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Editor’s note: This is the second column but Geoff Reid. As mentioned before Geoff will be writing on WVH from time to time. Today he tackles the fun that has been the 2011 expansion race. With the 2009 MLS season about to kick off this week and everything that’s happened the week gone by, I…[continue reading]

Nothing like a little USL expansion news on a rainy Friday here in the Big D. It turns out New York City will indeed get an expansion club…in USL first division. The club will start in 2010 according to several reports. FC New York LLC, a New York City-based ownership group, has purchased a United…[continue reading]

The word of the day currently is that former New York draftee could be sent to Columbus today. Apparently defender Eric Brunner will join the Crew, it is just a matter of when it will happen at this point. Brunner played left back for the Crew in its exhibition game today and would certainly add…[continue reading]

Colorado has signed up another defender for the 2009 season today. The club announced the addition of former Rochester Rhino defender Scott Palguta. The 26-year-old longest-tenured defender with the Rhinos. “I know everybody is upset about the timing of this and the fact that I’m leaving, but at the same time I know that if…[continue reading]

The last top on our season previews today heads out of the country to Canada with Toronto FC. The Reds have arguable had one of the best offseason by adding a few key additions like Dwayne De Rosario and Pablo Vitti. John Carver still has some issues to sort out in his defense but overall…[continue reading]

There are times when I agree with FIFA boss Sepp Blatter and there are times when I disagree. Today is one of those days that I find him to be a total moron. Blatter told the press he would like to see Major League Soccer on the same schedule as the rest of the world.…[continue reading]

He says he is committed to MLS…and honestly I don’t believe a word out of his mouth. What do you make of it?

Chivas USA have added a forward in hopes to boost their attack in 2009. The club announced the signing of Mexican forward Eduardo Lillingston. The 31-year-old has been training with the club during the pre-season. “Eduardo is an experienced player who has shown a good workrate and positive attitude since joining us at our preseason…[continue reading]

Right now you can view my twitter feed for a quicker update on the Portland situation. Portland has voted in soccer. In a tight 3-2 vote, the city passed the plan to get Portland an expansion club in 2011 along with Vancouver. Stay tuned for more.

We are nearly done with our 2009 season previews, just two more stops with the first being in Seattle. The expansion Sounders enter MLS with loads of hype and lots of questions. Can Sigi Schmid lead an expansion side to the playoffs or will this club be like a typical expansion club and struggle throughout…[continue reading]