Behind the scenes of CBA negotiations

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] More money and more rights for players came out of the protracted, contentious CBA negotiations between MLS and the players union, and perhaps more importantly there also emerged a stronger bond between the two sides. Here's a look at what it took to forge an agreement and new understanding ... Read the whole story

The new CBA in brief ...

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] While the MLS Board of Governors and MLS Players Union must ratify the new collective bargaining agreement before they will announce its details, here are some of the key provisions ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"It was a sign that we were playing well. Hopefully, they all come back."-- New York Red Bulls midfielder Dane Richards on Brazilian fans chanting "Ole" to the Red Bulls' passes during their 3-1 victory over Brazilian club Santos in the grand opening of the Red Bulls' new stadium on ... Read the whole story

SA RANKINGS: Chivas USA goalkeeping duo stands out

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] Heading into the 15th MLS season, Soccer America will rank each team at each position. First up, the goalkeepers ... Read the whole story

Preseason Scoreboard

by Soccer America

[MLS] MLS preseason action concluded Sunday when the Los Angeles Galaxy had to settle for a 0-0 tie with Salvadoran club Aguila. The Galaxy outshot Aguila, 19-2, but was stymied by Salvadoran national team keeper Miguel Montes. Its best chance came when Brazilian midfielder Juninho hit the crossbar. For all ... Read the whole story

U.S. national team weekend

by Soccer America

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Maurice Edu came on after halftime in Rangers' 1-0 win over St. Mirren in the final of the Scottish League Cup. Eddie Johnson scored for Aris in the Greek club's 1-1 tie at Panionios. Here's how U.S. national team players did in weekend action abroad ... Read the whole story

Yes, another Messi hat trick [VIDEO]

by Soccer America

[SPAIN] Lionel Messi upped his total to eight goals in his last three games for Barcelona with another hat trick Sunday, this time in a 4-2 La Liga win over Real Zaragoza. The hat trick included perhaps his best goal of the lot. It began when he muscled one Zaragoza ... Read the whole story

Sizzling races in big five leagues

by Soccer America

[EUROPE] Europe's five major leagues are enjoying sizzling races. Real Madrid and Barcelona remain tied for first in Spain's La Liga, where both teams have only dropped 13 of a possible 81 points. Four or less points separate the top three teams in England, Germany and Italy. Five points separate ... Read the whole story

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