. Next week UEFA Champions League winners FC Barcelona and Copa Libertadores trophy holders Santos FC enter the competition at the semi-final stage.

The USA will face Panama in a Gold Cup rematch.

Less than six months before the start of its campaign to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the U.S. Men's National Team will continue preparations with a pair of international friendlies in January.
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Every year at the Development Academy Showcases, scouts from all over the world come to get a look at some of the country's most talented players. There were more than 300 scouts from Major League Soccer teams, colleges and foreign clubs at the 2010 Winter Showcase in Phoenix, Ariz. U.S. Soccer employs its own armada of scouts, with a total of 65 being used throughout the country to help identify and mentor the top youth talent.

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Euro 2012 Finals Group Stages Draw Result- December 2011 is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter The Euro 2012 Finals Draw for Group Stages is due to take place in Kiev, Ukraine on December 2, 2011 at 18.

It remains to be seen whether the 2022 World Cup will be played in the summer or the winter, but one high-ranking FIFA official has a solution to ensure a winter World Cup gets played without a problem: Move the two biggest competitions in European club soccer.

Ahead of Friday's Euro 2012 draw in the Ukraine, UEFA president Michel Platini said that he is open to moving the UEFA Champions League and Europa League competitions in order to accommodate a winter World Cup in Qatar.

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A wild weekend that included several major upsets concluded Sunday night in Mexico, where the four semifinal places in the Apertura playoffs were set.

Chivas de Guadalajara, despite finishing first in the regular season standings, could not overturn the deficit from their shocking 2-1 loss to Queretaro from last week.

Having been the laughing stock of world football for many years, the tiny Pacific nation of American Samoa is just one step away from progressing beyond the first stage of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying following a good start to their campaign.

Rock bottom of the FIFA World Rankings over the last few years and having failed to win a single competitive match for 17 years, American Samoa began their first stage campaign on Tuesday by defeating Tonga by two goals to one with Ramin Ott and Shalom Luani getting on the score sheet.

3PM Extra: Watch world's worst team win first ever game, a keeper fight his own netting and Neuer's brains

Presenting quality football videos from the interweb, daily at 3pm. Here's today's collection: 1) The worst football team in the world finally won a game yesterday.

The Cameroon national soccer team is Africa's most successful side at the FIFA World Cup. Nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables (The Indomitable Lions) Cameroon has qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– and was the first African team to reach the quarter-finals of the competition (Italia 1990).

The U.S. Men's National Team has completed the 2011 campaign, finishing on a high note with an entertaining 3-2 victory against Slovenia in Ljubljana. Along with the introduction of Jurgen Klinsmann as head coach, there were a few key highlights:

• Clint Dempsey finished with a team-high five goals
• Carlos Bocanegra and Tim Howard finished with team-high 15 starts, the most appearances in a year in each of their careers
• Bocanegra became the 12th player in U.