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Toronto FC names Preki as new coach

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:51:01 GMT

Predrag Radosavlijevic is the new coach of Toronto FC.

L.A.'s Donovan named MLS MVP

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:16:42 GMT

The best soccer player in America is now the best in Major League Soccer.

RSL owner sells stake in team to Utah developer

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:39:36 GMT

The owner of Real Salt Lake is selling a stake in the soccer team to a Utah real-estate developer.

Davis: 2009 MLS Cup final preview

Steve Davis, ESPNsoccernet — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:10:59 GMT

The contrast between the two MLS Cup finalists couldn't be more noticeable. Los Angeles has the big names and star power, while RSL is a collection of no-name overachievers, writes Steve Davis.

Galaxy wary of Real Salt Lake in MLS Cup

Associated Press — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:54:22 GMT

The only obstacle between David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy and a Major League Soccer championship is an MLS Cup opponent that barely made the playoffs after finishing the regular season with a losing record.

Garber confident about labor negotiations

Reuters — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:16:06 GMT

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber believes the sport is finally catching on in the United States and Canada with the emergence of a true soccer fan culture.

Beckham believes friction helped unify Galaxy

Reuters — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:25:57 GMT

David Beckham believes friction with his Los Angeles Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan this summer helped unify the Major League Soccer club.

Ten teams represented on MLS' Best XI

ESPNsoccernet news services — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:08:58 GMT

MLS commissioner Don Garber announced the 2009 Best XI during his annual State of the League address.

Davis: Galaxy and RSL earn deserved spots in MLS Cup final

Steve Davis, ESPNsoccernet — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:00:42 GMT

The MLS playoffs usually provide their share of upsets, but there's no question that Los Angeles and Real Salt Lake deserve their berths in the MLS Cup final, writes Steve Davis.

RSL holds its nerve to win 5-4 on penalties

soccernet.com — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:04:42 GMT

RSL holds its nerve to win 5-4 on penalties

L.A. 2-0 Houston: Galaxy triumph in OT

soccernet.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:19:51 GMT

L.A. 2-0 Houston: Galaxy triumph in OT

The league needs to address the quality of the pitches

Freddie Ljungberg — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:26:09 GMT

It's been a great first-year run for the Sounders, but MLS needs to address the quality of its playing surfaces, writes Freddie Ljungberg.

Galaxy's Gonzalez is MLS Rookie of the Year

Associated Press — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:49:10 GMT

Los Angeles Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez has won Major League Soccer's Rookie of the Year award.

Chivas USA parts ways with Preki after 2 years

Associated Press — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:52:31 GMT

Chivas USA and Preki are parting ways two years after he was chosen Major League Soccer's coach of the year.

Red Bulls G Coundoul, F Kandji have surgery

Associated Press — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:50:43 GMT

The Red Bulls say goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul and forward Macoumba Kandji have both had surgery.

Beckham only a part of Galaxy's resurgence

Associated Press — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:05:25 GMT

David Beckham's immediate future is settled, Landon Donovan is having an MVP-caliber season and the Los Angeles Galaxy are two wins from another Major League Soccer championship.

Sounders' Montero the MLS Newcomer of the Year

Associated Press — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:35:56 GMT

Major League Soccer has named Seattle Sounders forward Fredy Montero the 2009 MLS Newcomer of the Year.

Davis: Donovan shines again in the playoff spotlight

Steve Davis, ESPNsoccernet — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:01:35 GMT

The MLS playoffs have become Landon Donovan's stage on which to shine, as he proved again against Chivas USA, writes Steve Davis.

L.A. 1-0 Chivas: Donovan penalty cements win

soccernet.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:15:17 GMT

L.A. 1-0 Chivas: Donovan penalty cements win

Houston 1-0 Seattle: Ching's OT heroics

soccernet.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:19:08 GMT

Houston 1-0 Seattle: Ching's OT heroics

Fire reach Eastern Conference final, blank Revs

soccernet.com — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:54:35 GMT

Fire reach Eastern Conference final, blank Revs

Galarcep: L.A. vs. Chivas preview

Ives Galarcep, ESPNsoccernet — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:56:12 GMT

After three straight first-round playoff exits, Chivas USA is determined to take the next step when it faces the Galaxy in their elimination bout, writes Ives Galarcep.

Beckham's revenue soars after L.A. move

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:48:05 GMT

David Beckham earned nearly $16.5 million from personal sponsorship deals during his first full season with the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Real Salt Lake eliminates Columbus

soccernet.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:26:49 GMT

Real Salt Lake eliminates Columbus

Crew's Marshall selected MLS defender of the year

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:12:17 GMT

The Columbus Crew's Chad Marshall has been selected Major League Soccer's defender of the year for the second straight season.