On MLSsoccer.com, Devin Pleuler looks at free kicks. The most accurate taker in the league according to his calculations? He has been plying his trade in New England for several years now.

Ives Galarcep takes a look at the USMNT roster for camp in January, highlighting a few familiar faces. One Rev makes his list of snubs, stating that the list of players “played well enough in 2013, and have good enough qualities, to have been reasonable additions to the January U.S. training camp roster.”

Over at Grantland, check out a piece that shares a few off-field moments around the league from 2013. Included: an anecdote from the U.S. Open Cup, involving one Matt Reis.