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Real Salt Lake beats LA to win MLS Cup

The image most expected of David Beckham and Landon Donovan holding the championship of Major League Soccer for the league's marquee franchise will wait.

Clark, Holden, Castillo added to US roster

Houston Dynamo midfielders Ricardo Clark and Stuart Holden have been added to the U.S. roster for Wednesday's exhibition game against Denmark following their team's elimination from the Major League Soccer playoffs.

Beckham to return to AC Milan in January

David Beckham will return to AC Milan on loan in January after the Italian club reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.

MLS season down to the wire

One team is in with a win, can still get there with a loss. Another needs to win or lose by two goals or fewer. Five teams have already clinched, three are out. Six could end up tied and the deciding factor could be goal differential, fewest disciplinary points, even a coin toss.

Sounders GK Keller thinks 2010 won't be the end

After 28 regular season Major League Soccer matches, two international exhibitions and a run to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title, Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Kasey Keller still feels pretty good.

MLS earns high marks again for diversity

Major League Soccer once again earned high marks for its racial and gender hiring.

Real Salt Lake beats Red Bulls 2-0

Andy Williams and Fabian Espindola scored and Real Salt Lake kept its Major League Soccer playoff hopes alive with a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.

NJ soccer-only stadium to be crown jewel of MLS

An intimate, soccer-only stadium rising in a careworn former industrial city is expected to be the crown jewel of Major League Soccer and one of the keys to a local redevelopment project.

MLS chief says Beckham may return after Milan loan

David Beckham is in talks with the Los Angeles Galaxy about going to AC Milan on another loan and then returning to Major League Soccer again.

Philadelphia plays first MLS game March 25

The Philadelphia Union will start their first Major League Soccer season at the Seattle Sounders on March 25 in the MLS opener.

Kan. site proposed for proposed KC Wizards stadium

A property developer working for the company that owns Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards has proposed building an 18,500-seat soccer stadium near Kansas City, Kan., that could open by 2011 and would sink plans to use the stadium to revitalize a neighborhood across the border in Kansas City, Mo.

Beckham says Milan among clubs interested in him

David Beckham says AC Milan and "three or four" other clubs are interested in signing him in January after the Major League Soccer season ends.

MLS suspends and fines Real Salt Lake coach Kreis

Major League Soccer says it has suspended Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis for one game and fined him $3,000 for actions that led to his ejection from a game against FC Dallas last Friday.

Everton beats MLS All-Stars on penalty kicks

Tim Howard made six saves in regulation and stopped three shots on penalty kicks to lead Everton over the Major League Soccer team in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday night.

Everton beats MLS All-Stars on penalty kicks

Landon Donovan is looking forward to playing with Tim Howard behind him again.

ESPN to show MLS, European soccer in Britain

ESPN has bought the rights to broadcast Major League Soccer live in Britain and Ireland as well as games from some European leagues.

Houston to host 2010 MLS All-Star Game

Major League Soccer has picked Houston to host the 2010 All-Star Game.

Beckham fined $1,000 by MLS for gestures to fans

David Beckham was fined $1,000 by Major League Soccer, which said his gestures toward taunting fans suggested that they leave their seats and come on the field.

Revolution's Reis says Beckham drama distracting

New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis says David Beckham's return to the Los Angeles Galaxy and his inevitable return to AC Milan are distracting from other interesting stories in Major League Soccer.

Beckham back as Galaxy beat Red Bulls 3-1

David Beckham returned to Major League Soccer with a whisper, not a shout.

Dynamo's Ching fined for anti-ref "tweet"

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching has been fined $500 by Major League Soccer for criticizing the officiating in a recent game through his Twitter account.

Beckerman, Morales added to All-Star roster

Midfielders Kyle Beckerman and Javier Morales of Real Salt Lake have been added to the Major League Soccer roster for the MLS All-Star game later this month.

Sounders down Timbers in US Open Cup

With fans boisterously embracing the potential rivalry, Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders beat the Portland Timbers of the USL's First Division 2-1 on Wednesday night in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Red Bulls set season ticket prices for new stadium

Season ticket prices for the New York Red Bulls' new stadium will range from $272 to $585, while single-game tickets will cost from $20 to $45, the Major League Soccer team announced on Friday.

Philadelphia Union names Nowak first coach

Major League Soccer's newest franchise has tapped national team assistant Peter Nowak as its first coach.

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New Toronto FC coach comes with experience - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

Toronto FC is set to announce the hiring of a new coach on Thursday. General manager Mo Johnston is expected to introduce his former teammate, Predrag "Preki" Radosavljevic, will become the club's fourth coach in four Major League Soccer seasons.

LA Galaxy Player Named MLS Rookie Of The Year
Source: Yahoo! Sports

21-year-old LA Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez has won the 2009 MLS Rookie of the Year award...

So long, Beckham. You won't be missed.
Source: Global Post

Why soccer in America will survive a failed experiment.

DC United travel to face the Seattle Sounders tonight on ESPN's Game of the Week

This is the first ever meeting of DC United and the Seattle Sounders in Major League Soccer. The Sounders are new to MLS but they are not an entirely new team, previously they competed in the United Soccer Leagues. Also Seattle have a very good manager with Sigi Schmid.

The two conference leaders meet tonight on ESPN's MLS game of the week.

The two teams that sit atop the East and West conferences face each other tonight on ESPN 2. The Chicago Fire lead the East and the league with 17 goals scored his season.

Wizards defeat Red Bulls on an early penalty kick

Last night's MLS Game of the Week on ESPN 2 was decided in the second minute as Red Bulls defender Carlos Johnson was red carded for a last-man-standing foul in the penalty area.

KC Wizards host NY Red Bulls in tonight's MLS Game of the Week on ESPN 2

The Wizards have not lost in their last three MLS games while the Red Bulls just won their first game last week. Can the Red Bulls start a winning streak tonight? 8:00pm ET tonight, ESPN 2KC Wizards v NY Red Bulls - - - - -

Late goal by Olsen salvages a point for DC United

At RFK Stadium in last night's MLS Game of the Week on ESPN 2, Ben Olsen's goal in stoppage time got the draw for DC United against the New England Revolution.

NE Revolution and DC United renew their rivalry tonight on ESPN 2

In recent years these two teams have been two of the better teams in the league and have developed a bit of a rivalry. 7:00pm ET tonight, ESPN 2DC United v NE Revolution

MLS SuperClásico tonight on ESPN 2

This is the first meeting of the season for the L.A. Galaxy and Chivas U.S.A., both teams play at the Home Depot Center which is just outside Los Angeles in Carson, California. The Galaxy are the home side for this match. L.A. Galaxy v Chivas U.S.A., 10:30pm ET on ESPN 2

Real Salt Lake make the most of Crew mistakes and lackluster play

Real Salt Lake forward Robbie Findley netted a hat trick as Real Salt Lake won easily 4-1 over defending MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew. The game was the first home match this season for Real Salt Lake.

MLS Champions Columbus Crew travel to play Real Salt Lake tonight

Tonight's ESPN 2 game of the week features the Crew, who are the reigning MLS Cup champions, and Real Salt Lake, who came up just short of the MLS Cup final last season. Columbus Crew at Real Salt Lake, 9:00pm ET Tonight, ESPN 2. Columbus Crew 0-2-0, 5th place East.

Portland MLS bid on shaky ground
Source: Portland Business Journal

An apparent dispute between City Commissioner Randy Leonard and Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson has put the city's bid for a Major League Soccer franchise on shaky ground.

David Beckham To Join AC Milan - Scandalous Decision?
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We have seen how the career of David Beckham blossomed from his debut at Manchester United at the age of 17 to his now tired club appearances for LA Galaxy.

Barcelona sets goal of winning MLS franchise
Source: FT.com

Much of the global interest in MLS has focused on David Beckham's transfer last year from Real Madrid to LA Galaxy. Now, Barcelona, with its stars such as Thierry Henry and Lionel Messi, wants a permanent stake in the US market.

DC United Goalie Target of Fan's Racist Insults
Source: ESPN.com

Security personnel escorted the fan from Robertson Stadium after he directed racist language at Crayton near the Dynamo's clubhouse after a 0-0 tie in Houston.

Philadelphia awarded 16th MLS franchise
Source: Soccer By Ives

The wait is finally over Philadelphia, Major League Soccer is coming to your city. MLS has chosen Philadelphia to become the league's 16th franchise, sources told SBI on Wednesday night. The announcement is set for next Thursday.

MLS to Penna.: Show us stadium money quickly
Source: Delaware County Times

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber had some choice words for the Pennsylvania legislature during his "state of the league" address in Washington D.C.: Hop to it.

Philadelphia area MLS stadium gets closer to reality
Source: Delaware County Times

Delaware County Council Chairman Andy Reilly announced Monday a deal with an investment group has been reached to funnel $30 million into a Major League Soccer stadium for the Chester waterfront.

County, investors agree on soccer terms for Philadelphia MLS team
Source: Delaware County Times

After months of speculation and weeks of intense negotiations, Delaware County Council and its partner group of investors have come to terms for an agreement in principle that opens the door for a pitch to Major League Soccer on bringing its 16th league team to Chester.

MLS Preview: LA Galaxy v NY Red Bulls

Tonight 11:00pm ET, ESPN 2. This is the final regular season Thursday night game. The Galaxy have yet to secure a post-season spot but the Red Bulls already have done so. David Beckham looks to be a substitute in tonights match.

Beckham Returns to Training with the Galaxy
Source: mls.net

With an unspectacular MLS season behind him, David Beckham could perhaps make a return at the most important time of the MLS season. The playoffs are just around the corner, and Beckham's impact could make all the difference for an underachieving Galaxy side.

Toronto Win Prevents the Red Bulls from Clinching a Play-Off Spot

Toronto FC 2 - 1 New York Red Bulls . This game started slow but picked up in the second half when two players were ejected. The first half was mostly filled with inept, boring play.

MLS Preview: Toronto FC v New York Red Bulls

Tonight 7:00pm ET, ESPN 2. Both teams have yet to secure a play-off spot. However if the season ended today then the Red Bulls would be in the post-season while Toronto FC would miss out on the play-offs.

Seattle to MLS in 2009
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Major League Soccer's 15th team will be its first in the Pacific Northwest.

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