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Conmebol's Copa America is the oldest international continental tournament in soccer, and 2016 will mark its 100th birthday.

That could also be the year that many American soccer fans have a dream come true.

According to Mexican outlet mediotiempo.

Still no left back, but the slight defensive midfield depth issue has been addressed with the signing of Brazilian journeyman Marcelo Saragosa. Given that Kitchen will surely miss time for Olympic qualifiers (and the big show in London if we qualify) and isn't exactly a sure thing as he steps into his first year in the role for which he's being groomed, depth was a concern.

By Gareth McKnight

As Blackburn Rovers languish towards the bottom of the Premier League, manager Steve Kean continues to be backed by the club's Indian owners: The Venkys Group. Despite the current trend in the game of sacking underperforming managers prematurely, fan protests outside Ewood Park and the total inexperience of Scottish coach Steve Kean at this level, Kean still remains on the Lancashire side's bench.

Qualifying starts. Maura Gladys has you covered.

Morgan looking to excel--in a new role?--as winter closes...

The last time the U.S. Women's National Team competed in a CONCACAF qualifying tournament, they almost missed the cut for the 2011 Women's World Cup.

Right. I'm back. Well not really- I'm still temporarily on hiatus exploring the vast riches that Monaco has to offer at the moment. But, I couldn't resist the urge to get something online after leaving Jack to fend for himself for what seems like an eternity. The basics? Yes, I'm married. Yes, I'm delighted.

Doctor Johnson wrote something along the lines of: "A man who tires of London, tires of life." It holds up. But had he replaced London withVilla Park it would be Grade A bunkum. Because, I have to say, after almost 30 years of watching the Arsenal at the home of Aston Villa, I have tired of life.

Doctor Johnson wrote something along the lines of: "A man who tires of London, tires of life." It holds up. But had he replaced London withVilla Park it would be Grade A bunkum. Because, I have to say, after almost 30 years of watching the Arsenal at the home of Aston Villa, I have tired of life.

Doctor Johnson wrote something along the lines of: "A man who tires of London, tires of life." It holds up. But had he replaced London withVilla Park it would be Grade A bunkum. Because, I have to say, after almost 30 years of watching the Arsenal at the home of Aston Villa, I have tired of life.

The Timbers defense began the year as the team's most glaring weakness, but became the feel-good story of the year by the end of the season. The questionable personnel choices made in the preseason doomed them from the start. To make matters worse they fell victim to more than their fair share of ugly injuries and immigration issues.

Union supporter Tim Carr sent us this story about how his trip to PPL Park before the Toronto game, where he was volunteering in support of Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day as well as to see the game, took an unexpected turn. Along the way, he was helped by some great Philly sports fans.

People are predicting the Premier League title race is going to be a classic over the coming season, but Roy Keane disagrees with this and reckons it will be a one-horse race.
The former Old Trafford captain reckons Manchester United will romp to the Premier League title and not be worried about the presence of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City.

The Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu, who has been involved with the negotiations with Arsenal for Cesc Fabregas, was very happy to announce the arrival of Alexis Sanchez at the Nou Camp yesterday and bullishly proclaimed that he would be joined by Fabregas very shortly. Bartomeu said: "It is a sure thing that we will [.

With the humidity at 95% and the heat index at 118° F at game time on Sunday evening, the Minnesota Stars and the Puerto Rico Islanders played a match that was understandably sluggish and dull. Neither side seemed to be able to keep much possession and runs off the ball were few and far between.

With the humidity at 95% and the heat index at 118° F at game time on Sunday evening, the Minnesota Stars and the Puerto Rico Islanders played a match that was understandably slow and dull. Neither side seemed to be able to keep much possession and runs off the ball were few and far between for both sides.

The Sounders are a far superior side to Portland and they'll expect to take three points back to Seattle. But without the killer instinct they've lacked all season long, it's far from a sure thing. This is a big game for the Sounders even without the rivalry being taken into account; Supporters Shield contenders need to beat bottom table teams no matter the venue and with the Galaxy picking up a win on Saturday picking up only a point would make the gap look a far tougher hill to climb.

FATHER'S DAY WITH THE USMNT - a one act play
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Hey, Mike. Got a second?
Sure, Dad. What's up?
I'm gonna make a few changes in the lineup.
Oh.
No, you're still starting. It's just - I'm making some big changes.

The Gold Cup pairings should be coming out in early March and the speculation is starting to heat up again on where the US will play. I agree with Steven Goff's assessment, and have been saying since the site locations were announced that KC would have a very good chance of having the US in town. People that have been speaking with the front office in other regards have been telling me that they've been told it's very close to being a sure thing.

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First pick Omar Salgado -- a bit of a stretch or clever stuff from the expansion Vancouver Whitecaps?

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I did a mock draft for SI.

I hear Don Garber is headed down Miami way to meet with the 12 or so people that feel it is their personal mission to continually spam his inbox with "MLS TO MIAMI" emails.
Good for The Don, maintaining his reputation as a man willing to engage the people.
But this is so clearly a bone-throwing exercise that it makes me chuckle a bit.