News and Views from Wednesday Mar 31

MLS

• Injury report.
• Peter Wilt on Jon Busch.
• Tactics: Steve Davis on 4-4-2.
• FCD Academy team earns win at Dallas Cup.

Player Moves

• Ely Allen and Daniel Wasson sign with NSC Minnesota.
• Pat Noonan signs with Seattle.

Interesting Reads

• USSF-D2 2010 season preview.
• Goal.com - Eric Betts' quest to find what makes soccer tick in the US.

Club Tournaments

• CONCACAF Champions League - Pumas beats Cruz Azul in 1st leg.
• Asian Champions League
• UEFA Champions League - Arsenal/Barca draw. Inter win.
• Copa Libertadores -Estudiantes win, Velez lose.
• Lamar Hunt US Open Cup - RSL v SJ play-in date set.

Around the World

• CONCACAF approves Mexican teams for CONMEBOL competitions.
• Spain remain top of FIFA rankings, USA 16, Mexico 17
• Chelsea FC forms development partnerships with youth clubs in Dallas and Phoenix.

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