Stevan Jovetic intends to honor new Fiorentina contract (Goal.com)
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:05:14 PST)
The Montenegrin forward has been linked with Real Madrid and Arsenal in the past but he claims that he has no desire to leave the Artemio Franchi

Plenty of goals and just as much drama in memorable weekend of Mexican soccer (Goal.com)
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:05:14 PST)
There was plenty of excitement to be found in Mexico this weekend, including a seven-goal thriller and three games decided in the final 10 minutes.

PREVIEW-Soccer-Mali coach Giresse wary of "Brazil of Africa"
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:59:56 PST)
Coach Alain Giresse said his Mali players would have their work cut out to defeat Ivory Coast, a team he calls the "Brazil of Africa", in Wednesday's Nations Cup semi-finals.

Argentina naming league in honor of sunken warship
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:47:23 PST)
As tension rises over the 30th anniversary of the deadly war between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands, the Argentine government has named the upcoming football season in honor a naval ship sunk by British torpedoes in the conflict. The season, which begins Friday, will be the known as the first division "Crucero General Belgrano," or Cruiser General Belgrano in English.

Tottenham draws 0-0 at Liverpool in Premier League<<
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:03:20 PST)
Luis Suarez's return from a racism ban failed to inspire Liverpool in a 0-0 draw against Tottenham on Monday, a result that hurt one team's Premier League title bid and damaged the hopes of a top-four finish for the other. After leader Manchester City moved eight points clear of third-place Tottenham by beating Fulham on Saturday, Spurs needed to win at Anfield to stay in touch.

Michel close to taking over as Sevilla coach
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:58:23 PST)
Sevilla says it is negotiating with Jose Miguel "Michel" Gonzalez to take over as coach from the fired Marcelino Garcia Toral. The Spanish club says on its website that Michel, a former Real Madrid and Spain player, is in line to coach Sevilla until the end of the season. Michel has been without a coaching job since leaving Getafe at the end of last season.

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.

Valencia having knee surgery, out 6-to-12 months
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:27:30 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, was to have damaged cartilage in his left knee repaired Monday by team director of medicine Dr. Jonathan E. Greenleaf.

Arsenal may try to extend Henry's loan from MLS
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:14:36 PST)
By STUART CONDIE AP Sports Writer

Earthquakes sign Colombian midfielder Moreno
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:25:39 PST)
The San Jose Earthquakes have signed well-traveled Colombian midfielder Tressor Moreno to a contract pending him acquiring his visa. The team announced the move Thursday. The 33-year-old Moreno has appeared in matches for teams in Colombia, France, Chile, Mexico and Peru, while also making a number of appearances for the Colombian national team.

Buddle returns to Galaxy after a year in Germany
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:39:35 PST)
Edson Buddle returned to the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday after a year in the German second division, adding yet another scoring talent to the defending MLS champions' star-studded roster. The 30-year-old American forward re-signed with the Galaxy one day after his contract was terminated by Ingolstadt.