East notes: DC United get their man

D.C. United wanted Salvadoran international midfielder Cristian Castillo well before they secured his rights in a loan deal last week. It just took a regime change to make the deal work.

Ronaldo - I miss UnitedD.C. United names Onalfo head coach

Marosevic looks to break out in 2010

As the fifth overall selection in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman saw striker Peri Marosevic as someone who could likely come in and contribute immediately.

Race hots up for SuazoFC Dallas staff crisscrosses globe

KICKIN' BACK with Edson Buddle

LA Galaxy forward Edson Buddle recently sat down for an exclusive Q&A with MLSnet.com. He also created his own photo gallery in the latest edition of Kickin' Back.

KICKIN’ BACK with Robbie FindleyRon wants Ballon back

Five big questions for Houston Dynamo

It's time to turn the page on the 2009 season and look forward to 2010 by answering some burning questions for the Houston Dynamo.

Near-misses mar strong Dynamo yearMessi out of derby clash

MLS Alums: Weekly roundup

A look at the latest news and performances of former Major League Soccer standouts around the globe, including Maurice Edu's return to the pitch for Rangers.

Perotti focused on SevillaMLS Alums: Weekly roundup

D.C. United names Onalfo head coach

D.C. United has named Curt Onalfo as the team's head coach. The 40-year old Onalfo becomes the sixth head coach in club history.

Ronaldo - I miss UnitedFC Dallas staff crisscrosses globe

MLS Alums: Weekly roundup

Standout performances with Rangers have DaMarcus Beasley eyeing a place on the U.S. roster.

Perotti focused on SevillaMLS Alums: Weekly roundup

Despite Cup loss, LA's turnaround miraculous

The fortunes of the Galaxy started to take a turn for the better when Bruce Arena was brought in. his reclamation project resulted in an MLS Cup berth and a Western Conference title in Year 2.

Ron wants Ballon backFor Revs, troubled year too familiar

MLS signs three seniors, four Generation adidas players

Major League Soccer announced Tuesday the signings of three collegiate seniors and four underclassmen to Major League Soccer contracts, including two of the three finalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy.

Cruz has life-changing experience in South AfricaRon wants Ballon back

RSL end magical season with MLS Cup

Once they claimed the 2009 MLS Cup as their own, Real Salt Lake came full circle during a sometimes turbulent season.

La Liga round-upFive big questions for Real Salt Lake

Sounders FC focus on offseason strength program

Sounders FC have turned their eyes towards increasing the physical strength of their players for the 2010 season.

West notes: Seattle looking ahead to 2010Atletico reject Aguero bid

MLS Alums: Weekly roundup

A look at the latest news and performances of former Major League Soccer standouts around the globe, including Maurice Edu's return to the pitch for Rangers.

Perotti focused on SevillaMLS Alums: Weekly roundup

Bradley calls 30 players to US training camp

U.S. men's national team head coach Bob Bradley has named 30 players to the training camp roster that will begin gathering Jan. 4 at U.S. Soccer's National Training Center at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

Perotti focused on SevillaChivas players impressed by Vasquez

FCD's Burse made most of opportunity in 2009

When FC Dallas goalkeeper Dario Sala went down with a knee injury early in the 2009 season, backup Ray Burse got his shot.

FCD’s Ihemelu looks to sharpen skillsOier laid low again

Fire flame out short of ultimate goals

If losing a championship game is the saddest moment of the season, the Fire had two saddest moments. Losing MLS Conference Championship and SuperLiga Final at Toyota Park on penalty kicks.

La Liga round-upPappa’s signing solidifies Fire midfield

Five big questions for Real Salt Lake

With the 2009 season in the rearview mirror, here are the answers to some of the biggest questions surrounding Real Salt Lake as the club prepares for 2010.

Five big questions for the New York Red BullsRonaldo - I miss United

MLS players share fondest holiday wishes and memories

Major League Soccer players share their fondest holiday memories. Included are anecdotes from Luciano Emilio, Mac Kandji and Taylor Twellman.

Villa reveals English interestCruz has life-changing experience in South Africa

Cruz has life-changing experience in South Africa

It was presented to a select group of Generation adidas players as a trip to South Africa, but for Danny Cruz, just finishing his first season in Major League Soccer, it was a life-changing experience.

Saha eyes South Africa tripFabiano hints at Sevilla exit

MLS Alums: Weekly roundup

A look at the latest news and performances of former Major League Soccer standouts around the globe, including Maurice Edu's return to the pitch for Rangers.

Perotti focused on SevillaMLS Alums: Weekly roundup

MLS Alums: Hahnemann's holdover

Wolves goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann has been having a revival between the woodwork.

Riesgo eyeing Spurs switchMLS Alums: A world of thanks

Donovan inks new deal with Galaxy

It was announced on Wednesday that Landon Donovan signed a new four-year contract to remain with his MLS team, though he may be heading to Europe on a short loan prior to the 2010 MLS season.

Reports: Donovan could join Everton on loanBarca claim no Bojan bids

MLS Alums: Weekly roundup

A look at the latest news and performances of former Major League Soccer standouts around the globe, including Maurice Edu's return to the pitch for Rangers.

MLS Alums: Weekly roundupPerotti focused on Sevilla

Five big questions for LA Galaxy

The Los Angeles Galaxy head into the offseason coping with a loss in the MLS Cup. But there also is plenty of optimism for a club that appears to have returned to its winning ways after years of decline.

Preciado pens new dealFive big questions for Chivas USA

FC Dallas staff crisscrosses globe

FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman and his staff have already spent much of the offseason determining what exactly could put their club back into the postseason for the first time since 2007.

Riesgo eyeing Spurs switchFCD’s Pearce open to position change in 2010

FC Dallas' Davies reflects on first MLS season

When he was on the field for FC Dallas, defender Kyle Davies was a solid addition to Schellas Hyndman's back four.

Veteran Hernandez keyed FCD runPoulsen swap played down

Dynamo look to future with showcase

Saturday afternoon's Dynamo Academy Showcase was more about the possibility that a strong Dynamo Academy program can eventually begin to feed quality players into the club's first team.

Villa reveals English interestNear-misses mar strong Dynamo year

For Revs, troubled year too familiar

One year is an outlier. In the second year, a pattern starts to develop. For a New England Revolution side used to Eastern Conference supremacy, that's a troubling sign.

Five big questions for the New England RevolutionAdriano offers on table

West notes: Rapids on mend

The Colorado Rapids must still be wondering what soccer deity they ticked off when practically their entire compliment of wide midfielders was struck by a virulent injury bug late in the 2009 campaign.

Five big questions for the Colorado RapidsBilic suffers injury blow

Akron edges North Carolina in PK's to reach NCAA Final

No. 1 seed Akron advanced to the men's College Cup final after defeating North Carolina 5-4 on penalty kicks.

Virginia edges Akron for College CupPepe hit for six

Sounders FC set records in year one

Looking back on the first season for Seattle Sounders FC, so many things went according to plan that an MLS Cup almost seemed inevitable. Perhaps that is why Seattle's early exit from the playoffs stung the team so badly.

Fabiano hints at Sevilla exitWest notes: Seattle looking ahead to 2010

MLS Alums: Weekly roundup

Standout performances with Rangers have DaMarcus Beasley eyeing a place on the U.S. roster.

Riesgo eyeing Spurs switchMLS Alums: Weekly roundup

KICKIN' BACK with Jonathan Bornstein

Chivas USA and U.S. national team defender Jonathan Bornstein recently sat down for a Q&A with MLSnet.com. He also created his own photo gallery.

Pellegrini reassures GagoKICKIN’ BACK with Robbie Findley

Mansally, Nyassi called up to Gambia national team

New England Revolution teammates Kenny Mansally and Sainey Nyassi have been called up to the Gambia National Team for three friendly matches in early January.

MLS Alums: Bradley set for drawIbra won’t play friendlies

Philadelphia players meet their adoring public

The first 11 players in Philadelphia Union history had a chance to mingle with the club's already passionate fan base Tuesday night at Tir Na Nog, an Irish pub in the downtown area.

Philadelphia coach Nowak likes early rosterMessi hails team-mates

Five big questions for the New England Revolution

The New England Revolution face a pivotal offseason. Here are just a few of the questions that face the Revs ahead of the 2010 campaign.

MLS Alums: Mariner sets sailHarry rules out Ruud move

World Cup notes: Aguirre confident

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre believes his side are capable of rising to the occasion when they face hosts South Africa in the opening match of the tournament, but refused to commit himself to ruling his side in or out of contention for qualification

Pepe hit for sixSaha eyes South Africa trip

Near-misses mar strong Dynamo year

The Houston Dynamo are their own harshest critics. The team sets its standards high and those standards probably leave the players with the feeling that their 2009 season was more a year of disappointing near-misses than successes.

Ibra won’t play friendliesDynamo veterans want to return next season

Chivas players impressed by Vasquez

The 2010 MLS season doesn't start for another three months, but there is a distinct feeling of excited anticipation at The Home Depot Center.

Dominguez close to Valencia dealNew coach Vasquez familiar with Chivas USA

Veteran Hernandez keyed FCD run

Before their late-season push toward the 2009 MLS Cup Playoffs, FC Dallas needed some bite in the middle of the park. FCD head coach Schellas Hyndman filled that need in September when he brought in league veteran Daniel Hernandez.

Technical director hunt resumes for FCDPreciado pens new deal

Technical director hunt resumes for FCD

FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman, who just returned from a scouting trip to Ghana, is ready to restart the process to find the squad's new technical director sooner rather than later.

Barca claim no Bojan bidsFCD’s Pearce open to position change in 2010

Virginia edges Akron for College Cup

The University of Virginia edged the University of Akron after a scoreless draw on Sunday to win the school's sixth College Cup Championship.

Ownby’s OT goal lifts Virginia past Wake ForestAdriano offers on table

MLS Alums: Mariner sets sail

The new man in the hot seat at Plymouth Argyle is the man who had been head coach under Sturrock, former New England Revolution assistant coach Paul Mariner.

Barca warn Toure’s agentMLS Alums: A world of thanks

MLS Alums: Weekly roundup

A look at the latest news and performances of former Major League Soccer standouts around the globe, including mastery on their respective ends of PKs by Tomasz Frankowski and Tim Howard.

MLS Alums: A world of thanksSilva facing month out

Garber visits Montreal to discuss future expansion

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber visited Montreal Wednesday to meet with Montreal Impact President Joey Saputo and government officials to discuss possible MLS expansion into Canada's second-largest market.

Toure happy at BarcaRSL adds Thompson in MLS Waiver Draft

Five big questions for Seattle Sounders FC

With the 2009 season in the rearview mirror, here are the answers to some of the biggest questions surrounding Seattle Sounders FC as the club prepares for the 2010 season.

Perotti pens Sevilla dealWest notes: Seattle looking ahead to 2010

Five big questions for the Colorado Rapids

After a frustrating finish to the 2009 season, the Colorado Rapids might be reluctant to look back. But key questions loom as they prepare for 2010. Here are some of the biggest.

Progress, frustration mark Rapids’ 2009 seasonBig guns set sights on Canales

Progress, frustration mark Rapids' 2009 season

A season-ending loss to Real Salt Lake left a long-lingering bitter taste for the Colorado Rapids, who had been positioned to squeak into the playoffs for most of the season.

Aguero dashes exit talkTough end tinges Crew’s remarkable ‘09

Five big questions for Chivas USA

With the 2009 season completed, here are the answers to some of the biggest questions surrounding Chivas USA as the club prepares for 2010.

Five big questions for the Columbus CrewPellegrini reassures Gago

Holden honored for public service

Stuart Holden was one of 10 athletes honored for their public service as Jefferson Award finalists at the Sports, Business & Philanthropy luncheon in midtown Manhattan Tuesday afternoon.

US bid committee states its caseMessi out of derby clash

US bid committee states its case

Some two decades ago, the U.S. Soccer Federation bid for and won the right to host the 1994 World Cup after convincing FIFA to award the world's greatest sporting event to the country to help raise the awareness of the sport. Now the soccer boot is on the other foot.

Gbandi considering return to MLSMessi aims for World award

Reports: Donovan could join Everton on loan

The Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan could be heading on loan to Everton Football Club of the English Premier League as early as next month, according to various reports Thursday.

Athletic secure star youngsterSaha eyes South Africa trip

KICKIN' BACK with Robbie Findley

Real Salt Lake forward Robbie Findley recently sat down for a Q&A with MLSnet.com. He also created his own photo gallery. Enjoy kickin' back with Robbie Findley

KICKIN’ BACK with Darrius BarnesRaul unconcerned by role

Ownby's OT goal lifts Virginia past Wake Forest

Brian Ownby's golden goal in the third minute of overtime gave Virginia a 2-1 victory over Wake Forest on Friday in the NCAA men's College Cup semifinals.

MLS Generation adidas team opens tour with winBarca edge past lowly Xerez

Philadelphia coach Nowak likes early roster

Peter Nowak has assembled the makings of a decent core group in Philadelphia, and he hopes his Union club will compete in its inaugural Major League Soccer season.

Union acquire rights to Califf from DynamoPellegrini reassures Gago

Saha eyes South Africa trip

Everton forward Louis Saha hopes to be part of France's World Cup squad in South Africa.

Adriano offers on tableAfrica tour a life lesson for KC youngsters

Union acquire rights to Califf from Dynamo

Philadelphia Union have acquired the rights to U.S. national team veteran Danny Califf. The defender will join Union from FC Midtjylland in the Danish Superliga, after the club acquired his League rights in a trade with the Dynamo.

Revs legend Heaps hangs up cleats

For the 33-year-old onetime U.S. national team member Jay Heaps, retirement crossed his mind time and again as the season wound to a close.

Generation adidas concludes tour with victory

The Generation adidas team completed its South African tour with a convincing performance, defeating Ajax Cape Town 2-0 Sunday in a game held at Ajax's training ground.

Gbandi considering return to MLS

After spending the last two seasons in Norway, Chris Gbandi, the top overall pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft, is mulling a return to Major League Soccer.

Frei makes most of Generation adidas trip

The country of South Africa sits more than 13,000 kilometers from Toronto. So when Stefan Frei visited with the Generation adidas team, it was important to get as much out of a 12-day trip as he could.

Africa tour a life lesson for KC youngsters

Roger Espinoza and Chance Myers are not in Kansas anymore. The two spent the majority of the past two weeks traveling around South Africa as part of the Generation adidas tour.

Pappa's signing solidifies Fire midfield

Quietly efficient yet wildly enthusiastic, Marco Pappa played a key part in the offense of the Chicago Fire in 2009.

New coach Vasquez familiar with Chivas USA

For most coaches, taking the reins at Chivas USA would have been a great opportunity. For Mart

West notes: Seattle looking ahead to 2010

As Seattle Sounders FC look forward to their second season the challenges only get bigger. Sounders FC will be keen to prove they weren't one-year wonders.

FCD's Ihemelu looks to sharpen skills

Throughout his MLS career, the end of the season has always meant a trek back home for Ugo Ihemelu. However, now that he is playing for FC Dallas, the Cedar Hill, Texas resident doesn't have nearly as far to go in the offseason.

MLS Generation adidas team opens tour with win

With goals from D.C. United's Chris Pontius and the Chicago Fire's Patrick Nyarko, the MLS Generation adidas team began its South Africa tour with a 2-0 victory Monday.

MLS Alums: A world of thanks

Over in Europe the Thanksgiving holiday may be just another Thursday in November, but several teams should be giving thanks for their MLS alums.

World Cup notes: Serbians like odds

Serbia are well-placed to reach the last 16 of South Africa 2010 after they were drawn in Group D with Germany, Australia and Ghana, coach Radomir Antic said.

MLS Alums: Bradley set for draw

U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley will be in South Africa for the most important day of his career to date.

US favored to progress from Group C

Outside of getting a bye to the second round of the World Cup, it really doesn't get much better for the USA. Of the six consecutive World Cups they have qualified for since 1990, the USA find themselves as favorites to get out of Group C in one piece.

RSL, Espindola reach contract extension

Real Salt Lake announced Wednesday that FW Fabian Esp

Crew looking to refresh squad for 2010

For the second consecutive year, the Columbus Crew lost a key member of their 2008 championship team in the expansion draft when Philadelphia Union selected forward Alejandro Moreno.

Crew confident heading back to ColumbusAbidal reveals contract delight

Reis expected to miss four to six months

New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis is expected to miss the next 4-6 months after undergoing successful surgery to fix an injured left rotator cuff on Tuesday.

Escude out for two weeksRevolution look for Reis to be savior

Seattle's Graham makes giving back a priority

Taylor Graham knows that when he steps off the field, his work as a leader and a role model in the community is actually just starting.

Atletico duo sign onGarber, Roth, players build playground for Seattle school

Fire pick up options on McBride, Brown

The Chicago Fire announced Wednesday that the club has picked up the options for defender C.J. Brown and forward Brian McBride.

Atletico make Sporting enquiryRSL buries Fire on PKs, advances to MLS Cup

Chivas remain proud, despite disappointment

While Chivas USA will lament their 3-2 aggregate loss to in-stadium rivals LA Galaxy in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs, the team still has much to celebrate from the 2009 season.

Copa del Rey round-upGalaxy, Chivas rivalry reignites in LA

Tough end tinges Crew's remarkable '09

The Columbus Crew's dream of being the first team to win back-to-back Supporters' Shields and MLS Cups in the same season ran into a buzzsaw called Real Salt Lake in the Eastern Conference Semifinal Series.

Atletico fined for coin incidentCrew know home crowd adds extra boost

Dynamo veterans want to return next season

While Dominic Kinnear might have some difficult decisions as to who stays and goes, one thing he doesn't have to worry about is the commitment to Houston from veterans.

Guardiola keen on DannyDynamo visit Sounders FC in playoff opener

Five big questions for the Columbus Crew

With the 2009 season completed, here are the answers to some of the biggest questions surrounding the Columbus Crew as the club prepares for 2010.

Crew depart Columbus for offseasonTamudo in limbo at Espanyol

FCD's Pearce open to position change in 2010

When the FC Dallas season ended -- a little abruptly -- Heath Pearce was the club's starting right back. But now with a long offseason ahead to re-evaluate, FCD head coach Schellas Hyndman is exploring the possibility of moving the U.S. international to another position.

FCD already looking ahead to 2010Puyol - Robinho not necessary