Aston Villa

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Aston Villa coach Ron Atkinson is giving nothing away, but if he knows anything about the Blast, he probably can't wait to get today's Micro Prose Trans Atlantic Challenge started."

BIRMINGHAM, England -- Three visits, three victories. When it comes to the indoor version of the game, American players still can teach Her Majesty's subjects a thing or two about soccer."