Chicago Fire original CJ Brown played in his last professional soccer game on October 23, 2010. Both Brown and teammate Brian McBride had announced their retirements days earlier. Chicago was already eliminated from the playoffs going into the game. Prior to kick-off the players knew it was going to be only the second time in the club's history that the Fire did not make the playoffs.

D.C. United Press Release:
17 D.C. United Academy players invited to U.S. Soccer Training Center U-16 Head Coach Roberto da Silva departs Academy
Washington, D.C. (January 24, 2012) – D.C. United announced today that 17 Academy players have been called-in to participate in a U.

As part of the 2011 Thanksgiving Interregional, the U.S. Under-14 Boys' National Team will hold a domestic training camp from Nov. 23-23 in Chula Vista, Calif. Of the 36 players called into camp, 23 were identified through U.S. Soccer Training Centers.
George Braima
Eric Calvillo
Kevin Coleman
Luca de la Torre
Michael Gutierrez
Julian Hall
Sebastian Henao
Lagos Kunga
Weston McKennie
Logan Panchot
Michael Pimlott
Christian Pulisic
Juan Ramirez
Juan Riley
Elijah Rice
Abraham Romero
Andrew Romig
Kevin Silva
Raheem Taylor-Parkes
Trey Vinson
Derek Waldeck
Kees Westra
Haji Wright
Also, six players are currently listed as members of a Development Academy team roster: Braima (Crew Soccer Academy), De la Torre (Nomads SC), Dawson McCartney (NJSA 04), Weston McKennie (FC Dallas), Rice (Chicago Magic), Romig (Richmond Kickers), Silva (PDA).

The U.S. U-17 Men's National Team is in L'Alfas Del Pi, Spain (yes, we had to look it up, too) getting ready for the 2011 AGS Cup, which kicks off tomorrow. The U.S. will face Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Russia and Spain during the trip.
U.S. head Coach Wilmer Cabrera traveled with 22 players, 17 of whom are from Development Academy clubs.

The Milwaukee Wave is thrilled to announce a new winter indoor training program. The Wave Academy will be conducted by players and coaches from the Milwaukee Wave who represent countries from around the world. The Wave Academy's advanced training will offer players U8 – U14 the opportunity to develop into a more confident player.

RvP heads home.

• This seems unlikely. (Telegraph)
• A bamboo stadium in China. (dezeen)
• No eggs here. (The DA)
• Mo' complicated, less money. (Avoiding The Drop)
• Rebel without a clue. (AFR)
• Minimal gestures. (SB Nation)
• The most valuable little people.

This needs to happen.

• These are quite excellent. (Football Fashion)
• They're all a-wanderin'. (The Best Eleven)
• The Swiss future. (IBWM)
• Don't show the money. (The DA)
• Asking the question. (Avoiding The Drop)
• Hope, via Google. (KCKRS)
• Also popular.

The U.S. WNT left Austria this morning after an excellent eight-day training camp and arrived in Dresden, Germany around 1 p.m. in the afternoon to a very nice welcome from the organizers for this WWC venue. We'll have some video and pics of the USA's travel to Germany up soon, but first one last look back at one of the most beautiful places (mountain category) many of the U.

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Mesut Ozil: cultured left foot, cultured.

• Martin Palermo shows how to make an exit. (Dirty Tackle)
• RvP is not subtle. (ESPN)
• What's the Delio? (IBWM)
• This should be real. (SBNation)
• Crabby bunch. (Soccer Training Info)
• Up high up high.

A message from former MLS player (Dallas) and great person Chris Gbandi:
I wanted to share this important message with all of you. As some of you know, I've been working on an iPhone app for the past couple of months that will be coming to the app store any minute now.

The Chicago soccer summer camp schedule is in full swing and if you have budding soccer stars at home or just young children who are looking for something to check out this summer, here are three top camps to take a look at. A quick summary is below and more information is after the break.

The Chicago Fire have teamed up with Youth Elite Soccer (Y.

This is how you win a league title.

• At the EL Final. (EFW)
• The dope says they doped. (Dirty Tackle)
• Not sold in stores. (Studs Up)
• It's nice hat. (Soccer Training Info)
• Living the excitement. (Three Match Ban)
• Shame. Shame, shame. (The DA)
• Down goes Depor.

For Die Mannschaft, this burns through the net.

• The long tumble. (IBWM)
• The quiet life. (EFW)
• Possession statistics. Yes. (The Best Eleven)
• A picture says... (Dirty Tackle)
• A grumpy quiz. (Avoiding The Drop)
• Not quite legit. (Soccer Training Info)
• The surreal season.

A short word from the editor Hope you enjoy our latest column at SerieAWeekly on fitness and training. Each week you'll find a new piece from experts in their field on proper athletic health and conditioning, something all us couch potatoes could profit from. _______________________________________________ guest writer Derek Salvador (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) Soccer.

Virginia Beach, Virginia - The Virginia Beach Piranhas are pleased to announce that Martin Burwell has joined the club as the new assistant coach of the PDL Piranhas. Burwell was born in New Orleans but grew up in Virginia Beach and played his high school soccer at Tallwood. He is currently the assistant coach at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School in Virginia Beach and holds a USSF D license.

Soccer Across America is teaming up with local club, PWSI Courage, to host the upcoming Soccer Fiesta in Woodbridge, VA.
Soccer Across America (formerly known as Soccer Start) is designed to introduce the sport of soccer to youngsters living in communities not yet served by existing clubs and leagues.

Soccer Across America is teaming up with local club, PWSI Courage, to host the upcoming Soccer Fiesta in Woodbridge, VA.
Soccer Across America (formerly known as Soccer Start) is designed to introduce the sport of soccer to youngsters living in communities not yet served by existing clubs and leagues.

By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON, DC (Mar 10, 2011) US Soccer Players -- The weeks between the opening of Major League Soccer training camps and the start of the new season are a metaphorical minefield of meaningless results and poorly informed conclusions. Fans anxious for a hint of what's to come during the Summer and Fall desperately grasp at anything from these games.

Jason Davis of US Soccer Players Newsletter writes of the trials and tribulations of preseason training camps.

The weeks between the opening of Major League Soccer training camps and the start of the new season are a metaphorical minefield of meaningless results and poorly informed conclusions.

All of Ronaldo's goals at PSV.

• Nene's seasonal swandive. (WSC)
• FIFA's corruption at work again. (The DA)
• And someone trying to fix it. (SI)
• Interview with Bert Tiddle. (Soccer Training Info)
• Hertha's bright rebound. (DW)
• How to deal with loss.

Last week, Puma unveiled the 2011 Women's collection before the start of the 2011 WPS league. The event, which was essentially a launch party, gave attendees a glimpse into a "Day in the Life" of a budding female soccer star. The event included athlete appearances (including my favorite, Leslie Osbourne), PUMA's Women's Soccer Training Collection debut, new WPS uniforms, and a performance by Fefe Dobson.

On-field at game-time, it's all team jerseys, soccer shorts, and socks hiked up to her knees. But come practice, a casual pickup game, or a weekend hanging with friends, the female footballer's uniform is much less defined. Until now, that is, with the debut of sports lifestyle brand PUMA® 's Spring 2011 Women's Soccer Training [.

Midfielder Marta Wangard (Brookfield), who has verbally committed to play for the University of Wisconsin women's soccer team in 2012, will participate in a U.S. Soccer Training Center session Sunday in Tampa, Fla.

U.S. Soccer uses the invitation-only program to help identify potential players for U.

As we do every Monday, here is a roundup of some business issues from Friday and the weekend that we didn't hit in our previous posts. We'll start in WPS, where,iIn conjunction with primary partner PUMA, WPS debuted the Women's Soccer Training Collection last week. A number of PUMA/WPS athletes were part of the launch of the new soccer themed clothing line.

Sportlifestyle brand PUMA kicked off the 2011 women's soccer season during a launch event Thursday night, while celebrating a momentous year for the sport, a new season for Women's Professional Soccer (WPS), and the debut of the PUMA Women's Soccer Training Collection.

With the FIFA Women's World Cup on the horizon, PUMA pulled out all the stops to showcase its longstanding commitment to women's soccer, the best female players on the planet, and the millions of young rising stars throughout the world.

PUMA® Kicks Off Huge Year in Women's Soccer with WPS Uniform Unveiling
Players, PUMA Unveil 2011 WPS Kits in New York City
Westford, MA & New York City, NY (February 3, 2011) – Sportlifestyle brand PUMA® kicked off the 2011 women's soccer season during a launch event today, celebrating this momentous year for the sport, a new season for Women's Professional Soccer (WPS), and the debut of the PUMA Women's Soccer Training Collection.

Westford, MA & New York City, NY (February 3, 2011) – Sportlifestyle brand PUMA® kicked off the 2011 women's soccer season during a launch event today, celebrating this momentous year for the sport, a new season for Women's Professional Soccer (WPS), and the debut of the PUMA Women's Soccer Training Collection.

This week BBC Radio 5Live broadcast an interview with a six year old Liverpool fan who spent his Christmas money having his favourite player's name printed on the back of his replica shirt - the problem was that his favourite player was Fernando Torres, who joined Chelsea last week for the ridiculous figure of £50 [.

With 28 games on tap this weekend, the Development Academy season continues in full force. Here is some reading material to help you get ready for the weekend:

U.S. Soccer with a look back at Crossfire Premier U-17/18 win against Seattle Sounders Academy – ussoccer.com MLSsoccer.com looks at the impact of MLS clubs signing Academy players – MLSsoccer.

We are on the road today, but we thought it worth making a quick mention of ongoing developments in Houston to construct a stadium for the Dynamo. The Houston Business Journal is reporting that the team will break ground on the project on January 29. The Dynamo are expected to contribute $60 million to the project.

Eat Soccer strives to bring awareness to players, clubs and programs within the global soccer community who are making a mark for the beautiful game.
Today, I am proud to introduce you to my friend, Paul Kitson, Jr. We met during a coaching stint at the 2009 Bank of Bermuda Pro Soccer Clinic in Hamilton, Bermuda.