Leagues

Finger Pickin' Good

With the second batch of qualifiers a day away, it's time to pick your starting XI for both Mexico and the United States. Mexico welcome El Salvador to the Estadio Azteca, while the USMNT will travel to Trinidad and Tobago to take on the Soca Warriors. Pick your XI today!

Goal.com 50: 37...36...35...

We continue our countdown of the top 50 players of the last year with the numbers breaking the 30's. Two Brazilians and a Spaniard mark numbers 37, 36, and 35 with Milan's young star striker, Liverpool's shot stopper, and one of the brightest players in the Bundesliga.

Gearing Up

The Confederations Cup Final is set for Sunday and so to are the U.S. Men's National Team. Coach Bob Bradley spoke of the team's emotional state at the moment, which is surprisingly loose. Also, pick your starting XI for the final match. Who gets the nod if you were in charge?

Goal.com At Your Fingertips

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Bullish Behavior

The New York Red Bulls fought their way back into their match with the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night and despite being down a man, were able to tie the game at the death to end it 1-1. Elsewhere, Colorado and New England played to a similar 1-1 result and Chicago beat TFC 2-0.

Barcelona USA

Barcelona and MLS have confirmed that the Spanish giants will travel to the United States this summer to take part in a pre-season tour. The Catalan club will take on the Los Angeles Galaxy and Seattle Sounders in friendly matches as part of its five-year agreement with MLS.

Golden Balloons!

May 2nd, 1975. What a day for football. What day you ask? David "Golden Balls" Beckham was born. The English midfielder has had a huge impact on the game from his days at Manchester United, to his switch to Los Angeles and now with AC Milan. So happy birthday, Dave!