Knuckle Ball

Sacha Kljestan knuckled home a free kick goal for Anderlecht. Goal.com rounds up the play of Americans in Europe this week, highlighted by a Clint Dempsey goal and a Landon Donovan assist.

Chicago Not Interested In Ballack

Chicago Fire head coach Frank Klopas says his midfield doesn't need improvement and ruled out a move for Michael Ballack. But he did leave the door open for Chelsea's Didier Drogba.

Role Model

U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann continues to ignore criticism for choosing Jermaine Jones as team captain this month, while the Schalke midfielder looks to end a successful camp on a high note.

Over Before It Started

Omar Gonzalez trained with Nurnberg on Thursday and on Friday it was announced that he has suffered a major injury to his knee and will return to Los Angeles for surgery.

Manchester Ousted

Both Manchester teams were sent packing from the Champions League. Despite defeating Bayern 2-0, City was eliminated after Napoli's victory over Villarreal. United was shocked 2-1 by Basel.