Chukwudi Chijindu was unable to continue his goal scoring streak as Thor suffered another tough defeat Sunday, this time to Fram Reykjavik, in Urvalsdeild action.

A goal from Chukwudi Chijindu wasn't enough as the visiting Valur team overpowered Thor Sunday in Urvalsdeild action.

The second leg of the Europa League's second qualifying round is set to kick off Thursday, and five Americans have opportunities to advance.

After the second leg of the second qualifying round, only one European club boasting an American was able to successfully advance in the 2012/13 Europa League.

Five Americans will take to the field Thursday in the second qualification round of the UEFA Europa League with aspirations of advancing in the tournament.

Etchu Tabe and KuPS advanced to the second round along with Giuseppe Funicello and Thor Akureyi who crushed Bohemians of Ireland, but Stabaek were eliminated at the hands of JJK.

Four Americans will suit up for their teams in Europa League action, each facing separate tasks in their respective matches.

The Americans competing in the Europa League First Qualifying Round had mixed results on Thursday evening with the highlight being Etchu Tabe and KuPs win over Llanelli

The 2012/13 Europa Legue kicks off on Thursday with four Yanks set to be action in the tournament's first qualifyng round.

Soccer is often described as the "beautiful game," but to many players things are a bit more muddied. For every superstar, there are thousands of young men searching for any chance as simple as a trial.

Mason Trafford and Josh Wicks look to help IFK Mariehamn as they take on KuPS in Veikkausliiga action this Wednesday.

The American trio at IFK Mariehamn look for their third win in a row while Jeremy Vuolo and AC Oulu eye first place in the Ykkönen.

Josh Wicks and Mason Trafford both featured in IFK Mariehamn's big win over MYPA, while Etchu Tabe and RoPS continue their disappointing season.

The American trio at IFK Mariehamn look to get back to winning ways, while PS Kemi Kings' Daniel Stevens and Kyle Luetkehan go into a relegation battle against Espoo.