While the big boys are in California preparing to take on the world next month in Brazil, the U.S. MNT U20 squad are holding a camp of their own in Raleigh, North Carolina. By Peter Nolan

For at least the next six weeks MLS manager's will have to make due without some of their best players, lost to World Cup preparations and then to the games themselves.MLS is one of the few leagues that plays during the period. By Peter Nolan

Seattle Reign FC took on FC Kansas City last night at Moda Pitch in Seattle, earning a close victory to keep them at the top of league standings. By Courtney Lambert