MLS

Crew lose handle against RSL in second leg

2009-11-07T21:46:00.001-08:00

Real Salt Lake scored three unanswered goals and won the game 3-2 and the two-game series 4-2 to dethrone the defending MLS Cup champions on Thursday at Crew Stadium.

Seattle ready for war in second leg

2009-11-07T21:45:00.003-08:00

Seattle Sounders FC are ready to get on with it. With the first leg of their Western Conference Semifinal Series with the Houston Dynamo, a scoreless tie, played last Thursday night, the team enjoyed a weekend off followed by an entire week of training.

Crew confident heading back to Columbus

2009-11-07T21:45:00.001-08:00

It was nearly a perfect Halloween night for the Columbus Crew, but it was a late trick by Real Salt Lake that kept the Crew from getting a treat at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Crew will play Schelotto in second leg

2009-11-06T12:11:00.001-08:00

That Columbus Crew coach Robert Warzycha takes offense with the notion that it was risky not starting reigning league MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto in the first playoff game at Real Salt Lake might be the only offense the team has shown lately.

Raul wants Euro success RSL hosts Crew in first leg of semifinal matchup

Fire chased victory in opening leg

2009-11-06T12:10:00.003-08:00

Sunday afternoon's 2-1 first-leg defeat to the Revolution made it abundantly clear that the Fire weren't particularly interested in playing for a draw in the opening leg of their Conference Semifinal.

Atletico issue Resino backing Playoff positioning on line for Fire

First-ever postseason SuperClбsico ends in tie

2009-11-06T12:10:00.001-08:00

Chivas USA rallied from a goal down to salvage a 2-2 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday afternoon at The Home Depot Center to open their two-game Western Conference Semifinal Series.

Marchena worried by injury Dynamo stave off Chivas rally, earn West No. 2 seed

Soehn's departure leaves uncertain offseason for DC

2009-11-05T15:20:00.001-08:00

Tom Soehn's decision not to seek an extension to his head coaching tenure at D.C. United caps a difficult year for the team and adds another question to the capital club's lengthy offseason agenda.

Cruyff to coach Catalunya Cummins leaves TFC to be closer to family

Marshall hoping to be ready for second leg

2009-11-05T15:19:00.003-08:00

After suffering a fluke knee injury the day before Seattle Sounders FC's first playoff game, defender Tyrone Marshall is fighting to recover in time for Sunday's return leg in Houston.

Dynamo face Chivas with much at stake Marchena worried by injury

Crew know home crowd adds extra boost

2009-11-05T15:19:00.001-08:00

The Crew are hoping for fervent support Thursday at home in the second leg of their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series against Real Salt Lake, following a 1-0 loss in Utah on Saturday.

RSL hosts Crew in first leg of semifinal matchup Mancini in Real link

Crew eye back of net for comeback

2009-11-05T15:18:00.003-08:00

The Crew keep a simple defensive philosophy, especially on the road where positive results are harder to come by: Play to zero. Playing to zero is no longer an option if the defending champions are to stay alive.

Raul wants Euro success Defense is Crew’s stronghold

Thornton named Goalkeeper of the Year

2009-11-05T15:18:00.001-08:00

Zach Thornton, who has been an MLS All-Star six times (1998-2001, 2003, 2009), joins Joe Cannon and Pat Onstad as one of only three goalkeepers to have won MLS Goalkeeper of the Year twice.

Quakes lack chemistry in home finale Resino axed by Atletico

KICKIN' BACK with Michael Harrington

2009-11-05T15:17:00.001-08:00

Throughout his three-year career with the Wizards, Michael Harrington has scored 5 goals, had 9 assists and started 74 games. Harrington recently sat down for a Q&A with MLSnet.com. He also created his own photo gallery. Enjoy kickin' back with Michael Harrington.

DC standouts show off bodies for ESPN Laudrup turns down Atletico

Real Salt Lake serious about MLS Cup bid

2009-11-03T15:30:00.001-08:00

RSL isn't apologetic about drawing the envy and complaints of other teams in the league. The Claret-and-Cobalt are not just happy to simply be playing the No. 1 seed Columbus Crew this week and next. RSL has much bigger aspirations in play than simply making a postseason appearance.

RSL hosts Crew in first leg of semifinal matchup Toure plays down speculation

Movsisyan, again, brings late-game magic

2009-11-03T15:29:00.003-08:00

It seemed fitting that Yura Movsisyan would be heavily involved in a dramatic game-winning goal in his final game at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Celades, Giants Stadium end soccer careers Alonso makes CL vow

Defense is Crew's stronghold

2009-11-03T15:29:00.001-08:00

Reasons for the Crew's 3-4-1 record down the stretch start and end with the offense, because the defensive play has been even more stellar than last season when the Crew won the MLS Cup.

Raul wants Euro success Davis: Defense wins championships

Yallop aims to keep Quakes intact

2009-11-02T15:19:00.003-08:00

Manager Frank Yallop believes that keeping the team together is the approach that will bring the Quakes closer to a playoff spot in 2010

Garcia eyes Tamudo respect Quakes show grit in win over Red Bulls

Dynamo visit Sounders FC in playoff opener

2009-11-02T15:19:00.001-08:00

The Houston Dynamo begin their 2009 playoff run against Seattle Sounders FC. Sounders FC went 1-0-1 against the Dynamo during the 2009 regular season.

Guardiola keen on Danny Houston looks for upper hand on Seattle

Galaxy, Chivas rivalry reignites in LA

2009-11-02T15:18:00.005-08:00

There were six days remaining until the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA meet in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs, but a sense of anticipation already was building on Monday.

Resino axed by Atletico Ex-Galaxy stars relishing playoff SuperClбsico

Historic series a 'dream matchup' for Chivas

2009-11-02T15:18:00.003-08:00

The last time a playoff series occurred in the USA where both teams hosted games at the same venue was in 1944, when the St. Louis Cardinals battled the St. Louis Browns for Major League Baseball's World Series crown.

Dynamo face Chivas with much at stake Fabiano hints at Sevilla exit

Fire's Blanco planning to join Veracruz

2009-11-02T15:18:00.001-08:00

Chicago Fire star midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco plans to return to the Mexican Primera Division to play for Veracruz during the winter season, beginning in January.

Fire can clinch home field against Revs Atletico confirm Merida interest

RSL hosts Crew in first leg of semifinal matchup

2009-11-02T15:17:00.001-08:00

REAL SALT LAKE v COLUMBUS CREW, Sat., Oct. 31, Rio Tinto Stadium

Clichy avoids transfer talk Crew keep faith despite loss

Revolution look for Reis to be savior

2009-10-30T15:08:00.001-07:00

In the MLS Cup Playoffs, one key save or one soft goal can alter the outcome of the entire series. That fact is exactly why Revolution coach Steve Nicol likes having Matt Reis in between the sticks.

Possession key for Revs against Fire Interest mounts in Canales

Houston looks for upper hand on Seattle

2009-10-30T15:07:00.005-07:00

Shortly after putting away their final regular season game against Chivas USA on Sunday, the Houston Dynamo learned that they would open the playoffs on the road for a Thursday night game against Seattle Sounders FC.

Dynamo face Chivas with much at stake Sheva shunned United and Barca

Ex-Galaxy stars relishing playoff SuperClбsico

2009-10-30T15:07:00.003-07:00

Chivas USA and the Los Angeles Galaxy certainly are no strangers to each other. Adding to the sides' familiarity with one another is the fact that Chivas USA currently have several players on their roster who have played for the Galaxy.

Dynamo face Chivas with much at stake Cruyff against long-term deals

FCD already looking ahead to 2010

2009-10-30T15:07:00.001-07:00

FC Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman vows the start to 2010 will be different than 2009. If that occurs, it likely means the finish to 2010 will include a postseason berth.

Ahead of big game, FCD back on show La Liga round-Up