Robert Lewandowski would leave Borussia Dortmund for a 'big club', says agent (Goal.com)
(Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:41 PST)
The Poland international has been in sensational goalscoring form for the Bundesliga champions this season and his representative is talking up a move to England

Fabio Cannavaro not surprised by Fabio Capello's decision to resign as England manager (Goal.com)
(Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:05:12 PST)
The 38-year-old was managed at club level by Capello at Juventus and Real Madrid and admits he was "not astonished at all" to see him quit because he likes total control

Former FA chairman Lord Triesman believes current regime were right to accept Fabio Capello resignation (Goal.com)
(Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:05:12 PST)
The former FA chairman believed it was impossible not to accept his resignation after the disagreement over the sacking of Chelsea defender John Terry as captain

Libertadores Cup results
(Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:11:52 PST)
Libertadores Cup Group One result on Thursday Internacional (Brazil) 2 Juan Aurich (Peru) 0

US Women to play 2 games in Japan
(Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:46:25 PST)
The U.S. Women's soccer team will play in Japan against the host country and against Brazil in April. The games will be April 1 against the World Cup champion Japanese at Sendai, and April 3 against the Brazilians in Chiba in the new Women's Kirin Challenge Cup. Japan will face Brazil on April 5 in Kobe.

Chelsea Team Report
(Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:07:22 PST)
CHELSEA Coach: Andre Villas-Boas (since 22/06/2011) Last Result: 3-3 tie at home to Man Utd, February 05 Record: 12-5-7 Streak: Tied 3 Next Match: away to Everton, February 11 Europe: UEFA Champions League (Round of 16 Second Leg) Chelsea could have Frank Lampard available again this weekend, the midfielder having returned to train with the squad on Wednesday for the first time since injuring his...

Earthquakes sign new deal with Wondolowski
(Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:14:24 PST)
The San Jose Earthquakes have signed two-time MLS leading goal scorer Chris Wondolowski to a new contract. General manager John Doyle announced the deal on Thursday, saying he wanted to reward Wondolowski for his success. Terms were not disclosed. Wondolowski scored 16 goals last season to tie D.C. United's Dwayne De Rosario for the league lead.

Rapids trade Kandji to Dynamo for draft pick
(Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:11:38 PST)
The Colorado Rapids have traded forward Macoumba Kandji to the Houston Dynamo for a conditional draft pick. Kandji was with Colorado when it won its first MLS Cup in 2010. His play led to the winning overtime goal, but he tore his ACL in his left knee in the process. He returned to the field midway through the 2011 season.

Valencia having knee surgery, out 6-to-12 months
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:24:27 PST)
Newly acquired Portland Timbers forward Jose Adolfo Valencia will be sidelined for 6-to-12 months following knee surgery. Valencia, son of former Colombia national team star Adolfo Valencia, had damaged cartilage in his left knee repaired Monday by team director of medicine Dr. Jonathan E. Greenleaf. The Timbers said Friday it was uncertain when Valencia was hurt and said they amended the original...

DC United sign veteran midfielder Marcelo Saragosa
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:17:31 PST)
D.C. United have signed midfielder Marcelo Saragosa, who returns to MLS after two seasons in Azerbaijan. The 30-year-old Brazilian will be playing for his fourth MLS club. He played in 116 games with the Los Angeles Galaxy, FC Dallas and Chivas USA from 2004-10. Saragosa left MLS following the 2010 season to play in the Azerbaijan first division, first with FC Absheron and then with Ravan Baku.