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Columbus Crew Trophies
MLS Cup: 2008
MLS Supporters’ Shield: 2004, 2008, 2009
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Champion: 2002
Carolina Challenge Cup: 2004
Trillium Cup: 2008, 2009, 2010
by David on March 31, 2011
There’s no doubt about who’s ranked number one this week. Real Salt Lake thrashed the LA Galaxy to show that they are the class of MLS at the moment.
MLS Rankings: Week 2
1. REAL SALT LAKE (2-0-0)
Last week: Beat Los Angeles, 4-1, on Saturday.
This week: Idle.
Outlook: Is there any doubt which team deserves the top spot after RSL‘s rout of the Galaxy at Rio Tinto? Granted, the Galaxy was without Landon Donovan, Omar Gonzalez, Greg Berhalter and Donovan Ricketts, but RSL didn’t have key starters Alvaro Saborio and Will Johnson, either. Javier Morales was the star of the show, and RSL looks to ride its momentum into its CONCACAF Champions League semifinal second leg at Saprissa next Tuesday. Read more... (1264 words, 1 image, estimated 5:03 mins reading time)
by David on March 28, 2011
Even with players away on international action this weekend there was still a full slate of MLS games. The headline game was the match between RSL and the LA Galaxy, which RSL easily one. At the other end of the table, the Columbus Crew are still winless to begin the season.
Real Salt Lake 4 LA Galaxy 1
Javier Morales scored twice and added an assist as Real Salt Lake strolled bast the LA Galaxy. RSL got off to a great start when Morales assisted on Andy Williams’ goal in the 2nd minute. Morales then made in 2-0 after only 10 minutes when he scored for the penalty spot. Morales then beat Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders from 20 yards out in the 41st minute to send RSL into halftime with a 3-0 lead. Read more... (889 words, 1 image, estimated 3:33 mins reading time)
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by David on March 23, 2011
We have had one week of action in Major League Soccer which means it is time to update our MLS Power Rankings.
After a season-opening victory, Real Salt Lake maintained its spot atop the MLS Power Rankings, and RSL faces a huge game this weekend against the number 3 ranked LA Galaxy, who will be without Landon Donovan, Alvaro Saborio because of international duty.
MLS Power Rankings Week 1
1. REAL SALT LAKE (1-0-0)
Last week: Beat San Jose, 1-0, on Saturday.
This week: vs. Los Angeles Galaxy, Saturday, 9 p.m. Read more... (1311 words, 1 image, estimated 5:15 mins reading time)
by David on March 17, 2011
The March 26 and 29 FIFA sanctioned international dates are right around the corner, and once again Major League Soccer is screwing its teams and fans by playing during these dates.
The New York Red Bulls will be without six players for their March 26 clash with the Columbus Crew. Missing will be Tim Ream, Juan Agudelo, Dane Richards, Roy Miller, Rafa Márquez and Bouna Coundoul.
Considering that these two teams have won the last three Eastern Conference regular-season titles and met in the 2008 MLS Cup Final, it is a huge early season test for both teams. But the Red Bulls will be at a huge disadvantage. Read more... (154 words, 1 image, estimated 37 secs reading time)
by David on March 11, 2011
Major League Soccer polled players throughout the league to find out the most difficult place to play. Whose supporters make their stadium the toughest place to go and get a result? While you can probably guess that Seattle is number 1, some of the other results might surprise you.
1. Qwest Field (Seattle Sounders)
Is there any way 36,000 fans can’t make a difference? When defenders can’t hear their ‘keeper, even within the 18-yard box, it’s a problem.
2. Rio Tinto Stadium (Real Salt Lake)
They may not be as hyped as the fans in Seattle or Toronto, but RSL’s loyalists make Sandy, Utah, a true fortress (and the team has the home record to prove it). Read more... (506 words, 2 images, estimated 2:01 mins reading time)
by David on March 2, 2011
Javier Morales scored two goals to put Real Salt Lake in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League with a 4-1 win over the Columbus Crew last night.
Real Salt Lake is the first team from Major League Soccer to reach the semifinals of the tournament and will face Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica or CD Olimpia of Honduras for a chance at the final. The second leg in that aggregate goal series takes place on Thursday night with the Costa Rican side carrying a narrow 1-0 lead. The winner of the CONCACAF Champions League will take part in the FIFA World Club Tournament at the end of the year. Read more... (285 words, 1 image, estimated 1:08 mins reading time)
by David on January 26, 2011
Major League Soccer clubs have either opened up their training camp or about too. So it is a perfect time them for the first MLS rankings of 2011, courtesy of the MLS Soccer.
There is little surprise that the team who made the single biggest splash this offseason is ranked number one. Couple of surprises for me in that the Philadelphia Union is ranked #10 as they enter their second year while the Revs are ranked #17, below the expansion Portland Timbers. Do you agree or disagree with the rankings? Read more... (1210 words, 1 image, estimated 4:50 mins reading time)
by David on December 23, 2010
Now that Major League Soccer has announced the schedule for First Kick 2011, fans can start to plan for the 2011 MLS season.
It has been a busy off-season for MLS clubs and here is a run down of all the transactions that took place this off season.
MLS Offseason Transactions
Chicago Fire
In: Gibbs (Re-Entry Stage 2)
OUT: C.J. Brown (retired), Krysztof Krol (loan expired), Brian McBride (retired) Peter Lowry (expansion draft to POR), John Thorrington (expansion draft to VAN), Collins John (released), Wilman Conde (signed with Atlas) Read more... (940 words, 1 image, estimated 3:46 mins reading time)
by David on December 15, 2010
Today’s was the MLS Re-Entry Draft, which is usually a pretty boring affair. But not this year as eight players were chosen. The biggest name being Juan Pablo Angel who went west to the Los Angeles Galaxy where Angel will be reunited with his former coach Bruce Arena.
Ángel, who scored 61 goals (including playoffs) in four seasons in New York, could line up a front line of Ángel and 2010 Best XI selection Edson Buddle, along with big names Landon Donovan and David Beckham in pursuit of a second consecutive Supporters’ Shield. With the Galaxy taking on Angel’s salary, that would appear to end any hopes of the Galaxy bringing Ronaldinho next summer. Read more... (440 words, 1 image, estimated 1:46 mins reading time)
The MLS playoffs took a strange turn in the first round and many of the expected favorites for the semi-finals suffered shock defeats and are now out of the race for the MLS Cup. In fact three out of four of the matches ended with the better league record team losing to the underdog. The upsets likely will not please the league office considering the television ratings will likely take a small hit due to many stars heading home earlier then expected, but the better team won the match and deserves to continue on. But instead of Thierry Henry and Guillermo Barros Schelotto names being screamed this upcoming month expect to here of Chris Wondolowski and Conor Casey’s. Read more... (459 words, 1 image, estimated 1:50 mins reading time)
There’s no doubt about who’s ranked number one this week. Real Salt Lake thrashed the LA Galaxy to show that they are the class of MLS at the moment.
