If you've been wondering when the next SBI Live Q&A would be, wonder no more. We will be having one today.

The latest SBI Live Q&A will take place at 1pm this afternoon, so get your questions ready to discuss everything from the MLS pre-season to the U.S. national team, to Clint Dempsey's insane form to European soccer and the international game.

By JOHN BOSCHINI

FIFA is considering a number of rule changes that could have a major impact on the international game going forward.

The major proposal that FIFA's board is facing would allow teams to use a fourth substitute in extra time in an attempt to cut down on player injuries.

The next US women's international game is set to start in the next few minutes, and it's not a friendly. The team is playing for it's right to play in win the London Olympics. The concacaf playoffs for that opportunity have been anything but competitive, but this game looks to be promising.

There are plenty of people, not least within the governing bodies of football itself, who would have it that football and politics don't mix. This is, of course, bunkum, whether we like it or not. The game holds such influence over so many people that it sometimes seems impossible for politicians not to be able to link the two, from the relatively harmless, "You only win the World Cup under Labour" slogans of Harold Wilson's British government of the late 1960s to the altogether more sinister machinations of the state organisations and their leaders that ran clubs in Eastern Europe during the Cold War.

Coverage of the United States 1-0 win over Venezuela. Juergen Klinsmann puts U.S. soccer on fast track - from The LA Times' Kevin Baxter: "This is a different level," Klinsmann says of the international game. Jones showing he's worth risk for US Soccer - from FoxSportsArizona.com's Tyler Lockman: It was the leadership that was unexpected.

The U.S. men's national team kicks off 2012 in Arizona, taking on Venezuela at University of Phoenix Stadium in its first match of the year (9 p.m., Galavision/ESPN3.com).

The friendly comes as part of the culmination of January training camp, and it provides Jurgen Klinsmann a chance to see some of the players he has yet to observe in international game situations on a competitive stage.

Headlines with question marks are always funny, but in this case due to the nature of automated translation and the global nature of football there is little certainty. Indications are that forward Prince Tagoe is no longer with his club. We're talking about a Ghana national team player played in Germany and Serbia during the last season, was heavily connected to the Seattle Sounders at the summer window in 2011, eventually moved to Bursaspor in Turkey.

On June 9, 1916, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported, "Word was received in this city yesterday that all arrangements had been completed for an All-American soccer team to tour Sweden and Norway in July. The Sweden Football Association, through its secretary, C.L. Kornerup, has cabled a guarantee of $4000 to cover the expenses of the trip.

Photo: Nicolae Stoian

Editor's note: At the end of the 2010 season, we posted a series of season reviews of every Philadelphia Union player. Over the next several weeks PSP continues with a review of the 2011 season.

Gabriel Farfan was the "get one (almost) free" part that came after "buy one," and he turned out to be quite a steal for Philadelphia Union.

One time Miami Fusion player Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama and former L.A. Galaxy player Jorge Campos visit Sun Life Stadium on Wed., December 14 to promote Mexico vs. Colombia match
Here is the press release:
Two of the game's most popular legends joined by Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders for a memorable afternoon on the pitch, including a jersey presentation to the players
MIAMI (Monday, Dec.

Referee Alejandro Mariscal gained some international experience during France's 1-1 tie against Brazil
The 2011 Development Academy Winter Showcase provides an opportunity for the country's top referees to be identified and trained in a positive learning environment. No test at the Premier Sports Campus here in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.

What ho Arsenal fans? After two weeks of wandering in the interlull desert, with only the horse flies that feast upon our vapid flesh for company, a light twinkles on the horizon. Norwich be thy name! I can almost feel that 9am train beer (is there a better kind of beer?) slinking seductively down my gullet and slaking the thirst.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger and Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner were interviewed by Police over the weekend after allegedly being involved in what Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet described as 'a drunken riot'.
After last Friday's victory against Sweden, Denmark coach Morten Olsen gave his players the night off to celebrate, and gave them permission to have a few drinks.

Nicklas Bendtner will start against Finland this evening @ the Blue Water Arena in Esbjerg, Denmark. Its the last International game for a while before the EURO 2012′ in the summer, so players will be eager to put on a show. N.B-52 has been in world-class form for Denmark, fresh from their Qualification for EURO 2012′, he's scored 4 goals in as many games, against the likes of Portugal & Sweden and a brace against Norway, also grabbing an assist from D.

Arsène Wenger in our Official Arsenal Magazine:

"The lack of quality in some [international] games has been wiped out by the national pride of people supporting their countries. But in the longer run, that doesn't work.

"People want quality, and we saw some games in the last round of internationals Bulgaria v Wales for example there were just 1,000 people there.

I have a dream fellow Gooners. Well, in truth, I have several dreams. But I'll leave the one involves Robbie Savage's testicles and a set of vinegar soaked razor blades for another time. I dream that one day, international football will jump back into its bloody box and quit its persistent interruptions in the club season.

I have a dream fellow Gooners. Well, in truth, I have several dreams. But I'll leave the one involves Robbie Savage's testicles and a set of vinegar soaked razor blades for another time. I dream that one day, international football will jump back into its bloody box and quit its persistent interruptions in the club season.

Meandering through The Sunday Post (the scrapes that Oor Wullie finds himself in!) I spotted something in Brian Fowlie's TV review of Scotland's spectacular win in Liechtenstein:
"Craig Mackail-Smith's goal calmed things for a while, I'll swear the commentators paused to take a breath.
"I did wonder if the Brighton striker was the first player with a hyphenated name to score for Scotland.

Untold Arsenal on Twitter @UntoldArsenal —————————————– Arsenal History ...... Making the Arsenal ...... Arsenal Uncovered ...... Arsenal History Society By Tony Attwood On Tuesday 6th September Mike Dye was at Wembley to watch an international game. Following an incident which is now the subject of a police investigation he died.

Kenny Dalglish resolute in pursuing Liverpool's unfinished revolution | Paul Hayward

There will be no turning back for the Liverpool manager who is convinced his squad are developing a formidable strength Not all transitions are as smooth as Kenny Dalglish succeeding Kevin Keegan in the Liverpool sides of the 1970s, as the current manager would have testified after the 4-0 caning at Tottenham Hotspur last weekend – the heaviest of his two spells as leader.

Why I am completely losing patience with international football

The joke that is FIFA and its award of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar has made me lose patience with the international game. That's one of the reasons why the European Club Association suggestion yesterday that each country should play a maximum of six games a year seemed like common sense.

I've been thinking over and over about the last game, with the goalkeeper going off, and it's bugging me mercilessly. When I think about it intellectually, I know the referee did the right thing in letting it happen - it's why I didn't press into it when we talked about it post-game (although we did talk about it).

The news that the biggest club sides in Europe may be looking to cast UEFA and FIFA aside and form their own breakaway league will come as no great surprise to anybody with even the most cursory knowledge of the modus operandum of those that run said clubs. At height of the FIFA corruption hysteria at the end of May, we noted on this site that, "Who is to say that the coup d'etat won't come from a cabal of the biggest clubs and television companies that these clubs already work so harmoniously with?

Photo: Earl Gardner

Union

Kaká on the Union: "I was impressed with the Union. They played very well. They gave us a tough match. They're a very good team. It wasn't easy. We were happy to win this match. They played very good in the second half."

Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka played for Colorado Rapids in 2006.

Every transfer window and more so in the summer months in England, we await with baited breath the big name signings in the Premier League' Last season for example saw Manchester City go on a buying spree bringing in big players in the international game such as David Silva, Carlos Tevez and Yaya Toure.

Was there a picture after the game of President Obama screaming and throwing furniture around while his wife and children looked on horrified?
No? That was just in my house? Okay.
Looking at the US after the game really gave me an insight on how China felt twelve years ago. I thought Hope Solo was going to kill someone, and then we saw her getting consoled by fans - presumably relatives, but if not, that's not surprising.

In October 2001, the national football teams of France and Algeria faced off in a long-awaited, and (at least in principle) "friendly" international game at the Stade de France in Paris. The event was trumpeted as an opportunity for reconciliation, a symbolic end to the conflict between the two countries, and an opportunity for a French nation increasingly shaped by it's Algerian immigrant population to find peace within itself.

A quick Saturday round-up for you.

Starting with the fixture list which was released yesterday. It's certainly an interesting start to the season and this August is going to be a hugely important one, not just for the team, but because it could very well set the tone for the rest of the campaign.

It may seem strange to say this with no senior international tournament but, this summer promises to be one of the most exciting of recent times. Let me explain.

This week has seen the start of the European Under-21 Championships. At a time when the England team is going through something of a transformative stage and with growing calls for young blood to be given its chance, the importance of this tournament has never been greater.

Legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo bid a final farewell to his professional career today after he replaced Fred mid-way through the second half against Romania in what was Ronaldo's final International game and last as a Pro following his retirement from club football early this year.

Photo by Rick Osentoski/ISIphotos.com

The United States men's national team turned in a strong performance in its Gold Cup opener, topping North American foe Canada, 2-0.

While the team effort was impressive, and the victory an important one for a team focused on reclaiming regional bragging rights, a number of individuals stood out with their play.

Citi Field wasn't bad but it looks like a step in the right direction for New York's expansion hopes in MLS. (Getty Images)

Most soccer fans in the US had their attentions on Detroit last night (who have MLS ambitions of their own) but the one place Major League Soccer would like to expand to next had a little international game of their own last night.

Citi Field wasn't bad but it looks like a step in the right direction for New York's expansion hopes in MLS. (Getty Images)

Most soccer fans in the US had their attentions on Detroit last night (who have MLS ambitions of their own) but the one place Major League Soccer would like to expand to next had a little international game of their own last night.

If Cesc Fabregas leaves Arsenal this summer then you should put a tenner on Samir Nasri taking over as captain.

Let's deal with the ‘if' first.

There is no guarantee that Cesc will depart, but there are strong hints coming out of the club (and from people connected with the club) that this time he really is going.

I grew up as a football loving boy in a sports mad family in England. I dreamt of playing for England in most of the major sports but it was always the dream of playing football for England that I would return to. This has been the staple image of young football fans in England and around the world for decades but there is a feeling that I can't escape that things are changing dramatically.

Like EastEnders or Coronation Street going on a summer break to Spain, Blackpool or Ireland, the footballing soap opera has upped sticks for the summer.
A cast of thousands, a few suitably over the top villians, a couple of unlikely characters attempting to play the hero and subplots aplenty.

Fabio Capello's fall from grace in the eyes of the English public since the 2010 world cup has been almost as hyped as his team's chances for the same tournament. One of the main problems journalists have cunningly picked up is his lack of communication skills due to his sub-standard grasp of the language.

Ready. Set. Goal.

In a Southland [New Zealand] senior women's soccer game on Sunday, 14-year-old student Alex McIntosh slotted 12 goals in the one game. In doing so, she led the Old Boys women's team to a whopping 25-nil win over Queens Park. The Invercargill teen was all smiles after the match.

In amongst all the fallout from the City game last night, there is very little else to report, but there is an interesting transfer rumour that is gaining a bit of momentum linking Spurs with the talented Danish central defender Mathias Jorgensen.

Jorgensen is just 21 and has been with his current side, FC Copenhagen for four years.

Let's be honest. After the stirring fightback against Argentina, you always knew the heavy legs and emotional comedown were going to cost the US against a side built to grind out results. While there were significant flaws, the performance was actually better than I expected and, save for a set piece let down and a possible missed PK call by the ref, the song might have been a more satisfying one come the final whistle.