Major League Soccer Talk

Must see TV has turned into a bore fest courtesy of Major League Soccer. The last several weeks of the regular season were high flying as many of the teams were going for broke thanks to MLS’ playoff system which unlike European Football gives teams the opportunity to save their season even after months of […]

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In two uninspiring displays of soccer the New England Revolution and Kansas City Wizards both advanced to the conference finals. New England will host the Chicago Fire Thursday Night on ESPN2, while Houston […]

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While the salary cap for American sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL have been smashing successes testing the skill of most clubs front office, the same policy which so many in England want placed on Premier League clubs would lead to nothing short of a major competitive advantage for smaller clubs. Let me […]

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Dario Sala is a fan favorite in Dallas, and despite a rocky season he was given the nod in goal for the playoff opener by Manager Steve Morrow over the very steady Ray Burse Jr. The move paid dividends as the Dallas Morning News reports in its Sunday edition. An outstanding read!
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In front of sparse crowds on a night of World Series and College Football action, FC Dallas and Kansas City won the first legs of their MLS home and home playoff series with Houston and Chivas USA respectively tonight.
Here is the FCD-Houston match recap from MLSNET.
Here is the 90 minute live blog by Johnathan Starling […]

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John Thorrington was once one of the great hopes for American Soccer. As a youngster he was scouted by and signed by Manchester United. There he played on the reserves while David Beckham led United to its famous treble. After being released in 1999 by United, Thorrington bounced around Europe until returning stateside last season […]

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Thanks to the good folks at Soccer 365 for this.

Chicago Fire:
Will clinch a playoff spot IF:Chicago defeats LA on Sunday OR IFChicago ties LA on Sunday AND any two of the following occur:LA fails to win against NY on ThursdayKansas City loses to FC Dallas on SaturdayColorado fails to win against RSL on Saturday OR […]

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Six teams have clinched playoff spots: DC United, Chivas USA, Houston, New England, FC Dallas, Red Bull NY
Three teams have been eliminated from all post season consideration: Toronto FC, Real Salt Lake and Columbus
That leaves two spots open between four teams: Colorado, LA Galaxy, Chicago and Kansas City.
Chicago hosts L.A. in the final game of […]

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Chicago had a golden opportunity to essentially clinch an MLS Playoff birth today. Kansas City lost to New York, but the Fire were unable to take advantage of superior possession and several good goal scoring opportunities to break down DC United at RFK Stadium. Chicago continues to draw matches they should have won, and instead […]

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Ante Razov’s devastating knee injury Thursday Night leave DC United as the only fully healthy, hitting on all cylinders club entering the MLS post season. Chivas USA’s depth has been questioned much of the season, but Preki’s club had been able to continue to chase the Supporters Shield largely due to the consistency of the […]

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