Apr
08

Emilio, Ruiz Set For MLS Comeback?

Emilio, Ruiz Set For MLS Comeback?

Just when we thought both Luciano Emilio and Carlos Ruiz were done with Major League Soccer, one club is hoping to get one or even both of them back before next week’s MLS transfer window deadline. The Philadelphia Union have been working long and hard to sign former D.C. United striker Emilio but issues with…[continue reading]

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Apr
07

MLS News and Notes

MLS News and Notes

A few items to follow on this Wednesday morning. Houston Looking At Ngwenya (Again) Its been a couple years since Joseph Ngwenya was in a Dynamo jersey but the club has been trying to get him back ever since he left for Europe. Now with Brian Ching’s injury the club has Ngwenya back on trial.…[continue reading]

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Feb
08

The DP Grades: The Good, Bad, and Hideous


I’ve had this thought for a little while, on the surface the Designated Player rule is good as it brings quality players into Major League Soccer that do help in more areas than just on the field itself. We know the cons against it like teams spending so much money on one player but I…[continue reading]

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Nov
04

Season Recap: DC United


We knew going into 2009 that the calendar for DC United could be a fairly packed one. Possibly Champions League matches, US Open Cup title to defend, summer friendlies, and of course the regular season slate. It turned out to be just the case as DC United played a schedule so packed this year it…[continue reading]

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Oct
19

MLS Goals of the Week: Week 31


One of the final weeks of the regular season has come and gone but the goals were definitely spot on for week 31 in Major League Soccer. Below are some of the best. Order: George John, Maykel Galindo, Brandon McDonald, Justin Braun, Josh Wolff, Nate Jaqua, Luciano Emilio, Jim Brennen, and Fabian Espindola.

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Aug
14

MLS Weekend Preview: Week 22


A fun weekend ahead for MLS clubs. The playoff races are heating up like a wild fire and at this point the majority of the league is still in the running for a playoff spot. While this week may not ultimately determine who goes into the playoffs and who is hitting the links early this…[continue reading]

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Aug
03

MLS Weekend Recap: Week 20


I guess this was a week that some clubs decided to wake up and actually play for once. Sure they may have been home games for these two clubs but when one scores six in a game and another blanks someone with four goals people will take notice. Yup, FC Dallas and San Jose decided…[continue reading]

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Jul
17

MLS Weekend Preview: Week 18


Week 18 in Major League Soccer has already gotten off to a bang. Last night’s 3-1 thrashing in Giant’s Stadium by LA over New York probably set the tone for what this weekend should be like. The tone was set early and often by LA with Landon Donovan really showing just how good he can…[continue reading]

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Jun
17

Wednesday Night Preview: United at Sounders


The summer is heating up and so is the soccer on the field. It seems that now we are in the hot months of the year the league has scheduled more week night games for our enjoyment. Honestly they picked a good one for us this weekend in the Emerald City. The expansion Sounders FC…[continue reading]

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May
18

Goals of the Week: Week 9


Only a few goals to really mention this week. Some were game-tying goals so they were important and others were just pretty nice to look at. Feel free as always to add a goal that you think I missed here. My favorite had to be Santino Quaranta’s deep strike on Chivas to tie the game…[continue reading]

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