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D.C. United vs. Sporting Kansas City

Washington Post — D.C. United carries a club-record seven-game losing streak into Sunday's MLS match against Sporting Kansas City at RFK Stadium. United has not won in 70 days after going 0-for-April. Will the fortunes change today? Chris Pontius should return in some capacity and Nick DeLeon is nearing full fitness. Meantime, Sporting is without two suspended starters: center back Aurelien Collin and central midfielder Oriol Rosell. Read full article >>    

D.C. United May 19, 2013

Sunday kickaround

Soccer Insider | Washington Post — *Today’s D.C. United preview focuses on goalkeeper Bill Hamid, who has shown greater maturity amid the club’s terrible season and is headed to U.S. national team training camp later this month. *Today is defender Robbie Russell‘s farewell to pro soccer … Continue reading →    

D.C. United May 19, 2013

Sunday kickaround

Washington Post — *Today's D.C. United preview focuses on goalkeeper Bill Hamid, who has shown greater maturity amid the club's terrible season and is headed to U.S. national team training camp later this month. *Today is defender Robbie Russell's farewell to pro soccer after 12 seasons. Medical school awaits. I would expect to see him in the 18 against visiting Sporting Kansas City but playing time will depend on the course of the match. In addition to praising Russell's longevity and leadership, Brandon McDonald said about his brainy teammate: Read full article >>    

D.C. United May 19, 2013

MLS | Crew 1, Toronto FC 0: Oduro ends Crew goal drought

Columbus Dispatch — After going more than two games without a goal, the Crew was looking for a spark — any spark — on offense. What it got yesterday in Toronto was not enough to set the scoreboard on fire, but it did snap a two-game losing streak. Dominic Oduro’s goal in the 42nd minute gave the Crew a 1-0 win over Toronto FC at BMO Field.

Columbus Crew May 19, 2013

Dynamo put ball in own net in 2-0 loss to Revs

Boston Herald — HOUSTON — Diego Fagundez scored and Houston added an own goal in the New England Revolution's 2-0 victory over the Dynamo on Saturday night.New England (3-4-4), unbeaten in four of its last five games, took a 1-0 lead in the 51st minute on Fagundez's goal. Off a give-and-go from Clyde Simms at the top of the box, Fagundez weaved through Houston's defenders and sent a shot inside the far post from the penalty area.

New England Revolution May 19, 2013

Early goal dooms punchless Fire to defeat

Chicago Sun-Times — CHESTER, Pa. — Jack McInerney scored his Major League Soccer-leading eighth goal of the season in the third minute, and the Philadelphia Union made it stand up in a 1-0 victory Saturday against the Fire. McInerney headed home a corner kick by Sebastien Le Toux for the Union (5-4-3), which beat the Fire 1-0 for the second time in eight days. The Union also won 1-0 on May 11 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. The Fire (2-7-1), which lost its third consecutive game and remained winless on the road (0-4-1), played short-handed ...

Chicago Fire May 18, 2013

McInerney goal lifts Union over Fire, 1-0

philly.com — At times the play was as sloppy as the soggy weather conditions. But playing their third game in eight days, the Union did enough to rebound from a difficult midweek defeat.

Philadelphia Union May 18, 2013

Revolution, Fagundez surprise Dynamo

New England Revolution Blog | ESPN Boston — For the second straight week, Diego Fagundez scored the opening goal, but this time it proved to be the game-winner as the New England Revolution staked a surprising 2-0 win over the second-place Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium on Saturday night. Fagundez, who scored last week vs. New York, struck in the 51st minute while Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth stopped a trio of shots to lead the guests to their second road win of the season.

New England Revolution May 18, 2013

Bill Hamid shows maturity as D.C. United struggles in MLS

Washington Post — D.C. United’s rotten season has been rough on everyone in the organization. Defeats have mounted at a troubling pace. Anguish has deepened with each lost weekend. Under the strain, some players have coped better than others. Read full article >>    

D.C. United May 18, 2013

Taylor exits with shoulder injury

Soccer y Futbol | Houston Chronicle — Dynamo center back Jermaine Taylor, one of the team’s most important players over the last two years, suffered a left shoulder injury in the eighth minute Saturday night against the New England Revolution. Taylor suffered the injury after colliding with New England forward Dimitry Imbongo on a clean 50-50 challenge. Taylor fell awkwardly and immediately  Read More

Houston Dynamo May 18, 2013

Crew: Arrieta draws 2-game suspension from MLS

Columbus Dispatch — The Crew’s suddenly struggling offense took another hit yesterday before the team’s flight touched down in Toronto. Forward Jairo Arrieta received a two-game suspension for his blow to the head of Colorado’s Drew Moor during a 2-0 loss last Saturday at Crew Stadium.

Columbus Crew May 18, 2013

Tough task for Tierney, Revs

Boston Herald — FOXBORO — Given that tonight’s game at Houston would mark the 100th start of his MLS career, it would appear that “graybeard” Chris Tierney is imminently qualified to assess the current state of the Revolution.

New England Revolution May 17, 2013

TFC: Winless skid hits nine games

Toronto Sun — Like in many games so far this season, one mistake cost Toronto FC dearly.

Toronto FC May 18, 2013

Toronto FC a work in progress, and it’s tough to watch: Kelly

Toronto Star — Columbus beats TFC 1-0 has never lost at BMO Field, posting a record of 2-0-5 here.

Toronto FC May 18, 2013

Game preview: Crew vs. Toronto FC

Columbus Dispatch — Where: BMO Field, Toronto

Columbus Crew May 18, 2013

Eastern Conference Photos

  • MLS suspends Crew F Arrieta 2 games The Associated Press
    Columbus Crew's Jairo Arrieta (25) protects the ball from Philadelphia Union's Keon Daniel during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, April 6, 2013. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. (AP Photo/Mike Munden)
  • Collin's late goal lifts Sporting KC past Dynamo The Associated Press
    Houston Dynamo's Will Bruin (12) and Sporting Kansas City's Aurelien Collin (78) tie up during first half of a MLS soccer playoff game Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Kansas City, Kan. Sporting KC won the game 1-0 but lost the playoffs 2-1 in aggregate scoring. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
  • Union beat Fire 1-0 in MLS on McInerney's goal The Associated Press
    Philadelphia Union forward Jack McInerney, right, chases after the ball against D.C. United defender Chris Korb, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer game on Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
  • Bruin scores twice as Dynamo beat DC united 4-0 The Associated Press
    Houston Dynamo's Will Bruin, left, kicks the ball as D.C. United's Emiliano Dudar (19) defends during the second half of the second game of an MLS soccer Eastern Conference final playoff series, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Washington. The Dynamo advanced to their second straight MLS Cup final and fourth in seven years, tying D.C. United 1-1 Sunday for a 4-2 aggregate win in the Eastern Conference final. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
  • Rosales' equalizer gives Sounders 2-2 tie at Union The Associated Press
    Seattle Sounders' Mauro Rosales, left, dribbles the ball in the second half of an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
  • Timbers and Revolution play to 0-0 draw The Associated Press
    Portland Timbers fans display a banner sign supporting the people of Boston in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution in Portland, Ore., Thursday, May 2, 2013.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)
  • Timbers and Revolution play to 0-0 draw The Associated Press
    New England Revolution midfielder Ryan Guy, right, and Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Thursday, May 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
  • Timbers and Revolution play to 0-0 draw The Associated Press
    New England Revolution midfielder Kalifa Cisse, left, slides in to steal the ball from Portland Timbers forward Rodney Wallace during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Thursday, May 2, 2013.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)
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