News and Views from Mon Apr 26

MLS

• Shalrie Joseph has been granted an indefinite leave of absence.
• Beau Dure's weekend roundup.
• Goff on DC United's strong attendance, poor performance.
• Sueño MLS 2010 grand finale update.
• Geoff Cameron done for season with torn PCL.
• Beckham will miss MLS season.
• Steve Davis: This and that in MLS. The usual good stuff from Steve.

Interesting Reads

• Andrew Guest: Stories of football and the Congo. A good read.
• James Lawton: What can the EPL take from the NFL?
• Grant Wahl: Freddy Adu still looking to get his footing.
• Jack Bell: Soccer ... Easing conflicts.

Around the World

• Roy Makaay announces retirement.
• Central American roundup.
• Muslim leader closes public TV viewing halls before World Cup.

The Business of Soccer

• Hull City and its flawed business model.
• Tom Dunmore: A salary cap in Europe?

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