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Razov signs new deal with Chivas USA (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Chivas USA forward Ante Razov is expected to miss 8 to 12 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle to remove bone spurts.
Galarcep: MLS will carry on just fine without Beckham (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham's stint in MLS might be curtailed after just two years, but his presence has been anything but a failure, writes Ives Galarcep.
D.C. United release Marcelo Gallardo (Jan 30, 2009 08:00 GMT)
D.C. United announced Friday that Argentine World Cup veteran Marcelo Gallardo will be leaving MLS and returning to former club River Plate.
Sources: Celtic calls off move for Kljestan (Jan 30, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Chivas USA's Sacha Kljestan is unlikely to make a move to Scottish championsCeltic during the January transfer window.
Arena says Beckham will return to Galaxy (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Galaxy coach Bruce Arena dismissed reports from Italy that David Beckham could stay with AC Milan beyond his current loan.
Davis: MLS tweaks its schedule, but not enough (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The 2009 MLS regular-season schedule alleviates some of the club vs. country concern, but doesn't go far enough, writes Steve Davis.
MLS announces 2009 regular season schedule (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
MLS announced its 2009 regular season schedule which kicks off Thursday, March 19 with the inaugural game of Seattle Sounders FC at Qwest Field.
Galarcep: Dynamo snap up U.S. U-20 star Garcia (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
U.S. U-20 forward Felix Garcia is a star in the making. He'll get his opportunity in MLS with the Houston Dynamo, writes Ives Galarcep.
San Jose lands jersey sponsor deal with Amway (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Amway Global will sponsor Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes beginning this season in a three-year deal featuring the cosmetic and health products company's name on the front of the team jerseys, the companies said.
No stadium, CFL plans hurt Ottawa MLS chances (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Even with four other cities in the running to land a Major League Soccer expansion franchise, the biggest threat to Ottawa's bid may be right in its own backyard.
Burns Ortiz: Williams seeks donor to help wife battle cancer (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Longtime MLS veteran Andy Williams has seen his share of battles on the field, but now he faces his biggest battle off the field, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
Galarcep: Expansion race remains too close to call (Jan 23, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Even with Montreal and Atlanta dropping out of the MLS expansion race, the picture still isn't much clearer, writes Ives Galarcep.
Red Bull Arena opening delayed until 2010 (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
In a setback for the New York Red Bulls, Red Bull Arena will not be completed in time to open during the 2009 MLS season, meaning the Harrison stadium will now open in 2010.
De Rosario signs new 4-year deal with Toronto (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Two-time MLS Cup MVP Dwayne De Rosario signed a four-year contract with FC Toronto on Wednesday.
Splashy Sounders set to kick off in Seattle (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
he splashy new Seattle Sounders are still two months from their first game. Yet they already have sold far more season tickets than Major League Soccer averaged in attendance last season.
Galaxy's Franklin has hernia surgery (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy defender Sean Franklin had surgery to repair a bilateral sports hernia and is expected to be ready for the team's MLS opener on March 22.
Wizards sign Arnaud and Jewsbury to extensions (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Kansas City Wizards announced that midfielders Davy Arnaud and Jack Jewsbury have signed new four-year contracts.
Galarcep: Behind the scenes at the MLS SuperDraft (Jan 17, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The 2009 SuperDraft might be remembered as much for the trades that didn't happen as for the choices that were made, writes Ives Galarcep.
Ljungberg ahead of schedule for return (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Freddie Ljungberg is ahead of schedule in his recovery from hip surgery, new club Seattle Sounders said today.
Kljestan to train with Glasgow Celtic for a week (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Midfielder Sacha Kljestan left the U.S. national team training camp to train for a week with Scottish Premier League champion Glasgow Celtic.
Hopkins: Hot Stove scuttlebutt (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The action was fast and furious at the 2009 MLS SuperDraft. Allen Hopkins with his latest tour of MLS scuttlebutt.
Galarcep: Grading the 2009 SuperDraft (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Toronto, D.C. and L.A. were the biggest winners in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, writes Ives Galarcep.
Sounders sign former USL defender Graham (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The expansion Seattle Sounders FC signed defender Taylor Graham.
Carlisle: 2009 SuperDraft first-round analysis (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
In a draft devoid of trades or surprise picks, Toronto FC landed the richest haul in the first round, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Davis: Zakuani makes history as Seattle's first-ever draft pick (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Seattle's choice of Steve Zakuani was a perfect fit for both team and player, writes Steve Davis.
Sounders take Zakuani with first pick in draft (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The expansion Seattle Sounders FC have taken University of Akron forward Steve Zakuani with the first pick of the MLS SuperDraft.
Galarcep: Whose stock is rising and falling in the draft? (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Some players helped their draft status immeasurably at the combine, while others hurt it. Ives Galarcep tells us whose stock is falling and whose is rising.
Carrick: Top-20 prospects for '09 SuperDraft (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The combine is over and the scouts' evaluations are finalized. Buzz Carrick rates the draft's top 20 prospects.
Real Salt Lake's Kreis gets contract extension (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Salt Lake has signed coach Jason Kreis to a three-year contract extension.
Galaxy acquire Magee from Red Bulls (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Galaxy acquired midfielder Mike Magee from the Red Bulls for a second-round pick in Thursday's MLS SuperDraft.
Galarcep: First-round mock draft (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Who's going No. 1 in the SuperDraft? Ives Galarcep gives us his first-round projection.
Red Bulls ship Van den Bergh to FC Dallas (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The New Jersey Red Bulls traded midfielder Dave van den Bergh to FC Dallas for forward Dominic Oduro and a second-round selection (18th overall) in this week's MLS draft.
Galarcep: MLS combine overview (Jan 12, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The first two days of the MLS combine consisted of some uneven play but several prospects confirmed their first-round status, writes Ives Galarcep.
Carlisle: Analyzing each team's draft needs (Jan 12, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The SuperDraft will provide teams the opportunity to add much-needed help or stockpile more depth. Jeff Carlisle breaks down each franchise's needs.
Davis: Beware standout performances at the combine (Jan 11, 2009 08:00 GMT)
A strong performance at the MLS combine can vault a player's draft status, but teams need to be wary of overrating a prospect, writes Steve Davis.
Lopez returning to Wizards at reduced salary (Jan 10, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Argentine star Claudio "El Piojo" Lopez will be returning to the Kansas City Wizards for the 2009 season, and he will do so at a fraction of the price.
Galaxy acquire midfielder Miglioranzi from Crew (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Los Angeles Galaxy acquired midfielder Stefani Miglioranzi from the Columbus Crew for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.
Becks' spokesman says star committed to L.A. (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham's agent has dismissed a suggestion by former Los Angeles Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas that the star may quit the MLS team after his loan to AC Milan expires.
Galarcep: '09 Gen adidas crop set to make first-year impact (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
An explosive group of Generation adidas prospects makes the 2009 draft one of the most talented pools ever, writes Ives Galarcep.
Veteran Crew defender Hendrickson retires (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Veteran Crew defender Ezra Hendrickson retired Thursday, ending a 14-year professional career that included three MLS Cup titles.
Veteran D Mendes re-signed by the Red Bulls (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Red Bulls re-signed veteran defender Carlos Mendes for the 2009 season.
MLS announces '09 Generation adidas signings (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
MLS announced Wednesday the 2009 class of Generation adidas players that will enter the professional ranks for the 2009 MLS season.
Galaxy's Donovan to join German league on loan (Jan 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan will join Bayern Munich of the German Bundesliga on loan during the MLS offseason.
Dyer: End of reserve league is a step back for MLS (Jan 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
MLS' decision to dissolve the reserve league is shortsighted and likely to stunt the development of U.S. players, says Kristian Dyer.
Carrick: Rating the forward prospects for 2009 (Jan 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The 2009 SuperDraft is a bonanza for teams searching for help at forward, writes Buzz Carrick.
Archived News:
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Year: 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
Razov signs new deal with Chivas USA (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Chivas USA forward Ante Razov is expected to miss 8 to 12 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle to remove bone spurts.
Galarcep: MLS will carry on just fine without Beckham (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham's stint in MLS might be curtailed after just two years, but his presence has been anything but a failure, writes Ives Galarcep.
D.C. United release Marcelo Gallardo (Jan 30, 2009 08:00 GMT)
D.C. United announced Friday that Argentine World Cup veteran Marcelo Gallardo will be leaving MLS and returning to former club River Plate.
Sources: Celtic calls off move for Kljestan (Jan 30, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Chivas USA's Sacha Kljestan is unlikely to make a move to Scottish championsCeltic during the January transfer window.
Arena says Beckham will return to Galaxy (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Galaxy coach Bruce Arena dismissed reports from Italy that David Beckham could stay with AC Milan beyond his current loan.
Davis: MLS tweaks its schedule, but not enough (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The 2009 MLS regular-season schedule alleviates some of the club vs. country concern, but doesn't go far enough, writes Steve Davis.
MLS announces 2009 regular season schedule (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
MLS announced its 2009 regular season schedule which kicks off Thursday, March 19 with the inaugural game of Seattle Sounders FC at Qwest Field.
Galarcep: Dynamo snap up U.S. U-20 star Garcia (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
U.S. U-20 forward Felix Garcia is a star in the making. He'll get his opportunity in MLS with the Houston Dynamo, writes Ives Galarcep.
San Jose lands jersey sponsor deal with Amway (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Amway Global will sponsor Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes beginning this season in a three-year deal featuring the cosmetic and health products company's name on the front of the team jerseys, the companies said.
No stadium, CFL plans hurt Ottawa MLS chances (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Even with four other cities in the running to land a Major League Soccer expansion franchise, the biggest threat to Ottawa's bid may be right in its own backyard.
Burns Ortiz: Williams seeks donor to help wife battle cancer (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Longtime MLS veteran Andy Williams has seen his share of battles on the field, but now he faces his biggest battle off the field, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
Galarcep: Expansion race remains too close to call (Jan 23, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Even with Montreal and Atlanta dropping out of the MLS expansion race, the picture still isn't much clearer, writes Ives Galarcep.
Red Bull Arena opening delayed until 2010 (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
In a setback for the New York Red Bulls, Red Bull Arena will not be completed in time to open during the 2009 MLS season, meaning the Harrison stadium will now open in 2010.
De Rosario signs new 4-year deal with Toronto (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Two-time MLS Cup MVP Dwayne De Rosario signed a four-year contract with FC Toronto on Wednesday.
Splashy Sounders set to kick off in Seattle (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
he splashy new Seattle Sounders are still two months from their first game. Yet they already have sold far more season tickets than Major League Soccer averaged in attendance last season.
Galaxy's Franklin has hernia surgery (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy defender Sean Franklin had surgery to repair a bilateral sports hernia and is expected to be ready for the team's MLS opener on March 22.
Wizards sign Arnaud and Jewsbury to extensions (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Kansas City Wizards announced that midfielders Davy Arnaud and Jack Jewsbury have signed new four-year contracts.
Galarcep: Behind the scenes at the MLS SuperDraft (Jan 17, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The 2009 SuperDraft might be remembered as much for the trades that didn't happen as for the choices that were made, writes Ives Galarcep.
Ljungberg ahead of schedule for return (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Freddie Ljungberg is ahead of schedule in his recovery from hip surgery, new club Seattle Sounders said today.
Kljestan to train with Glasgow Celtic for a week (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Midfielder Sacha Kljestan left the U.S. national team training camp to train for a week with Scottish Premier League champion Glasgow Celtic.
Hopkins: Hot Stove scuttlebutt (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The action was fast and furious at the 2009 MLS SuperDraft. Allen Hopkins with his latest tour of MLS scuttlebutt.
Galarcep: Grading the 2009 SuperDraft (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Toronto, D.C. and L.A. were the biggest winners in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, writes Ives Galarcep.
Sounders sign former USL defender Graham (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The expansion Seattle Sounders FC signed defender Taylor Graham.
Carlisle: 2009 SuperDraft first-round analysis (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
In a draft devoid of trades or surprise picks, Toronto FC landed the richest haul in the first round, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Davis: Zakuani makes history as Seattle's first-ever draft pick (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Seattle's choice of Steve Zakuani was a perfect fit for both team and player, writes Steve Davis.
Sounders take Zakuani with first pick in draft (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The expansion Seattle Sounders FC have taken University of Akron forward Steve Zakuani with the first pick of the MLS SuperDraft.
Galarcep: Whose stock is rising and falling in the draft? (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Some players helped their draft status immeasurably at the combine, while others hurt it. Ives Galarcep tells us whose stock is falling and whose is rising.
Carrick: Top-20 prospects for '09 SuperDraft (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The combine is over and the scouts' evaluations are finalized. Buzz Carrick rates the draft's top 20 prospects.
Real Salt Lake's Kreis gets contract extension (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Salt Lake has signed coach Jason Kreis to a three-year contract extension.
Galaxy acquire Magee from Red Bulls (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Galaxy acquired midfielder Mike Magee from the Red Bulls for a second-round pick in Thursday's MLS SuperDraft.
Galarcep: First-round mock draft (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Who's going No. 1 in the SuperDraft? Ives Galarcep gives us his first-round projection.
Red Bulls ship Van den Bergh to FC Dallas (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The New Jersey Red Bulls traded midfielder Dave van den Bergh to FC Dallas for forward Dominic Oduro and a second-round selection (18th overall) in this week's MLS draft.
Galarcep: MLS combine overview (Jan 12, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The first two days of the MLS combine consisted of some uneven play but several prospects confirmed their first-round status, writes Ives Galarcep.
Carlisle: Analyzing each team's draft needs (Jan 12, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The SuperDraft will provide teams the opportunity to add much-needed help or stockpile more depth. Jeff Carlisle breaks down each franchise's needs.
Davis: Beware standout performances at the combine (Jan 11, 2009 08:00 GMT)
A strong performance at the MLS combine can vault a player's draft status, but teams need to be wary of overrating a prospect, writes Steve Davis.
Lopez returning to Wizards at reduced salary (Jan 10, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Argentine star Claudio "El Piojo" Lopez will be returning to the Kansas City Wizards for the 2009 season, and he will do so at a fraction of the price.
Galaxy acquire midfielder Miglioranzi from Crew (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Los Angeles Galaxy acquired midfielder Stefani Miglioranzi from the Columbus Crew for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.
Becks' spokesman says star committed to L.A. (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham's agent has dismissed a suggestion by former Los Angeles Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas that the star may quit the MLS team after his loan to AC Milan expires.
Galarcep: '09 Gen adidas crop set to make first-year impact (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
An explosive group of Generation adidas prospects makes the 2009 draft one of the most talented pools ever, writes Ives Galarcep.
Veteran Crew defender Hendrickson retires (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Veteran Crew defender Ezra Hendrickson retired Thursday, ending a 14-year professional career that included three MLS Cup titles.
Veteran D Mendes re-signed by the Red Bulls (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Red Bulls re-signed veteran defender Carlos Mendes for the 2009 season.
MLS announces '09 Generation adidas signings (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
MLS announced Wednesday the 2009 class of Generation adidas players that will enter the professional ranks for the 2009 MLS season.
Galaxy's Donovan to join German league on loan (Jan 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan will join Bayern Munich of the German Bundesliga on loan during the MLS offseason.
Dyer: End of reserve league is a step back for MLS (Jan 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
MLS' decision to dissolve the reserve league is shortsighted and likely to stunt the development of U.S. players, says Kristian Dyer.
Carrick: Rating the forward prospects for 2009 (Jan 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The 2009 SuperDraft is a bonanza for teams searching for help at forward, writes Buzz Carrick.
