Thursday Kickoff: Nilmar sidelined, Monchengladbach adds a pair and more

By AVI CREDITOR Villarreal striker Nilmar is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after returning to Brazil to have surgery to fix a cartilage problem in his right knee. It is unclear exactly how much time Nilmar, who has led all Villarreal scorers in La Liga play with 10 goals, will have to miss. His injury opens up a starting slot aside Giuseppe Rossi and should, at the very least, allot more minutes up top for Jozy Altidore. The Yellow Submarine, currently third in La Liga, will have to try to hold on to that spot without the...

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MLS Unveils First Matches of 2011 Season

The cold days of winter have gotten a little sunlight - MLS today unveiled their schedule for "First Kick 2011", the first home games for every MLS team in the upcoming season.� The week will be the first week of the new balanced scheduling and offers some tantalizing match-ups for American soccer fans. First up [...]


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