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Colorado Rapids defender Shane O’Neill debating between U.S., Ireland

The U.S. Under-20 World Cup defender has also been in contact with Ireland.

Lionel Messi’s new house looks like a soccer ball from above

The house in Barcelona is being designed by the Spanish architect who conceptualized Naomi Campbell’s mansion.

Former FA man lambasts ‘dereliction of duty’ regarding match-fixing

One non-league chairman is also asking for investigations following strange betting patterns in Conference South last year.

Iraq bidding to lift ban on home friendlies

Iraq has only played two matches on home soil in the past three years, playing most of its “home” games in Doha, Qatar, since the 1980s.

Shakhtar Donetsk's coach Lucescu smiles during a news conference at the Donbass Arena stadium in Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk coach reaches milestone as his team ties United

In his ninth full season, Mircea Lucescu is Donetsk’s longest-serving manager. He has built a dynasty at a perennial Champions League club.

St. Neots Town defender scores stunner in early FA Cup round (video)

Arsenal trainee Rene Steer hit an absolute rocket off a corner kick against Canvey Island in the FA Cup second qualifying round on Tuesday.

Americans Abroad: Aron Jóhannsson scores again, as does Kevin Hoyos

AZ Alkmaar’s Icelandic-American scored to defeat PSV Eindhoven.

New York Red Bulls belong to Tim Cahill, not Thierry Henry

Thanks to his willingness to play on artificial turf, Tim Cahill was in place to score the tying goal against Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday. After the game, his comments reflected his leadership.

United States v Costa Rica - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier

FIFA cracks down on Costa Rican antics against U.S. — sort of

Joel Campbell gets a warning for his dive, but nothing more, and Costa Rica is fined for whistling during U.S. anthem.

MLS schedule fails teams once again in playoff push

The league’s refusal to break for international dates almost certainly ensures some teams will be shorthanded when Klinsmann comes calling.

DC United v Real Salt Lake - 2013 U.S. Open Cup Final

MLS Preview: D.C. United vs. Chicago Fire

Coming off their U.S. Open Cup win on Tuesday, D.C. United hosts the Chicago Fire on Friday on NBCSN.

David de Gea would ‘eat too many tacos,’ former United goalkeeper coach says

Eric Steele spoke with the United We Stand fanzine about Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea’s training habits and lifestyle when he first joined Manchester United.