Reds take step back in home loss

After a season-opening win in Kansas City and a draw last week against the defending MLS Cup champions in Columbus, Toronto FC entered their home opener against Seattle looking to make a statement that they were going to be one of the league's elite teams in 2009.

A night to remember, and forget, for Gonzalez

Saturday night was a night Los Angeles Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez might want to forget. But he could also build from it.

Ljungberg, Zakuani score in Seattle win

Seattle Sounders FC remained undefeated and spoiled the home opener of Toronto FC, handing the hometown Reds their first loss of the season with a 2-0 win at a chilly and windswept BMO Field on Saturday afternoon.

United yearn for victory over Houston

The 2009 season has barely begun, but D.C. United are already feeling impatient for a victory as Western Conference powerhouse Houston Dynamo visit RFK Stadium on Saturday night.

Quakes still focused on attack

After scoring three goals in last weekend's win against Houston, one would think San Jose Earthquakes manager Frank Yallop might choose to fine tune some other part of his team's game -- maybe tighten up the transition defense, or work on denying service from out wide.

FCD use new surface to prep for Revs

As FC Dallas head to New England this weekend, the numbers facing the club are disheartening, with FCD having dropped five consecutive games to the Revolution.

Akinbiyi will not join Dynamo for United match

It's only a matter of time before Ade Akinbiyi will make his Houston Dynamo debut. The only thing for sure is that it won't be this weekend against D.C. United in the nation's capital.