With Martin Luther King's legacy being commemorated across the country, it's an eye-opening shame that blatant forms of racism still exist around the world, specifically in the soccer forum.

Over the weekend, U.S. midfielder Maurice Edu and Rangers teammate Kyle Bartley were the subject of racial abuse via Twitter, an incident that resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old man who was due to appear in a Scottish court on Monday.

The players in Spain have gotten their way.

After going on strike in protest of unpaid wages to more than 200 players and an inability to seek employment elsewhere in the event of future unpaid wages, soccer players in Spain have had their demands met and will begin their respective seasons this weekend.

Scottish soccer powerhouse Celtic FC have unveiled their Nike 2011/12 away kit for next season's Scottish Premier League and domestic cup campaigns. It will be available at World Soccer Shop. The new jersey's release follows that of the Celtic Nike 11/12 third or international kit in May. According to a press release from Nike: Nike today unveiled [.

Tall Irishman, Cillian Sheridan (6'5") will appear in tonight's Reserve Game (7PM, Starfire, Free) according to SoundersFC.com. He has several years of professional experience, most in the Scottish Premier League. While his contract was held by Glasgow giants Celtic he also played with several of the mid and lower caliber teams in the SPL.

Scottish soccer powerhouse Celtic FC have unveiled their Nike 2011/12 third kit for next season's Scottish Premier League, domestic cup and Europa League campaigns. According to a press release from Nike: This season Celtic will play in a new third kit which pays homage to the history of the club, but with a contemporary colour and design.

- Jason Davis John Spencer, the fiery Scottish head coach of the Portland Timbers, is, at the most understated end of the spectrum, expressive. On the sidelines, he's nonstop action; a whirling, cursing, maelstrom of a man alternatively exhorting his charges and berating the referees, adequately meeting every generalized notion of Scottish soccer coaches to which a wide-eyed American soccer public ascribes.

Cowdenbeath Football Club is Scottish soccer team based in the town of Cowdenbeath, Fife. Nickmamed The Blue Brazil, Cowdenbeath currently plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Cowdenbeath FC recently unveiled its Umbro 2011/12 home kit. The club switches uniform providers from Italian firm Errea starting next season.

By J Hutcherson - WASHINGTON, DC (Feb 15, 2011) US Soccer Players -- If the Scottish soccer authorities needed another indicator of their Premier League's place in the wider World of soccer, all they need to do is look at Celtic's six-month financial results released on Monday. Our Premier League leaders posted a profit, but that required an advantageous player sell.

We start the week with a look at the Scottish Premier League's announcement that they will recommend a 10-team SPL. By J Hutcherson - WASHINGTON, DC (Jan 17, 2011) US Soccer Players -- If you preferred your Scottish Premier League with 10 clubs instead of 12, the SPL leadership has an announcement you might find interesting.