So it's the day after the Los Angeles Galaxy's awful 3-1 loss to Chicago on Thursday and you're probably wondering where the Galaxy will go from here. I can tell you where at least one of their players is.

None other than David Beckham is in New York City today along with wife Victoria to promote their fragrance lines.

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On July 4, Taking note of the QPR/USA Connection

Besides a considerable number of QPR fans who live throughout the United States, there are a limited QPR-USA connection. Unfortunately on the playing side, only a couple of US players played for QPR: Juergen Sommer and Roy Wegerle. Click to continue reading...

Let's keep this one short and simple... DC needs a goalkeeper. Who will it be, Matt Pickens, that random Monagasque guy, or someone we haven't thought of? Consider this an open thread and discuss amongst yourselves. Click to continue reading...

Just some quick updates from around the world on players who have moved on to a larger stage:

Matt Pickens (Missouri State 2003) is with Queens Park Rangers in the English First Division. According to Soccer by Ives, he's out for the season with a separated shoulder.

The Clemson Tigers have released the news of their new signing.

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"Ya, I am an MLS Player now" is the response I got from Lance when I asked him to explain what he meant when he wrote "also, I signed my developmental contract this morning" at the end of an update on their games this week. How understated is that? So Major League Soccer once again has a Missouri State Bear goalkeeper in its ranks (Picken's is in England now) with Lance agreeing to terms with Chivas.

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25 year old American goalkeeper Matt Pickens is on his way out of Major League Soccer. The former Chicago Fire goalkeeper is headed to Queens Park Rangers for the rest of the English season - his contract is only good until June 2008.

Pickens played 40 games in 4 seasons during his Major League Soccer career for the Chicago Fire.

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Rating: 5 (Very good)

According to a source with Chicago Fire, and courtesy of Luis Arroyave's Red Card Blog, 25 year old goalkeeper has signed with Queens Park Rangers of England's Championship. On January 17th, it was announced that Matt was on trial at English Championship side Norwich City. Click to continue reading...

Tickle

• Sheffield Wednesday are finally off the mark with a 1-0 result over Hull. Any joy will have to be restrained, however, as the Owls still sit bottom of the Fizzy Soda Pop League on goal difference.
  
• God, I just love to watch Chelsea implode. Not that I have any sort of historical hatred of the club or anything. Matter of fact, my main concern with them is now gone, as I was for so long frustrated by Mourinho's negative tactics when blessed with the budget to field a wonder-team that could produce fantastic entertainment.

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