KICKIN' BACK with Darrius Barnes

New England's Darrius Barnes recently sat down for a Q&A with MLSnet.com. He also created his own photo gallery. Enjoy kickin' back with Darrius Barnes.

KICKIN’ BACK with Michael HarringtonZabaleta urges Robinho stay

RSL adds Thompson in MLS Waiver Draft

On a day where teams are used to losing a player due to the MLS Expansion Draft, Real Salt Lake became the only other team besides expansion Union to add to their roster by selecting Dynamo forward Abe Thompson in Wednesday afternoon's MLS Waiver Draft.

Guardiola keen on DannyMLS sets 2010 Expansion Draft rules for Union

Counted out, RSL never stopped

When Real entered the league as an expansion team in 2005, it was bad, really bad. The club went 5-22-5 that season. But my how things change.

Ron - Real not a one-man teamMLS sets 2010 Expansion Draft rules for Union

Galaxy notebook: Ricketts breaks hand

The disappointment was clear on the face of Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts after Sunday's loss to Real Salt Lake in the MLS Cup Final.

Galaxy defense focused on task at handAlonso targets improvement

RSL faithful brave cold to honor champs

A crowd of more than 5,000 fans braved freezing temperatures Tuesday evening at Rio Tinto Stadium to honor Real Salt Lake for winning the 2009 MLS Cup.

RSL hosts Crew in first leg of semifinal matchupKaka eyes El Clasico

Five big questions for the New York Red Bulls

With the 2009 season in the rearview mirror, here are the answers to some of the biggest questions surrounding the New York Red Bulls as the club prepares for the 2010 season.

Roster mistakes cost Red Bulls in 2009Tamudo in limbo at Espanyol

Saunders puts in remarkable effort in MLS Cup 2009

For Los Angeles goalkeeper Josh Saunders, the 2009 MLS Cup Final didn't have the fairytale ending, as the Galaxy fell 5-4 to Real Salt Lake in a penalty shootout after the teams had slogged through 120 minutes tied 1-1.

RSL tops Galaxy in PKs for MLS Cup titleCopa del Rey round-up

Union excited about MLS Expansion Draft selections

Choosing the first 10 players for an expansion club in Major League Soccer is clearly a gargantuan task. Just ask Philadelphia Union team manager Peter Nowak.

MLS sets 2010 Expansion Draft rules for UnionRon - Real not a one-man team

Roster mistakes cost Red Bulls in 2009

Coming off the first-ever MLS Cup appearance, there was great optimism in the New York Red Bulls camp leading into the 2009 season.

Foreign football tempted PuyolRed Bulls meet TFC in Giants Stadium finale

RSL tops Galaxy in PKs for MLS Cup title

Goalkeeper Nick Rimando made two saves and Robbie Russell buried the winning kick in the seventh round of the penalty kick shootout, and Real Salt Lake won the first trophy in club history, defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy 5-4 after a 1-1 draw.

Copa del Rey round-upGalaxy defense focused on task at hand

Wizards left to lament frustrating year

Wizards goalkeeper Kevin Hartman is far from the only person who feels Kansas City didn't get the most out of its team as "unfulfilled potential" crept into the outer fringe of discussion soon after the 2009 campaign began.

Wizards fight to the end against UnitedBlues don’t interest Real ace

Union to select from unprotected players

Major League Soccer will hold the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. ET. Philadelphia may not claim more than one player from any given team plus those on the protected list.

MLS sets 2010 Expansion Draft rules for UnionRon - Real not a one-man team

RSL notes: Findley shows off quickness

Robbie Findley scored the majority of his 12 goals during the season by running past defenders. As he converted his first MLS Cup goal to draw RSL level in the 64th minute, Findley displayed his quickness in a different way.

RSL’s Findley named MLS Player of the WeekCopa del Rey round-up

LA notes: Adjusting to Qwest Field turf

L.A. plays on a natural grass surface at The Home Depot Center, and with Sunday's game at Qwest Field being played on artificial turf, the Galaxy have spent the last two days getting themselves acclimated.

Donovan, Becks preview MLS Cup 2009Milito makes return

MLS Cup 2009 notes & facts

It was the sixth MLS Cup Final to go into extra time. The LA Galaxy have played in five of them -- their record is now 2-3 (losing the first two, then winning the next two, before tonight).

Abidal pens Barca dealEx-Galaxy stars relishing playoff SuperClбsico

Garber hails 'spectacular' Seattle

As MLS Commissioner Don Garber watched as Seattle outdid itself as host city to MLS's largest spectacle, he couldn't resist capturing a snapshot or two before what he called "a memorable night for soccer in America."

Kaka living the dreamGarber, Roth, players build playground for Seattle school

Davis: LA's Becks, Donovan add sizzle to final

There's a little more buzz, just a little more jitter in the bug. The city has done a fantastic job of hugging Sounders FC close and making them feel welcome, and same for MLS by extension.

Marquez set to sign onDonovan, Becks preview MLS Cup 2009

For Williams, hurdles in rear-view mirror

On the long and winding road to his first MLS Cup Final, Real Salt Lake midfielder Andy Williams faced two significant obstacles.

RSL wins East crown, keeps good times rollingCopa del Rey round-up

Sarachan great complement to LA's Arena

Dave Sarachan has been an invaluable assistant to Bruce Arena at the college, professional and international level. These days, Sarachan is his No. 1 man with the Los Angeles Galaxy, who take on Real Salt Lake in MLS Cup Sunday.

Real refuse Portugal requestGalaxy defense focused on task at hand

Dissappointment tinges pride for Galaxy

The Galaxy had done a lot of that this season, and Landon Donovan and his teammates said they were proud with what they accomplished.

Kaka expects cup progressDonovan, Becks preview MLS Cup 2009

Donovan, Becks preview MLS Cup 2009

Landon Donovan and David Beckham of the LA Galaxy share their thoughts on playing in Sunday's MLS Cup 2009 in Seattle and the long road taken to make it to Qwest Field.

Primera Liga round-upDonovan named ‘09 Volkswagen MVP

Garber presents Gulati with Commissioner's Award

At the league's annual Gala Celebration on the eve of MLS Cup 2009, MLS Commissioner Don Garber presented the Commissioner's Award to U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati.

Cruyff to coach CatalunyaMLS Commissioner Garber talks MLS

MLS Cup 2009 preview: LA vs. RSL

The first team to reach MLS Cup six times, the Los Angeles Galaxy will take on a team that didn't exist until the season of their last appearance in Major League Soccer's championship game - Real Salt Lake - in MLS Cup 2009.

Ron - Real not a one-man teamReal Salt Lake serious about MLS Cup bid

RSL's Beckerman: 'We came here to win'

After taking a day off Thursday to travel to Seattle, RSL trained for approximately an hour and a half in the first of its two practice sessions in the Emerald City.

Seattle ready for war in second legHughes - Robinho staying put

Donovan named '09 Volkswagen MVP

Adding another prestigious honor to his outstanding career, LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan has been named the 2009 Volkswagen MLS MVP.

Galaxy’s Donovan faces old coach, againForeign football tempted Puyol

Garber, Roth, players build playground for Seattle school

On a cool and rainy Thursday afternoon, a group of MLS players, MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Seattle Sounders FC owner Joe Roth headed to Van Asselt Elementary School in Seattle to help build the students a playground.

Viola calm on Vargas linkSeattle ready for war in second leg

RSL buries Fire on PKs, advances to MLS Cup

Real Salt Lake survived a penalty kick shootout to advance to their first MLS Cup with a 5-4 victory against the Chicago Fire.

Primera Liga round-upFire take care of business in wet weather

MLS Commissioner Garber talks MLS

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber touched on a number of subjects in a wide-ranging State of the League address with journalists from the United States and Canada on Monday afternoon.

Lopez aware of United rumoursMLS sets 2010 Expansion Draft rules for Union

Week in Review: RSL continues Cup trend

Since MLS adopted the current playoff structure, three teams that just barely slipped into the playoffs, have used the 11th-hour momentum to slingshot their way into the MLS Cup Final. That list includes the last two.

RSL wins East crown, keeps good times rollingMancini not talking to duo

Disappointment in defeat for Dynamo

The Dynamo were eliminated from the MLS Cup Playoffs after a 2-0 loss in overtime to the Los Angeles Galaxy at The Home Depot Center on a night that featured the stadium lights going out for 18 minutes in each half.

Dynamo stave off Chivas rally, earn West No. 2 seedPrimera Liga round-up

Galaxy defense focused on task at hand

All season long, the backbone of the Los Angeles Galaxy has been their defense. And if L.A. is to claim its third MLS Cup in team history, their backline is going to have to once again put the breaks on a high-octane offense, in this case that of Real Salt Lake.

Crew will play Schelotto in second legRon - Real not a one-man team

Crew depart Columbus for offseason

Instead of packing their bags for Seattle and a defense of their MLS Cup title on Sunday, Columbus Crew players said "goodbye Columbus" for the year on Tuesday.

Crew confident heading back to ColumbusKone wants first-team football

MLS sets 2010 Expansion Draft rules for Union

The League's 16th team, Philadelphia Union, will take another significant step toward building their club as the 2010 expansion side will participate in the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 25.

Mata pens new contract‘Piece of magic’ ends Sounders’ season

Sounders FC GM Hanauer faces tough offseason

Adrian Hanauer will be a busy man. Now that the first season for Seattle Sounders FC is over, the club's general manager must make some tough roster decisions before the team reconvenes for training camp.

Seattle ready for war in second legCruyff to coach Catalunya

RSL wins East crown, keeps good times rolling

Real Salt Lake snuck into the playoffs, earning their berth with a final game victory while watching a number of other results that they had no control over all go their way. And since they made it, they've been slaying the giants.

Celades, Giants Stadium end soccer careersMarquez close to new deal

MLS alum kicks into Buckeyes history

Columbus Crew Stadium and Ohio Stadium, home of the Ohio State University Buckeyes, are a mere two miles apart, but for Devin Barclay it might as well be the distant between the Earth and the moon.

Crew confident heading back to ColumbusMerida plans Gunners stay

Dynamo must employ all-around effort

The Dynamo say they will need everyone to chip in later this week against the Galaxy if they want to return to the MLS Cup Final for the third time in four years.

Galaxy turn attention to DynamoGuardiola keen on Danny

Odd West title game fitting for Galaxy

Little about the Los Angeles Galaxy's return to prominence has been simple, from having to rebuild their squad over and over again until finally finding the right combination to deal with the extended absence of superstar David Beckham.

Hughes - Robinho staying putGalaxy defeat Earthquakes, take Western Conference

Gonzalez not ready to enjoy award

Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena called Omar Gonzalez on Wednesday and gave him a hard time about the University of Virginia defeating Maryland, Gonzalez's college team, in the quarterfinals of the ACC men's soccer championship earlier that day. But that wasn't the only reason why Arena was on the telephone.

Atletico ready to take actionLA’s Gonzalez named top MLS rookie

Arena named 2009 Coach of the Year

The Los Angeles Galaxy's Bruce Arena won his second MLS Coach of the Year award on Wednesday and said he preferred sharing it with his players, assistant coaches and members of the organization.

Galaxy turn attention to DynamoAtletico issue Resino backing

Galaxy turn attention to Dynamo

Sunday's hard-earned 1-0 victory against Chivas USA in the second leg of the Western Conference Semifinals was everything Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena thought it would be.

Galaxy defeat Earthquakes, take Western ConferenceCruyff to coach Catalunya

Preki leaves Chivas by mutual agreement

Chivas USA announced today that Head Coach Preki has left the club by mutual agreement. Preki, whose contract with Chivas USA expires at the end of this year, will pursue other coaching opportunities, and Chivas USA will immediately begin its search for the club's next head coach.

Math is simple for Red-and-WhiteCruyff to coach Catalunya

Frustration still simmers for Rapids

Obviously the Rapids will need to get things right long before the 2010 campaign. They ended their training session the way they ended their season in Salt Lake, full of frustration from spinning their wheels and exhausted from working all year for a goal they couldn't grasp.

La Liga round-UpLoss clouds Rapids’ playoff picture

LA's Gonzalez named top MLS rookie

MLS announced Thursday that LA Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez captured the 2009 Rookie of the Year award. Gonzalez started and played all 30 of the Galaxy's regular season games and helped the club improve its defense from statistically the worst in 2008 to one of the best during the 2009 season.

Llorente pens new contractGalaxy defeat Earthquakes, take Western Conference

Celebrating MLS, a world away

Soldiers deployed to foreign locations are urged to pack only essential items and leave non-essential items at home. So how did Capt. Michael McAlinden of the U.S. Marine Corps end up with a Chicago Fire flag while serving in Afghanistan?

Fire can clinch home field against RevsPandiani reveals WC ambition

Fire defense returning to full strength

Last Saturday, in the biggest game of the season at that point, when they absolutely had to keep New England out of the net, the Chicago Fire started two reserves on the back line in place of injured starters.

Real Madrid v AC Milan previewFire can clinch home field against Revs

Thorrington leaves mystery ailment in past

When John Thorrington scored for the Chicago Fire Saturday in their 2-0 Eastern Conference Semifinal Series win against the New England Revolution, it was the reward for more than two months of work to recover from an injury.

Marchena worried by injuryInjury bug again bites Revolution

Bradley names US roster for final 2009 matches

U.S. Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley has named a roster of 22 players that will train in advance of the match against 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Slovakia on Nov. 14 in Bratislava.

MLS Alums: US Soccer check-upVilla sidelined

Ching hits 'sweetest' shot of season

Brian Ching said it was one of the nicest he's ever scored. Considering how many big goals he's given the Dynamo since 2006, his game-winning goal in Sunday's 1-0 overtime win against Seattle.

‘Piece of magic’ ends Sounders’ seasonSheva shunned United and Barca

'Piece of magic' ends Sounders' season

After 210 minutes between Seattle and the Dynamo, only a Brian Ching strike stood as the difference between the first-year team and the two-time MLS Cup champions. Unfortunately for Seattle, despite having the best season an expansion club has put together since 1998, they fell by that lone strike to bring their inaugural season to a close.

Marquez close to new dealDynamo visit Sounders FC in playoff opener

Real Salt Lake hope to cash in on second chance

For a second straight year, Jason Kreis finds himself one game from competing for the MLS Cup. And while this situation is different than last season, the RSL coach said the experience of making that run last year can only be beneficial.

Salt Lake seeks first win over Red BullsNiguez has no regrets

Red-and-White come up short against Galaxy

Chivas USA were knocked out of the postseason at the conference semifinal stage for the fourth consecutive year on Sunday night, dropping a 1-0 decision to the LA Galaxy at The Home Depot Center for a 3-2 loss on aggregate in the first-ever playoff Super Cl

Ex-Galaxy stars relishing playoff SuperClбsicoMancini in Real link

FC Dallas re-signs midfielder Dax McCarty

FC Dallas has re-signed midfielder Dax McCarty, head coach Schellas Hyndman announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not released per team and league policy.

FC Dallas close practices to focusForlan signs new deal

Football Manager 2010 looks like best yet

Listening to suggestions from users, of which there were more than 1 million worldwide for the 2009 edition of the game, Sports Interactive and SEGA has released Football Manager 2010 with the promise that this is the best edition of the immensely popular game.

Leiweke: Beckham key for Cup hopesKone wants first-team football

Chivas midfield has Brazilian flavor

Paulo Nagamura and Marcelo Saragosa have a lot in common. They were both born in Brazil (only 620 miles apart), they both speak Portuguese, and lately, they both have been patrolling the center of the Chivas USA midfield.

Fabiano hints at Sevilla exitDynamo stave off Chivas rally, earn West No. 2 seed

Marshall surprised at defensive honor

Chad Marshall was somewhat surprised that he won a second consecutive MLS Defender of the Year award Thursday.

Atletico make Sporting enquiryMarshall hoping to be ready for second leg

Math is simple for Red-and-White

The math is simple for Sunday's second leg between the LA Galaxy and Chivas USA. A Chivas win sends the Red-and-White to the Western Conference Championship for the first time in club history.

Chivas ready for Wizards’ challengeLlorente pens new contract

Crew lose handle against RSL in second leg

Real Salt Lake scored three unanswered goals and won the game 3-2 and the two-game series 4-2 to dethrone the defending MLS Cup champions on Thursday at Crew Stadium.

Crew confident heading back to ColumbusRonaldo out of Milan clash

Seattle ready for war in second leg

Seattle Sounders FC are ready to get on with it. With the first leg of their Western Conference Semifinal Series with the Houston Dynamo, a scoreless tie, played last Thursday night, the team enjoyed a weekend off followed by an entire week of training.

Fabiano hints at Sevilla exitHouston looks for upper hand on Seattle

Crew confident heading back to Columbus

It was nearly a perfect Halloween night for the Columbus Crew, but it was a late trick by Real Salt Lake that kept the Crew from getting a treat at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Barca seek to retain MarquezRSL hosts Crew in first leg of semifinal matchup

Crew will play Schelotto in second leg

That Columbus Crew coach Robert Warzycha takes offense with the notion that it was risky not starting reigning league MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto in the first playoff game at Real Salt Lake might be the only offense the team has shown lately.

Raul wants Euro successRSL hosts Crew in first leg of semifinal matchup

Fire chased victory in opening leg

Sunday afternoon's 2-1 first-leg defeat to the Revolution made it abundantly clear that the Fire weren't particularly interested in playing for a draw in the opening leg of their Conference Semifinal.

Atletico issue Resino backingPlayoff positioning on line for Fire

First-ever postseason SuperClбsico ends in tie

Chivas USA rallied from a goal down to salvage a 2-2 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday afternoon at The Home Depot Center to open their two-game Western Conference Semifinal Series.

Marchena worried by injuryDynamo stave off Chivas rally, earn West No. 2 seed

Soehn's departure leaves uncertain offseason for DC

Tom Soehn's decision not to seek an extension to his head coaching tenure at D.C. United caps a difficult year for the team and adds another question to the capital club's lengthy offseason agenda.

Cruyff to coach CatalunyaCummins leaves TFC to be closer to family

Marshall hoping to be ready for second leg

After suffering a fluke knee injury the day before Seattle Sounders FC's first playoff game, defender Tyrone Marshall is fighting to recover in time for Sunday's return leg in Houston.

Dynamo face Chivas with much at stakeMarchena worried by injury

Crew know home crowd adds extra boost

The Crew are hoping for fervent support Thursday at home in the second leg of their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series against Real Salt Lake, following a 1-0 loss in Utah on Saturday.

RSL hosts Crew in first leg of semifinal matchupMancini in Real link

Crew eye back of net for comeback

The Crew keep a simple defensive philosophy, especially on the road where positive results are harder to come by: Play to zero. Playing to zero is no longer an option if the defending champions are to stay alive.

Raul wants Euro successDefense is Crew’s stronghold

Thornton named Goalkeeper of the Year

Zach Thornton, who has been an MLS All-Star six times (1998-2001, 2003, 2009), joins Joe Cannon and Pat Onstad as one of only three goalkeepers to have won MLS Goalkeeper of the Year twice.

Quakes lack chemistry in home finaleResino axed by Atletico

KICKIN' BACK with Michael Harrington

Throughout his three-year career with the Wizards, Michael Harrington has scored 5 goals, had 9 assists and started 74 games. Harrington recently sat down for a Q&A with MLSnet.com. He also created his own photo gallery. Enjoy kickin' back with Michael Harrington.

DC standouts show off bodies for ESPNLaudrup turns down Atletico

Real Salt Lake serious about MLS Cup bid

RSL isn't apologetic about drawing the envy and complaints of other teams in the league. The Claret-and-Cobalt are not just happy to simply be playing the No. 1 seed Columbus Crew this week and next. RSL has much bigger aspirations in play than simply making a postseason appearance.

RSL hosts Crew in first leg of semifinal matchupToure plays down speculation

Movsisyan, again, brings late-game magic

It seemed fitting that Yura Movsisyan would be heavily involved in a dramatic game-winning goal in his final game at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Celades, Giants Stadium end soccer careersAlonso makes CL vow

Defense is Crew's stronghold

Reasons for the Crew's 3-4-1 record down the stretch start and end with the offense, because the defensive play has been even more stellar than last season when the Crew won the MLS Cup.

Raul wants Euro successDavis: Defense wins championships

Yallop aims to keep Quakes intact

Manager Frank Yallop believes that keeping the team together is the approach that will bring the Quakes closer to a playoff spot in 2010

Garcia eyes Tamudo respectQuakes show grit in win over Red Bulls

Dynamo visit Sounders FC in playoff opener

The Houston Dynamo begin their 2009 playoff run against Seattle Sounders FC. Sounders FC went 1-0-1 against the Dynamo during the 2009 regular season.

Guardiola keen on DannyHouston looks for upper hand on Seattle

Galaxy, Chivas rivalry reignites in LA

There were six days remaining until the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA meet in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs, but a sense of anticipation already was building on Monday.

Resino axed by AtleticoEx-Galaxy stars relishing playoff SuperClбsico

Historic series a 'dream matchup' for Chivas

The last time a playoff series occurred in the USA where both teams hosted games at the same venue was in 1944, when the St. Louis Cardinals battled the St. Louis Browns for Major League Baseball's World Series crown.

Dynamo face Chivas with much at stakeFabiano hints at Sevilla exit

Fire's Blanco planning to join Veracruz

Chicago Fire star midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco plans to return to the Mexican Primera Division to play for Veracruz during the winter season, beginning in January.

Fire can clinch home field against RevsAtletico confirm Merida interest

RSL hosts Crew in first leg of semifinal matchup

REAL SALT LAKE v COLUMBUS CREW, Sat., Oct. 31, Rio Tinto Stadium

Clichy avoids transfer talkCrew keep faith despite loss