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News and Views for Friday, January 6th

One day into his loan move to FC Nurnberg, Omar Gonzalez will be heading home. The Galaxy have confirmed that the star defender has torn his ACL on the first day of training in a collision with – of all people – fellow US international Timothy Chandler.

Thierry Henry is back in Gunner red. The Arsenal legend’s loan move to the London side has been approved, and Henry has been cleared to suit up for the club’s FA Cup match against Leeds.

Fellow MLS star Robbie Keane may also be headed back to the EPL for a brief stint. Alex McLeish, however, isn’t ready to call it a done deal.

Grant Wahl takes a look at Keane’s former – and likely future – teammate’s decision to stay in LA.

The 2012 MLS schedule is out. Click here.

All your weekend games and TV listings here.

The New York Times takes a look at the somewhat accidental club Tim Howard has now joined.

Global Soccer

Amid speculation of interest from outside the Bundesliga, Jermaine Jones’ teammate Raul is enjoying life at Schalke and would like to extend his stay.

Frank Lampard will not be switching out his blue for red, according to Sir Alex Ferguson.

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