MLS crowds down -- but they could have been worse

by Paul Kennedy

[MLS] Major League Soccer average attendance declined 2.6 percent in 2009, but it could have been a lot worse. Without the expansion Seattle Sounders, who set an MLS record with an average attendance of 30,897 fans a game, MLS average attendance would have been down 9 percent. Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"He was excellent. No one's more euphoric than Mr. Guzan. His was a fabulous, fantastic performance. He's got everything and he's as brave as they come. [Brad] Friedel has been terrific for us but Guzan was immense tonight. I can't remember the last time a keeper saved four penalties but, ... Read the whole story

A belly bump in Seattle says it all

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] In a season rife with memorable scenes from Qwest Field, a tiny tableaux just after the final whistle Saturday set off the last regular-season game just about right. Minority investor and extremely funny guy Drew Carey, swathed in a scarf, roamed across the field, and spotted majority investor and ... Read the whole story

Hitchcock out at FC Dallas

by Paul Kennedy

[MLS] FC Dallas will not renew the contract of General Manager Michael Hitchcock and will not fill his position. Instead, FCD will hire a technical director to assist Head Coach Schellas Hyndman in day-to-day soccer operations. Hunt Sports Group President John Wagner will continue to oversee the business side of ... Read the whole story

Brad Guzan saves four PKs

by Soccer America

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Brad Friedel's understudy Brad Guzan made the most of a rare appearance for Aston Villa, saving one penalty kick in regulation time and three PKs in the tiebreaker in a win over Sunderland that sends Villa to the English League Cup quarterfinals. In Scotland, DaMarcus Beasley saw his ... Read the whole story

Konopka heads to Irish Cup final

by Paul Kennedy

[AMERICAN ABROAD] Goalie Chris Konopka was in the nets for Irish First Division (second level) club Sporting Fingal FC Sunday in its 4-2 win over Premier Division Bray Wanderers that sent it to the final of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) Cup Nov. 22. Read the whole story

2009 Playoff Television Schedule (Updated)

by Soccer America

[MLS] The MLS playoffs will begin Thursday when the Seattle Sounders FC host the Houston Dynamo (TV: ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, live, 10 pm ET). Of the 11 games, 10 will be available on national television -- five on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, three on Fox Soccer Channel and Fox ... Read the whole story

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