West Ham humbled by N. Forest in FA Cup

(STEFAN WERMUTH / REUTERS)

West Ham’s gamble of playing a team of youngsters and reserve players backfired in a 5-0 loss to second-tier Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup.

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D.C. United signs homegrown player

D.C. United signs homegrown player

Jalen Robinson, a sophomore defender from Wake Forest University, signed a homegrown contract with D.C. United.

American Top 40: Klinsmann’s roster options

American Top 40: Klinsmann’s roster options

Who will Juergen Klinsmann choose for his World Cup roster? We take a look at the top-40 candidates and the positional favorites.

Spirit acquires Averbuch

Spirit acquires Averbuch

Yael Averbuch, a U.S. national soccer team midfielder, will join the Washington Spirit for the 2014 NWSL season.

Klinsmann names U.S. camp roster

Klinsmann names U.S. camp roster

U.S. national team coach Juergen Klinsmann sets his roster for the MLS-dominated winter training camp.

Terps’ Tshuma signs with MLS

Terps’ Tshuma signs with MLS

Maryland sophomore Schillo Tshuma joined Virginia freshman Jordan Allen in leaving school early to sign with MLS.

United close to selling Jakovic

United close to selling Jakovic

Dejan Jakovic, a Canadian center back with the second-longest tenure on D.C. United, is expected to join a Japanese club.

American Top 40: World Cup roster

American Top 40: World Cup roster

My take on the U.S. national soccer team’s player pool leading to the World Cup in Brazil this summer.

2014 soccer calendar

2014 soccer calendar

A list of more than 50 key dates on the 2014 U.S. and international soccer schedule, including the World Cup in Brazil.

Happy holidays from Soccer Insider

While the sun never sets on Planet Futbol, the soccer blog will take a holiday break and return Jan. 2.

Video: Ronaldinho’s goal

Video: Ronaldinho’s goal

Ronaldinho scores on a sparking free kick but Atletico Mineiro drops a 3-1 result to Raja Casablanca in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals.

United selects forward Espindola

United selects forward Espindola

One day after trading for Eddie Johnson, D.C. United continued bolstering the attack by selecting former Real Salt Lake and New York forward Fabian Espindola.

Howard U. fires men’s coach

Howard U. fires men’s coach

Following a 1-17-0 season, Howard University fired the men’s soccer coach.

D.C. United roster update

D.C. United roster update

A look at D.C. United’s personnel heading into the second stage of MLS’s re-entry draft.

Soccer Outsider on Eddie Johnson

Soccer Outsider on Eddie Johnson

Johnson will give United a scoring boost, but there he brings baggage with him.

United completes blockbuster move

United completes blockbuster move

D.C. United finalizes the acquisition of U.S. national team forward Eddie Johnson, 29, from the Seattle Sounders. “Eddie is in the prime of his career,” says GM Dave Kasper.

United close to acquiring Johnson

United close to acquiring Johnson

D.C. United is close to acquiring U.S. national team forward Eddie Johnson from the Seattle Sounders.

Americans abroad weekend roundup

Americans abroad weekend roundup

How more than 50 American soccer players in Europe and elsewhere fared over the weekend.

Notre Dame 2, Maryland 1

Notre Dame 2, Maryland 1

Under controversial circumstances, Notre Dame won its first NCAA College Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the Maryland Terrapins.

Maryland comes up short in College Cup

Maryland comes up short in College Cup

Notre Dame turns back Maryland in the final in Chester, Pa., 2-1, after a pair of controversial non-calls in the penalty area.

College Cup: Maryland vs. Notre Dame

College Cup: Maryland vs. Notre Dame

The Maryland Terrapins aim for a third NCAA College Cup soccer championship since 2005 when they face Notre Dame at PPL Park.

Cirovski and Clark meet again

Cirovski and Clark meet again

Maryland Coach Sasho Cirovski and Notre Dame’s Bobby Clark, whose clubs meet for the national title, share a long soccer history.

D.C. United pursuing Eddie Johnson

D.C. United pursuing Eddie Johnson

D.C. United is seeking to acquire U.S. national team forward Eddie Johnson from the Seattle Sounders for financial considerations.

Video: Terps advance to final

Video: Terps advance to final

Patrick Mullins scored twice as Maryland defeated Virginia, 2-1, to advance to Sunday’s College Cup soccer final against Notre Dame.

Maryland edges Virginia in semis

Maryland edges Virginia in semis

Patrick Mullins scores twice as the Terps top the Cavaliers, 2-1, to reach the College Cup final against Notre Dame.

Americans abroad: Boyd scores

Americans abroad: Boyd scores

Terrence Boyd scored for Rapid Vienna in a losing cause, while Brad Friedel (Tottenham Hotspur) and Aron Johannsson (AZ Alkmaar) secured passage in the UEFA Europa League.

Weekend TV, online listings

Weekend TV, online listings

Premier League. La Liga. Serie A. Bundesliga. Ligue 1. Eredivisie. FIFA Club World Cup. Mexican finals. Argentina. NCAA College Cup. Champions League draw.

United acquires Franklin, Boswell

United acquires Franklin, Boswell

D.C. United addressed the backline in the first stage of MLS’s re-entry draft, claiming veterans Sean Franklin from Los Angeles and Bobby Boswell from Houston.

The best rivalry in college soccer

The best rivalry in college soccer

Maryland, Virginia will meet for the final time as ACC rivals in the NCAA men’s soccer semifinals.

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Fall Players of the Year sound off

Fall Players of the Year sound off

Reporters from the Washington Post caught up with the Players of the Year from the fall season to discuss their season.

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Meet the 2013 Fall All-Mets

See who made the first, second and honorable mention teams in football, soccer, field hockey, volleyball and cross-country.

Facing cancer with dignity

Local soccer star Shawn Kuykendall, 31, battles thymic cancer with the support of his family, friends and faith.

First and 17

Inside the season with the nation’s top-rated football prospect, Woodbridge’s Da’Shawn Hand.