U.S. to Open Against England at World Cup

The United States will open the World Cup against England, then play Slovenia and Algeria in the first round of next year's tournament.

Football Star Visits HIV Clinic

David Beckham visits HIV-positive mothers in Khaylitsha township in Cape Town, South Africa as part of his work as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

U.S. Soccer Player Davies Hurt in Car Accident

U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies was in serious condition Tuesday evening following a one-vehicle accident in which another person was killed.

U.S. Men Seeking World Cup Berth

The U.S. men's soccer team can qualify for its' sixth straight World Cup with a victory at Honduras in early October. U.S. star Landon Donovan was in New York Wednesday and said the U.S. could also qualify with a tie against Costa Rica.

Video Essay: Language No Barrier for L.A. Sol

French, Swedish, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese: The Los Angeles' Women's Professional Soccer team has plenty of language barriers. That hasn't held them back as the Sol are shooting for the inaugural WPS title.

FIFA President Suggests MLS Start Season in Fall

In an interview with the AP, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Major League Soccer needs to switch to a fall-to-spring schedule. Blatter meets with President Obama Monday.

SAfrican Strike Threatens 2010 World Cup Events

Striking South African construction workers, building stadiums for the 2010 World Cup, vow to continue their strike until employers meet their demand for a 12 percent wage increase.

Fantasy Sports Girl - English Premier Pickups and Dumps

After a brief Euro break, everyone is back to league play. Fantasy Sports Girl Holly Weber is back to give you the hot boys at the pitch.

Fantasy Sports Girl - Premier League Pickups and Dumps

Fantasy Sports Girl Brittany has this weeks update for the footballers across the pond.

Mexico Fans 'Stick It' to the U.S.

After Radioshack dropped out, a Mexican newspaper has found a new U.S. corporate sponsor to help put a voodoo hex on the U.S. national soccer team, and end Mexico's decade-long losing streak.

Fantasy Sports Girl - English Premier Pickups and Dumps

Fantasy Sports Girl Annie thinks Robbie Keane's being back in Tottenham could make all the difference.

Arena says Beckham will return to Galaxy

CARSON, Calif. (AP) -- Galaxy coach Bruce Arena dismissed reports from Italy that David Beckham could stay with AC Milan beyond his current loan.

"No one ever knows the accuracy of anything," Arena said after practice Thursday. "Everything gets distorted, so we don't concern ourselves with those kind of reports."

Beckham joined AC Milan in December on a loan that ends March 8. He has started four games and scored twice.

"He's going to be back here March 9," Arena said. "We've entered into a loan agreement with AC Milan (in which) the player, his agent, AC Milan, ourselves and Major League Soccer understand the guidelines."

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Fantasy Sports Girl: Fantasy Pickup and Dump

Fantasy Sports Girl Kristen returns with action from the Premier League.

Fantasy Sports Girl - Fantasy Premier League

The top five teams are breaking away from the Premiership pack, and Fantasy Sports Girl Crystal has who's rising and falling in this weeks Fantasy Premiership update.

Cristiano Ronaldo voted FIFA player of year

By GRAHAM DUNBAR
Associated Press Writer

ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA World Player of the Year award Monday to complete a sweep of soccer's top individual honors for 2008.

The Portugal winger led Manchester United to the Premier League and Champions League titles in May. He scored 42 goals in all competitions last season and became the first English Premier League player to win the honor in the award's 18-year history.

"It is an overwhelming moment, a very special moment in my life," Ronaldo said. "I would like to say to my mother and sister that the fireworks can be fired off now."

Brazil's Marta won the women's award for the third year in a row. She earlier announced she is joining the Los Angeles Sol in the Women's Professional Soccer League.

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Fantasy Sports Girl - EPL Pickups and Dumps

The pitch is heating up and Fantasy Sports Girl Jennifer has the 411 on which one to grab and which ones to leave alone.