Though the worst fears over his health and career have passed, it is highly unlikely (to put it mildly) that Charlie Davies will be match fit in time for the 2010 World Cup. So who to replace him?
Head over to ASN's USMNT page to vote in the poll.

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When I look for a hoodie, I look for two main things, comfort and style. They may seem rather straight-forward, but it is hard to find a hoodie that fits both categories for you. The Inter Milan graphic hoodie fits both categories spot on with a fabulous design, while letting you support Italy's current champions, Inter Milan. Click to continue reading...

As in the guys that aren't Mr Kasey Keller. Due to injuries Keller played essentially all competitive matches. Next year with the potential for a dozen more matches in the season and Kasey passing 40 in just a few days the back-up keeper will be much more important. While he does feel healthier at the end of this season than in the past, he made many statements that it was due to the nature of MLS playing basically once a week.

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Frank Lampard training in October, 2009. Image via Getty

Frank Lampard, one of the standout thigh-masters of our generation, has been injured.

Where?

No, not the groin, which is the current 'baller injury trend de jour. He's done in a thigh. But, really, wasn't this only a matter of time?

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We get sent a lot of Press emails every day and we have to decline mostly because we'd bore you to tears. But today a mail landed in to us in relation to X Factor Finalists .. Which initially made me try wonder the connection between Football and X Factor.. Maybe Cheryl .. seeing as [...] Click to continue reading...

Uh, where's Highbury gone? Ronnie Biggs' health has improved so much since his release from prison that he is planning a trip to watch Arsenal. The Gunners fan hasn't seen his team play live since being convicted of his part in the Great Train Robbery in the 1960s. The 80-year-old was given compassionate release from jail in [. Click to continue reading...

I've learned a lesson, boys and girls; staying home sick from work can be hazardous to your health. The MFUSA Day Job, that which torments me on a daily basis, is extra stressful today after an...

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This may seem like an odd departure during the Playoffs, but if the team does it why shouldn't we. Coach Schmid found a way to get his Reserves and Subs more playing time by getting together with the Seattle Wolves. He did this even while his senior side is smarting from the nil-nil draw.

Coach on why they played a Reserve match today

"It was important for the guys who haven't been playing as much to get a solid 60 [minutes] in.

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Rio Ferdinand's agent Pini Zahavi has revealed to Soccernet that his client is not struggling for form but instead struggling for health. The English international has been suffering from a calf injury that has yet to heal 100%, and Rio's club and international form has gone with it.

"All the speculation about Rio's ability is totally incorrect.

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Just several random things going on today, none of which really deserve their own post, so I figured I would just dump them in here together.

First, Lukasz Fabianski, who many were predicting would become Arsenal's # 1 goalkeeper when he returned to health, hurt his thigh in last night's Carling Cup fixture and will be out until after the international break in November.

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Arsene Wenger says he will never retire from his position as Arsenal manager.
The Frenchman, who turns 60 on Thursday, has revealed he is keen to sign a contract extension when his current one expires in 2011and sees himself managing well into his 70s.
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By design soccer is an activity that promotes health and fitness. The amount of exercise performed at practice and the emphasis on proper diet directly affects players' fitness and promotes a lifestyle that influences health well into adulthood. A recent study now suggests that participation in youth sports may have other, unanticipated effects that may lead to an overall healthy lifestyle. Click to continue reading...

Well, it's Arsenal, so for every player that comes back from injury, another player has to get hurt. Just when it looks like we might have a full squad again, with Rosicky, Walcott, and Arshavin returning to health, a couple more players get hurt.

First, and most seriously, Denilson is apparently out two months with a "small" fracture in his back.

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Don't forget the Potluck tonight at the Beards! A big thanks goes out to the Beards for hosting the Fall Season Kickoff Potluck.
Health - Seems that we all know someone who is sick or was sick in the last 60 days so make sure you are all taking precautions in fighting germs, nutrition and rest. Click to continue reading...

According to Buzz Carrick at the always excellent 3rd Degree blog (click here for the original article and all the details), Heath Pearce may be joining FC Dallas. Specifically, Coach Hyndman said:
"There's interest from Health Pearce wanting to come back and we've got the #1 lottery [allocation] spot, so we may be in a situation where we might be able to use it. Click to continue reading...

Football365 | All The News | Football News | BASSONG EXPLAINS NEWCASTLE EXIT
Looks like it's happening for Spurs and Bassong. Here are a few quick thoughts.Â
1) Nice move for Spurs as they need a young, healthy, high quality centre back with upside.Â
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I wanted to share my thoughts on some issues I feel are important to the growth and health of the team. Sorry if this offends anyone because, as always, it is never my intent. I just call it the way I see it.
The first is that no person or position is set in stone or safe. If you play ODP or not, it doesn't matter. Click to continue reading...

Rather amazing events going on today with the Newcastle Football club, as news breaks that Joe Kinnear has said he has turned down a two year contract to manage the club. Joe Kinnear - tuned down offer because of health Joe, who underwent triple heart bypass operation in February, is quoted as saying he turned down an [. Click to continue reading...

The Distracter said to me, she said 'Don't you stay up too late' with her usual stern concern over my health a moment after I had decided to just go ahead and finish The Beckham Experiment late last night. When I finally closed the hardbound, I looked at the clock to notice the Kansas City-Los Angeles tilt was about to start. Click to continue reading...

Jimmy just after the collision Saturday with Panama's Blas Perez. Image from Daylife, found through The Original Winger.
Just got off the phone with Jimmy Conrad, and he says he's feeling better. No more grogginess just sitting around, but he can't get his heart rate up just yet. He told HR he suffered a concussion (obvious) and had post-impact amnesia for about 15 minutes after the collision (not as obvious). Click to continue reading...

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. As was covered in the comments, we came away with a disappointing 2-2 draw with Barnet in Saturday's friendly. While we shouldn't ever really come away with anything less than a win against a League 2 side, this was a friendly very early in the preseason which didn't feature our first team.

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In a move that has been brewing for a couple of week and merely waited on the health of Marcelo Saragosa; FC Dallas has sent their Brazilian midfielder/defender to Chivas USA for midfielder/forward Atiba Harris. FCD has been in sore need of a wide right midfielder and Harris can perhaps solve that problem. Click to continue reading...

Despite having recovered from injury, Arsenal striker Carlos Vela will not feature in tomorrow's early morning Gold Cup game against Guadeloupe.

Speaking on Vela and Guillermo Franco, Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said:

I had planned for neither to be in this game. They could be.

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Everton have announced that Manchester City striker Jo will remain on loan at Goodison Park for the entirety of the 2009/10 season. The Brazilian was signed by City for an astonishing £18 million last summer but has found himself surplus to requirements in Mark Hughes' star-studded squad.

After finding himself firmly rooted to the Manchester City bench last season, Jo moved to Everton in January.

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Republik of Mancunia offered the readers an opportunity to win an Eric Cantona t-shirt from the good people at Philosophy Football.

The winners are: Steve Belcher, Evan Martin, Steve Perkins, Nikhil Saraf and Ingar Rostvag Ulltveit-Moe.

Don't forget that you have until Friday to enter the RoM Summer Competition where you have to draw your favourite moment from the season on Microsoft Paint, with a t-shirt of your choice from the RoM Manchester United shop up for grabs.

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After six years with Soccernet I am moving on to pastures new. Given my impending departure and an unhealthy, nay, nerdy interest in the business of football now seems an opportune moment to assess the health of the UK game and see what, if anything, has changed in my time covering the game for ESPN. Click to continue reading...

Part two in my silly season series. Remember, these are players who are perhaps not realistically available to Fulham, but who could conceivably end up here if a few strange things happen. We may not want them, and these are absolutely not my recommended signings (I fully expect Roy to turn up with players who are much better value for money) but they are players who I think could be big assets and (as importantly) who I feel like writing about.

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Is Roy Keane smirking right now? Is he rolling his eyes? Both?

For two years Sunderland was Roy Keane's baby. He took the struggling side, nurtured it back to health and delivered it from the relegation zone of the Championship and back to the top flight. In every transfer window he made moves to improve the squad.

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I've been going over and over in my head about what I should write about this but there really isn't much to say. We're still the best in England. I really don't see the point in going into depth because it's all rudimentary at this stage. So I'm simply going to say that I'm delighted. I watched yesterday's game with three of my brothers and it was all quite muted (much like Old Trafford) until injury-time.

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When Sir Alex Ferguson became Manchester United manager, we had just 7 titles to the scousers' 18. Today, we levelled their record, but the best manager of all time in this league has claimed he has no intention of retiring any time soon, to add further disappointment to Liverpool fans today.

"It'll make it more special when we are in front of them," said Ferguson.

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It's that time of the year again, the time where we ask you to get your mum, your dad and all of your friends together for our favourite season. Yes, that's right, it's voting season!

Were were recently informed by our friends over at EPL Talk that Soccerlens is up for FIVE 2008/09 Premier League awards!

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No posts for a couple of days, I know. It's mainly been because there hasn't been that much noteworthy to report. Frankly, there's still not that much noteworthy to report, but I'm bored at work and you can't stop me.

First off, Manchester United's win yesterday puts them a mere point from the title.

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Malaysia has cancelled the Inter Continental Cup because of fears of swine flu. What a joke. Being concerned for people's health is fine but what about the nutters on Malaysian roads who kill I don't know how many every day? Especially those psychotic bus drivers living out their Serpang F1 dreams up and down the PLUS every day. Click to continue reading...

Can you write 50 words on why Manchester United is bad for your health?

If yes, read on.

We have another Manchester United jersey on offer thanks to the lovely people from SoccerPro, as well as a Nike hoodie, shorts and red football socks for the runner up, courtesy of the people behind the Nike Five adverts.

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Jorge Andrade would love a return to his homeland of Portugal next season, after being released earlier this season by Juventus, this defender is free to join any club that he would like. Andrade is recovering from a knee injury and is hoping to be close to 100% health when the soccer preseason gets under way in August Click to continue reading...