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/ 6743 days agoWizards, Revs Advance
In two uninspiring displays of soccer the New England Revolution and Kansas City Wizards both advanced to the conference finals. New England will host the Chicago Fire Thursday Night on ESPN2, while Houston will host Kansas City Saturday on FSC. Both games will be winner take all with a 120 minutes plus PKs to decide […]
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/ 6744 days agoDynamo Advances
FC Dallas continued its history of stumbling through the MLS postseason, blowing a second half two goal aggregate lead in a 4-2 ET aggregate loss to the defending champion Houston Dynamo. This intra-state rivalry continues to get chippier and chippier with each passing fixture as today's outing resembled a rugby match, with Arturo Alvarez being […]
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/ 6744 days agoDynamo Advances
FC Dallas continued its history of stumbling through the MLS postseason, blowing a second half two goal aggregate lead in a 4-2 ET aggregate loss to the defending champion Houston Dynamo. This intra-state rivalry continues to get chippier and chippier with each passing fixture as today's outing resembled a rugby match, with Arturo Alvarez being […]
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/ 6744 days agoDC United the Victim of MLS Salary Cap
While the salary cap for American sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL have been smashing successes testing the skill of most clubs front office, the same policy which so many in England want placed on Premier League clubs would lead to nothing short of a major competitive advantage for smaller clubs. Let me […]
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/ 6744 days agoDC United Falls Victim to Salary Cap
While the salary cap for American sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL have been smashing successes testing the skill of most clubs front office, the same policy which so many in England want placed on Premier League clubs would lead to nothing short of a major competitive advantage for smaller clubs. Let me […]
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/ 6745 days agoAdu’s 4th Goal in 5 Games not Enough for Benfica
Freddy Adu's incredible run of form continued Wednesday as he scored his 4th goal in 5 games as Benfica was defeated and eliminated from the Taca De Liga.
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/ 6745 days agoSoehn’s Mistakes Cost United
In a show of absolute tactical savvy, Juan Carlos Osorio the Chicago Manager outfoxed Tom Soehn and DC United despite United having an active home crowd and a superior club. It must be pointed out that Soehn made two huge mistakes in the past few weeks that created the environment for Chicago's success. 1- Playing […]
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/ 6745 days agoFire Advances
In a show of absolute tactical savvy, Juan Carlos Osorio the Chicago Manager outfoxed Tom Soehn and DC United despite United having an active home crowd and a superior club. It must be pointed out that Soehn made two huge mistakes in the past few weeks that created the environment for Chicago's success. 1- Playing […]
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/ 6745 days agoMLS Playoffs, Nov. 1, 2007
Check out Johnathan Starling's continued running commentary for all four playoff games this weekend at the Third Half.
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/ 6748 days agoAdu Hits Another Game Winner
For the third time this season Freddy Adu, Benfica's American super sub scored after the 86th minute and this time he helped lift 10 man Benfica to a league win over Martimo. Adu's fine play recently earned him a place in the squad for Benfica's Champions League victory earlier in the week, a match Adu […]
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/ 6749 days agoSala Rewards Morrow's Faith
Dario Sala is a fan favorite in Dallas, and despite a rocky season he was given the nod in goal for the playoff opener by Manager Steve Morrow over the very steady Ray Burse Jr. The move paid dividends as the Dallas Morning News reports in its Sunday edition. An outstanding read!
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/ 6749 days agoSala Rewarded for Fine Play
Dario Sala is a fan favorite in Dallas, and despite a rocky season he was given the nod in goal for the playoff opener by Manager Steve Morrow over the very steady Ray Burse Jr. The move paid dividends as the Dallas Morning News reports in its Sunday edition. An outstanding read!
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/ 6750 days agoMajor League Soccer Talk Best XI: Oct. 28, 2007
The inaugural Major League Soccer Talk Best XI as voted on by you, our listeners and readers. GOALKEEPER: BRAD GUZAN, CHIVAS USA Others Receiving Votes: Matt Reis (New England), Pat Onstad ( Houston), Troy Perkins (DC United) DEFENDERS: MICHAEL PARKHURST, NEW ENGLAND * UNANIMOUS SELECTION*JIMMY CONRAD, KANSAS CITYCLAUDIO SUAREZ, CHIVAS USA Others Receiving Votes: Jonathan […]
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/ 6750 days agoPoor Crowds See Home Teams win in Leg One of Western Conference Playoffs
In front of sparse crowds on a night of World Series and College Football action, FC Dallas and Kansas City won the first legs of their MLS home and home playoff series with Houston and Chivas USA respectively tonight. Here is the FCD-Houston match recap from MLSNET. Here is the 90 minute live blog by […]
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/ 6750 days agoFC Dallas, Kansas City Win First Legs in front of Sparse Crowds
Poor Crowds on a night where MLS competed and lost with the World Series and College Football saw FC Dallas and Kansas City won the first legs of their MLS home and home playoff series with Houston and Chivas USA respectively tonight. Here is the FCD-Houston match recap from MLSNET. Here is the 90 minute […]