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Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando, who allowed one goal in four July games, was selected Major League Soccer's player of the month.

The U.S. Soccer Federation has suspended Chicago Fire midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco from U.S. Open Cup play for at least two years.

David Moyes has bemoaned his Everton side's poor displays in pre-season and the club's lack of progress to date in the summer transfer window.

The article below is presented to coaches by the U.S. Soccer Referee Department. The complete article regarding "Disallowed Goal From A Pass Back Violation Restart" mentioned below, is available in the referee "Laws of the Game" section of ussoccer.com as a PDF. The video that accompanies the explanation is available at ussoccer.com's YouTube page.

The third annual 2008 Women’s Nike Friendlies will take place Aug. 21-24 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. More than 25 teams will participate in the prestigious youth competition, including three team’s representing the U.S. Under-14 and Under-15 Girls’ National Teams.

Controversial footballer Joey Barton was charged Thursday by the Football Association (FA) with violent conduct.

By Tony Lee PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer

Top flight Portuguese outfit Sporting Braga on Thursday said they had signed Cameroon international striker Albert Meyong Ze from Spain's Levante on a two-year contract.

Striker Roberto Soldado has left Real Madrid for top flight Madrid suburbs side Getafe, who unveiled him officially on Thursday.

Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli was upbeat despite watching his side out-played by Barcelona in a 3-1 friendly defeat.