Stuttgart continues to show interest in Timothy Chandler, and Nurnberg manager Martin Bader doesn't want to dance around the topic anymore.

According to SkySports and Bild, Bader has reportedly given Chandler a four week ultimatum to decide on his own future; whether he wants to stay at Nurnberg, or move to Stuttgart. Chandler's contract is up in 2013, but Bader wants to know right away if Chandler is going to be a part of Nurnberg's long term plans.

The inaugural episode of the Yanks Abroad Podcast has been released, at long last.

After being talked about and kicked around, and a trial and error episode that featured a little bit too high of a trial:error ratio, Episode #1 has been released and is available for streaming or download. It should also be available on iTunes shortly.

Over the weekend Blackburn fullback Adam Henley admitted that he is undecided on his international future and playing for the USA is possible

In a BBC interview Henley said that while he has played for Wales U-19 team in official youth competitions, filing for a one-time switch to either the United States or England is possible.

The US national team is set for their first major test of 2012 when they travel to Genoa in two weeks to take on Italy.

There aren't likely to be many surprises on the US roster but there are likely to be a few changes. The biggest change is likely to be in the midfield where a rejuvenated Sacha Kljestan is likely to be given another look by US head coach Jurgen Klinsmann.

Today West Ham United announced that US U20 left back Danny Potts has been called up by England's U-18 national team.

The news should not come as a surprise to many fans because Potts' ties to the United States have always been thin.

Josh Gatt today returned from an ankle injury to play in today's friendly for Molde FK in a 3-2 win over fourth division club Ranheim.

With the score tied 2-2 in the 76th minute, the speedy winger Gatt was subbed into the game and only two minutes later Molde FK found the game winning goal.

The fabled South American tournament looks to be spreading to the Northern hemisphere for its 2016 edition

In addition, reports circulate that CONCACAF is getting involved, and the United States may have a chance to play host.

Borussia Dortmund head coach Jurgen Klopp recently went to the German media and offered praise of US U-23 forward Terrence Boyd.

With the close of the transfer window this winter, Dortmund sold forward Mohamed Zidan opening up a spot on Dortmund's first team.

The USMNT wrapped up their January camp with an unconvincing win 1-0 over Panama and here are some notes and match ratings.

Shea is still a work in progress

The USMNT defeated Venezuela on Saturday after struggling to score but eventually finding a late winner through Ricardo Clark.

The United States played well in short stretches but seemed out of synch offensively through most of the night. They were able to create chances against a weak team but only finished once at the end