Man United's burden grows after loss at Stoke

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Manchester United lost, 2-1, at relegation-threatened Stoke in the Premier League on Saturday.

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United States 2, South Korea 0

United States 2, South Korea 0

Chris Wondolowski bolstered his case for a World Cup roster slot with two goals during a 2-0 friendly victory over the Koreans.

USSF tax records, 2012-13

USSF tax records, 2012-13

Salaries for Juergen Klinsmann, Bob Bradley, Pia Sundhage, the USSF CEO and three U.S. women’s national team players.

U.S. women 1, Canada 0

U.S. women 1, Canada 0

Sydney Leroux scored in the 78th minute to lead the U.S. women’s national soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Canada.

Winter moves for World Cup hopefuls

Winter moves for World Cup hopefuls

Jermaine Jones is the latest U.S. national team player to switch clubs ahead of Juergen Klinsmann’s World Cup roster selections.

Video: Liverpool 4, Everton 0

Video: Liverpool 4, Everton 0

American goalkeeper Tim Howard conceded four goals in Everton’s 4-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield.

D.C. United news and notes

D.C. United news and notes

The latest from RFK Stadium headquarters before D.C. United departs for training camp in Florida.

Spain coming to RFK Stadium?

Spain coming to RFK Stadium?

According to Marca, Spain is planning to visit Washington before arriving in Brazil to defend its World Cup championship.

United is eager for a fresh start

United is eager for a fresh start

D.C. United enters training camp with 13 new players after it went 3-24-7 in MLS play last season.

Sochi 2014: The states U.S. Olympians call home

California will send the most athletes to the Winter Games, followed closely by Colorado and Minnesota.

D.C. United news and notes

D.C. United news and notes

With a new-look roster, D.C. United began workouts Monday.

Thoughts on stadium poll

Thoughts on stadium poll

What to make of a Washington Poll showing D.C. residents are opposed to public financing of a soccer stadium at Buzzard Point.

American Top 40: World Cup

American Top 40: World Cup

While an MLS-heavy U.S. squad prepares for South Korea, World Cup candidates in Europe and Mexico continue their club campaigns.

U.S. national team news and notes

U.S. national team news and notes

Juergen Klinsmann named a 22-man roster ahead of the Feb. 1 friendly vs. South Korea, while Tom Sermanni chose 24 for three women’s matches.

D.C. United acquires a Terp

D.C. United acquires a Terp

One week after MLS’s SuperDraft, D.C. United acquired former Maryland Terrapins forward Christiano Francois.

USSF budget details surface

USSF budget details surface

The U.S. Soccer Federation is close to finalizing a budget that includes World Cup and player development spending.

D.C. United news and notes

D.C. United news and notes

Will D.C. United claim Maryland’s Christiano Francois in the MLS waiver draft? Plus, Chris Korb’s new contract and preseason schedule.

Who belongs in Hall of Fame?

Who belongs in Hall of Fame?

Kristine Lilly and Brian McBride lead the list of 2014 candidates for the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

United drafts 2 more players

United drafts 2 more players

D.C. United selected a Creighton midfielder and Campbell defender in the last two stages of the MLS draft.

World Cup party in Dupont Circle?

World Cup party in Dupont Circle?

The organizers behind a World Cup viewing party at Dupont Circle four years ago want to do it again this summer.

Video: Eto’o hat trick for Chelsea

Video: Eto’o hat trick for Chelsea

Samuel Eto’o scores three goals in the first 45 minutes in Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

American Top 40: Klinsmann’s roster

American Top 40: Klinsmann’s roster

Juergen Klinsmann and the U.S. national team continue training in Brazil ahead of a friendly against South Korea.

Spirit selects Dunn with 1st pick

Spirit selects Dunn with 1st pick

The Washington Spirit selects North Carolina star Crystal Dunn with the first pick in the National Women’s Soccer League draft.

Introducing Steve Birnbaum ...

Introducing Steve Birnbaum ...

The story behind D.C. United’s selection of Steve Birnbaum in the MLS draft and video of the Cal defender in action and interviewed.

A ‘win-win’ for D.C. United in MLS draft

A ‘win-win’ for D.C. United in MLS draft

United deals the top pick to Philadelphia for the No. 2 pick and allocation funds, then selects Steve Birnbaum of California.

2014 MLS draft

2014 MLS draft

D.C. United holds the first selection in the 2014 MLS draft today in Philadelphia.

United has several options with top pick

United has several options with top pick

Maryland’s Patrick Mullins? Cal’s Steve Birnbaum or Christian Dean? Trade? D.C. United has choices with the top pick in Thursday’s MLS draft.

D.C. United lineup and roster

D.C. United lineup and roster

A look at D.C. United’s player personnel after the acquisition of eight players and the departure of 12.

United acquires Jeff Parke

United acquires Jeff Parke

In need of a second experienced center back, D.C. United acquired Jeff Parke from Philadelphia for Ethan White and swapped spots in MLS’s allocation order.

No. 1 could be start of anything

No. 1 could be start of anything

With MLS Draft looming, D.C. United knows having the first overall pick doesn’t guarantee much.

U.S. national team news and notes

U.S. national team news and notes

Defender Michael Parkhurst returned stateside to join the Columbus Crew, while midfielder Maurice Edu is seeking a new club.

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