American soccer notes

-- The media can't stop writing stories involving Obama and U.S. soccer.

-- The L.A. Riot Squad guy that went after Beckham had his lifetime stadium ban rescinded.

-- In the big surprise league announcement, that many thought would be Montreal getting the next MLS expansion franchise, was awarding next year's all-star game to Houston.

-- A game one writer thinks it's too easy for players to get out of...