Tom Dunsmore at Pitch Invasion looks at a group with a lot at stake in event of a last-minute MLS player strike: the sizable number of hardcore fans travelingon First Kick weekend. He knows of more than 200 Fire fans who have booked flights to New York for the first MLS game at Red Bull […]
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Posted inSoccer America Confidential, Story
Commissioner Garber on mediator, CBA talks, and Donovan
By Ridge Mahoney It’s not surprising that joy and relief emanated from the American soccer community upon hearing the news a week ago that federal mediatorGeorge H. Cohen would join the CBA negotiations between MLS and the players union. So it’s also not surprising that angst and worry and consternation has spewedforth in the past […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily, Story
Portland wins the Northwest clash
[MLS] Another noisy night of Northwest rivalry emerged Thursday at Qwest Field in Seattle as Portland, which joins MLS next year, knocked off their major-leagueneighbors on their home field, 1-0. A goal by Gabriel Obatola, who is on trial with the Timbers, edged the USSF Division 2 team past the Sounders, which staged the matchas […]
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Players near-unanimous on strike action
[MLS] Following three days of negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement in New York, MLS President MarkAbbott termed the talks as “productive” but L.A. Galaxy player rep Chris Klein insisted that the two sides “remain very far apart onthe major issues.” When asked if by voting overwhelmingly to strike unless a new CBA is […]
Posted inSoccerTalk with Paul Gardner, Story
Coming Soon! The Welsh-Estonian Backe Bull Show!
By Paul Gardner Stand by … your intrepid columnist is about to go where few dare venture — and of those who have thus ventured, none has so far survived intact. I propose to take a look at the New York Red Bulls and work out what, exactly, they are up to. More specifically, what […]
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Mulrooney returns for Dynamo in Chicago tie
[MLS] Cam Weaver and Marco Pappa scored eight minutes apart in the second half in a scrimmage between Houston and ChicagoThursday night. Houston Dynamo goalie Pat Onstad saved a Pappa penalty kick three minutes after the Chicago Fire winger had equalized with a tremendous long-range blast. But Onstadstopped Pappa from the penalty spot by diving […]
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Sasha Victorine retires
Southern California product Sasha Victorine, who played a decade of MLS ball, for the Los Angeles Galaxy, Kansas City and Chivas USA after starring for UCLA, has retired.Victorine, most recently a midfielder for Chivas USA, played in 242 MLS matches and had 32 goals and 41 assists. Recurring injuries are what led to his decision […]
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D.C. United tops Mexico's Santos
[MLS] Boyzzz Khumalo‘s goal with 20 minutes remaining broke a 2-2 tie and provided D.C. United with a 3-2 triumph over Santos Laguna Wednesdayin Torrejon, Mexico. Goals by Chris Pontius and Jaime Moreno gave United a 2-0 halftime lead that Santos erased when Francisco Torres and substituteCarlos Quintero scored nine minutes apart. Khumalo ran onto […]
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Players anticipate strike, says Toronto rep Garcia
[MLS] While talks between Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Union continue in Washington, D.C. under the auspices of mediator George H. Cohen, the Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, at least one player rep says the union anticipates that the 2010 MLS season won’t start on time. Toronto FC’s Nick Garcia […]
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San Jose Quakes win in London again
[MLS] The San Jose Earthquakes won their second straight game during their visit to London by beating Tottenham’s reserves, 1-0, Wednesday on a goal byBobby Burling. Coach Frank Yallop sent an almost completely different team than the group that beat West Ham’s reserves Monday. He paired Burling in central defensewith rookie Ike Opara, and Quincy […]