A little post with a few links as I head off to LA and the MLS Cup Final.

Stuff with too many posts to pick one. Google and get overwhelmed.

• Sepp Blatter says there is no racism in soccer
• Soooo many MLS Cup final previews

MLS

• Shin Guardian: A Review of MLS playoffs.
• Kyle McCarthy: The 4-4-2 formation and its variations remain the preferred tactical choice in MLS
• Pedro Gomes: Making MLS a ‘Hotbed’ for Young International Experience
• Climbing the Ladder: The role of US players in MLS
• NY Daily News: Red Bulls GM oversaw a tumultuous season

Interesting Reads

• The Best Eleven: FIFA Confederation Ranking Comparison – October 2011
• David Hills: Said and Done
• twohundredpercent: Words of Worthlessness: Football’s Perpetual White Noise
• twohundredpercent: If They’re Going To Cover Non-League Football, The Media Has To Get It Right

Tournaments

• WC14: 2014 World Cup Qualifying Updates
• CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying: CONCACAF 2014 World Cup Qualifying