One of the most dramatic trades in recent league history sent RSL’s all-time leading scorer Alvaro Saborio to D.C. United last month, and on Thursday RSL confirmed a move toreplace him. Juan Manuel “El Burrito” Martinez, 29, comes to MLS after playing 13 seasons in his native Argentina and Brazil. He has signed a Designated Player contract; […]
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Open Cup: Sporting KC finally gets Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is in danger of missing of the MLS playoffs for the first time in nine seasons, but one bright spot has been its play against Sporting Kansas City, which it has beaten twice and tiedonce in league play. But its success against Sporting KC ended as the hosts rallied for a 3-1 […]
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Portland's Valeri vows 'to improve every game'
In the past two seasons he’s been among the best players in MLS, and Timbers playmaker Diego Valeri told the Oregonian he is adamant his third season will be another success.
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Grading the MLS summer moves: Western Conference
By Ridge Mahoney No doubt the Galaxy swung the summer’s biggest deal by landing Mexican international Giovani Dos Santos, who could cost upwards of $34million — $7 million transfer fee, $27 million in salary over four and a half seasons — if he plays out his MLS contract. By also adding English midfielder Steven Gerrard, thedefending […]
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CCL: Plata and Rimando star in Real Salt Lake win
Real Salt Lake ended its six-game losing streak on the road when Joao Plata‘s goal in the second minute held up for a 1-0 win over Municipal in Guatemala City’sMateo Flores Stadium to open its Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League campaign. Goalkeeper Nick Rimando preserved the win with two big saves. CCL Week 1, Results: TUESDAY, […]
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CCL: Brutal road trip takes RSL to Guatemala City
The good news is Real Salt Lake is battling on three fronts. The bad news is it’s battling on three fronts, entirely on the road, where it has lost six games in a row. After Saturday’s6-4 loss at Eastern Conference leader D.C. United, RSL opens Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Tuesday against Municipal at Guatemala City’s […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Lots of goals but not much change
Four road teams emerged victorious during a high-scoring week of MLS action, and FC Dallas held the top spot in Soccer America’s MLS Power Rankings despite a 2-0 loss at Chicago that snapped afive-game winning streak. MLS Results Highlights Aug. 1 New York City 2,Montreal 3. D.C. United 6, Real Salt Lake 4. Philadelphia 1, […]
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MLS All-Star Game is good, could be better
By Ridge Mahoney (@ridgemax) There’s nothing wrong with the MLS All-Star Game, so why wouldCommissioner Don Garber and the Board of Governors seriously consider changing it is beyond me. It certainly ain’t broke. However, since such discussions have taken place and willcontinue, it’s a worthy topic. There are pros and cons to each of the […]
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ICYMI MLS: Red Bulls add to their family ties
There will soon be a Wright-Phillips reunion on the field as former England international Shaun Wright-Phillips has joined younger brother Bradley at the New York RedBulls. Will Bruin expects to keep his spot in the Dynamo lineup despite competition from Erick “Cubo” Torres. 1.Wright-Phillips brothers looking forward to reunion on the field. After more than a […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Big win pushes FCD into top spot
There’s a new leader in the Power Rankings after a big win by FC Dallas. D.C. United’s rally after falling behind 2-0 moves it up a spot. The bad times continue for San Jose and Seattle as they slipdown the rankings. MLS, Week 21 Results Friday, July 24 Real Salt Lake 2 Sporting KC 1. Highlights