KICKIN' BACK with Omar Cummings

Get to know some of your favorite MLS players with kickin' back. This week Omar Cummings sits down to talk about his passion for music, especially reggae.

LA’s DeLaGarza making his markPrimera Liga round-up

LA gets simple things wrong in loss

The leaky ceiling in the visitors' locker room of Crew Stadium was the least of the problems for the Los Angeles Galaxy after letting an opportunity to cement their playoff position go adrift on a soggy night.

Malaga secure Obinna loanGalaxy mix well with returning Beckham

Revs look for fast start against Dallas

Slow and steady might usually win the race, but New England Revolution defender Kevin Alston isn't so sure the old adage will hold true for Wednesday night's visit to FC Dallas.

Ramos - We can match BarcaChavez set to debut for FC Dallas

Revs' Ralston out for season

New England Revolution captain Steve Ralston will miss the remainder of the 2009 season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Injury woe for UcheLineup switch lifts Revs past Quakes

Sounders FC see points slip away

In the first six minutes of Saturday night's 2-1 loss at New England, Seattle Sounders FC could do no wrong. But, before the end of the first half, things would start to unravel.

Joseph leads Revs past Sounders FCKanoute happy at Sevilla

LaBrocca steps up as Rapids leader

Nick LaBrocca probably ran another six miles in the center of the Colorado Rapids midfield during the 0-0 draw with the Kansas City Wizards at the weekend.

Villa unhappy with tacticsReds look to rebound against Rapids

Major implications as TFC visit Chicago

Another crucial match in the Eastern Conference is ahead when the Chicago Fire play host to Toronto FC on Saturday evening at Toyota Park.

Neill taking his timeFire enter crucial stretch against Galaxy

Rapids left disappointed with draw

There's a fine line between d

Rapids finding ways to winInjury woe for Uche

Speaking about MLS with Montero

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, FutbolMLS.com/MLSnet.com unveils the first in a series of exclusive interviews with some of the league's top Latin players. Next up: Seattle Sounders FC phenom Fredy Montero.

Alonso, Scott back in fold for SeattleKaka targeting Euro success

Poor road form has TFC at a loss

Two long-standing problems for Toronto FC -- goal scoring and getting results on the road -- have reared their ugly head at a particularly inopportune time for the club over the last two months. The Reds have taken just two points from their last six matches, and perhaps more worryingly for TFC, lately the team hasn't even been able to find the back of the net away from BMO Field.

Emilio, United finding their groove in CCL

Luciano Emilio's double combined with Jaime Moreno's predatory strike sent the Black-and-Red on their way.

Second-half surge lifts United past Marathon

D.C. United needed a resounding win against CD Marathon on Thursday night to give themselves a reasonable chance to advance into the knockout stages of CONCACAF Champions League.

MLS Alums: Jinx at St. Mirren

The new stadium jinx has bitten few teams harder than Andy Dorman's St. Mirren, with Dorman fighting a separate recent jinx of his own.

MLS Alums: Spiderman’s new challengePique spies Cesc arrival

Tight race has TFC chasing playoffs

Chicago has been among the league leaders since day one of this season. Toronto FC, however, have had a season full of wildly inconsistent play, going from good to bad both performance-wise and results-wise on a weekly basis.

Faubert learnt Real lessonsQuakes lose touch in second half

Red Bulls seek spoiler role at Chivas

Chivas USA is looking to solidify their hold on a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs when the New York Red Bulls come calling on Saturday evening at The Home Depot Center.

Chivas, Red Bulls look to end losing streaksMichel in Blues medical

Point keeps Rapids in playoff picture

The ability of the Colorado Rapids to win a point in stoppage time after a tough 90-minute match in San Jose Friday gave the team a massive lift as they continue to push for a playoff spot.

Rapids finding ways to winLaporta right to ignore Jose

MLS clubs' 2010 Home Openers unveiled

Major League Soccer's 15th season begins with "First Kick," opening game of the 2010 MLS regular season, on Thursday, March 25 when Seattle Sounders FC host Philadelphia Union, in their inaugural MLS game.

Sounders FC struggling to regain home formBenzema eyes Euro glory

Crew happy with 'aggressive' second half

In three matches this season, the Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew have played to a tie. The first time, Chicago fought back. The second time, they ended in a scoreless draw. Sunday, it was the Crew who battled back.

Stoppage-time PK lifts Crew over DynamoPrimera Liga round-up

Crew fall in rematch with Cruz Azul

Pablo Zeballos and Alejandro Vela scored in the first half as Cruz Azul continued its domination of the Columbus Crew with a 2-0 victory on Wednesday at Crew Stadium in a Group C match in the CONCACAF Champions League.

Pires has no plans to retireCrew blanked by Cruz Azul in CCL play

Fresh faces adapt well in Chivas friendly

They share the same name, the same colors, even one of the same owners; and on Wednesday night, they shared the same field for the first time on U.S. soil.

Michel in Blues medicalRSL blank Chivas, move into playoff contention

Pivotal CONCACAF match awaits DC

After several years of fruitless hoping and dreaming about international success, D.C. United can take a massive step towards the knockout stages of CONCACAF Champions League at RFK Stadium on Thursday.

Rio warning for RonaldoHome test key for DC CONCACAF hopes

Crew eager for return match with Cruz Azul

Four weeks adrift, the memories of a late August night in Mexico City still gnaw at a team that prides itself on being prepared to fight through adversity until the final whistle.

Crew blanked by Cruz Azul in CCL playZigic staying at Valencia

Week in Review: Conference heavies paving way

The top two teams in each conference did their best to try and pull away heading into the stretch run with crucial results in Week 28 of the Major League Soccer season.

European reviewWeek in Review: Playoff races tighten

Dynamo's Robinson has perfect return

After fully rehabilitating his left knee from offseason surgery, Robinson was in the starting 11 for the Dynamo's big 5-1 win against Panama's Arabe Unido.

Injury woe for UcheDynamo earn point in CCL draw with Бrabe Unido

Davis named MLS Player of the Week

Houston Dynamo midfielder Brad Davis was voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Week for Week 27 of the 2009 season.

Messi set for new dealDynamo look ahead after Champs League loss

Wizards' Conrad overcomes gaffes

Hair askew and his face showing tired strain after a wild 3-2 victory against FC Dallas -- a game that saw veteran defender Jimmy Conrad single-handedly try to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory before delivering late-game heroics.

Kimura lifts Rapids past visiting FCDChygrynsky completes Barca move

Crew hoping to build off historic win

From the frying pain into the Fire. That's what the Columbus Crew face in the second of two road matches in five days.

Negredo set for Tigers talksDefense leading first-place Crew

TFC's de Guzman sees first MLS action

Toronto FC fell to its seventh road loss of the season on Saturday evening, dropping a 2-0 decision to the Los Angeles Galaxy at The Home Depot Center.

De Guzman - Chelsea not for meChavez set to debut for FC Dallas

Wizards, FCD continue playoff charge

Off a buoying three-game road swing over a week's time where they took six points, the Wizards will look to continue their charge toward playoff contention when they play host to FC Dallas, who are coming off a second six-goal output in six games.

Wizards in do-or-die situationVilla unhappy with tactics

Wizards in do-or-die situation

Much has transpired since the last time the Kansas City Wizards and FC Dallas hooked up for what wound up being a lopsided victory for the home team.

Vermes losing sleep over Wizards’ plightSevilla on Huseklepp trail

Real Salt Lake not lacking confidence

Both teams have tons to gain when Real Salt Lake square off with the Houston Dynamo at Robertson Stadium this weekend. For the Dynamo, a victory against RSL can put them a step closer to capturing the Supporters' Shield, given to the MLS side with the best regular season record. For RSL, the stakes are even higher.

RSL stay positive despite loss in HoustonFaubert learnt Real lessons

Last-minute goal haunts Quakes in draw

Following the San Jose Earthquakes' 1-1 tie with Colorado on Friday, Ryan Johnson had the look of someone who has just had his lunch money stolen.

Primera Liga round-upWondolowski nails stoppage-time winner for Quakes

RSL stay positive despite loss in Houston

Real Salt Lake had every reason to be upset after dropping a 3-2 heartbreaker to the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night at Robertson Stadium.

Raul backs Real rotationHouston, Seattle split points in Texas

Sounders FC struggling to regain home form

Seattle's Qwest Field advantage has disappeared in recent weeks. After some early season success which saw Sounders FC win in front of their fans, Seattle comes into the match with Chivas struggling to regain its home form.

Sounders FC regain mojo in LA victoryPrimera Liga round-up

Five-a-side: New-look playoff picture

The league remains stacked like pancakes with teams still in the playoff contention. Here's a little different look at how the playoff race stands, with six weeks remaining.

Week in Review: Playoff races tightenBrown hopeful on Negredo

MLS Alums: Donadoni's days numbered?

Various reports suggest that the man most likely to be pink slipped next in Serie A is Napoli's head coach, former MetroStars midfielder Roberto Donadoni.

MLS Alums: Spiderman’s new challengeEspanyol starlet set for Wigan

Crew's depth highlighted in Costa Rica

Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions League 1-0 win at Saprissa highlighted the type of depth the Columbus Crew have been talking about all season.

Crew blanked by Cruz Azul in CCL playCosta blasts Zaragoza

West notes: Chemistry experiments

When it comes to building a team, the life of an MLS head coach can be summarized as an endless stream of chemistry experiments.

Neill weighs up European optionsWest notes: Cunningham’s own lofty standards

Dynamo fall to Pachuca in Mexico

The Houston Dynamo were unable to get the league's elusive first win in Mexico, falling to Pachuca 2-0 at Estadio Hidalgo in a CONCACAF Champions League Group A match Wednesday night.

Dynamo look ahead after Champs League lossKaka targeting Euro success

East notes: Home grown players

Recently signed D.C. goalkeeper Bill Hamid took his first trip to the Caribbean this week after he was named as a member of United's traveling party for their Champions League game at San Juan Jabloteh. Though Hamid didn't see the field in United's 1-0 victory, he did obtain valuable experience as the backup goalkeeper in an international match.

Home test key for DC CONCACAF hopesToffees show Lescott love

Dalby making most of opportunity

The window for MLS clubs to make trades and acquisitions to bolster their rosters closed Tuesday, and the Colorado Rapids were confident enough in their ranks to watch it close without making a move.

Holody making most of opportunity with RapidsPuyol close to new deal

Dynamo look ahead after Champs League loss

The Houston Dynamo suffered a 2-0 loss to Pachuca at Estadio Hidalgo Wednesday night, a defeat that dropped them into third place in CONCACAF Champions League Group A.

Dynamo earn point in CCL draw with Бrabe UnidoRomaric out of Rangers tie

Luck, calls even up for Columbus

When the Columbus Crew were struggling at the onset of the season as wins turned into ties, the usual refrain was that a number of bad breaks and what they deemed questionable calls would eventually fall in their favor.

Lovenkrands snubs SpaniardsCrew rookie Grendi resumes training

Red Bulls' Richards regaining confidence

Richie Williams has heard all the talk about Dane Richards, about how the Jamaican international is one-dimensional. Unfortunately, the New York Red Bulls midfielder has heard that, too.

Real cash in on Dutch duoRichards leads Red Bulls over Crew

Holody making most of opportunity with Rapids

Mike Holody might have scored his first-ever MLS goal in only his second league appearance at the weekend, but it is as a strong and reliable defender that the rookie is really making his mark this season for the Colorado Rapids.

Kimura lifts Rapids past visiting FCDRamos recovers from injury

Chavez set to debut for FC Dallas

Marvin Chavez is set to make his debut with FC Dallas when the club takes on the Los Angeles Galaxy at The Home Depot Center on Saturday night.

Moreno PK gives DC draw in DallasRaul backs Real rotation

Stoppage-time PK lifts Crew over Dynamo

Eddie Gaven scored on a penalty kick in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to give the Columbus Crew a dramatic and hard-fought 2-1 victory against the Houston Dynamo on Sunday.

Dynamo focus attention on retaining top spotMessi double seals Barca glory

MLSnet.com Power Rankings: Week 27

It may have happened in, arguably, controversial style, but for the first time in weeks we have an undisputed No. 1 in the MLSnet.com Power Rankings. With that, however, comes a dead heat at the bottom.

MLSnet.com Power Rankings: Week 20Milan must up offer - Agent

Wizards lament missed opportunities in loss to United

Tremendous positives were overshadowed by faulty finishing as the Kansas City Wizards lost 1-0 Wednesday to D.C. United.

Vermes losing sleep over Wizards’ plightMichel in Blues medical

Galaxy take step backward in defeat

The Los Angeles Galaxy had enjoyed a stunning turnaround in 2009, after having led the league in goals allowed last season. With a chance to move into first place in the Western Conference, though, the Galaxy reminded folks of their defenses of the not-so-distant past.

Barca admit Ribery defeatFire enter crucial stretch against Galaxy

Young guns push Chivas past Revs

In control the entire afternoon, Chivas USA dominated the New England Revolution in a 2-0 victory Sunday afternoon at The Home Depot Center, getting goals from Maicon Santos and Sacha Kljestan and keeping the visitors from registering a single shot on net.

Chivas USA’s Santos wastes no timeFabiano focused on Sevilla

RSL confident ahead of Fire test

Notching a road victory against Kansas City two weeks ago wasn't a matter of Real Salt Lake simply gaining three points. Getting that result breathed a new dose of confidence into RSL simply because of how it came about

RSL, Chivas USA highlight midweek clashReal rule out Ribery swoop

Clark strike gives US vital three points in Trinidad

The U.S. men's national team used a Ricardo Clark goal to move to beat Trinidad & Tobago on Wednesday and move to the verge of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.

Espanyol starlet set for WiganBeckham, Blanco star in qualifying play

New-look FCD ready to reverse history in LA

FCD and the Galaxy are meeting for the second time this season Saturday, and since that first meeting, the FCD roster has changed quite a bit. Head coach Schellas Hyndman will likely have only three players in his first 11 from that game in the starting lineup for this weekend.

Moor surprised, excited by tradeRonaldo shurgs off Galaticos tag

Reds look to rebound against Rapids

Toronto FC and the Colorado Rapids meet in the back end of their home-and-home series on Saturday afternoon at BMO Field, after Conor Casey's header gave Colorado a 1-0 victory in the first match last Saturday in Commerce City, Colo.

Pires has no plans to retireToronto FC’s playoff hopes float in thin air

Crew rookie Grendi resumes training

The left knee sprain that kept Columbus Crew midfielder Alex Grendi on the sideline for the second half of July and all of August turned out to be a blessing for the rookie from Penn.

Heitinga arrives at EvertonReplacements step up for Crew

United host Seattle in Open Cup final rematch

Just 10 days after Seattle Sounders FC claimed the first trophy in the club's history in the U.S. Open Cup final, defeating D.C. United at RFK Stadium, the teams meet again at exactly the same venue, this time in league play.

Houston, Seattle split points in TexasFergie - PL still the best

Wizards feeling better heading into DC

In their 4-2 road victory, the Kansas City Wizards showed last Saturday night against the New England Revolution they still have plenty of fight left with eight games remaining in the regular season.

Vermes losing sleep over Wizards’ plightSrna’s agent rules out Barca

LA's DeLaGarza making his mark

The Los Angeles Galaxy's A.J. DeLaGarza may not be getting the same recognition as teammate Omar Gonzalez, who is regarded as a serious candidate for MLS Rookie of the Year honors, but there is no disputing his own impact on the club.

Gonzalez makes Moscow moveFive-a-side: Out of the Frei-ing pan and into the fire

Beckham, Blanco star in qualifying play

David Beckham and his England teammates booked their tickets to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa with a rousing 5-1 thrashing of Croatia at Wembley Stadium in London Wednesday afternoon.

Beckham reaffirms commitment to MLSSalgado relishes Rovers chance

Chivas USA's Santos wastes no time

It didn't take long for Brazil native Maicon Santos to make an impact at Chivas USA. Just one day after signing with the Red-and-White on Aug. 21, the striker got his first start for the club against Toronto FC.

RSL blank Chivas, move into playoff contentionSevilla capture Negredo

Fire seek stop-gap help in defense

The Chicago Fire have played their last two games with four true defenders unavailable due to injury: Tim Ward, Gonzalo Segares, Wilman Conde and Daniel Woolard. The first three were regular starters on the back line.

Fire defense stretched thinCity beat Barca in friendly

MLS Fantasy Tips: Week 26

With only six teams having played last week, hopefully you went with the leading forwards for the home teams.

MLS Fantasy Tips: Week 19Toffees show Lescott love

Red Bulls' Coundoul fasting for Ramadan

As the Red Bulls gather to eat after practice, Bouna Coundoul is having nothing. As a devout Muslim, he is fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. That means no water, no food, no anything from sunrise to sunset.

Caceres seals Juve switchChivas, Red Bulls look to end losing streaks

Moreno PK gives DC draw in Dallas

Jaime Moreno scored on a penalty kick in the 58th minute on Saturday night, helping D.C. United secure a point against FC Dallas in a 2-2 draw at Pizza Hut Park.

FC Dallas, United eyeing wild card berthsToffees show Lescott love

Crew enjoy rare extended break

Guillermo Barros Schelotto found the sand of Miami's beaches alluring after doing a clinic there but Brian Carroll remained inland and visited the Grand Canyon. As Gino Padula stayed in Columbus with his family, Emmanuel Ekpo decided the Crew's week-long vacation was the perfect time to cut his long braids in favor of a bald head.

Crew trying to make MLS historyEboue proud of Barca link

New Chivas players play numbers game

Before Yamith Cuesta could make his debut for Chivas USA on Saturday, he had an important decision to make. Not only was he going to be playing for a new team, he was going to be wearing a new number.

Tigers pounce for AltidoreChivas, Red Bulls look to end losing streaks

Toronto FC's playoff hopes float in thin air

The Rocky Mountain air may be the only thing thinner than Toronto FC's playoff hopes if the Reds cannot leave Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Saturday with at least a point after their match with the Colorado Rapids.

Valencia deny Banega switchRapids begin key four-game stretch against TFC

Vermes losing sleep over Wizards' plight

For a final time this season, the Kansas City Wizards find the New England Revolution next up on the schedule, with the Wizards heading northeast to face a team that is every bit as hot as Kansas City has been cold recently.

Blues miss out on MichelWizards pay for lack of intensity

Rapids finding ways to win

The Colorado Rapids haven't necessarily played pretty in the last two weeks, but they have found a way to grind out very positive results. After the trauma of losing a two-goal lead against the Chicago Fire two weeks ago, the Rapids have won two straight home games by the narrowest of margins to push them closer to the playoffs.

Eto’o closer to InterFire’s remarkable rally edges Rapids

Rapids begin key four-game stretch against TFC

The Colorado Rapids enter the first of a curious quartet of matches Saturday with a home game against Toronto FC.

Romaric out of Rangers tieRapids expect tough fight from Red Bulls

Crew's 'twin towers' are defensive core

Twin tower center backs Marshall and Eric Brunner -- both 6-4 -- cause teams to alter the way they approach matches.

Defense leading first-place CrewPienaar backs Heitinga pursuit

Benitez, Harris fitting nicely in FCD lineup

On July 24 at Real Salt Lake, left back Jair Benitez and right-sided midfielder Atiba Harris made their debut for FC Dallas.

Kimura taking advantage of opportunityBlues miss out on Michel

Moor surprised, excited by trade

Monday morning was just like any other for Drew Moor over the last five years. He arrived at Pizza Hut Park ready for training put on his practice gear -- until head coach Schellas Hyndman summoned him to his office and informed FCD's longest-tenured player he had been traded to Colorado for defender Ugo Ihemelu.

Kimura lifts Rapids past visiting FCDCaceres seals Juve switch

FC Dallas, United eyeing wild card berths

A pair of teams in real need of the full three points if they are to keep their MLS Cup Playoffs hopes alive meet at Pizza Hut Park when FC Dallas play host to D.C. United.

Blues continue Michel talksFC Dallas can’t steal point on road

RSL hold on for key victory over KC

Playing a man down after the 42nd minute, Real Salt Lake defeated the Kansas City Wizards 1-0 in a hotly contested match at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

City beat Barca in friendlyWizards pay for lack of intensity

Lineup switch lifts Revs past Quakes

The first half wasn't exactly what the New England Revolution had in mind as they carried a two-match winning streak into Saturday night's 2-1 win against San Jose.

Local connection lifts Quakes past WizardsCaceres seals Juve switch

Baudet's gamble pays big dividends

The first goal for the Colorado Rapids off a corner kick this season couldn't have come at a more dramatic time than it did on Sunday afternoon.

Toffees show Lescott loveRapids roar back against Dynamo

Quakes lose touch in second half

The difference between chasing for the playoffs and planning for next year often comes down to the chances a team does or doesn't take or the mistakes a team does or doesn't make.

Wondolowski nails stoppage-time winner for QuakesZigic staying at Valencia

Rapids roar back against Dynamo

Julien Baudet's header from a Mehdi Ballouchy corner kick for his first MLS goal proved to be the difference as the Colorado Rapids defeated Western Conference leaders Houston Dynamo 1-0.

Toffees show Lescott loveDynamo focus attention on retaining top spot

Richards leads Red Bulls over Crew

The New York Red Bulls won back-to-back games for the first time this season as Dane Richards struck for the lone goal in a 1-0 victory against the Columbus Crew on Sunday evening at Giants Stadium.

Reeling Red Bulls filled with frustrationMessi double seals Barca glory