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 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 January 6, 2011
Toronto FC announced Today that Aron Winter has been named the club’s new head coach and technical director, and Paul Mariner will be the teams new director of player development.
A statement on the TFCweb site said:
“Aron will oversee our entire soccer operation and set the soccer direction of Toronto FC. Paul will be responsible for our club’s scouting, player acquisition, player development and our Academy,” said Tom Anselmi, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Read more... (255 words, 2 images, estimated 1:01 mins reading time)
by David on December 29, 2010
There have been lots of media reports that Toronto FC‘s Dwayne De Rosario was in Scotland to train with Celtic with an eye to a January loan spell. The only problem is that nobody told Major League Soccer.
In order for a player who is under contract with one team to be allowed to train with another team, they both need to sign off (literally) on the deal. These contract protect the player’s home club if the player is injured while on trial.
Toronto FC interim General Manager Earl Cochrane says that no such permission was granted. Read more... (224 words, 1 image, estimated 54 secs 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 November 3, 2010
Toronto FC have announced on their web site that they have hired Juergen Klinsmann as an adviser.
“We’re honoured to work with a football icon like Jürgen and to have access to his wealth of experience and expertise to evaluate our current operations and support our team’s development,” said Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
Anselmi added that Klinsmann will work closely with Interim Director of Soccer Earl Cochrane and Assistant General Manager Jim Brennan. Read more... (186 words, 1 image, estimated 45 secs reading time)
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by David on October 14, 2010
Since they arrived in MLS, Toronto FC‘s owners Maple Leaf Sports have done a great job off the field building and promoting the team. They have not done a very good job on the field, but that is a topic for another day.
But Maple Leaf Sports are now backpedaling after its ticket renewal fiasco. Toronto fans received their renewal forms in the mail and saw a 20%-30% increase iver 2010 due to the addition of four extra games next season. Read more... (320 words, 1 image, estimated 1:17 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.
