Keon Daniel is not at the Youth Sports Complex, in Wayne, PA, according to fans that are at the Philadelphia Union's open team practice. Despite seeing a player of Daniel's build with a dreadlocks style haircut, the midfielder is not at the camp today.

Fans tweeted that the 25-year-old was sighted at preseason training camp this morning, before retracting their observations.

ATTN: Those near Phoenix this week!!The USMNT is holding an open training for fans, Friday from 5-6 pm at the University of Phoenix. They generally don't even allow us scribes to watch that - maybe 15 minutes near the end. Plus, Klinsi will address those gathered to kick off the hour.If you are not yet a US Soccer Supporter's Club member, go here to attend the practice session.

In his first practice session with FC Nurnberg, Omar Gonzalez ruptured the ACL in his left knee. What was first thought to be a minor injury will end up sidelining the USMNT defender for months.

JUNE 16 2011: Tim Howard goalkeeper of USA MNT during a practice session at RFK practice facility before the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-final match on Sunday June 19 at RFK Stadium in Washington DC.Soccer 2011

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Todos aman a un portero que anota goles, aunque este sea Tim Howard el de la selección de Estados Unidos y ni siquiera lo festeje,este gol fue la sensación de este miércoles que ya termino.

Fascinating article in the Sun Thursday about how today about how Andre Villas-Boas laid down the law to his Chelsea players.

Between the defeat to Liverpool in the Carling Cup and the trip to Newcastle, AVB met with Chelsea's four most senior players: John Terry, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and Petr Cech.

Fascinating article in the Sun today about how today about how Andre Villas-Boas laid down the law to his Chelsea players.

Between the defeat to Liverpool in the Carling Cup and the trip to Newcastle, AVB met with Chelsea's four most senior players: John Terry, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and Petr Cech.

Photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com

By FRANCO PANIZO

CARSON, Calif. - If there was any doubt as to whether David Beckham was going to play in the MLS Cup final, it should be gone now.

Having missed training the last couple of days with a cold, Beckham squashed any concerns over his health following the Los Angeles Galaxy's practice session inside a chilly Home Depot Center on Saturday afternoon.

Former Barcelona ace Ronaldinho apparently inked a multimillion Euro deal today with Eli Lilly to endorse the depression treatment Prozac in a series of television ads to air during the upcoming European Championships. The commercials are to feature the Brazilian maestro not in his typical role as fun-loving ball-juggling superstar but "the real Ronaldinho," as he describes himself, "A man bludgeoned by depression, bereft of friends.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. –Although he may have to wait until next season to make his MLS debut, rookie center back Otto Loewy is already a lucky man.

While many of us may have watched our childhood dreams- whether it was becoming a movie star, race car driver, or superhero fade as we enter adulthood, Loewy is one of the rare few that has already realized his: becoming a professional soccer player.

By FRANCO PANIZO

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. - Following the news that Omar Gonzalez was open to considering playing for Mexico, U.S. men's national team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann was again asked about his roster omissions following Thursday evening's practice session.

Seattle's Mauro Rosales and James Riley questionable for USOC Final

Seattle's offense has continued to churn out quality despite missing Mauro Rosales since September 17th. However, Seattle has conceded at least one goal every game since James Riley went down at right back.

The seven-year veteran [Riley], who appeared chipper at Sunday's practice session, is also one of the few Sounders without an established backup.

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Vancouver has hired Carolina RailHawks head coach Martin Rennie to take over their team for next season. Watch video of the official introductory press conference here. He will finish this season with Carolina, and Tom Soehn will finish this season running the Caps, then he will step back upstairs.

By FRANCO PANIZO

The NFL and NBA might not be the only leagues threatened to have play postponed this summer.

Fans of Leo Messi, Real Madrid and Spanish soccer in general may soon be disappointed after the Spanish soccer players' union has threatened to postpone the upcoming La Liga season if an agreement over wages cannot be made in time.

On Tuesday at RFK Stadium D.C. United hosted local coaches for an Open Practice and Coaches Clinic. Hundreds of coaches enjoyed a day that included observing an actual United practice session, free...
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By FRANCO PANIZO

MLS wasn't the only team to lose something during All-Star week.

Manchester United forward Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez will miss the next two weeks of preseason preparations after suffering a concussion during the club's practice session on Tuesday.

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There are two clever lads, the Football Intruders, who travel around Europe and sneak into the training grounds of top clubs for a laugh. While partaking in a Bayern Munich practice session, Danny had a kick about with Bastian Schweinsteiger, Thomas Müller, Philipp Lahm, Mark van Bommel and compared boot fashion with Arjen Robben.

Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. balances a ball on her head during a practice session for the upcoming final of the Women's World Cup in Frankfurt July 15, 2011. The U.S. will play Japan in the World Cup final on Sunday in Frankfurt. (REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach)

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Today the Chicago Fire announced that Gaston Puerari has been sold to Atlas for an undisclosed fee.
This move signals a few things. First off the team has confidence in Orr Barouch to take over a bigger role in the offensive scheme. He immediately takes Puerari's place as one of the players who will start at striker depending on form, Chaves and Nazarit being the other two.

Popular French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain has released its Nike 2011/12 away kit. The new PSG strip was on used for the club's Wednesday practice session. The predominantly white strip sees the club return to its traditional away color of white following the use of its well-known home navy blue for its 2010/11 road uniform.

The Fire's practice session on Saturday looked a bit lighter for good reason. Several players are no longer in camp and won't be headed to phase 2 of pre-season training in Florida next week.

Supplemental draft pick Yannick Salmon and trialists Barry Rice, Ashley McInnes, and Hunter Jarrett are the first casualties.

Section 8 held their Annual General Meeting at the Bridgeview Sportsdome today in conjunction with a Fire merchandise sale and the team's Saturday practice session. The supporter's group conducted the meeting to elect board members and representatives and address fan questions and concerns.

Today is testing day at the NSCAA Premier Diploma in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

We woke up early this morning for an 8am start on the pitch and got right into it. Each candidate is given a topic they have to coach, and 15 minutes to both run a practice session and then coach that topic in an 11-a-side game.

That man to the left is one Paulo Rogério Reis Silva, midfielder of Botafogo in the Brazilian Serie A. He was kidnapped on his way to practice this morning, but is now fine, as evidenced by the giant smile and double thumbs up.

But of more pressing importance, he's more commonly known by his nickname, Somalia.