Despite playing well, Dynamo fall again
16 shots and several golden chances are wasted in loss to SJ
September 6, 2010
Dwain Capodice
MLSsoccer.com
HOUSTON — It was likely a must-win match for the Houston Dynamo. It would’ve gone a long way toward improving their playoff chances. But despite putting together one of their best performances of the year, the Dynamo’s poor finishing undid them ...
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Brad Davis's goal wasn't enough for Houston.
Geovanni shows why he's worth DP status
A goal and an assist prove the Brazilian's impact
September 6, 2010
Geoff Lepper
MLSsoccer.com
Ever since San Jose signed Geovanni as their first designated player, Earthquakes coach Frank Yallop has insisted he only wanted to start the Brazilian playmaker when he was in a position to “look good.”When the final whistle sounded Sunday, ...
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San Jose celebrate their first win in Houston since their reincarnation.
Galaxy U-18 Rovira living dream with El Salvador
LA native getting early chance to start his international career
September 6, 2010
Adam Serrano
Special to MLSsoccer.com
LOS ANGELES – Alan Rovira has yet to appear in an MLS match, but on Saturday night, he still realized a rare dream: the start of an international career. The 18-year-old midfielder suited up for the El Salvador National Team for the first time ...
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Galaxy Academy product Alan Rovira didn't appear for El Salvador against Honduras on Saturday.
MLSers make their mark in African qualifying
Revolution's Nyassi scores as Gambia start with an impressive win
September 6, 2010
Greg Seltzer
MLSsoccer.com
AMSTERDAM — Qualifying for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations got into full swing this weekend, and several MLS players shined on the day. New England Revolution winger Sainey Nyassi scored to help Gambia grab the top in Group F with a 3-1 win ...
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Sainey Nyassi celebrates his goal against Toronto FC on Saturday at Gillette Stadium.
RBNY player ratings after loss in Salt Lake
New York lay a dud for first time in seven straight matches
September 5, 2010
Kristian Dyer
MLSsoccer.com
Well, there goes that. After six straight matches where New York had outplayed their opponent, the Red Bulls were a dud on Saturday night against Real Salt Lake. The player ratings from Saturday night’s 1-0 loss at Rio Tinto Stadium:GK – Greg ...
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Real Salt Lake defeated New York 1-0.
Honduras top El Salvador on PKs at LA Coliseum
Fire's Umanzor assists opener, but Valladares stones La Selecta
September 5, 2010
Adam Serrano
Special to MLSsoccer.com
LOS ANGELES – World Cup veteran 'keeper Noel Valladares made two crucial saves in a wild finish as Honduras defeated El Salvador 4-3 on penalty kicks Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to win the exhibition Copa Independencia. A ...
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Chicago Fire defender Deris Umanzor assisted on El Salvador's first goal just before halftime.
Preki: TFC have "no luck at all" at FC Dallas
Toronto coach pleased with effort, but disappointed in Saric red
September 5, 2010
Vijay Setlur
MLSsoccer.com
The prospects for a win by Toronto FC at FC Dallas were slim to be fair. Missing three starters due to international duty, another two key players to injury and playing against MLS’ hottest team on the road where the club simply doesn’t win were ...
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Preki, an immigrant from Serbia, is part of the multicultural fabric of U.S. soccer.
Mission accomplished for Real Salt Lake
Team ties record, hot in pursuit of Shield, proves skeptics wrong
September 5, 2010
Randy Davis
MLSsoccer.com
SANDY, Utah – Real Salt Lake accomplished what they expected to on Saturday night: They beat the New York Red Bulls at home 1-0 with an early goal by Fabian Espindola. Mission accomplished.WATCH: FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTSBut the ramifications of the ...
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Javier Morales (left) helped power RSL to a 1-0 victory over New York.
Poll: Who will win the Supporters' Shield?
LA and Columbus are in front, but FCD and RSL are in the hunt
September 5, 2010
MLS staff
MLSsoccer.com
Who will win the Supporters' Shield?online survey With the Columbus Crew catching up with the LA Galaxy in total points, we are in for a treat as the season comes down the stretch: A full-fledged, no-holds-barred dogfight for the ...
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Schelotto, Buddle, Shea, Beckerman are all in the hunt for the Supporters' Shield.
Red Bulls miss chance to make statement
NY admit work to be done after loss, but don't feel far behind
September 5, 2010
Kristian Dyer
MLSsoccer.com
New York, who last year finished bottom of the league, entered Saturday night’s match in Salt Lake firmly entrenched in second place in the Eastern Conference. Backe cautioned that this year he didn’t expect the team to challenge for a MLS Cup, ...
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Although Juan Pablo Angel & Co. were outplayed by RSL in a 1-0 loss, they still have positives to take away.