Lead Story
Stoppage time equalizer steals point for Galaxy at Swamp
A stoppage time ball off the foot of the L.A. Galaxy’s Landon Donovan floated into the penalty and appeared to miss all its targets, before bouncing off the Giants Stadium turf and into the Red Bulls net, tying the game at two goals each. A season-high 46,754 spectators saw the spectacle at sweltering Giants Stadium […]
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Top of the Box
MLS Man of the Match Table»
July 22: Becks moves up
The top three remain unchanged, but David Beckham moved into the top five thanks to strong performances in the Galaxy’s recent games.
1. Kenny Cooper
2. Matt Reis
3. Landon Donovan
4. David Beckham
5. Cuahtemoc Blanco
Full standings and info
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MLS Latest
Dynamo end DC United’s SuperLiga hopes 3-1»DC United bowed out of SuperLiga quietly and peacefully, losing 3-1 to the Houston Dynamo on a hot, muggy night in Washington, DC.
After going unbeaten in their last eight matches including the US Open Cup, United lost all three of their matches in the tournament, all at home.
FCD, Rapids tie 2-2»
The Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas split points in a 2-2 draw at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Tex., on Saturday night. The visitors took an early lead from Herculez Gomez in the fifth minute before Dallas scored back-to-back goals in the 49th and 64th minute through Kenny Cooper and Juan Toja…
Chicago suffer Real disappointment in home draw to Salt Lake»
Poor execution by the Chicago Fire marred a scoreless night of soccer in Toyota Park in a key match against Real Salt Lake.
“It was disappointing,” said Coach Denis Hamlett after the game. “ It’s starting to get old to create some good looks and not get a goal.”
Battle of MLS newbies ends scoreless»
Toronto FC could only draw visiting San Jose Earthquakes 0-0 on Saturday, the fifth straight game at home they’ve failed to win. The two youngest sides in Major League soccer produced a listless affair, rarely testing goalkeepers Joe Cannon and Greg Sutton.
National Teams
Nowak names names»
Brad Guzan, Brian McBride and Michael Parkhurst are the biggest surprises. TFC, Dynamo, RSL each send two players. MLS supplies 10 total, with international leagues providing the rest.
USWNT tops Sweden, 1-0»
The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Sweden, 1-0, on a 39th minute goal from midfielder Carli Lloyd to complete a sweep of two matches in Scandinavia.
Wambach gets career goal #99 in USWNT rout of Norway»
The U.S. Women’s National Team won for the first time ever in Norway, defeating the host country, 4-0, on goals from four different players, including three in the second half. U.S. forward Abby Wambach capped the scoring in the 87th minute with her 99th career goal, running onto a through ball from substitute Amy Rodriguez […]
Sundhage names 18-player Beijing roster»
U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Pia Sundhage has named the 18-player roster for the 2008 Olympic Team. Nine players on the roster were members of the U.S. team that won the gold medal four years ago in Athens, Greece, including co-captains Christie Rampone and Kate Markgraf, who will both be participating in their third Olympic Games.
Op-Ed
Fair Play, Please»The sophistication of play worldwide, and especially in the U.S., has advanced at a tremendous pace. The level of high speed play has advanced more rapidly than the learning curve of the referees. They need a bit of help.
MLS ‘08: Towards an ever-more meaningful regular season»The MLS regular season carries more significance each passing year, with standout teams awarded a growing number of ways. ASN’s Colorado Rapids beat writer Jeff Cann tells us what they are.
Why MLS needs Canada»It may be hard to pinpoint Toronto’s fan appeal, but seamlessly incorporating the city’s different cultural elements without an overtly desperate marketing campaign (or at least a subtle one) may be what American MLS sides with floundering attendance have been lacking.
Let’s settle this: No, soccer is NOT un-American»Soccer as ‘un-American’ arguments are nothing new and rely on the same myths. Here they are, de-bunked hopefully once and for all (though likely not).
The Business of Soccer
Red Bulls sign marketing partner for new stadium»
Red Bull New York announced Wednesday, July 2, that it has entered into a partnership with Formation Sports & Media Marketing (FSMM), a U.S.-based sports marketing firm, to handle commercial partnership sales for Red Bull Park. The Harrison, N.J., stadium is expected to open next fall. The company was retained specifically to secure four corporate […]
Norway’s StatoilHydro signs sponsorship deal with Houston Dynamo»
The Houston Dynamo have signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Norwegian oil company StatoilHydro that will pinpoint player development and youth programs, according to the Houston Business Journal.
DC United owner MacFarlane lays off staff»
D.C. United owner Victor MacFarlane has been laying off employees across the country, according to the Washington Business Journal. It is not known how many were involved in the day-to-day operations of the club, but the moves could further complicate efforts to build the team’s soccer stadium at Poplar Point.
Microsoft to sponsor Seattle Sounders - WSJ»
Microsoft Corp. will sponsor the Seattle Sounders when the team joins MLS next season, with the software company paying the club $4 million per season for five season to place the words “Xbox 360 LIVE” on the front of the team’s jersey.
