Thursday's Need To Know

I'm all about the state final four this week -- check out my game story of Varela's frustrating loss to Boca Raton -- but that doesn't mean we don't cover it all. On my way to Tampa, I stopped by FC Dallas camp to chat with FIU's Juan Guerra, who's got an uphill battle to break into the league.

Headlines:

FIU midfielder Guerra in numbers game

Portland awaits MLS expansion decision

Beckham Follows Donadoni’s Example

2009 Algarve Cup Schedule and Venues Finalized