Hard to believe it but the Philadelphia Union are close to selling their biggest star, Sebastien Le Toux.

The Philadelphia Union are preparing to sell star striker Sebastien LeToux to a European club. Story coming on Fox Soccer. #Wow38 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@SoccerByIvesIves Galarcep

To further drive home the rumor, Le Toux tweeted the following:

On a jet plane to Englandabout 16 hours ago via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite@SebastienLeTouxSebastien Le Toux

Ives later goes on to report that Bolton could be the landing spot for Le Toux.

Their Words "The important thing is that Omar is healthy and fit again. We wish him well." Nurnberg chairman Martin Bader. Other Sources MLS shifting resources away from Generation adidas - from FoxSoccer.com's Ives Galarcep: There was nothing subtle about this shift in policy. Ching will not retire, will report to Montreal team - from The Houston Chronicle's Jesus Ortiz: "I've decided I'm not going to retire," Ching said.

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It's been a little over six weeks since the U.S. men's national team fell to Mexico in the Gold Cup final, but things won't be exactly the same when the two teams square off tonight in a friendly at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA (9pm ET, ESPN2).

The United States' will kick off a new chapter in its history as the game marks the U.

Sorry for the lag in postings. Been busy and away. Logging in remotely now. I had planned a longer post on how much I liked Bradley, why I thought it was time for a change anyway, and why I thought it wouldn't happen regardless. Guess I was wrong. US Soccer sacked Bradley yesterday and apparently will be announcing his replacement today.

Their Words Learn from your experience. You might be feeling excitement, or nervousness—be open to it. You're all champions to be here and have done an enormous amount of work to get here. Experience this moment with all your mind, body and heart and good things will come. US National Soccer Team player alum John O'Brien, speaking at the 2011 US Youth Soccer National Championships.

Their Words We're going to come out with a lot of energy and push the game, but we have to do that in a smart way so that we're not vulnerable to counter attacks. US National Team defender Carlos Bocanegra. Other Sources Winning is the only option for the US - from FoxSoccer.com's Ives Galarcep: "We know it's an elimination game and we know what we have to do to perform," said U.

Let the sideshow begin.

NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco begins his tryout with Sporting Kansas City Wednesday morning (11 a.m.), when he'll try to impress coach Peter Vermes and secure a contract with Major League Soccer.

Sporting Kansas City is streaming the tryout live on its Web site, although it is closed to the public in Kansas City.

MLS will have David Bingham draft lottery today at 3pm. 13 teams are taking part. Best odds: NE-23.6%, TFC-17.9, Chicago-15.3, Seattle-10.8

Via Ives. I'm a little surprised Seattle didn't pull out. Bingham is projected to be a great keeper. . up there with MacMath.

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Diego Forlan is linked to Seattle Sounders. Don't laugh, it isn't impossible, and Seattle is a premier destination now.

On the eve of the 2011 MLS draft, I was wondering what fans think Sporting Kansas City should do tomorrow?Lots of mock draft have had Kansas City taking Jalil Anibaba from UNC but with his strong combine the latest predictions have him going higher than Kansas City's pick in the tenth spot. The latest mock draft from Ives has Sporting taking US U-20 forward Omar Salgado.