Sunday, March 14, 2010

Galaxy edge Puntarenas in friendly

The Los Angeles Galaxy continued their unbeaten preseason with a 1-0 victory over Puntarenas FC of Costa Rica in an international friendly on Wednesday at Cal State Fullerton.

Costa considers Los CheArena pleased with Galaxy performance

FC Dallas acquires goalkeeper Kevin Hartman

FC Dallas has acquired Hartman in a trade with the Kansas City Wizards, sending them a second round selection in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft.

Wizards net international spot, pick, future transfer fees for GilMalaga open Munua talks

Dynamo tie Fire 1-1 in scrimmage at HBU

The Houston Dynamo and Chicago Fire played to a 1-1 scrimmage tie Thursday night before an overflow crowd at Sorrels Field on the campus of Houston Baptist University.

Oduro powers Dynamo past UCF in scrimmageMathieu’s season appears over

Thursday, March 11, 2010

LA uninterested in extending Donovan's loan

Los Angeles Galaxy head coach and general manager Bruce Arena said the club is not interested in extending the loan of Landon Donovan to Everton of the English Premier League, despite reports that the Toffees will pursue such an arrangement.

Galaxy ready to meet Puntarenas

The Los Angeles Galaxy continue their preseason preparations on Wednesday night at Cal State Fullerton's Titan Stadium, where they will host Costa Rican side Puntarenas FC in an international friendly.

Lenhart's double earns Crew draw

Toluca scored twice before the half but Steven Lenhart countered in the second half to lead the Columbus Crew back to a 2-2 tie in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal series.

Arena pleased with Galaxy performance

The Los Angeles Galaxy remained unbeaten after passing their first real test of the preseason in a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica's Puntarenas FC in an international friendly on Wednesday at Cal State Fullerton.

Nyarko leads Fire past FC Dallas, 3-0

Returning stateside from a week-and-a-half stint in Guadalajara, Mexico, the Chicago Fire also returned to their winning ways Sunday afternoon with a resounding 3-0 win over MLS foe FC Dallas.

Union sign Colombian Roger Torres on loan

Philadelphia Union today announced the signing of Colombian midfielder Roger Torres on loan from Am

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Dynamo sign 18-year-old Houston native

The Houston Dynamo have signed Dynamo Academy product Francisco Navas Cobo to a developmental contract.

MLS Alums: Nelsen not fretting injury

Blackburn's Ryan Nelsen is treating a knee injury suffered on Feb. 20 as a "blessing in disguise."

US facing major test in Amsterdam

Officially, it is listed as a friendly international. But Landon Donovan and his teammates realize the United States' encounter with the Netherlands Wednesday is much more than that.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Sounders FC sign Swiss forward Blaise Nkufo

The Seattle Sounders FC have signed Switzerland National Team forward Blaise Nkufo, it was announced today.

After month on road, Sounders FC return homeHleb to decide on future

Rapids give Conor Casey a three-year extension

The Colorado Rapids and forward Conor Casey agreed to a three-year extension on Thursday at Denver's South High School.

Pique set for contract extensionTrialist Edward in Dallas’ good graces

Hyndman mulling captain candidates

As FC Dallas head into the final three weeks of preseason, head coach Schellas Hyndman is poised to name a 2010 captain fairly soon.

Hleb to decide on futureHyndman impressed by FCD youth

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Five-a-side: What's hot around the league

What's hot in the MLS preseason with less than a month to go before opening kickoff, including changing faces in several goals around the league.

Fire sweep opening preseason matchesPrimera Liga round-up

United back in DC, coping with injuries

D.C. United have returned home to RFK Stadium for a brief interlude between trips to warm-weather preseason locales, but must cope with the losses of Clyde Simms and Marc Burch to injury.

Injury boost for BarcaThompson, McKenzie settling in with RSL

Chivas USA to scrimmage Fresno

With some tough roster decisions still ahead, Chivas USA will travel Saturday to battle the Fresno Fuego of the PDL. The Red-and-White will use the scrimmage as an opportunity to evaluate some of the team's newer players.

Ramos aims to retire at RealChivas introduce new star Romero

Friday, March 5, 2010

MLS, Players Union to meet next week with mediator

Major League Soccer confirmed that MLS and the MLS Players Union have agreed to meet next week in Washington, D.C. to continue collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

MLS roster compliance date delayedNakamura to seal Japanese return

Barklage hoping for breakout campaign

Brandon Barklage came on in the middle of last season, and D.C. United expects even more from the young midfielder in 2010.

MLS Alums: Weekly roundupYokohama target Nakamura

US falls to Netherlands in friendly

The U.S. national team fell 2-1 to the No. 3 ranked Netherlands in an international friendly.

Bradley names roster to face NetherlandsNavas happy with Sevilla stay

Thursday, March 4, 2010

East notes: Revs reward Dube

New England Revolution striker Kheli Dube returned from his offseason excursion to his native Zimbabwe to encounter a series of changes.

Schilawski overcoming draft day gaffeRobinho rebuffed Barca

Wizards part ways with Claudio Lopez

The Kansas City Wizards announced Tuesday that the team will not be renewing the contract of Argentine midfielder Claudio Lopez. The team had been in negotiations with Lopez throughout the preseason.

Malaga open Munua talksWizards net international spot, pick, future transfer fees for Gil

MLS Alums: Weekly roundup

A look at the latest news and performances of former Major League Soccer standouts around the globe, including Stuart Holden's debut with Bolton Wanderers.

MLS Alums: Weekly roundupBarca confirm Pique deal

After month on road, Sounders FC return home

Seattle Sounders FC began its fourth and final phase of training camp Wednesday, returning to Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila after intermediate stops in Arizona and Spain.

Sounders FC claim fifth place in La Manga CupReal reveal Drenthe blow

John has come into camp ready and prepared to go

FC Dallas defender George John came into camp fit and ready to go, which is difficult for most players to do.

Barca confirm Pique dealTrialist Edward in Dallas’ good graces

West notes: Real Salt Lake excited about Gil

Real Salt Lake general manager Garth Lagerwey was quite excited about bringing on U.S. U-17 international, Luis Gil, to the club.

Wizards net international spot, pick, future transfer fees for GilKrasic ponders summer switch

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

MLS roster compliance date delayed

MLS is delaying the roster compliance date, originally scheduled for March 1, while discussions continue over related topics with the MLS Players Union.

Real reveal Drenthe blowBradley names roster to face Netherlands

Chivas introduce new star Romero

Chivas USA unveiled the latest addition to the club's roster on Monday afternoon, introducing Salvadoran sensation Osael Romero to fans and media in Los Angeles.

Nakamura seals moveChivas top San Diego Boca FC twice

The final exam in Amsterdam

In a sneak preview of his "Postcards from Europe" column, Greg Seltzer takes a look at position battles within the U.S. national team ahead of Wednesday's friendly with the Netherlands.

Bradley names roster to face NetherlandsRonaldo certain of success

Monday, March 1, 2010

Fire, Guadalajara play to 1-1 draw

A 41st minute tally from veteran forward Brian McBride looked good enough to keep the Fire perfect in preseason, but Guadalajara's Adri

Fire to play Chivas de Guadalajara on preseason tourPrimera Division round-up

Oduro powers Dynamo past UCF in scrimmage

The Houston Dynamo used a second-half hat trick from Dominic Oduro to earn a 4-1 scrimmage win over the University of Central Florida Tuesday afternoon at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla.

Ronaldo eyes Rooney link-upHyndman uses Florida trip for evaluation

Hyndman uses Florida trip for evaluation

Their Florida trip now concluded, FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman felt his team's venture to the Sunshine State was rewarding despite losing three of five games on the 10-day excursion.

Hyndman impressed by FCD youthHenry - I don’t deserve place

Union announce stadium naming rights partnership

Keystone Sports and Entertainment LLC and PPL EnergyPlus on Wednesday announced an 11-year naming rights partnership. The stadium, currently under construction on the banks of the Delaware River, will be known as PPL Park.

Ronaldo eyes Rooney link-upWizards net international spot, pick, future transfer fees for Gil

Wizards net international spot, pick, future transfer fees for Gil

The Kansas City Wizards have traded the rights to midfielder Luis Gil to Real Salt Lake in exchange for an international roster spot, a 2011 2nd round SuperDraft pick, and 25 percent of any transfer fee should a club outside of MLS purchase Gil's rights in the future.

Toure shuns English interestBradley names roster to face Netherlands

Red Bulls continue strong preseason with Disney win

The worst team in all of MLS last season, New York, is undefeated in preseason at 4-0-3 after capturing the inaugural Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic Saturday night.

Thompson, McKenzie settling in with RSLHenry - I don’t deserve place

Sounders FC claim fifth place in La Manga Cup

Getting a late goal from Lamar Neagle off a Peter Vagenas corner kick, the Sounders FC finished its trip to Spain with a 1-0 win over Norway's SK Brann to take fifth place in the La Manga Cup on Thursday afternoon.

Real reveal Drenthe blowEast notes: Crew defender blogs about trip

Ching hopes things are different than four years ago

After not seeing any action in Germany during the 2006 World Cup, forward Brian Ching made it a goal to play in 2010. Last night's effort may prove to help that cause.

Ronaldo aims for double gloryFCD hopes continuity helps defense

Trialist Edward in Dallas' good graces

With the roster cutdown day two weeks away, the time for many trialists to make MLS rosters is growing ever shorter. But one who remains with FC Dallas is defender Edson Edward, who came to the club following a solid career at NAIA school Graceland University

Mathieu’s season appears overHyndman impressed by FCD youth