MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 3: Darren Bent of Sunderland celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League...

The ESPNsoccernet Podcast and Fantasy Podcast

Listen to our Podcast for the latest news, views and previews every Monday throughout the summer.

Dempsey piles on the agony for Rafa Benitez

In a week in which Clint Dempsey was instrumental in Fulham's win against Liverpool, Ravi Ubha takes a brief look at recent notable performances by U.S. players in Europe.

...the Champions League knockout phase with a Group D win over Atletico Madrid despite a clash with Manchester United on the horizon. AFP PHOTO / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU (Photo credit should read PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP...

Former players talk about Team USA

U.S. National Teamers from back in the day usually aren't shy about sharing their thoughts on the present squad. Some even get paid to do it as analys...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Underdog Bucs had crowd on their side

Despite lopsided Pats win, NFL accomplished its goal

Onyewu's injury exposes lack of depth in U.S. defense

The conventional wisdom is that the U.S. has a talented center back pool. But the injuries to Oguchi Onyewu and Jay DeMerit have exposed a lack of depth, writes Steve Davis.

Galaxy 3, Red Bulls 1

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports WriterEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- David Beckham returned to Major League Soccer with a whisper, not a shout.Playing in a s...

U.S. striker Davies injured in car accident

Charlie Davies, a striker for the United States national socer team, was involved in a one-car accident early Tuesday in which another person was killed.

Bradley is a film star

MIAMI -- Whatever happens Saturday night in Honduras, the U.S. is certain about one thing: It won't be surprised. Part of that is a familiarity with ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Yearning for Jermaine: the key to U.S. success

The U.S. lineup has one glaring hole that needs to be filled. The team lacks a world-class holding midfielder, writes Leander Schaerlaeckens.

Can Rooney live up to expectations?

The soccer world sits squarely at Wayne Rooney's feet. But can the central figure in England's World Cup endeavor make the leap into a truly great player?

Wayne Rooney of Manchester United shoots at goal under pressure from Alexander Madlung of VFL Wolfsburg -------------------- UEFA Champions League Manchester United...

Underwriting with the stars

Just like an average Joe, sometimes athletes get insurance coverage -- and sometimes they don't. For ESPN The Magazine's October 19 Body Issue, Peter Keating explores.

Garber: MLS fairer, more stable than Euro leagues

MLS commissioner Don Garber will tell European clubs this week that adopting U.S.-style financial controls could safeguard their futures and make for more competitive leagues.