• A veteran of three World Cup squads, 43-year-old Brad Friedel is officially retiring at the end of the season and will shift his focus to coaching and broadcasting. "I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve achieved in my career," Friedel said. "When I first started the journey I never imagined it would be this long, playing 23 seasons in total and representing some incredible clubs." A legend at Blackburn and Aston Villa, Friedel's 310 consecutive starts is a Premier League record.

• ESPN put together Friedel's career by the numbers.

• After missing the U-20 World Cup qualifying tournament due to club obligations, Rubio Rubin is back with the team and ready for New Zealand. Our Brian Sciaretta reports.

• More on U.S. Soccer's newest toy: 

Update on Gedion Zelalem. Not in California, will join up with the USA's U-20 squad in Australia for their pre-tournament camp. #USMNT #MLS

— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) May 14, 2015

• CONCACAF announced the host cities for October's Olympic qualifying tournament. The United States will play its first two games at Sporting Park in Kasnas City and the third at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Colorado. The decisive semifinals (and pointless final) will be held at Rio Tinto in Utah.

• Finally, this is epic: 

  I have to say this was the best prank Ive ever seen! Im still dying laughing.. Easily my fav t-shirt now! @trickybeas pic.twitter.com/ymNffjZiTZ

  — DaMarcus Beasley (@DaMarcusBeasley) May 14, 2015