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Recap: Columbus vs. Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake upset the defending Major League Soccer Cup champion Columbus Crew, 4-2, on aggregate in their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series thanks to a 3-2 win at Crew Stadium on Thursday night.
Modified: 11/05/09 10:52:43 PM

Crew's Marshall named MLS Defender of Year again

Columbus Crew defender Chad Marshall was named MLS Defender of the Year for the second consecutive season Thursday.
Modified: 11/05/09 02:12:44 PM

Federer reaches Swiss quarterfinals

Roger Federer reached the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors by beating Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday at Basel, Switzerland.
Modified: 11/05/09 12:40:29 AM

Thornton tabbed as MLS Goalkeeper of the Year

Major League Soccer announced on Wednesday that Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton was voted the 2009 Goalkeeper of the Year.
Modified: 11/04/09 02:38:09 PM

Soehn will not return to D.C. United

Washington, D.C. (Sports Network) - D.C. United coach Tom Soehn removed his name from consideration for United's head coaching position Tuesday ahead of his contract expiring at the end of the year.
Modified: 11/03/09 01:23:48 PM

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Galaxy confirms Beckham loan to Milan

The Los Angeles Galaxy completed the loan agreement of midfielder David Beckham to Italian side AC Milan on Monday.
Modified: 11/02/09 02:50:35 PM

Recap: Chivas USA vs. Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA battled to a 2-2 draw in their Major League Soccer Western Conference Semifinal Series opener in the first ever playoff meeting between the two L.A.-based teams.
Modified: 11/01/09 08:23:19 PM

Recap: New England vs. Chicago

The New England Revolution earned a 2-1 advantage over the Chicago Fire in game one of their Major League Soccer Eastern Conference Semifinal Series on Sunday afternoon at Gillett Stadium.
Modified: 11/01/09 04:54:44 PM

Recap: Seattle vs. Houston

The Houston Dynamo and Seattle Sounders FC battled to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Major League Soccer Western Conference Semifinal Series on Thursday night at Qwest Field in front of almost 36,000 fans - an MLS record for a conference semifinal match.
Modified: 10/30/09 01:09:20 AM

Seattle's Ljungberg wins MLS Player of Month

Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Freddie Ljungberg was voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Month for October, it was announced on Thursday.
Modified: 10/29/09 07:09:39 PM

FC Dallas parts ways with GM Hitchcock

Hunt Sports Group Chairman Clark Hunt announced Tuesday that FC Dallas will not renew the contract of general manager Michael Hitchcock.
Modified: 10/27/09 05:50:49 PM

Toronto FC parts ways with interim coach Cummins

Toronto FC announced Tuesday the contract of interim head coach Chris Cummins will not be renewed for the 2010 season.
Modified: 10/27/09 01:05:49 PM

Earthquakes sign Corrales to multi-year deal

The San Jose Earthquakes signed captain Ramiro Corrales to a new multi-year contract Monday.
Modified: 10/27/09 01:00:53 PM

Beckham sure to return to AC Milan

AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani says that David Beckham's return to the club on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy in January is nearly "100 percent" certain.
Modified: 10/27/09 12:27:54 AM

Findley helps RSL into playoffs, grabs POW

Real Salt Lake forward Robbie Findley was voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Week for Week 32 of the 2009 season. Findley scored two goals in his club's 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids, which put RSL into the playoffs for the second straight year.
Modified: 10/26/09 06:35:41 PM

FCD's Cunningham claims MLS Golden Boot

FC Dallas striker Jeff Cunningham claimed the 2009 Golden Boot awarded to Major League Soccer's top goal scorer at the end of the regular season.
Modified: 10/25/09 08:51:56 PM

Recap: Columbus vs. New England

The New England Revolution defeated the Supporters' Shield winners, the Columbus Crew, 1-0 at Crew Stadium on Sunday evening in Major League Soccer action to clinch a playoff spot for the eighth consecutive season.
Modified: 10/25/09 08:47:13 PM

Recap: Chivas USA vs. Houston

The Houston Dynamo closed out their regular season with a 3-2 win at Chivas USA on Sunday afternoon at The Home Depot Center.
Modified: 10/25/09 05:38:32 PM

Recap: Seattle vs. FC Dallas

The Seattle Sounders closed out their inaugural season in Major League Soccer with a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas at Qwest Field on Saturday night.
Modified: 10/25/09 01:36:59 AM

Recap: Los Angeles vs. San Jose

The Los Angeles Galaxy clinched Major League Soccer's Western Conference regular season crown with a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes at The Home Depot Center on Saturday night.
Modified: 10/25/09 01:16:49 AM

Recap: Real Salt Lake vs. Colorado

Real Salt Lake kept its playoff hopes alive by earning a 3-0 victory vs. its Rocky Mountain rivals, the Colorado Rapids, on Saturday night at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Modified: 10/24/09 11:52:01 PM

Recap: Kansas City vs. D.C.

Claudio Lopez converted a penalty kick in the 92nd minute, and the Kansas City Wizards earned a 2-2 draw on Saturday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark to leave D.C. United's playoff hopes in doubt.
Modified: 10/24/09 11:27:15 PM

Recap: Red Bull New York vs. Toronto FC

Macoumba Kandji and Juan Pablo Angel each had two goals and an assist, and Red Bull New York beat Toronto FC 5-0 in a driving rain Saturday in the last MLS game at Giants Stadium.
Modified: 10/24/09 11:07:08 PM

Beckham's loan to AC Milan almost sealed

AC Milan lawyer Leandro Cantamessa has given a clear indication that a deal to bring the England international David Beckham back to the San Siro has almost been sealed.
Modified: 10/23/09 01:24:52 PM

Recap: Chicago vs. Chivas USA

Chivas USA forward Eduardo Lillingston snapped a perfect header into the netting for the only goal in his team's Major League Soccer match at the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.
Modified: 10/22/09 10:35:07 PM

Seattle's Ljungberg named Player of the Week

Seattle Sounders FC veteran midfielder Freddie Ljungberg was named Major League Soccer's Player of the Week for Week 31 on Monday.
Modified: 10/20/09 12:34:44 PM

Recap: Houston vs. Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Galaxy and Houston Dynamo battled to a scoreless draw in Major League Soccer action at Robertson Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Modified: 10/18/09 05:51:19 PM

Recap: Chivas USA vs. San Jose

The San Jose Earthquakes and Chivas USA battled to a 2-2 draw in Major League Soccer action at the Home Depot Center on Saturday night.
Modified: 10/18/09 01:02:43 AM

Recap: Kansas City vs. Seattle

Seattle Sounders FC became just the second team in Major League Soccer history to earn a playoff spot in their first year with a 3-2 win at the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night.
Modified: 10/17/09 11:31:22 PM

Recap: FC Dallas vs. Colorado

FC Dallas moved into a four-way tie with Toronto, New England, and D.C. for the final spot in the 2009 Major League Soccer playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Pizza Hut Park on Saturday night.
Modified: 10/17/09 11:06:34 PM