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Preparing for life without a foremost national asset, Mark Clattenburg

Marina Hyde

Mark Clattenburg’s come-and-get-me plea to the MLS or China displayed all the hallmarks of being dictated by his agent, and after lunch at that

Preparing for life without a foremost national asset, Mark Clattenburg
Clint Dempsey cleared to play again after heart problems

Clint Dempsey has spoken to the media for the first time since he was diagnosed with the irregular heartbeat in August and his season was shut down

Clint Dempsey cleared to play again after heart problems
Bob Bradley: I think about how Swansea experience can make me better

The former USA coach lasted less than three months in Wales but he refuses to be bitter about his short spell in the Premier League

Bob Bradley: I think about how Swansea experience can make me better

MLS expansion: why cities are deciding stadiums are 'welfare for millionaires'

This week marks the deadline for the next round of MLS expansion bids. But many cities are questioning whether clubs should use public funds

MLS expansion: why cities are deciding stadiums are 'welfare for millionaires'
MLS can't compete with China's millions – so it should focus on youth

In the face of the lavish salaries in the Chinese Super League, MLS clubs might have to pump the brakes on ageing stars. But that could prove to be a blessing

MLS can't compete with China's millions – so it should focus on youth
US Soccer needs to be honest about dual nationals in the Bruce Arena era

The US men’s soccer team has always employed stars born or brought up overseas – so why the sudden antipathy to such players?

US Soccer needs to be honest about dual nationals in the Bruce Arena era
Dom Dwyer: could the England-born striker be a star for USA?

The Sporting KC striker, 26, is close to gaining US citizenship, and has already held talks with US officials about representing his adopted home

Dom Dwyer: could the England-born striker be a star for USA?

Sport picture of the day: Portland Timbers show off their slices of log

Rodney Wallace, Maximiliano Urruti and Adam Larsen Kwarsey celebrate after winning the MLS playoff between Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City at Providence Park, Portland

Sport picture of the day: Portland Timbers show off their slices of log

Preparing for life without a foremost national asset, Mark Clattenburg