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Major League Soccer: …And Then There Were 8

The regular season finished up yesterday. Los Angeles took the top spot in league as they collected the Supporter’s Shield. By having top spot in the league, they are guaranteed a spot in the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions

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Weekend Watch List: Community Shield, German Super Cup, And More

The European club seasons for the top leagues are about ready to kickoff so it seems like it is time to have the first installment looking at the top games at the weekend. Chelsea vs. Manchester United (Sunday 10 am,

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My Thoughts On Superliga

The first two rounds of group games are complete in Superliga and there have been a couple of surprises as Pachuca and Chicago have both been eliminated while Puebla and New England have advanced into the semifinals. Maybe it isn’t

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Major League Soccer Designated Player Signings And Superclubs

The transfer window or whatever the MLS equivalent of it is opened up last week and there have been a flurry of big name signings starting with Thierry Henry joining New York Red Bulls being the biggest of the signings.

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North American Superliga Preview

The North American Superliga is around for its 2010 version. The tournament is still trying to find its place especially with the CONCACAF Champions League. The tournament feels like the UEFA Cup Europa League of North America to give anyone

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Major League Soccer: Gameweek 2 I Know The Score

The season started last weekend and while there is no debate that it is not quite up to the level of European club soccer, it was an exciting weekend as we got a first look at a lot of teams

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Major League Soccer: My First Impressions Part I

On the opening weekend of MLS, I wanted to see each of the 16 teams in action. However, this was a long endeavor, so I’ll be doing it in two parts. First impressions in MLS can be kind of pointless

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MLS Preview And Predictions

The season starts in a couple of hours so I will finally give my predictions for the entire season. MLS gives out a large number of different awards as well such as defender, newcomer and rookie of the year, but

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