News and Views from Thursday

Player Moves
TFC release defender Adrian Serioux.

Club Tourneys

• Preliminary rounds continue in Copa Libertadores.
• The 2010 Nutrilite Canadian Championship schedule has been released.

The Business of Soccer

• Tom Dunmore with some tasty links; West Ham owner David Sullivan speculating about the need for a salary cap in England, the ownership merry-go-round at Portsmouth, financial woes continue to plague Notts County.
• RSL Soapbox, of all sites, is reporting that the Philadelphia Union has already sold out 15 sections.
• Howard Hamilton on the ongoing payment saga involving the 2006 Trinidad & Tobago World Cup team.

Soccer's Continuing Support for Haiti
FIFA approves $3M for Haiti.

Interesting Reads

• I normally wouldn't link to a story that speculates about a player on trial, but with his connections to McBride and Bocanegra, Ives' piece on Collins John was worth the read.
• On the heels of the fantastic success experienced by the Seattle Sounders last year, Jason Davis offers this caveat about expansion expectations.

MLS Preseason

• American Soccer News takes a look at the 2 time defending Supporters' Shield champion Columbus Crew.
• WV Hooligan's look at DC United.
• Robert Jonas reports on the San Jose Earthquakes Thursday training day.