“>Seattle Sounders FC Supporters are loud! There has been a lot of talk about Seattle Sounders FC fans. From those who alleged that they piped in crowd noise (a oft repeated and thoroughly debunked rumor) to those who alleged that the TV microphones just amp them up for the viewing public at home as some [...]

“>This comes directly from BCSoccerWeb.com. USL-1 team owners are NOT happy with the sale by Nike of the USL to NuRock. Prospect of USL-1 clubs jumping ship to newly created team owned league looms.—————— TEAM OWNERS ASSOCIATION CHILLS RELATIONS WITH USL Atlanta, Carolina, Miami, Minnesota, Montreal, St. Louis, Tampa and Vancouver [...]

“> Freddy Adu may get even closer to another Pele at his new club. As Freddy Adu mentioned on his twitter today: “ok for those who dont know i just completed a 1 year loan move to Belenenses. And im excited to join the team tomorrow for training.” What do you think? Will he get playing time or will [...]

“> The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that forward Cornell Glen and midfielder Simon Elliott were called up for national team duty. Glen is on Trinidad and Tobago’s roster for two important World Cup qualifiers, while Elliott will play for New Zealand in a friendly against Jordan. Cornell Glen will play for his country during World Cup [...]

“>Drew Moor is running out of Dallas as Ugo Ihemelu is head there. From the Colorado Rapids Front Office, the team has acquired defender Drew Moor in a trade with FC Dallas, the club announced today. Along with Moor, the Rapids receive Dallas’ natural second round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft and allocation money. Per [...]

“> Does this man have another offering looming overhead? Again, thanks to another one of our readers pointed out this story that Freddie Ljungberg of Seattle Sounders FC has been getting interest from Sven Goran Erikkson at Notts County (click here for the original article at the Sunday Mercury and all the details). Apparently, Erikkson is trying [...]

“> Thanks to one of our readers for pointing out this little bit of information (click here for the original and all the details at the Courthouse News Service)… “They (two men) claim that after they got the client, MacFarlane Chang DC Soccer, which owns and operates the team, went behind their backs and cut them out [...]

“> Imagine this: April 7, 2012 – The new New York Cosmos to Face Old Foe In West Coast Clash The reborn New York Cosmos FC will play against a familiar name from it’s NASL days, the Seattle Sounders. Seattle reports that all 37,300 tickets have been sold for the marquee Saturday match up on [...]

” alt=”” border=”0″ /> We’ve added more information including an auction you can participate in today. As you know, as a reader of MLSR, we support good causes and that is why we post the following story about the Nicole Cup. In the interest of full disclosure, we should note that one of our contributors’ cousins was [...]

“>Mark Chajkowsky of the Philadelphia Soccer Examiner is reporting that Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira is interested in Major League Soccer. The French national team star revealed the breaking news in an interview with Orange Sport. “I still have a year left on my contract and I think it will be my last in Europe at [...]

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“>0 for 2?According to great friend of MLSR, Major League Soccer Talk’s Kartik Krishnayer maybe: Jeff Cooper was believed to have won the USL bid according to several team owners. He had supposedly submitted the highest sealed bid, but the group chosen is more in line with the current USL leadership. I hear Miami FC, [...]

“>(http://www.scolhanense.com/noticia.php?id=536)Former Red Bull defensive midfielder Juan Pietravallo has signed with Sporting Clube Olhanense according to the clubs official website. The Argentine midfielder was on trial with the club since early August and convinced coach Jorge Costa. Pietravallo reached a buyout agreement with the New York club in June. He only appeared in three matches [...]

?v=0″> Get ready for kick-off. Tomorrow’s match between the Red and Rave Green could be epic. Big game, big crowds, big players, traveling fans, rabid home support, great atmosphere. This game should represent one of the best games in North American soccer. Before the game here is what you should be reading (if you haven’t already). Our friend Steve [...]

“> This editorial comes directly from Luis Bueno from INSIDE SOCCER, as he sheds light on MLS’ struggle to beat Mexican clubs in the CONCACAF Champions League. ————————- It seemed if any Major League Soccer club were poised to claim the league’s first victory against a Mexican club on Mexican soil in a competitive match, it was the [...]

“> Sparse home support and a 5-0 drubbing were not a good look for the Capital Club View from the Press Box – DC United vs Toluca By Ben Canada I would like to send thanks for the loyal DC United fans that did show up to last night match with DC United vs. Toluca. The few of you [...]

“>RSL Supporters Group – La Barra Real Alleges Racially Motivated Security Misconduct This is a story that we’ve been investigating since Wednesday and today our new RSL correspondent reports the following: This is what I have gotten so far from the incident last night at the RSL v Chivas game between RSL supporters and Sandy Police. [...]

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“> From the Chivas USA Front Office, Chivas USA defender Yamith Cuesta, acquired on loan on Aug. 14 from Colombian club Expreso Rojo, has received his P-1 work visa and International Transfer Certificate, and is now eligible for MLS action. The defender has joined the club in Los Angeles and will train with the team on [...]

“> Bob Bradley has named the following mix of European-based and MLS players for the latest World Cup Qualifying matches. GOALKEEPERS (2): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa: 5/3 SO), Tim Howard (Everton FC: 12/7 SO) DEFENDERS (8): Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes: 22/3), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA, 2/0), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover: 19/0), Jay DeMerit (Watford: 3/0), Clarence Goodson (IK Start: 1/0), [...]

“>Soccer blogger Brian Quarstad of Inside Minnesota Soccer is reporting that the sale to NuRock is a shock to some USL owners. It’s widely known that Traffic FC along with a current USL-1 owners group made a bid for league but did not win that bid. However, that same owners group led by Aaron Davidson [...]

“> It was a rough night for those who follow MLS with every baited breath and look for moments that can help with the growth and credibility of the league. It was shocking to see how poor Columbus was at Estadio Azul in a 5-0 loss to the ‘Cementeros’.  Not to mention that a former FC Dallas [...]

” border=”0″ alt=”” /> The 2009 U.S. Open Cup trophy has arrived at RFK Stadium. Will you be there when the team lifts it in victory on September 2? What do you Seattle fans think of all this? Healthy swagger or capital sized arrogance? ————

“>The official website of the United Soccer Leagues is confirming that NuRock Soccer Holdings LLC (”NuRock Soccer Holdings”) today announced that it has acquired United Soccer Leagues (”USL”) from NIKE. NuRock Soccer Holdings, based in Atlanta, is led by Rob Hoskins and Alec Papadakis. NuRock Soccer Holdings is currently a USL franchisee with a Premier Development [...]

“> Queue the hate. The battle to show the league who the loudest supporters are is on. While Toronto has always prided themselves as having the loudest fans in the league, Seattle supporters will hear nothing of that and aim to show us all on Saturday that they are the ones who bring the decibels. MLSR will have [...]

“> According to today’s Globe and Mail, The future of Vancouver’s MLS franchise could be in jeopardy if the financially strapped provincial government bails on a retractable roof project for B.C. Place Stadium. The provincially owned and operated stadium is the future domicile of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and is slated to undergo a $365-million renovation in [...]

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“> From the San Jose Earthquakes Front Office, the team announced today that they will play the El Sueño de tu Vida Bay Area All-Stars on Friday, September 4 at PAL stadium in San Jose. The game will kick off at 8 p.m. and admission is free to the public. This match is a [...]

“>After the news that MLS has withdrew it’s name from the hat of possible new owners of USL, another name has been thrown in: Miami FC itself. The only thing stranger than the owners of the team with the worst attendance in USL 1 trying to buy the league itself is the fact that it’s [...]