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Roundup: Struggling Mexico Is Up Next for the U.S.
The United States will begin the final round of World Cup qualifying in the Concacaf region by hosting Mexico on Feb. 11.

Five-a-side: What’s hot around MLS
The skinny on five things that matter this week in Major League Soccer, including a discussion of the effects of soccer-specific stadiums and designated players on team success.The skinny on five things that matter this week in Major League Soccer, including a discussion of the effects of soccer-specific stadiums and designated players on team success.

FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup: A Look Back
In the relatively brief history of women’s soccer across the globe, the United States has paved the way in many regards. Winners of the first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup in 1991, the U.S. Women built on their legacy by hosting the most successful women’s sporting event ever – the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Three years after the USA captured the world title, FIFA launched its first women’s event at the youth level.

Garber delivers State of the League address
Amid a difficult economic climate, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber laid out the league's plans for 2009, detailing changes related to roster size, international competitions, scheduling, as well as sponsorships and expansion, all in the hope of continuing to grow the sport in the United States.Amid a difficult economic climate, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber laid out the league’s plans for 2009, detailing changes related to roster size, international competitions, scheduling, as well as sponsorships and expansion, all in the hope of continuing to grow the sport in the United States.

U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team Ready to Face France, Live on ESPN2, at 2008 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup
The U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team kicks off its FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 19 against France in a match that will broadcast live on ESPN2 at 1 p.m. ET. In addition to the live ESPN2 broadcast, Galavision will be showing the game on tape delay at 6 p.m. ET and fans will be able to follow along live at ussoccer.com’s MatchTracker.

MLS impact felt on U.S. national team
As the United States national team wrapped up the semifinal round of World Cup qualifying with a resounding 2-0 defeat of Guatemala Wednesday night, Major League Soccer certainly played its part in the team's success.As the United States national team wrapped up the semifinal round of World Cup qualifying with a resounding 2-0 defeat of Guatemala Wednesday night, Major League Soccer certainly played its part in the team’s success.