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Mid-Day Ticker: Schelotto re-signs with Crew, Wizards set for stadium okay and more.

Guillermo Barros Schelotto 2 (ISIphotos.com)

While the American soccer community waits for word on Clint Dempsey's health, here are some news items to go over:

Schelotto officially re-signed by Columbus. The Crew made it officially today, announcing the signing of Guillermo Barros Schelotto. The real news is that he won't be counting as a Designated Player in 2010.

“It was a long process, but we’re very happy to be able to re-sign Guillermo for this season,” said Crew head coach Robert Warzycha. “He’s obviously been a very good player for this team and I’m glad we got him signed in time for the start of preseason camp."

Wizards set for stadium go-ahead. Wyandotte County has called a special Board of Commissioners meeting for tonight at 5pm CT to discuss the Kansas City Wizards' stadium development agreement The meeting is expected to include the final approval of funding for the stadium project, which would clear the way for construction to begin.

Ghana downs Burkina Faso to reach ANC quarters. Andre Ayew's 30th minute strike helped Ghana defeat Burkina Faso, 1-0, and secure its place in the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals.

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