REFILE-Soccer-Di Matteo hoping to avoid worst-case scenario in Munich

Chelsea's caretaker manager Roberto Di Matteo is hoping to avoid what he described on Tuesday as the "worst-case scenario" with reserves and youngsters on the bench for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Soccer Capsules: Cascadia rivalry starts with Seattle at Vancouver

SEATTLE (AP) — Thanks to a change in Major League Soccer scheduling for the 2012 season, it's already derby time in the Pacific Northwest.

Chelsea Boosted as Luiz and Cahill Start Training

Chelsea central defenders David Luiz and Gary Cahill are hopeful they will be fit for Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich after completing their first training session following hamstring injuries.

RBNY Fan: NY Red Bulls Vs. Houston Dynamo Preview, Prediction

I'm not a big fan of these three-match Major League Soccer weeks. They cause teams to be sluggish, which results in poor games, and the games often take place in half-empty stadiums/arenas (this is especially true regarding midweek contests that occur during the school-year). For the 2012 New York Red Bulls, Wednesday's match against the Houston Dynamo could prove to be a reality check of sorts ...

The Case of Vilma v. Goodell, Kerry Wood Calls it a Career

Today in sports: The Heat are falling apart, SEC football plays rough, and a Saints takes a big shot at the Commish.