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RSL faces big game, if not big name, against D.C. United
Salt Lake Tribune — RSL faces big game, if not big name, against D.C. United By Michael C. Lewis The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 31, 2010 08:39AM MDT Sandy • The eyes of Major League Soccer are sure to be focused elsewhere this weekend, with Thierry Henry making his long-awaited debut with the New York Red Bulls and a handful of other high-profile designated players signing contracts around the league. But that hardly makes Real Salt Lake’s game against last-place D.C. United any less important. In fact, it’s probably fair to say that if the defending MLS Cup champions still aspire to seriously compete for t...
July 30, 2010Coach not worried about All-Star hangover for RSL
Salt Lake Tribune — Coach not worried about All-Star hangover for RSL By Michael C. Lewis The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 29, 2010 11:42PM MDT Lehi • Coach Jason Kreis had three of his players in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game the other night, but doesn’t expect that to seriously compromise their availability when Real Salt Lake meets last-place D.C. United at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday. The only real concern, he said, is midfielder Javier Morales, who played just past the hour mark of the 5-2 loss to Manchester United in the heat and humidity at Reliant Stadium in Houston. “We’ll have to talk to h...
July 30, 2010RSL back in focus
Salt Lake Tribune — RSL back in focus By Ronnie Turner Special to The Tribune Updated Jul 29, 2010 12:02AM MDT Houston • Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando, defender Jamison Olave and midfielder Javier Morales weren’t able to provide standout performances in Wednesday’s 5-2 loss to Manchester United in the MLS All-Star Game. But their collective presence at this year’s event underscored the standout season that Real Salt Lake is having at the halfway point. Thanks to the efforts of Rimando, Olave, Morales and midfielder Kyle Beckerman, the team’s other All-Star who stayed home to avoid re-injuring hi... C...
July 29, 2010MLS All-Stars get totally outmanned
Salt Lake Tribune — MLS All-Stars get totally outmanned By Ronnie Turner Special to The Tribune Updated Jul 29, 2010 12:02AM MDT Houston • Everton FC was the first English Premier League squad to break through in the MLS All-Star Game in last year’s event at Rio Tinto Stadium. But this time, Manchester United outdid Everton. The Red Devils scored less than a minute into the contest and applied further heat from there, pummeling the MLS All-Stars 5-2 before a soccer match-record crowd of 70,728 Wednesday night at Reliant Stadium. Federico Macheda led the way for United, scoring two first-half goals to give the ...
July 29, 2010Top players representing RSL well at MLS All-Star Game
Salt Lake Tribune — Top players representing RSL well at MLS All-Star Game By Michael C. Lewis The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 28, 2010 12:06AM MDT Having already enjoyed the experience once, Javier Morales knows just what he’s going to do when he takes the field for the Major League Soccer All-Star Game tonight in Houston against Manchester United of the English Premier League. “I will try to enjoy the show, no?” he said. “It’s a good experience for me. Maybe I play against one of the best teams in the world. That is pretty good.” Maybe even excellent. After all, the 30-year-old midfielder is one of four Re...
July 28, 2010Five years in, MLS still thrilled with ‘compelling’ All-Star format
Salt Lake Tribune — Five years in, MLS still thrilled with ‘compelling’ All-Star format By Michael C. Lewis The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 27, 2010 12:14AM MDT When Nick Rimando learned he would be playing in the MLS All-Star Game in Houston this week, the Real Salt Lake goalkeeper mentioned how excited he was for the opportunity to measure his talents against legendary Manchester United, one of the biggest, most popular and most successful teams in the world. Lucky, too. Not only has Rimando played well enough in his 11th season in Major League Soccer to be named to the team that will play the Red Devils a...
July 26, 2010Home tie leaves RSL unhappy
Salt Lake Tribune — Home tie leaves RSL unhappy By Michael C. Lewis The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 25, 2010 12:26AM MDT Sandy • Kyle Beckerman was back for Real Salt Lake, and so was its old attacking formation. Victory, on the other hand, took the night off. Though the defending MLS Cup champions were staked a lead on midfielder Ned Grabavoy’s stunning left-footed volley from outside the box in the 66th minute, they could not hold on against Chivas USA and had to settle for a disappointing 1-1 draw in front of a sellout crowd of 19,469 fans at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday night. “We’re not happy,” Grabavo...
July 25, 2010Checketts’ Ronaldinho prediction off the mark
Salt Lake Tribune — Checketts’ Ronaldinho prediction off the mark By Michael C. Lewis The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 25, 2010 12:26AM MDT Sandy • Owner Dave Checketts attended Real Salt Lake’s 1-1 tie against Chivas USA on Saturday night, having not yet been proven correct after dropping hints during a radio interview last week that the rival Los Angeles Galaxy were about to sign superstar Brazilian Ronaldinho from AC Milan of Italy. He might not be, either, if the latest media reports are true that Ronaldinho will remain with AC Milan. In any case, Checketts’ comments could be construed as stealing some Ga...
July 24, 2010Monson: Redemption with a roundball in Utah
Salt Lake Tribune — Monson: Redemption with a roundball in Utah By Gordon Monson Tribune Columnist Updated Jul 25, 2010 12:26AM MDT For a guy who had played on his national team, and in the World Cup, and on his country’s best and biggest club team, winning significant international titles, and scored more than a hundred goals on those teams and for Sion, of the Swiss League, having also played in England for a season, Alvaro Saborio [Sa-bo-REE-oh] was a footballer looking for redemption. His career needed a rebuild. That redemption, that rebuild came faster than anyone imagined. Although, at 28, he supposed...
July 24, 2010Return of Beckerman could determine RSL’s fate
Salt Lake Tribune — Return of Beckerman could determine RSL’s fate By Michael C. Lewis The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 23, 2010 11:59PM MDT Sandy • In the two months since midfielder Kyle Beckerman last played for Real Salt Lake, the defending Major League Soccer champions have done a remarkable job of surviving without one of their best and most influential players. Lost only once. Stole points on the road. And stayed in the hunt for the Supporters Shield regular-season championship, as well as the top playoff seed that comes with it. But that’s all just prelude to tonight, when Beckerman is expected to fin...
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- Chivas USA remains optimistic about making playoffs Los Angeles Times Despite having a 4-9-3 record going into Saturday's game against Columbus Crew, Coach Martin Vasquez thinks the team can turn things around with just under half the MLS season to go. Despite having a 4-9-3 record going into Saturday's game against Columbus Crew, Coach Martin Vasquez thinks the team can turn things around with just under half the MLS season to go.
- Sounders FC v. San Jose Earthquakes, pregame notes Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Checking in from a sunny San Jose at the cozy Buck Shaw Stadium. Here's my view from the pressbox as we approach this crucial Western Conference showdown. It's been a crazy week in Sounders-ville: CEO Tod Leiweke resigns, the team signs a DP and trades away another. Regardless of all the news off the field, it's about getting results for this Seattle team. I predicted a 1-1 draw in the post below, so feel free to offer your predictions. I'll post lineups here when they become available. Sounders in green shorts, blue socks and Alvaro Fernandez is in the building. The teams are warming up righ...
- FINAL: Sounders FC 1 v. San Jose 'Quakes 0, game thread Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Final: It's a final. Seattle wins 1-0 and gets three more vital points, jumping up to 4th in the West and 6th overall in MLS. Sounders will the Heritage Cup. 90'+: Alonso booked for a strong challenge on Alvarez. Maybe saw that coming with their earlier exchange. Sets up a dangerous free kick from 25 yards. 90': Three minutes of stoppage time. 89': On a counterattack, Fernandez just missed Jaqua on a breakaway. 88': Alonso and Alvarez are exchanging words, and an elbow or two off the ball. Emotions at a high right now. 86': As Cronin tees up an open shot from 20 yards, I say "Watch out" out lo...
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- Sounders FC v. San Jose Earthquakes, preview/prediction Seattle Times San Jose Earthquakes (6-4-5, fourth in the West) Head coach: Frank Yallop, third year Last week: Tied 2-2 at Los Angeles Last year: 7-14-9, last in West
- Major League Soccer releases weekly preview and notes Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times D.C. United captures SUM U-17 Cup in PKs D.C. United goalkeeper Dakota Niedermeier was the hero for the United academy squad in the 2010 SUM U-17 Cup. United claimed their second consecutive and third overall title with a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Real Salt Lake. Niedermeier made three brilliant saves during regulation, which finished 0-0, and then saved an astonishing five penalty kicks in the shootout. Tournament awards were handed out on Saturday at the AT&T; MLS All-Star Game with the Golden Ball Most Valuable Player award going to D.C. United forward Yaw Amankwa and the Golden Glo...