Morning Roundup, 11/17/10

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When his coaching career ends, Bob Bradley clearly has a promising career in horror films waiting for him.

• The US Men's National Team marches into Cape Town today to take on South Africa. Bradley the Elder will field a host of new faces, as the squad features six uncapped players. Kickoff is at 1400 ET, so odds are, if you have a job, you're missing this one. [US Soccer]

• WCIS-endorsed Aston Villa sign former Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires, subsequently putting their WCIS endorsement at risk. [Guardian]

• Villa manager Gerard Houllier is also keen to add Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema to the team's roster. [Pies]

• For some reason or another, the Kansas City Wizards are expected to change their name to "Sporting KC". To be honest, it's all gone downhill for the club since they ditched those home jerseys with the glorious rainbow sleeves. [SBI]