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The big offseason trade between the Colorado Rapids and the New England Revolution is finally complete. We’ve been talking about it since last week’s draft. The Colorado Rapids have sent  defender Cory Gibbs and goalkeeper Preston Burpo to the Revolution in exchange for Wells Thompson and the rights to Jeff Larentowicz will go to the…[continue reading]

This quote leads me to believe the tide is turning a good bit. “We have advised our players to report to camp as planned. In the meantime, we will continue to meet with the league to determine if an agreement can be reached. As of this date, however, we have no agreement on a new…[continue reading]

One thing we’ve heard all winter long out of Denver is that Gary Smith would be re-doing a good portion of his roster. Currently we are waiting on one trade to finalize between the Rapids and New England Revolution but for now we can discuss one trade that is final. The Colorado Rapids announced today…[continue reading]

Both Vancouver and Portland may be a little over a year away from putting a Major League Soccer club on the field but both took a big step forward this past week in hiring technical directors. Vancouver hired former DC United coach Tom Soehn while Portland announced their current head coach Gavin Wilkinson was getting…[continue reading]

Just a little programming note. I added a list of some podcasts to the site (see under MLS Items above). This has been a list I’ve been meaning to put on here for some time since I don’t do a podcast. As I explain on that page I just don’t have the time, energy or…[continue reading]

The SuperDraft is over and now clubs all around Major League Soccer are making moves to improve their rosters. Several are hoping to beef up certain areas while others hoping to get the right pieces in place to make another deep run in the playoffs this year. I figured since there was plenty of news…[continue reading]

By: Geoff Reid Last Thursday as we all know the yearly draft for the MLS took place and for once it was in a location close to yours truly so I thought I’d take a drive into Philadelphia and see what it was like and share the highlights. Now since the draft, almost every football…[continue reading]

Want more positive news on a new CBA between the players and the league? John Wolyniec, the player-rep for the New York Red Bulls is said to be hopeful according to the New York Post. After weeks without much progress being made, Wolyniec said concessions have been made on both sides and he termed his…[continue reading]

A move that definitely keeps the Columbus Crew contenders finally became official today. The club announced the re-signing of midfielder/striker Guillermo Barros Schelotto to his forth season with the Black-and-Gold. Schelotto will not occupy a Designated Player slot in 2010, thus meaning his new contract is a lot cheaper than what he was making last…[continue reading]

One team that we tendto forget from time to time when it comes to stadium discussions is the Kansas City Wizards. Well we may be putting their stadium needs to rest soon enough. KansasCity.com is reporting this evening that a final agreement for the stadium development is finally up for consideration by Wyandotte County officials.…[continue reading]