For years I have struggled to comprehend just exactly why a player is awarded the FIFA Ballon d'Or award. What is the criterion? By Anthony Ta

Some news on the United States Men's Youth front with the U20 squad heading for a training camp in Puebla, Mexico, the site of next month's Concacaf World Cup qualifiers, as the US U17's named 31 players... By Peter Nolan

INDIANAPOLIS -The 2013 MLS Draft is here and we are sure to see some serious action on the trade front as teams go after the best of the best. Check out our live coverage of the draft right here.

MLS clubs will look to stock their rosters with young talent from the college ranks during the league's January 17th SuperDraft. The draft will be held during the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). By Peter Nolan