Sharp Sounders FC shut out Colorado

Fredy Montero's eighth goal of the season gave Seattle Sounders FC a first-half lead against the run of play, and they tacked on two more in the second half to defeat the visiting Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Sunday afternoon at Qwest Field.


Chela advances at Monte Carlo to meet Nadal
Sounders FC host rolling Rapids

West notes: Rapids making noise

Back in preseason, Colorado Rapids head coach Gary Smith remarked that he didn't mind the fact that his team was flying largely under the radar. But with the Rapids beginning to make some noise in the Western Conference, it now seems only a matter of time before Colorado's anonymity disappears for good.


Rapids host Sounders FC in West showdown
Spain leaves Nadal off Davis Cup lineup

Dynamo hope for better Open Cup luck

Each of the last two years, the Houston Dynamo saw their Open Cup run ended at the first hurdle, in losses to the USL1 Charleston Battery at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, S.C.


Dynamo seek first road win in New England
Dynamo see chance for crucial points
Davydenko pulls out of Austrian Open with injury

MLS rookie Kevin Burns looking to improve

An injury to Crew holding midfielder Brian Carroll handed Kevin Burns his MLS debut. The 24-year-old has made the most of his opportunity, earning rare minutes and impressing his Columbus teammates.

US on emotional high after massive win

As wins go, it certainly doesn't get any bigger or better than this. Imagine. The U.S. national team qualified for a major international final for the first time, upending the top-ranked team in the world, Spain, 2-0 in the FIFA Confederations Cup semifinal.


Spain leaves Nadal off Davis Cup lineup
Top-seeded Cornet loses in first round in Spain
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joins team to bring FIFA World Cup to United States in 2018 or 2022

TFC trying to keep momentum up on road

Toronto FC's first-ever road victory came on July 4, 2007 against Real Salt Lake at RSL's old venue, Rice-Eccles Stadium. Now, almost two years later, TFC will travel to Utah to play in a new stadium but with the same goal in mind -- collect an important road win.


FCD look to reverse fortunes at Robertson Stadium
Gomez in dark over future
Pires - Gunners remain the same
Casey comes up big at Giants Stadium

RSL in a real positive mood

For Real Salt Lake, snagging four points in their last two road games has done wonders in revitalizing the team psyche.


Warzycha not panicking over slow start
Real confirm Pellegrini arrival

Sounders FC host rolling Rapids

Two of the surprise packages in Major League Soccer this season meet for the second time in league play this season when Seattle Sounders FC entertain the Colorado Rapids in a Sunday matinee at Qwest Field.


Rapids host Sounders FC in West showdown
Ronaldo - I’m still No.1
Sylvinho to leave Barca

Red Bulls have rough time in Canada

Toronto FC picked up their second win over the New York Red Bulls in an 11-day span after a 2-0 victory on Wednesday night at BMO Field. Pablo Vitti's first MLS goal put the Reds ahead after 28 minutes, and Dwayne De Rosario's second-half chip shot salted away TFC's third consecutive win in all competitions, a streak that began with a 2-1 result over New York on June 13.


Casey powers Rapids to win over Red Bulls
Red Bulls, DC set to renew Atlantic Cup
La Liga round-up

MLSnet.com Power Rankings: Week 15

The Houston Dynamo perhaps showed a chink in their armor in Week 14, but it was not enough to cost them their unanimous spot atop the MLSnet.com Power Rankings.


Safina wins, Jankovic loses at Italian Open
MLSnet.com Power Rankings: Week 14
Nadal and Federer seeded 1-2 for Wimbledon

Fire host Chivas in SuperLiga 2009

The Chicago Fire will look to become the first team to book their ticket for the SuperLiga 2009 semifinals with a victory against MLS rival Chivas USA on Tuesday at Toyota Park. The teams met less than a month ago in an epic encounter won 3-2 by the Fire with two dramatic late goals.


Primera Division round-up
Perry, Kutuzova advance at Family Circle Cup
Fire arrive in LA for big Chivas clash

Cummings gives Rapids tie with FC Dallas

The Colorado Rapids were within six minutes of seeing their seven-match undefeated streak screech to a halt when Omar Cummings broke in alone on goal and gave them a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas on Wednesday night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.


Djokovic and Murray reach 3rd round at Monte Carlo
Rapids finish chances against United
Rapids face a much-improved FC Dallas
Primera Liga round-up

Revs stay confident in SuperLiga

With a win against Kansas City on Wednesday night, the New England Revolution will qualify for the SuperLiga semifinals. The only problem, according to Revolution coach Steve Nicol, is finding enough players to take the field.


Jimenez extends Sevilla stay
Reds eyeing crucial three points against Revs
Dynamo, Revs set to rekindle rivalry

MLS Fantasy Tips: Week 15

Well, the first half of the season is here, and what a race we have for the top spot! There are many teams in place to take the top midseason prize of the trip to the MLS All-Star Game.


La Liga round-up
Week in Review: All-Star coach set
MLS Fantasy Tips: Week 4

Rapids face a much-improved FC Dallas

The Colorado Rapids must turn around quickly Wednesday, as they face an improving FC Dallas team just four days after an ultimately comfortable victory at home over D.C. United.


Jankovic to face Suarez Navarro in final
Rapids trying to fix sputtering attack
Rapids moving past ill Open Cup fate

Week in Review: All-Star coach set

A late Brian Ching goal extended the Houston Dynamo's lengthy undefeated run -- and in the process, gave Dominic Kinnear the head coaching position for this summer's MLS All-Star Game, to highlight Week 14 of the Major League Soccer season.


Tapia quits as Malaga boss
Sounders FC fans making voice heard in All-Star vote

Dynamo draw with RSL on late equalizer

It took nearly the entire match, but the Houston Dynamo finally broke through as Brian Ching's goal extended the Orange's unbeaten streak to an MLS-high 11 matches Saturday in a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake at Robertson Stadium.


European review
Dynamo see chance for crucial points

FCD rally to earn 'big win' against Crew

FC Dallas' struggles at Pizza Hut Park this season have been well documented and heading into Saturday's match with defending MLS Cup champion Columbus, FCD was just 1-3-3 in Frisco in 2009. However, the home side put those woes aside, dispatching the Crew 2-1 for their first home win since April 19.


East Notes: Rough start for Crew
Razzano defeats defending champion Radwanska

Quakes challenged to plug holes

From the moment that Francisco Lima turned his back on the San Jose Earthquakes this past offseason, general manager John Doyle and head coach Frank Yallop have been desperately trying to fill the void in the center of midfield. Nearly halfway through the season, the gap is one the Quakes are still struggling to plug.


Real confirm Pellegrini arrival
Cygan looking to head home
Yallop tries to right ship after loss

The Commissioner Speaks: June 19

This week we announced the "MLS Summer of Soccer" an unprecedented number of top-flight matches that will take place in the United States and Canada this summer. We're thrilled.

Rapids finish chances against United

Despite going into the locker room 2-0 up at halftime, Rapids coach Gary Smith was not happy. If it hadn't been for the backpass mistake that led to Omar Cummings' second goal of the game on the cusp of intermission, Smith knew that United were forcing themselves back into the game.


Giggs - Ronaldo should stay
Crew, Rapids meet at early crossroads
Pique’s final joy
Seattle claims spot in Open Cup with win over Rapids

Revs raising game for title defense

When the Revolution kick off their title defense against Mexico's Santos Laguna on Sunday night, they will face a new challenge: defending their crown.


Almagro advances to 2nd round at BMW Open
Defending champ Ivanovic ousted from French
Wizards break out in win over Revs

Red-and-White targets strong possessions

On the eve of their first match of SuperLiga 2009, Chivas USA are focused on holding onto the ball. The Red-and-White will be concentrating on maintaining strong possession in Saturday's match against Tigres UANL as the key to returning to the form that helped them win seven of their first nine games in 2009.


RSL showing signs of return to form
Petrova holds off Bondarenko at Ponte Vedra
Petrova holds off Bondarenko at Ponte Vedra

MLS presents most prolific 'Summer of Soccer' ever

Soccer fans are salivating because beginning June 20, an unprecedented number of top-flight matches will take place in the United States and Canada this summer.


Ronaldo - Real dream is over
United earn 2009 US Open Cup berth
The Commissioner Speaks

MLS Alums: Ghotbi's Iran turnaround

Former LA Galaxy assistant coach Afshin Ghotbi has a shot (albeit a long one) of completing one of soccer's all-time quick-fix projects.


MLS Power Rankings: Week 4
After 20 French Opens, Santoro bids adieu
Elias Sports Bureau ‘Insider’s Edge’: May 6, 2009

Rapids finally get home cookin'

The Colorado Rapids continue to surprise Major League Soccer after a strong opening third to their season. Despite a schedule stacked against them with seven of their first 11 matches on the road, and despite two bye weeks resulting in at least two fewer games than everyone above them on the table, they sit squarely in the thick of the Western Conference.


Wozniacki beats Wozniak to win at Ponte Vedra
Crew, Rapids meet at early crossroads

United begin challenging road swing

D.C. United departed on their longest -- and perhaps most demanding -- road trip of the season on Monday afternoon, a week-long, transcontinental journey that should provide indicators of their collective progress.


Giggs - Ronaldo should stay
Crew, Rapids meet at early crossroads
Galaxy head to Seattle to face Sounders FC
Ronaldo - I’m still No.1

Wizards break out in win over Revs

The Kansas City Wizards broke out of their first-half scoring slump with two goals and a gift in the first 45 minutes as they defeated the New England Revolution 3-1 Saturday.


Wizards hang on, draw with Chivas USA
Jankovic to face Suarez Navarro in final

Sounders FC display surprising depth

Coming into the season, critics pointed to Seattle Sounders FC's lack of depth as a potential weak point. Don't tell that to Stephen King and Tyson Wahl.


Five to watch: Federer looks to cut down on errors
Sounders FC try to get healthy before Chivas match
Rapids host Sounders FC in West showdown

Noonan ends 10-month stint with Crew

Pat Noonan's 10-month stint with the Columbus Crew ended Monday when he was traded to Colorado for the Rapids' first-round selection in the 2010 SuperDraft and allocation money.


Top-seed Cornet ousted at Barcelona
Surgery for Cazorla
Crew, Rapids meet at early crossroads

Crew's confidence continues to grow

The Crew are in such good form right now that even the bad turns out to be good. Take the service from defender Gino Padula that led to the deciding goal by Guillermo Barros Schelotto in the 87th minute of the 2-1 win against Chivas USA on Sunday at Crew Stadium.


Schelotto, Crew extend streak with win over Quakes
Barca remain on course

MLSnet.com Power Rankings: Week 14

There's a new king of the MLSnet.com Power Rankings this week, with a single first-place vote tipping the balance of power to the Chicago Fire, who replace Chivas USA at the top.


Safina wins, Jankovic loses at Italian Open
Fans, players set for marquee matchup between Chivas, Fire
Nadal and Federer seeded 1-2 for Wimbledon

New breed of holding midfielders emerging

There is a little lean around MLS these days toward putting a deep-lying playmaker in the holding midfield, as opposed to a tough, tackle-happy enforcer, Steve Davis writes.


Week 3 marked by hats, cards, surprises
Xavi refutes Real reports
Kaka happy in Milan
Shifting midfield cast doesn’t impede Rapids

RSL showing signs of return to form

After his team defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 on Saturday night at The Home Depot Center, Kreis admitted he believes that, perhaps, Real are back to form.


Cygan looking to head home
Ruud nears training return
Fans, players set for marquee matchup between Chivas, Fire
Chivas gain modicum of revenge on RSL

Poor finishing victimizes FC Dallas

For much of Saturday night's game with Houston, FC Dallas had the better of the run of play. However, in the end, a lack of finishing doomed FCD's chances as the Dynamo prevailed 3-1 at Pizza Hut Park.


Dynamo see chance for crucial points
Cooper’s late goal forces FCD-SJ draw
Murray wins Wimbledon tuneup

The Commissioner Speaks: June 12

The Major League Soccer Commissioner talks about the upcoming return of David Beckham, big spending overseas and more in his latest blog entry for MLSnet.com.


The Commissioner Speaks
Mijatovic leaves Madrid post
Ramos reveals job offers
Red Bulls feeling pressure to perform

DC's substitute strikeforce paying dividends

Every coach prefers to have a variety of personnel options at his or her disposal: A deep squad represents priceless flexibility when it comes to playing styles, tactical tweaks and impact substitutes on game day.


TFC make Cummins interim head coach
Primera Division round-up
Petrova beats 14-year-old Keys at Ponte Vedra

Huckerby healthy, ready for action

The stumbling start to the season for the San Jose Earthquakes has been tough on the players who have been on the field to see it up close. It's been even harder on winger Darren Huckerby, who has been forced to watch most of his side's struggles due to a thigh injury. But at long last, it looks like the Englishman is healthy again, and not a moment too soon.


Sounders FC try to get healthy before Chivas match
Injuries force FCD to shuffle side
Maicon rules out Inter exit

First XI: Goal-less wonders

I say it all the time, soccer is not a game of statistics. But that doesn't mean FXI can't have a little fun with numbers from time to time, right?


Pique’s final joy
Gaven’s goal gives Crew first win of 2009 season
Primera Liga round-up
Cooper’s late goal forces FCD-SJ draw

Toronto FC shake up defense corps

Toronto FC began the season with a starting back line of Marvell Wynne, Adrian Serioux, Kevin Harmse and Jim Brennan. On Saturday against New York, Serioux might be the only active member of a defense corps that has undergone some major personnel changes in just a few days.


Dynamo defense shines against Toronto
De la Red waits on final test
US men in longest Grand Slam drought since ’60s
Dynamo shake Quakes, roll to victory

Cooper's late goal forces FCD-SJ draw

Kenny Cooper's goal in the 87th minute answered a San Jose Earthquakes comeback with one for FC Dallas, leaving the teams in a 2-2 draw after a seesaw battle Sunday at Pizza Hut Park.


FCD reserves await friendly
La Liga round-up
Ramos reveals job offers

FCD reserves await friendly

Like every coach, FC Dallas' Schellas Hyndman is a firm believer that the best and easiest way for players to improve is by playing games. With the reserve division now a thing of the past, that was exactly Hyndman's thinking when he scheduled his club to face Costa Rican side CS Herediano on Wednesday night at Pizza Hut Park.


Montanes, Ferrero, Gil reach Casablanca quarters
US confident heading into Costa Rica qualifier

Crew have options at forward

There's no shortage of options to replace forward Alejandro Moreno and that has Columbus Crew coach Robert Warzycha smiling. "We're going to see who fits the best," he said. Unlike other positions that have been hit hard by injuries, Warzycha doesn't have to make a personnel decision by default.


Depleted Crew look for first win of season
Laporta lauds Pep effect
Real confirm Pellegrini arrival

Homecoming for Crew's Gruenebaum

Columbus Crew goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum spent plenty of time in Arrowhead Stadium during the first season of Major League Soccer in 1996. The Crew (2-2-7) play Kansas City (4-4-4) Saturday in the Wizards' temporary home, CommunityAmerica Ballpark. The trip home will bring back a torrent of memories.


Wizards hang on, draw with Chivas USA
City deny Messi rumours
Gaven’s goal gives Crew first win of 2009 season

Elias Sports Bureau 'Insider's Edge': June 3

FCD's Kenny Cooper is expected to break the record for consecutive starts as a forward this Sunday. But Cooper will be a reluctant record-breaker, because he'd prefer to have spent Saturday night in Chicago with the U.S. men's national team.


Elias Sports Bureau ‘Insider’s Edge’: May 27
Elias Sports Bureau ‘Insider’s Edge’: May 6, 2009
Ramos reveals job offers
Hazard flattered by interest

Away pitch not a concern for Galaxy

Los Angeles Galaxy players insist they have learned their lesson as they prepare to play Toronto FC on Saturday at BMO Field and try to extend their nine-game unbeaten streak.


La Liga round-up
Reds scoring drought at BMO Field continues
Galaxy head to Seattle to face Sounders FC

Packed house to greet reeling RSL

Intensity and emotion are always found in abundance when two rivals square off. Those elements are sure to reach critical levels when Real Salt Lake plays host to the Colorado Rapids in the second leg of the battle for the Rocky Mountain Cup on Saturday evening.


United hope to avoid Rocky Mountain low
Ferrero beats Andreev to reach Casablanca final
Jankovic to face Suarez Navarro in final
Rapids host Sounders FC in West showdown

Chivas grind out victory over Seattle

Winless in their previous three matches and missing three key players, a resilient Chivas USA side ground out a 1-0 victory against Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night to get back in the win column. The Red-and-White put in a gutsy performance against a high-powered Seattle offense to earn their seventh shutout of the season and dispel any rumors that they were slumping.


Swans - No bid for Gomez
Youth lifts Chivas USA to top of MLS table

DC 'keeper Wicks gaining confidence

If the long, strange history of Major League Soccer's D.C.-New York rivalry had to be summed up in one five-minute stretch, the final moments of D.C. United's 2-0 win on Thursday night would surely rank as a strong candidate.


United earn 2009 US Open Cup berth
Ronaldo - I’m still No.1
United not overlooking Red Bulls
Pique’s final joy

Sounders FC missing Alonso in midfield

While it is tough to quantify the effect of a defensive midfielder, consider this: In the nine games featuring a healthy Osvaldo Alonso, Sounders FC have allowed six goals. In the two since, they have conceded three. While there are other factors at play, Alonso's absence seems to have a tangible effect on the team's midfield play.


Rafa rubbishes Alonso rumours
Shifting midfield cast doesn’t impede Rapids
Reds to decide Alonso’s future

United not overlooking Red Bulls

Despite their recent dominance over the New York Red Bulls, D.C. United are determined to take nothing for granted ahead of the teams' primetime Thursday night matchup at RFK Stadium.


Giggs - Ronaldo should stay
Red Bulls, DC set to renew Atlantic Cup

Beckham eager to renew Galaxy career

David Beckham might have been 6,000 miles and nine time zones away in Milan, Italy, but he still closely followed the Los Angeles Galaxy and is intent on helping the club end its three-year MLS playoff drought when he returns next month.


Nadal returns to defend Queen’s Club title
Galaxy get point, but remain winless
Nadal returns to defend Queen’s Club title

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joins team to bring FIFA World Cup to United States in 2018 or 2022

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger accepted an invitation Tuesday to join the Board of Directors for the USA Bid Committee in its endeavor to bring the FIFA World Cup to the United States in 2018 or 2022.

Red Bulls, DC set to renew Atlantic Cup

The battle for the Atlantic Cup renews on ESPN in Primetime as D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls meet at RFK Stadium with each trying to put tough losses behind them.


Red Bulls feeling pressure to perform
Casey powers Rapids to win over Red Bulls
Sylvinho to leave Barca

US confident heading into Costa Rica qualifier

U.S. national team has never won in Costa Rica, whether it be in a World Cup qualifier or international friendly. Yet, this U.S. team is confident it can pull off an historic victory and three points against the Ticos on Wednesday night.


Glen gives Quakes added value
Pires - Gunners remain the same
La Liga round-up

RSL remain league's Jekyll and Hyde

At home, Real Salt Lake are a force to be reckoned with, sporting a 3-1-1 record while scoring 14 goals. On the road, it's a different story. The club is now 0-5-1 away from home this season after dropping a 2-1 game against San Jose.


Earthquakes, Fire draw in back-and-forth match
Jose dampens Real rumours

Quakes bust out against Real Salt Lake

San Jose midfielder Arturo Alvarez has scored some highlight reel goals in his MLS career. It's likely that none were any sweeter than his 63rd-minute blast, which proved to be the game-winner in the team's streak-busting 2-1 victory over RSL.


Ramos reveals job offers
Late goals haunt Real Salt Lake in draw with LA
Real confirm Pellegrini arrival

Fatigue catches up with Fire in defeat

Before Sunday's game against FC Dallas, Chicago Fire coach Denis Hamlett talked to each of his players to check their energy level.


Diarra criticises Wenger
Fans, players set for marquee matchup between Chivas, Fire
Fire out to prove depth against Dallas
Tapia quits as Malaga boss

Dynamo defense shines against Toronto

Three goals in a matter of five minutes and a professional performance the rest of the way was the winning formula the Houston Dynamo utilized to defeat Toronto FC 3-0 Saturday night at Robertson Stadium.


Atletico release Seitaridis
Dynamo see chance for crucial points
Dynamo staying in the moment

Glen gives Quakes added value

After scoring a goal in his home debut, Cornell Glen departed on Sunday to join up with his Trinidad and Tobago teammates as they prepare for two critical World Cup qualifiers. The first match is at home to Costa Rica on June 6, while the second is away to Mexico four days later. Glen's participation means he will miss the Quakes' game this Sunday away to FC Dallas, and visa issues will prevent him from re-entering the United States in time to play against Seattle the following week.


Quakes’ Hernandez nearing full fitness
Djokovic and Murray reach 3rd round at Monte Carlo
Senna out of Gunners tie

Fire out to prove depth against Dallas

Now everyone will see whether the Chicago Fire really are as deep as they say they are. With their home match Sunday afternoon against FC Dallas, the Fire complete their first three-games-in-a-week schedule for the season.


Djokovic and Murray reach 3rd round at Monte Carlo
Fire put perfection on line against FCD

Toronto eyeing first piece of silverware

Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC enter Tuesday's Nutrilite Canadian Championship match in Vancouver with six points apiece, and for the Reds, their path to the national championship and netting the first trophy in the club's short history is an easy one.


TFC open Canadian Championship with win
Reds eyeing crucial three points against Revs
No move for Martinez
Agent - Blues eyeing Maicon

Casey comes up big at Giants Stadium

Conor Casey can't explain the phenomenon. He doesn't particularly enjoy playing at Giants Stadium, but the bruising center forward has a knack for scoring goals there.


MLS Fantasy Tips: Week 4
Casey powers Rapids to win over Red Bulls
Spanish giants to trial Kagawa