Wizards nail down road point

With his team playing with a man advantage, Davy Arnaud's goal in the 84th minute appeared to have sealed a win. Arnaud's goal wasn't enough for the Wizards, who couldn't hold on to the lead in a 1-1 draw Saturday against a shorthanded Galaxy at The Home Depot Center.


Rapids outlast Galaxy in Open Cup play-in match
After 20 French Opens, Santoro bids adieu
La Liga round-up

Fire put perfection on line against FCD

The Chicago Fire will be looking to match history when they entertain FC Dallas with the Brimstone Cup on the line Sunday at Toyota Park. After a thrilling come-from-behind win at Chivas USA on Thursday, the Fire haven't lost in 11 games to open the season, one shy of the league record to start a campaign. FC Dallas have followed up three consecutive losses with three consecutive draws and have moved out of the bottom of the Western Conference for the first time this season to start the weekend.


Capsules on top women’s French Open players
Fire break through against Reds

Casey powers Rapids to win over Red Bulls

Conor Casey continued his dominance of the New York Red Bulls and Mehdi Ballouchy added a penalty kick on the hour mark to lead the Colorado Rapids to a 3-2 win against the Red Bulls Saturday night at Giants Stadium.


Rapids trying to fix sputtering attack
La Liga round-up
Rapids outlast Galaxy in Open Cup play-in match

Injuries force FCD to shuffle side

Two weeks ago in a draw with Seattle Sounders FC, FC Dallas lost three starters to injury. Two of those players -- defenders George John and Steve Purdy, remain on the shelf while the third, striker Jeff Cunningham, has returned to training this week with little issue after missing last weekend's 1-1 tie with the Los Angeles Galaxy.


Galaxy get point, but remain winless
Primera Division round-up
Ruud nears training return
Rapids outlast Galaxy in Open Cup play-in match

Ljungberg resumes training with Seattle

Seattle Sounders FC's Freddie Ljungberg has had a rough 10 days. The victim of a severe migraine attack before the FC Dallas game, the club's designated player has missed two consecutive games as he suffered through the headache's debilitating after-effects.


Sounders FC try to get healthy before Chivas match
Injuries force FCD to shuffle side
Giggs - Ronaldo should stay

Rapids moving past ill Open Cup fate

The Colorado Rapids found themselves doubly disappointed after their second match with Seattle in four days on Tuesday.


Seattle claims spot in Open Cup with win over Rapids
Rapids outlast Galaxy in Open Cup play-in match
Capsules on top women’s French Open players
Davydenko pulls out of Austrian Open with injury

Dynamo shake Quakes, roll to victory

In what continues to build as one of the best rivalries in Major League Soccer, the Houston Dynamo took care of business at home and beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 Saturday night at Robertson Stadium.


Dynamo see chance for crucial points
Dynamo staying in the moment
European review

Seattle claims spot in Open Cup with win over Rapids

A non-factor for most of the game, University of Washington graduate Kevin Forrest provided the only goal as Seattle Sounders FC defeated the Colorado Rapids 1-0 in a second round U.S. Open Cup play-in game on Tuesday night at the Starfire Sports Complex.


Rapids outlast Galaxy in Open Cup play-in match
Davydenko pulls out of Austrian Open with injury
Hanescu, Youzhny advance at Austrian Open
Rapids moving past ill Open Cup fate

Reds eyeing crucial three points against Revs

When Toronto FC play host to the New England Revolution at BMO Field, both teams come into the match knowing a victory can set them on a spurt to the lead of the Eastern Conference -- and a loss can do the same in the opposite direction.


TFC open Canadian Championship with win
Ivanovic works hard for first-round win
Agent - Blues eyeing Maicon
Reds scoring drought at BMO Field continues

Crew ready for big week

The numbers are the same as last season after nine games, but because they are in a different order the Columbus Crew are faced with a critical as well as interesting week with a home match Wednesday against San Jose.


Schelotto, Crew extend streak with win over Quakes
Sharapova wins comeback match in Poland
East Notes: Rough start for Crew

Schelotto, Crew extend streak with win over Quakes

Guillermo Barros Schelotto scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and the Columbus Crew held on for a 2-1 victory against the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday.


Primera Liga round-up
Gaven’s goal gives Crew first win of 2009 season

Fans, players set for marquee matchup between Chivas, Fire

As both Chivas USA and the Chicago Fire trained on Tuesday morning at The Home Depot Center in preparation for Thursday night's clash, there was a buzz in the air.


Pires - Gunners remain the same
Senna out of Gunners tie
Fire arrive in LA for big Chivas clash

Elias Sports Bureau 'Insider's Edge': May 27

When Chivas USA hosts Chicago on Thursday night, you'll see the respective conference leaders in a potential preview of MLS Cup 2009. Both teams have been in outstanding form since opening day.


Spanish giants to trial Kagawa
Gasquet confirms positive test for cocaine
Elias Sports Bureau ‘Insider’s Edge’: May 6, 2009

Dynamo see chance for crucial points

If you ask most any Houston Dynamo player or coach, every game is an important game where the team desperately wants to get three points. However, this statement might just ring more true on Saturday night when the Dynamo take on the San Jose Earthquakes at Robertson Stadium.


Dynamo staying in the moment
European review
FCD look to reverse fortunes at Robertson Stadium

TFC's Guevara earns Player of the Week

Toronto FC midfielder Amado Guevara was voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Week for Week 10 of the 2009 season.


Swans - No bid for Gomez
MLS Power Rankings: Week 4
Guevara scores two as Reds roll Revolution
Ronaldo - I’m still No.1

Fire arrive in LA for big Chivas clash

After earning a 1-0 win at New York, the Chicago Fire flew cross-country and arrived at Los Angeles International Airport late Sunday night ahead of Thursday's clash between the two best teams in MLS, when they take on Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center.


La Liga round-up
Chivas gain modicum of revenge on RSL
Senna out of Gunners tie

Red cards abound in MLS this season

I'm starting to wonder if we're seeing a slow shift in MLS in regards to physical play and restarts -- and a related migration in how in impacts things on a larger level.


Swans - No bid for Gomez
Tchite unfazed by speculation
Late goals haunt Real Salt Lake in draw with LA
Week 3 marked by hats, cards, surprises

Wizards hang on, draw with Chivas USA

After a defensive first half, the Kansas City Wizards and Chivas USA traded goals before the Wizards went two men down, hanging on for a 1-1 draw in front of a sellout crowd at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.


Laporta - Messi a genius
Primera Division round-up
Besler gives Wizards defense big jolt
Berhalter’s debut cut short against Chivas

Victorine comes through against old 'mates

Though not a night to match any of their seven wins on the season, Chivas USA's 1-1 draw at Kansas City on Saturday was still one for the books.


Chivas gain modicum of revenge on RSL
Capsules on top women’s French Open players
Ruud nears training return

First XI: Badges of honor

Sometimes, you gotta go with a lighthearted column, right? Jeff Bradley breaks out the photo album and takes a look back at some classic MLS crests.


Jankovic to face Suarez Navarro in final
Dinara Safina to supplant Serena at No. 1

Sounders FC fans making voice heard in All-Star vote

One week into All-Star balloting and it's all about Sounders FC. Goalkeeper Kasey Keller is the overwhelming leader in fan voting for the 2009 MLS All-Star Game.


Schuster shock at Ron pursuit
Sounders FC pleased with effort in defeat
City deny Messi rumours

See-saw match comes to rest even in Colorado

Showing their fairy-tale expansion season hasn't lost its magic, Seattle Sounders FC managed to fight back despite being dominated in every manner measurable for nearly 60 minutes in Colorado Saturday.


Petrova holds off Bondarenko at Ponte Vedra
Rapids host Sounders FC in West showdown
Sounders FC try to get healthy before Chivas match
Petrova holds off Bondarenko at Ponte Vedra

Guevara scores two as Reds roll Revolution

Two quick second-half goals for Toronto FC proved the difference in a 3-1 victory against the New England Revolution on Saturday afternoon at BMO Field.


Reds join Negredo chase
Fire break through against Reds

Elias Sports Bureau 'Insider's Edge': May 20

For the second straight week, D.C. United posted a draw that felt more like a win, scoring in the game's waning minutes to earn his side a point. Elias' Peter Hirdt looks closer at the phenomenon.


Elias Sports Bureau ‘Insider’s Edge’: May 6, 2009
Spanish giants to trial Kagawa
Toure targets Treble

Earthquakes eager to get back on pitch

The San Jose Earthquakes have spent the last 10 days kicking each other. Now they say they're ready to take out their aggressions on someone else.


Fuentes close to new deal
Blanco appears ready for San Jose
Earthquakes, Fire draw in back-and-forth match

Rapids host Sounders FC in West showdown

A key Western Conference battle is ahead at Dick's Sporting Goods Park as Seattle Sounders FC face the Colorado Rapids for the first time.


Atletico release Seitaridis
Galaxy head to Seattle to face Sounders FC

United earn 2009 US Open Cup berth

Depending on your perspective, Wednesday night's U.S. Open Cup play-in match between D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls at RFK Stadium was either a showcase of attacking soccer, or an all-out defensive debacle.


Red Bulls feeling pressure to perform
Davydenko pulls out of Austrian Open with injury
Capsules on top women’s French Open players

Hard-charging Jewsbury nets results

Of Wolff's four goals, Jewsbury has earned an assist on three of them. Words like "crisp" and "perfect" have described Jewsbury's passes preceding Wolff's goals. He hasn't been the one finishing the plays, but one could easily argue that Wolff doesn't have a three-game goals scored streak if Jewsbury doesn't set him up.


La Liga round-up
Crew look to continue unbeaten run

Galaxy rally to draw Crew on Lewis blast

After a defensive mistake by veteran Tony Sanneh appeared to be leading the Los Angeles Galaxy to their first loss in more than a month, veteran Eddie Lewis responded with a late goal for a 1-1 tie against the Columbus Crew on Sunday afternoon.


Crew look to continue unbeaten run
European review
Primera Division round-up
Gaven’s goal gives Crew first win of 2009 season

Riley, Sturgis to miss Seattle's clash with FCD

With a red card suspension for starter James Riley looming, the Seattle Sounders FC coaching staff devoted most of their training time this week addressing the marking back position.


Sounders FC try to get healthy before Chivas match
Ruud nears training return
Wild second half leads to Galaxy, Sounders FC draw
Senna out of Gunners tie

Quakes' Hernandez nearing full fitness

San Jose defender Jason Hernandez took part in his first full practice since late March. His expected inclusion in the lineup next week could give the Quakes a vital boost.


Quakes try to upend red-hot Chivas
Chela advances at Monte Carlo to meet Nadal
Nalbandian beaten in Estoril Open 1st round

Shifting midfield cast doesn't impede Rapids

Despite starting the third different midfield line in as many matches and going four consecutive matches with a midfield shift, the Rapids have managed to consistently meet their standards on the field.


Chela advances at Monte Carlo to meet Nadal
Crew, Rapids meet at early crossroads
Rapids trying to fix sputtering attack

FA Cup final shown live on Setanta US

On May 30 Everton and Chelsea battle for the FA Cup at Wembley.


Capello warning for Barca
Besler gives Wizards defense big jolt
Pique’s final joy
Crew look to continue unbeaten run

Crew look to continue unbeaten run

When the Columbus Crew and Los Angles play Sunday at The Home Depot Center, it won't be a battle of the hottest teams, despite their combined streak of 10 matches without a loss. Call them lukewarm.


Jankovic, Kuznetsova advance at Porsche GP
Crew, Rapids meet at early crossroads

Rapids run out of time against Revolution

As Colorado pressed New England back inside its own end during the final stages of Saturday's 1-1 draw, the question boiled down to time. It turned out that the Rapids just didn't have enough of it to find that elusive winner.


Rapids trying to fix sputtering attack
Marquez blow for Barca
Primera Division round-up

Fire break through against Reds

After a league record five consecutive ties, the Chicago Fire were finally rewarded with three points and a victory, defeating Toronto FC 2-0 on goals from Chris Rolfe and Brian McBride at BMO Field Saturday afternoon.


Reds join Negredo chase
Reds earn first ever point at RFK Stadium
Reds scoring drought at BMO Field continues

Reds scoring drought at BMO Field continues

BMO Field is known throughout Major League Soccer as a difficult venue for opposing teams to score goals. As of late, Toronto FC's pitch has given the home side problems as well.


TFC open Canadian Championship with win
FCD look to reverse fortunes at Robertson Stadium
Primera Division round-up

Quaranta has high expectations for United

In the aftermath of D.C. United's 2-1 over FC Dallas at RFK Stadium on May 2, Santino Quaranta entertained several reporters in front of his locker.

Dynamo seek revenge in Red Bulls rematch

What a difference a month makes. When the Houston Dynamo and New York Red Bulls last squared off, both teams were winless in MLS and struggling out of the gates. Now both are riding hot streaks with winning on their minds.


Federer weds longtime girlfriend Vavrinec
Atletico release Seitaridis
Dynamo, Red Bulls each look for first win in Houston

Wallace ready for his chance

First-round draft choice Anthony Wallace is ready to play with FCD's first unit.


Week 3 marked by hats, cards, surprises
Gomez in dark over future
Reds join Negredo chase
Blanco appears ready for San Jose

Hyndman contemplating changes after Houston loss

In the 73rd minute of Saturday night's 1-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman brought on Dax McCarty for left back Blake Wagner. The change effectively shifted FCD from their normal formation of choice, the 4-4-2, into a 3-5-2, a move which somewhat energized their attack.


Hyndman planning to shake up starting XI
Gomez in dark over future
Hewitt, former managers go head-to-head in court
Dynamo, Red Bulls each look for first win in Houston

Philadelphia Union unveil name, logo

On Monday, outside Philadelphia City Hall, Major League Soccer's 16th club unveiled its name as the Union.


Villa wants Valencia stay
MLS Power Rankings: Week 4

Midfield duo sharpens Chivas USA

Jesse Marsch and Paulo Nagamura have formed one of the most formidable midfield partnerships in MLS.


MLS Original Marsch honored by Chivas

Reds earn first ever point at RFK Stadium

Don't look now, but Toronto FC is officially on a roll. The Reds earned their first ever point at RFK Stadium with a 3-3 draw against D.C. United on Saturday night.


Reds join Negredo chase
Reds take step in right direction
Dementieva advances to 2nd round in Madrid
FCD look to reverse fortunes at Robertson Stadium

Crew's Gaven thriving in central role

When central midfielder Adam Moffat went down with a hamstring injury two matches ago, Columbus Crew coach Robert Warzycha found his replacement right in front of him.


Negredo wants starting berth
Gaven’s goal gives Crew first win of 2009 season
Pires pens new deal

Week in Review: Sweet victory, at last

The defending MLS champion Columbus Crew finally won their first game of the season, while the Chivas USA juggernaut just continued to roll merrily along in Week 8.


Top-seed Cornet ousted at Barcelona
Safina wins, Jankovic loses at Italian Open
Chivas gain modicum of revenge on RSL

Wild second half leads to Galaxy, Sounders FC draw

After an entertaining first half, most of the action came in the referee's notebook, as James Riley's red card became the turning point as Seattle Sounders FC and the Los Angeles Galaxy settled for a 1-1 draw Sunday at Qwest Field.


Sounders FC pleased with effort in defeat
Galaxy head to Seattle to face Sounders FC
Marquez blow for Barca
Laporta - Messi a genius

Fire not reaping rewards from solid play

The overwhelming opinion among Fire players is that they are outplaying their opponents by a large margin. But the final score doesn't reflect that.


Earthquakes, Fire draw in back-and-forth match
Pires - Gunners remain the same
Toure targets Treble

Illness limits Lopez to second half stint

The difference for the Kansas City Wizards between losing and possibly pulling out a least a tie on the road could have been the illness that limited Claudio Lopez to just the second half.


Crew, Rapids meet at early crossroads
Dynamo seek first road win in New England
Djokovic and Murray reach 3rd round at Monte Carlo

The Commissioner Speaks

MLS Commissioner Don Garber comments on FC Barcelona's summer U.S. tour, D.C. United's efforts to secure a soccer-specific stadium and much more.


FCD look to reverse fortunes at Robertson Stadium
Dementieva advances to 2nd round in Madrid

Chivas gain modicum of revenge on RSL

Paulo Nagamura scored his third goal of the season as Chivas USA beat Western Conference rivals Real Salt Lake 1-0 at Home Depot Center on Saturday night.


La Liga round-up
Warzycha not panicking over slow start
Quakes try to upend red-hot Chivas

Galaxy head to Seattle to face Sounders FC

The Los Angeles Galaxy conclude their two-game road swing against Western Conference opposition with another difficult test, facing Seattle Sounders FC at Qwest Field on Sunday afternoon.


Sounders FC try to get healthy before Chivas match
Gasquet confirms positive test for cocaine

Gaven's goal gives Crew first win of 2009 season

Eddie Gaven's goal in the 78th minute proved to be the game-winner, as the Columbus Crew held on in a wild second half for their first win of the season, a 3-2 victory against the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday at Crew Stadium.


Federer accepts wild card for Monte Carlo Masters
Jankovic to face Suarez Navarro in final
Besler gives Wizards defense big jolt

FCD look to reverse fortunes at Robertson Stadium

Robertson Stadium has been nothing short of a house of horrors for FC Dallas since 2006. FCD is 0-4-2 all-time on the Dynamo's home field but has come away with a point in each of their last two meetings there.


Senna out of Gunners tie
Pires - Gunners remain the same
Dynamo seek first road win in New England
Dynamo staying in the moment

Elias Sports Bureau 'Insider's Edge': May 6, 2009

Peter Hirdt offers the first of a series of pieces looking deeper at the records, stats and trends around Major League Soccer.


Red Bulls feeling pressure to perform
Toure targets Treble
Pique’s final joy

Late goals haunt Real Salt Lake in draw with LA

With RSL nursing a 1-0 lead after 89 minutes, their defense collapsed like a house of cards and left the team with an ugly looking 2-2 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy.


De la Red waits on final test
Reds join Negredo chase
United hope to avoid Rocky Mountain low
Warzycha not panicking over slow start

TFC open Canadian Championship with win

Canadian Kevin Harmse appropriately scored the winner for Toronto FC in a 1-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps in the opening match of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship on Wednesday evening at BMO Field.


Swans - No bid for Gomez
Rapids outlast Galaxy in Open Cup play-in match

Hyndman planning to shake up starting XI

Following Saturday's 2-1 loss at D.C. United, after which FC Dallas fell to 1-5-1 on the season, FCD head coach Schellas Hyndman has promised big changes heading into this weekend's match at Houston.


TFC make Cummins interim head coach
Hewitt, former managers go head-to-head in court
Serena Williams withdraws from Family Circle Cup

Dynamo seek first road win in New England

In three years of MLS play, the Houston Dynamo have never beaten the New England Revolution in the regular season. Coming off their first victory of the year, the Dynamo appear to have the ideal opportunity to get their first road win of 2009.


Capello warning for Barca
Dynamo, Revs set to rekindle rivalry

Seattle's Marshall moving forward

Veteran defender Tyrone Marshall of Sounders FC is thrilled to talk about scoring goals.


Sounders FC try to get healthy before Chivas match
Primera Division round-up
Sounders FC pleased with effort in defeat
Reds join Negredo chase

TFC make Cummins interim head coach

Toronto FC turned to a familiar face to be the club's new interim head coach, as first assistant coach Chris Cummins was officially elevated to the top job on Wednesday.


Magpies settle Gutierrez fee
Yallop tries to right ship after loss
Reds take step in right direction

Dynamo, Revs set to rekindle rivalry

After meeting in MLS Cup 2006 and MLS Cup 2007 and the 2008 SuperLiga final, the Houston Dynamo and New England Revolution renew their rivalry while each tries to build a winning streak.


Dynamo, Red Bulls each look for first win in Houston
Reds join Negredo chase
Capello warning for Barca
Dynamo have high expectations for Akinbiyi

Moreno shines in United win over FCD

Entering Saturday night's meeting with FC Dallas, D.C. United captain and MLS all-time leading scorer Jaime Moreno had appeared in only three of his team's six league matches this season, contributing one assist over a total of 161 minutes played.


Red Bulls feeling pressure to perform
MLS Power Rankings: Week 4
Toure targets Treble

Revolution can finally see Osei

Weeks of patience finally paid off for the New England Revolution when recently signed Ghanaian international defender Emmanuel Osei stepped off the plane in Boston on Thursday.


Capello warning for Barca
Berhalter’s debut cut short against Chivas
Warzycha not panicking over slow start
Senna out of Gunners tie

Quakes try to upend red-hot Chivas

The best team in MLS, Chivas USA, come north to take on the San Jose Earthquakes in a key Western Conference matchup at Buck Shaw Stadium.


Berhalter’s debut cut short against Chivas
Fuentes close to new deal
Youth lifts Chivas USA to top of MLS table
Valencia receive loan boost

Rapids trying to fix sputtering attack

Since a Conor Casey hat trick paced a Colorado victory at Los Angeles on April 4, the Rapids offense has remained on hiatus.


Crew, Rapids meet at early crossroads
Rapids outlast Galaxy in Open Cup play-in match
Top-seed Cornet ousted at Barcelona

Galaxy get point, but remain winless

The Los Angeles Galaxy might have breathed a sigh of relief after Saturday night's 1-1 tie with the Colorado Rapids.


Villa wants Valencia stay
Rapids outlast Galaxy in Open Cup play-in match
Pires - Gunners remain the same

Youth lifts Chivas USA to top of MLS table

After seven games, Chivas USA sit atop MLS with 16 points, four more than second-place Seattle Sounders FC. Much of the team's early success in 2009 has come as a result of the strong play of its rookies and younger players.


Quakes try to upend red-hot Chivas
Berhalter’s debut cut short against Chivas
Valencia receive loan boost
Swans - No bid for Gomez

Revs' Ralston goes back on shelf

Steve Ralston suffered a right adductor injury in training earlier this week and didn't travel with his teammates ahead of Saturday night's clash against Real Salt Lake.


Kaka in Milan pledge
Senna out of Gunners tie
United hope to avoid Rocky Mountain low