Best and worst deals of the January transfer window

With the January transfer window now closed, squads across Europe are set for the rest of the season. Teams will now have to hope that the transfers they made over the last month will be sufficient to help them close out the 2014/15 campaign.

Millions upon millions of dollars were spent in January, some on good deals, some on poor deals. Some clubs also neglected to make necessary deals.

Five changes that would put MLS on top

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There is no doubt that MLS is on the rise. With the expansion at the beginning of next season, and more teams expected to join in the coming years, American soccer is growing to new heights.

However, the the top-tier domestic league still has a long way to go before it will be amongst the top leagues in the world. To be competitive and amongst the world's top leagues MLS will need to instill five major changes.

Hope Still Remains for Liverpool FC

After making a return to the UEFA Champions League after a five-year absence, Liverpool's hopes have again fallen after being unable to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

Manchester United Rolls on After Tough Start

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After a very rocky start to the season, Manchester United has turned its season around, and now sits third in the Premier League Table.

Van Gaal Woes Continue

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Following an outstanding preseason campaign in the United States, Louis van Gaal has hit a snag as the Barclays Premier League has begun.  After winning all their matches in the United States, van Gaal's side has yet to find a win in the regular season.

U.S. Soccer Icon to Retire

Landon Donovan is the best goal scorer in MLS history and has been the face of the MLS for the last 10 years

A United States soccer icon, and the most recognizable and noteworthy face of the MLS is playing out his final season. Landon Donovan, perhaps the best men's player in U.S. soccer history, has announced that he will hang up his boots following the conclusion of the 2014 MLS season. Despite being only 32, Donovan has built up quite the resume.

European Teams Prepare for Season in United States Tournament

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As teams prepare for the upcoming season, eight European clubs have opted to prepare in North America by participating in the International Champions Cup.  Some of the biggest teams in Europe have already begun to prepare for the tournament which begins on Thursday.