Zizou! MLS!

Talk of Zidane coming to the MLS heated up again last week, but might have finally died. Apparently, he wanted a guaranteed $15M a year, and officials with the Chicago Fire wouldn't bite. Bummer. I think everybody understands that Zidane is still at the top of his game.

Also, an intriguing nugget from the blog of a Washington Post reporter: "I just might have a good story for you late tonight with significant U.S. soccer implications. Be sure to check the main sports page at www.washingtonpost.com before bedtime."

Anybody want to take bets?

Here's one: Ben Bradley will be named the U.S. National Team coach. Interim no longer.

I've said it here multiple times, but I might as well repeat it: The Washington Post has the best soccer coverage in America. It is difficult to navigate because it doesn't have its own section (Sports page, reporter Steven Goff's blog), but worthwhile. Read it. In the spirit of Paul, let me offer a 'Best of the rest' list:

1. CNNSI.com (easily the best commentary available)
2. ESPN Soccernet.com (solid England/Europe summaries)
3. BBC (for European rumors)
4. Yanks-Abroad.com (for far-flung Americans)
5. Soccer By Ives (for American rumors)