“>Toronto fans are going to have to kiss this fellow goodbye…for now.
Thanks to one of our readers for pointing out the Kansas City Star article by Daniel Girard (click here for the original and all the details) which reports that Julian De Guzman is officially not coming to Toronto FC, even for a $2.75 million [...]
NOTCOMING: Julian De Guzman to Toronto FC
INCOMING (OFFICIAL): San Jose Earthquakes Sign Jaguares de Chiapas FC Midfielder Andre Luiz Moreira
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From the San Jose Earthquakes Front Office, the team announced today that the team has signed Brazilian midfielder Andre Luiz Moreira. Per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We are excited to add a player of the caliber of Andre Luiz to our roster,” said General Manager John Doyle. “He [...]
REPORT: Real Salt Lake Owner Dave Checketts Lobbied Don Garber for Return of the "Shootout"
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As amazing as that sounds, it appears to be true.
Courtesy of the Salt Lake Tribune (thanks to RSLFM for the tip):
Having watched two of the greatest goalkeepers the United States has ever produced square off in the final chapter of the annual Major League Soccer All-Star Game, the man whose team and stadium hosted the dramatic duel [...]
EDITORIAL: Seattle’s Success – And Reactions
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FC DALLAS TRANSFERS KENNY COOPER TO TSV 1860 MUNICH
FRISCO, Texas (Friday, July 31, 2009) – FC Dallas announced today that Forward Kenny Cooper has been transferred to TSV 1860 Munich of the 2. Bundesliga pending a medical examination. Per club policy, terms of the deal [...]
“>According to sources at Tribal Football…. Argentine defender Walter Garcia will begin a trial with struggling MLS club New York Red Bulls on Monday.
He was invited to this trial after New York has been snooping around for defenders like Marco Materazzi, Wilman Conde, and Mario Yepes. Juan Carlos Osorio would love to add some [...]
REPORT: Seattle Sounders FC’s Montero Called Up for Colombian Friendly in Houston
“>According to Colombian fútbol site FútbolRed.com the young Seattle striker has been called up along with 28 other players for friendlies in the US. He has been listed in the squad for Colombia’s August 7 match vs El Salvador in Houston. If Montero shows well it is possible that he will be called in for Colombian [...]
INCOMING: Reda Doulyazal On Trial With Seattle Sounders FC
“>From the Seattle Times’s Jose Romero:
The Moroccan national was indeed at training today at Starfire. The midfielder/attacking wing is in the middle of this photo wearing orange.
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INCOMING: Lesly Fellinga and Nathan Rolf to TFC?
“>Fellinga last played with former club of Michael Bradley, SC Heerenveen.
Toronto FC looks to be making some moves to bolster their squad.
First from the UK, Toronto FC appears set to bring in a young left back:
One player who will be in the squad, but who is not expected to feature at the start of the [...]
LIVE: Red Bull New York at W Connection – CONCACAF Champions League (VIDEO)
VIDEO: Chelsea vs Inter Milan Interviews With Drogba, Cech, Essien, Malouda, Shevchenko, Pizarro, Cordoba (en espanol), Ancelotti (in italiano)
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Didier Drogba (on Inter Milan, Ancelotti, Transfer Market), Peter Cech (on Ancelotti and John Terry), the exceptionally soft-spoken Michael Essien (on John Terry), Florent Malouda (on Manchester United, John Terry, Lakers Hat, Ancelotti, diamond formation, Mourinho), Claudio Pizarro (on World Football Challenge and US Soccer in English y Espanol), Andrey Shevchenko (on [...]
OUTGOING: Red Bull New York Waive Khano Smith
“>This man is heading out of the New York Red Bulls!
From the Red Bull New York Front Office, the team announced today that it has waived midfielder Khano Smith.
Smith, 28, has played in eight games this season for New York, starting in six. He was signed by the Red Bulls during the off-season on February [...]
EXPANSION: Miami Soccer Supporters United in Effort to Bring MLS to Miami
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Miami’s FIU Stadium would be the likelyhome of any MLS team.Thought it was all over for Miami when Barcelona withdrew their bid? Maybe, but maybe not….Official press release:
Miami Supporters Starting MLS Drive
Since FC Barcalona gave up on Miami soccer for Major League Soccer the fans in the area have had little to get excited about [...]
VIDEO: DC United’s Boyzz Khumalo Kicks It Around With DC’s Homeless
LIVE: MLS All Stars vs Everton – 2009 MLS All Star Game (VIDEO)
LIVE: Puerto Rico Islanders at Toronto FC – CONCACAF Champions League
REPORT: Philadelphia Union up to 9,200 Season Tickets for 2010, Seattle 2-3 Weeks Away From Selling Out of all 2010 Season Tickets
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Like their Toronto brethren, Philadelphia and Seattle MLS fans better get used to this scene.Two stories on the 2010 Season Ticket front today. Our advice if you are in Philadelphia, Seattle, or Toronto, lock in your season tickets for 2010 now rather than later.
First it appears half of Philadelphia’s 18,500 seat stadium is already sold [...]
REPORT: Fox Football Fone-In Host Steve Cohen Canned as Controversial Wynalda Replaces Him
REPORT: Three MLS All-Stars Debut One-of-a-Kind mi adidas Boots in Salt Lake City Match Up Today
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REPORT: ESPN UK to Broadcast Remaining MLS Season
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Yesterday, ESPN announced that the sports channel’s football coverage would be extended to include matches from the top-flight domestic competitions in Germany, Portugal, Russia and the Netherlands.The US broadcaster has also secured the UK and Ireland rights to air the remainder of the Major Soccer League competition [...]
POSTMATCH: DC United vs LA Firpo – CONCACAF Champions League (VIDEO)
“>The view from the press box at DC United vs LA Firpo,
DC United vs Luis Angel Firpo
Views from Ben Canada….
Well the feel from the crowd was definitely split from the start as you had for DC United the usual strong support of the Barra Brava & La Norte supporters sections but the L.A. Firpo & [...]
VIDEO: Texian Army TV – Episode 14 – Garth Brooks Edition
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Texian Army TV – Episode 14 – Revs down the road weary Dynamo from Texian Army TV – Yossarin on Vimeo.
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VIDEO: It’s Called Football with MLS Rumors, 3rd Degree, Sounders at Heart, and 100% Soccer
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The It’s Called Football – TFC blog recap the first half of the season from the Western Conference with (yours truly) Patrick Beatty on Real Salt Lake, Buzz Carrick on FC Dallas, Dave Clark on the Seattle Sounders and from LA, Nick Green on the Galaxy.
They also breakdown the Toronto v Columbus game and [...]
INCOMING/OUTGOING: Colorado Rapids Sign Jamie Smith and Waive Terry Cooke
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From the Colorado Rapids Front Office, the team announced two roster moves today, as the team has signed Scottish midfielder Jamie Smith. Per club and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. In another roster move, Colorado waived midfielder Terry Cooke. “I think it is always a difficult time when senior [...]
INTERVIEW: MLSR Interviews MLS All Star Stuart Holden About Custom Adidas Boots, All Star Game
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As part of our series called “10 v 11″ interviews with MLS players, MLS Rumors was fortunate enough today to talk with MLS All Star and Houston Dynamo midfielder Stuart Holden regarding his brand new customized boots, thanks to Adidas,. Here is what he had to say:
MLSR: Stuart as a player, how was it [...]
LIVE: DC United vs LA Firpo – CONCACAF Champions League (VIDEO)
REPORT: Three MLS All-Stars Debut One-of-a-Kind mi adidas Boots in Salt Lake City Match Up
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Each player brought a unique approach to the design process to create boots that reflect their personality, color preferences and style both on and off the field. Holden will wear one-of-a-kind mi adiPure2 boots, Montero will lace up in a bold mi F50i and Casey will showcase his version of mi Predator PowerSwerve. [...]
REPORT: MLS Playoffs to Get A Major League Overhall?
“>This comes to us courtesy of an excellent site, PitchInvasion.net:
Yes, MLS fans’ dreams might be about to come true: Pitch Invasion has learned that the MLS Board of Governors are seriously considering a complete overhaul of the MLS playoff structure, that would both enliven the playoffs and ensure the regular season beomes a meaningful [...]
REPORT: CONCACAF Champions League 2009/10 Kicks off Tonight! – (VIDEO)
“>It’s all on the line for at a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup and the millions of dollars from FIFA for just qualifying for it. It is the highest tournament that an MLS club can participate in.
And here’s what you might want to read….
The Format (if you didn’t already know it)
Fox Soccer Channel’s [...]
INVESTIGATION:US Soccer Federation Is it Time For A Change? Part 1: Waste, Excess and Incompetence by Execs/Staff May Undermine National Team Program
“>US Soccer Federation Headquarters also known as “Soccer House” is an imposing structure.
EDITOR’S NOTE: While MLS Rumors is supportive of the men and women who wear the shirt of the US National teams we believe that it is vital that if the USA is to grow into a vibrant footballing culture, that will only [...]
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