Jay DeMerit Journal: What it's like to be an MLS All-Star

DeMerit breaks down his whirlwind week around the All-Star game, which saw him play three games in six days. The final whistle blows at BC Place, and our fans are going wild as the Vancouver Whitecaps have just seen out a victory against the league leaders San Jose Earthquakes. It...

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Martin Rogers: Japan's women's soccer team plays to intentional draw

The Japanese women ground out a draw in order to avoid 300 miles of travel, ensuring a tougher quarterfinal draw in the process. getty images LONDON – The Olympics' match-fixing controversy spread to the soccer tournament on Wednesday after revelations that women's world champion...

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Everton completes Pienaar signing

The South African has completed a permanent move back to the Toffees after re-joining the club on loan in January following a disappointing year at Tottenham   Pienaar moved to Everton in July 2007 on loan from Bundesliga giant Borussia Dortmund before signing on a permanent basis the following year. He moved to Spurs in Jan. 2011 but failed to establish himself under Harry Redknapp and subsequently rejoined the Toffees."I am happy...

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Clint Dempsey-Fulham FC Getty UPDATED: Tuesday, 11:11 a.m. ET Clint Dempsey is out of Fulham’s preseason training camp in Switzerland as he eyes a move to Liverpool, Goal.com has learned. Don't Miss Liverpool prepares Dempsey bid Dempsey was not on the plane that left London on Monday morning to take part in the week-long trip, leading to further speculation that a transfer to the Reds may be in the works. It was initially unclear if it was Dempsey's decision or coach Martin Jol's to keep the American off the trip, but a Fulham spokesperson confirmed that Dempsey stayed behind to work on his fitness. "Clint and Hugo Rodallega are both staying in London to work on their fitness at the training ground. Neither are scheduled to feature in the weekend friendly against Nice which is the reason neither have traveled," a Fulham spokesperson told Goal.com. Fulham will spend the week in Switzerland ahead of a friendly in neighboring France against Nice on Saturday before returning to the UK. The 29-year-old has made it clear to Jol and senior Fulham figures that he wants to quit the club for Liverpool, whose manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted that he has made enquiries about signing the player. As revealed by Goal.com earlier this month, the attacking midfielder, who scored 17 Premier League goals last season and 23 in all competitions, has rejected Fulham’s offer of a new three year-contract that includes an option for a fourth year. Dempsey, who moved to west London five-and-a-half years ago, believes that Liverpool’s interest could be the last opportunity he gets to play for one of the elite Premier League clubs. Nevertheless, he has vowed to remain professional while his future remains in doubt and trained with Fulham’s youth team at its Motspur Park base on Monday morning.

The talented shot-stopper is forcing himself to improve after missing out on the London Olympics with Team USA. Getty Images After seeing his club team finish a disappointing seventh in the Eastern Conference during his first full season between the sticks, D.C. United goalkeeper...

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Dempsey is left out of tour with Fulham as Liverpool rumors heat up

The American did not travel to Switzerland, leading to more speculation that the USA star could be on his way to Liverpool during the summer transfer window. Dempsey was not on the plane that left London on Monday morning to take part in the week-long trip, leading to further speculation...

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Pepe considers Coentrao the best fullback in the world

Pepe has faith that his fellow Portuguese international will fully settle in Spain to become a mainstay for Real Madrid. Fabio Coentrao, Pepe - Real Madrid LOS ANGELES – Despite an uneasy start to his Real Madrid career, Fabio Coentrao will rebound and show his world-beating...

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Mexico calls up Chicharito, Gio for friendly against United States

Jose Manuel de la Torre has called up six foreign-based players to do battle against the United States at the Estadio Azteca this August. Giovanni dos Santos of Mexico, Jermaine Jones and MIchael Bradley of USA (Getty Images) Mexico will be at full strength for its upcoming friendly against...

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QPR signs Junior Hoilett from Blackburn Rovers

The Canadian winger rejected a new deal at former club Blackburn Rovers and has joined the Hoops on a four-year-contract to become their seventh signing of the summer Getty Images QPR has completed the signing of Junior Hoilett on a four-year deal from Blackburn Rovers.Hoilett...

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