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Galaxy's Mathis out after having knee surgery

Associated Press — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:27:06 GMT

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Clint Mathis will miss four to six weeks after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

Beckham academies in L.A., Britain shut down

Associated Press — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:22:58 GMT

The David Beckham Academy in Carson and another location in Britain have closed, although the Los Angeles Galaxy star is working to develop another soccer coaching program for children.

Ready to get back to work

Freddie Ljungberg — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:24:24 GMT

After an offseason of personal relaxation but uncertainty over whether or not he would return to MLS, Freddie Ljungberg is ready to get back to work.

Carlisle: MLS schedule looks front-loaded

Jeff Carlisle — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:48:12 GMT

With 16 teams now on board, MLS will be able to operate a balanced weekly schedule in 2010. However, the slate of games to watch appears heavily front-loaded, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Revolution keeper Reis has surgery on left knee

Associated Press — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:15:38 GMT

New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis has had surgery on his left knee.

Red Bulls adding Estonia midfielder Lindpere

Associated Press — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:02:39 GMT

Estonia midfielder Joel Lindpere has signed with the New York Red Bulls from Norwegian club Tromso.

Schaerlaeckens: D.C. content without a DP for now

Leander Schaerlaeckens — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:10:34 GMT

Coming off two subpar seasons, D.C. United has overhauled its roster. However, for now at least, D.C. is content to do without a Designated Player, writes Leander Schaerlaeckens.

Chivas USA acquires El Salvador star Romero

ESPN.com news services — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:15:12 GMT

Osael Romero is set to join Chivas USA after the club announced they acquired the El Salvador national team midfielder Monday.

Ralston joins AC St. Louis after long MLS career

Associated Press — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:55:58 GMT

Steve Ralston has signed with AC St. Louis of the new North American Soccer League after a 14-year career with Major League Soccer.

Castro, Shuttleworth re-sign with the Revs

Associated Press — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:25:23 GMT

The New England Revolution have re-signed Honduran left midfielder Mauricio Castro and backup goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth.

Jaime Moreno re-signs with D.C. United

Associated Press — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:56:00 GMT

Major League Soccer's career goal leader Jaime Moreno has re-signed with D.C. United.

Carlisle: CBA negotiations still in a delicate position

Jeff Carlisle — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:58:31 GMT

With the CBA negotiation deadline extended, the threat of an imminent MLS lockout is averted. However, the ongoing talks are still at a delicate stage, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Union acquire Orozco on loan

ESPN.com news services — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:37:51 GMT

The Philadelphia Union announced Friday the acquisition on loan of U-23 U.S. national team defender Michael Orozco.

MLS and players extend bargaining to Feb. 12

Associated Press — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:12:39 GMT

MLS and its players agreed Thursday to extend bargaining through Feb. 12 in an effort to avoid a work stoppage.

Davis: MLS and players can't afford to disagree

Steve Davis — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:07:00 GMT

Major League Soccer can't lavish its players with the riches and rights afforded to those in other leagues around the world. But it had better be willing to throw them a bone, writes Steve Davis.

Bundesliga goalkeeper to leave for Red Bulls

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:34:44 GMT

Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Oka Nikolov is set to leave the Bundesliga club after more than 18 years and move to Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.

Ljungberg says he's returning to Seattle

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:31:55 GMT

Freddie Ljungberg is bypassing a chance to play in Europe and honoring the two-year contract he signed with the Seattle Sounders FC.

Holden joins Bolton until end of season

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:00:20 GMT

U.S. midfielder Stuart Holden joined the Premier League club Bolton on Tuesday until the end of the season.

Kansas City stadium receives approval

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:37 GMT

Wyandotte County officials have approved an agreement for a $414 million development that includes a soccer stadium for the Kansas City Wizards and an office complex for medical software maker Cerner Corp.

Sounders ready for second season in Seattle

Associated Press — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:18:26 GMT

As a defender, James Riley usually isn't this popular to have a convoy of reporters and television cameras crowding around him.

Carlisle: Dynamo could prosper even without Clark and Holden

Jeff Carlisle, Special to ESPNsoccernet — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:01:20 GMT

The loss of a pair of a quality midfielder like Stuart Holden and Ricardo Clark would hit most teams hard. However, the Dynamo will fill the holes from within, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Ljungberg says return to MLS depends on CBA

Associated Press — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:10:45 GMT

Sounders FC designated player Freddie Ljungberg says a return to Major League Soccer will depend on negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement in the league.

K.C. Wizards sign Colombian defender Escobar

Associated Press — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:03:16 GMT

Pablo Andres Escobar is joining the Kansas City Wizards.

Red Bulls' new stadium formally opens March 20

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:31:18 GMT

The Red Bulls will formally open their new stadium on March 20 with an exhibition match against Santos

Beckham says he'll play on after World Cup

Associated Press — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:32:35 GMT

England midfielder David Beckham insisted on Sunday that he will play on after the 2010 World Cup.