Ain’t nothing like the Real thing
RSL vanquishes Galaxy to win MLS Cup 2009
Kyle Beckerman celebrates Real Salt Lake’s MLS Cup victory over the L.A. Galaxy. Photo: John Todd, isiphotos.com Center Line Soccer’s full coverage of MLS Cup 2009 includes audio interviews and a photo gallery. SEATTLE – The big story of the 2009 MLS season was the Los Angeles Galaxy improving from worst to first in the Western Conference. The big story for the 2009 post-season is Real Salt Lake going from the lowest seeded contender to the MLS Cup Championship.... Read More
Let the silly season begin
The MLS season is now done, which means the expansion draft lists will be released Monday. Here’s my take on who should be protected for San Jose Read More Read More
For MLS Cup 2009, the advantage goes to the Galaxy
When Real Salt Lake met the Galaxy in June at Home Depot Center, forward Yura Movsisyan was able to beat LA Galaxy goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts for a goal en route to a 2-0 victory. Of course, LA was without their high-priced talent, Landon Donovan and David Beckham. Photo: Michael Janosz, isiphotos.com Before the MLS playoffs began, the consensus was that the teams in the Western Conference were more prepared than their Eastern Conference counterparts to the lift the MLS Cup... Read More
Doyle: Quakes “more interested” in acquiring DP
The Earthquakes are looking to sign a Designated Player, but it won’t be Stephen Appiah of Ghana, who was recently shopped to the team. Photo: Brooks Parkenridge, isiphotos.com. While the San Jose Earthquakes finished the 2009 season better than they started, it’s clear that to continue that trend additional reinforcements will be needed. For that reason, San Jose general manager John Doyle has indicated an increased willingness on the part of the Quakes to pursue... Read More
No team is a sure thing in MLS playoffs
John Wolyniec and Dane Richards of the New York Red Bulls showed the Houston Dynamo last year that being the higher seed does not necessarily mean victory. Photo: Wendy Larsen, isiphotos.com. The second round of the MLS Cup Playoffs has the two higher seeds in each conference hosting their opponents from last week’s match-ups. In the four matches from last week, the home teams either tied or won, leaving the seeded favorites with work to do if they hope to advance to the... Read More