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Chivas USA faces defending MLS champion Houston

Los Angeles Times — Struggling Chivas will be without key midfielder Jesse Marsch, sidelined because of a broken jaw. at Houston, 6 PDT, Azteca
Club Deportivo Chivas USA5 hours ago

United's Latest Import Has a Lot of Mileage

Washington Post — After helping fellow Liberian Francis Doe as an aspiring national team contributor, new United goalie Louis Crayton had the favor returned, leading to his current position as the team's starting goalie.
D.C. United5 hours ago

The pressure's on Landon Donovan after missing Olympics

Los Angeles Times — The Galaxy star was left off the U.S. team for the Games to ensure his availability for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier at Guatemala. Turns out it may have been unnecessary. Landon Donovan now has to show that the decision to exclude him from the U.S. men's Olympic soccer team was the right one.
Los Angeles Galaxy5 hours ago

DYNAMO NOTES: Ching gets international call-up

Houston Chronicle — The Dynamo and Chivas USA will be missing more than starters to international call-ups tonight at Robertson Stadium. They will be without their top scorers.
Houston Dynamo5 hours ago

Healthy Dynamo thriving

Houston Chronicle — They finished last season in a class of their own in the Western Conference, and they even kicked off 2008 in a stumbling fashion similar to last year's start.
Houston Dynamo5 hours ago

Crayton Helps United Get Back on Track

Washington Post — With D.C. United eager to test a new goalkeeper, Louis Crayton is rushed into the starting lineup Saturday night against the surging Chicago Fire and answers the call with a 1-0 win in Bridgeview, Ill.
D.C. United5 hours ago

Injury to prevent Matt Reis from saving day

Boston Herald — FOXBORO - If the Revolution are to bounce back from Saturday's 4-0 clunker at San Jose, they must do so minus goalkeeper Matt Reis when they take on D.C. United tonight...
New England Revolution5 hours ago

Major League Soccer MLS Standings

Kansas City Star — Today D.C. United at New England, 6:30 p.m. CD Chivas USA at Houston, 8 p.m. Thursday Chicago at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.
Kansas City Wizards5 hours ago

Fire-Galaxy a missed opportunity for MLS

Chicago Tribune — It was supposed to be one of the most highly anticipated games of the year.
Chicago Fire5 hours ago

Gabriel Badilla is big deal for Revs' future

Boston Herald — The New England Revolution acquired sorely needed depth in central defense by signing Costa Rican international Gabriel Badilla. Badilla, 24, arrives from Costa Rican...
New England Revolution5 hours ago

Wizards' Vermes turns down offer to become GM of LA Galaxy

Kansas City Star — Here’s proof that the glitz, glamour, sun and palm trees of Tinseltown have nothing on good old Middle America.
Kansas City Wizards5 hours ago

Wizards' reserve team dominating its league

Kansas City Star — The Wizards are sitting atop the MLS standings. What’s that, you say? You could swear that the last time you glanced at Major League Soccer’s standings, the Wizards remained mired in a tie with Toronto FC in the cellar of the Eastern Conference.
Kansas City Wizards5 hours ago

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