Seattle takes the DP plunge

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] 2009 expansion franchise Seattle Sounders FC is set to sign an English Premier League veteran with plenty of international experience as a Designated Player and is in the midst of its coaching search. Soccer America's Ridge Mahoney looks at the DP choice and the early candidates for the coaching ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"I want to apologize for my comments after our game on Saturday night against Kansas City. I was still caught up in the heat of the match. I regret implying that we were looking for payback. I know my comments don't reflect the feelings of my teammates or the club." ... Read the whole story

Goalscoring highest since 2005

by Soccer America

[MLS: BY THE NUMBERS] Regular-season games averaged 2.81 goals, the highest scoring rate since the 2005 season. Los Angeles, which also led in goals conceded, was the league's most prolific team. Read the whole story

Donovan is seventh to hit 20-goal mark (VIDEO)

by Soccer America

[MLS: BY THE NUMBERS] Los Angeles' Landon Donovan won the 2008 MLS leading scorer crown with 20 goals, becoming the seventh player score 20 or more a season. Read the whole story

Los Angeles tops in attendance again

by Soccer America

[MLS: BY THE NUMBERS] The Los Angeles Galaxy averaged a league-high attendance of 26,009, leading the league for the sixth straight year and for the ninth time in the league's 13-year history. The top three drawing clubs in 2008 did not make the playoffs. Read the whole story

Houston needs a point in El Salvador

by Ridge Mahoney

[CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] Before it begins defending its last two MLS Cup titles, Houston needs a result to stay in the game internationally. The Dynamo is in San Salvador to play Luis Angel Firpo Tuesday (10 p.m. ET, Fox Soccer Channel) in the first of a home-and-home exchange that is ... Read the whole story

River of tears (VIDEO)

by Ian Plenderleith

[ARGENTINA] River Plate's mysterious decline continued at the weekend with defeat to a fellow struggler. Leader San Lorenzo was also at a loss. Read the whole story

Gilardino suspended for handball goal (VIDEO)

by Ian Plenderleith

[ITALY] Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino has been suspended for two games after being adjudged to have intentionally scored a goal with his arm in Sunday's win at Palermo. Read the whole story

U.S. Under-20 Women's World Cup roster

by Paul Kennedy

U.S. under-20 women's national team coach Tony DiCicco named the 20 players who will represent the USA at the 2008 FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup, which takes place Nov. 19-Dec. 7 in Chile. Read the whole story

Mary Harvey named COO of new women's league

by Soccer America

[WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL SOCCER] Mary Harvey, the starting goalkeeper on the USA's title-winning team at the inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991, has been named Chief Operating Officer of the WPS, which kicks off next spring with seven teams. Read the whole story

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