by David on April 17, 2011
The New York Red Bulls got their first win since the opening week of the season while Charlie Davies continued his remarkable goalscoring recovery for D.C. United.
New York 3 San Jose 0
Luke Rodgers scored the first two goals of his MLS career and added an assist to lead the Red Bulls to a victory over the Earthquakes.
The win for the Red Bulls (2-1-2) snapped a three-game winless streak. It also came at the expense of the Earthquakes (1-2-2), who shocked and upset the Red Bulls, the MLS Eastern Conference regular season champions, in the opening round of the 2010 MLS Cup playoffs. Read more... (591 words, 1 image, estimated 2:22 mins reading time)
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by David on April 14, 2011
The two best teams in MLS met Wednesday in the latest installment of the Rocky Mountain Cup. This game matched up the past two MLS Cup champions and like four of the previous six games between these two rivals, was decided by a goal scored after the 88th minute.
In the third minute of second half stoppage time, a foul gave RSL a free-kick 25 yards out. Javier Morales took the free-kick and saw his shot rebound back off the post to Paulo Jr. who was unable to control it. But he was able to nudge it forward to Fabian Espindola who was able to put the ball away for the game winner. Read more... (187 words, estimated 45 secs reading time)
by David on April 11, 2011
A review of the action in Major League Soccer this weekend.
D.C. United 1 LA Galaxy 1
Charlie Davies converted a disputed 90th-minute penalty kick as D.C. United tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1.
The goal, Davies’ fourth of the year and third on a penalty, came 78 minutes after Mike Magee put the Galaxy ahead on a header off David Beckham’s corner kick.
Davies drew the penalty by falling to the ground inside the 18-yard box after pushing the ball past Omar Gonzalez. Television replays showed Gonzalez stretched his arm and made contact with Davies, but that Davies made the most of it. Several Galaxy players rushed toward referee Abiodun Okulaja to protest after he blew for the foul. Read more... (410 words, 1 image, estimated 1:38 mins reading time)
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by David on April 9, 2011
Sitting here in the press box at Gillette Stadium awaiting the start of tonight’s New England Revolution v Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer game.
Usually I watch the Revs games with the NE fans in “The Fort” but tonight I am lucky enough to be sitting high above Gillette in the press box.
Pre Match Notes
The Revolution enter tonights game undefeated through the team’s first four matches. This is just the second time in team history that the Revs have been undefeated after the first four games. They have to be disappointed though to have only picked up 2 points in their last two games against the MLS‘s two new franchises: Portland and Vancouver. Read more... (575 words, 1 image, estimated 2:18 mins reading time)
by David on April 6, 2011
A huge night for Major League Soccer as Real Salt Lake became the first MLS to reach the finals of the CONCACAF Champions League.
RSK lost 2-1 to Costa Rican club Saprissa on Tuesday, but progressed to the final 3-2 on aggregate after winning the first leg 2-0 at home.
When Luis Cordero scored from 30 yards for Saprissa a minute into the second half, RSL fans had to be nervous about how their team would handle the pressure in a hostile environment. But RSL continued to play soccer and push forward and they were rewarded in the 61st minute when Jamison Olave scored from a corner. The valuable away goal meant that Saprissa now needed three goals to progress. Read more... (193 words, 2 images, estimated 46 secs reading time)
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 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)
