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Columbus Dispatch — Former baseball player Jose Canseco has been accused of sexual assault in Las Vegas in an investigation that Canseco made public with postings on Twitter saying that a woman falsely accused him of rape.

Columbus Crew 13 hours ago

Michael Arace commentary: Is New York big enough for a second MLS team?

Columbus Dispatch — It was announced on Tuesday that two of the most recognizable and well-heeled sports franchises in the world — Manchester City FC, owned by a prince from the United Arab Emirates; and the New York Yankees — joined for a bid for a Major League Soccer franchise. Their expansion team will be called New York City FC. It will begin play in one of the five boroughs in 2015.

Columbus Crew 13 hours ago
Timbers Mailbag: MLS player salaries, kit controversy & the Chivas USA mess photo

Timbers Mailbag: MLS player salaries, kit controversy & the Chivas USA mess

Oregonian — We finally open up the Timbers mailbag, as it's been a while since we opened it up for questions or random news and notes. In this edition, we talk about 2013 Timbers Kit Gate, the Chivas USA mess, and numbers with zeroes and commas.

Portland Timbers 18 hours ago

Zach and Daniel Scott to square off in Sounders-Rowdies U.S. Open Cup game

Seattle Times — Sounders FC's Zach Scott will face his younger brother, Daniel, in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup next week but says it will be like any other game: "He wants to win. I want to win. It's nothing personal."

Seattle Sounders FC 18 hours ago

Sounders Women set to start W-League season at home Monday

Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times — It's been a year of change for the Sounders Women, who will continue in the USL W-League despite not being granted an NWSL team. They, of course, left an indelible mark on the local soccer community last summer with a star-studded roster and huge crowds at Starfire Stadium. Seattle is back with a roster of top college talent and several players with various level of national team experience. The team went 2-1-2 in preseason, mainly against regional college teams. The regular season starts Monday with a 3 p.m. home game against the Los Angeles Strikers at Starfire. Full schedule here. There is...

Seattle Sounders FC 19 hours ago

Revs kick off homestand vs. Toronto FC

New England Revolution Blog | ESPN Boston — Coming off their biggest win of the season in Houston, the Revolution (3-4-4, 13 points) begin a three-game homestand that kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday against ninth-place Toronto FC (1-6-4, 7 points). Comcast Sports Net New England will televise the match, while The Sports Hub 98.5 HD2 will carry the game over the radio airwaves. Saturday's match marks the first of three games (Aug. 4 in Foxborough, Aug. 30 at Toronto) between the conference foes during the regular season.

New England Revolution 19 hours ago
Portland Timbers sign defender Raushawn McKenzie, waive Ryan Kawulok photo

Portland Timbers sign defender Raushawn McKenzie, waive Ryan Kawulok

Oregonian — The Portland Timbers made a roster adjustment to add some depth to the center back rotation by signing former Kansas City, Real Salt Lake and Chivas USA defender Raushawn McKenzie. McKenzie had worked out with the team twice this season, but with the myriad of issues at center back, his versatility became a priority. To make room on the roster, the team officially waived defender Ryan Kawulok.

Portland Timbers 22 hours ago

Live video: New York City FC press conference

The Goalkeeper | philly.com — New York City FC, the new MLS team run by Manchester City and the Yankees, is holding a press conference to introduce its first big-name staff member and take questions about its plans.

Philadelphia Union May 22, 2013

Claudio Reyna joins MLS expansion team New York City FC as director of soccer

Oregonian — He has been youth technical director of the U.S. Soccer Federation the past two years. Reyna was captain of the U.S. team at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.

Portland Timbers May 22, 2013

Crew: Short-handed defense faces tough challenge

Columbus Dispatch — Crew coach Robert Warzycha has to shuffle the deck of his defense at a most inopportune time. With two-time MLS Defender of the Year Chad Marshall already out because of a hamstring injury, the Crew will be without Brazilian defender Glauber on Sunday at the New York Red Bulls because of a one-game suspension for yellow-card accumulation.

Columbus Crew May 22, 2013

Frequent-flier mileage on tap for Sounders FC

Tacoma News-Tribune — The Seattle Sounders will spend Memorial Day on a cross-country trip to Florida, where they will open U.S. Open Cup play against the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the North American Soccer League.

Seattle Sounders FC May 21, 2013
Timbers to face Wilmington Hammerheads in U.S. Open Cup; Timbers U-23s lose photo

Timbers to face Wilmington Hammerheads in U.S. Open Cup; Timbers U-23s lose

Oregonian — Wilmington beats Austin to set up the third-round match against the Timbers. The Timbers U-23s, meanwhile, fall 1-0 to Charleston in a second-round game.

Portland Timbers May 21, 2013

Scott vs. Scott, U.S. Open Cup Round 2

Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times — https://twitter.com/DanielBScott2/status/337028395793776640 *     *     * Zach Scott vs. Dan Scott. An oversimplification, for sure, but it's a fun storyline going into the third round of the U.S. Open Cup, where Zach's Sounders will travel to face his younger brother Dan and the Tampa Bay Rowdies on May 29. The matchup sets up a wild week of travel for Seattle, so Zach was asked after Wednesday's practice if there were any conflicted emotions when the Rowdies faced VSI Tampa Bay (VSI would've traveled here if it won). "Yeah, a little bit," Zach said. "Obviously, I love the opportunity to play...

Seattle Sounders FC May 22, 2013
Looking closer at the newest entry to MLS – New York City FC photo

Looking closer at the newest entry to MLS – New York City FC

Oregonian — In big MLS league news announced on May 21, the league announced their 20th team that would be joining in 2015. To the surprise of very few league observers, MLS awarded the team to New York City. Being co-run by the Premiership side Manchester City and MLB's New York Yankees, this new team will change the landscape of the league in many ways.

Portland Timbers May 22, 2013

Sounders FC would host Portland or Wilmington (USL PRO) in fourth round of Open Cup

Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times — Scenarios for the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup were released Wednesday by U.S. Soccer, and the news was much better for the Sounders. Here is the relevant matchup, assuming Seattle advances past the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the NASL in the second round next week: Wilmington Hammerheads (USL PRO)/Portland Timbers (MLS) winner at Seattle Sounders (MLS) Starfire Sports Complex; Tukwila, Wash. Wednesday, June 12, at 7 p.m. PT *     *     * It would be a home game no matter what, but also sets up a pretty crazy second week of June for the Seattle soccer fan if you look at the potential schedule: J...

Seattle Sounders FC May 22, 2013

MLS Photos

  • Oduro scores to lift Crew over Toronto FC 1-0 The Associated Press
    Toronto FC's Reggie Lambe, right, battles for the ball with Columbus Crew's Matias Sanchez during first-half MLS soccer game action in Toronto, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)
  • Oduro scores to lift Crew over Toronto FC 1-0 The Associated Press
    Columbus Crew's wall reacts as Toronto FC's Robert Earnshaw strikes a free kick during second-half MLS soccer game action in Toronto, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)
  • Oduro scores to lift Crew over Toronto FC 1-0 The Associated Press
    Columbus Crew's Dominic Oduro, right, celebrates with Justin Meram after scoring as Toronto FC's Ryan Richter, left, looks on during first-half MLS soccer game action in Toronto, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)
  • Oduro scores to lift Crew over Toronto FC 1-0 The Associated Press
    Toronto FC's Luis Silva, right, stretches for a shot against the Columbus Crew during first-half MLS soccer game action in Toronto, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)
  • Oduro scores to lift Crew over Toronto FC 1-0 The Associated Press
    Toronto FC's Robert Earnshaw, left, battles for the ball with Columbus Crew's Josh Williams during first-half MLS soccer game action in Toronto, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)
  • Oduro scores to lift Crew over Toronto FC 1-0 The Associated Press
    Toronto FC's Darren O'Dea, right, tussles with Columbus Crew's Eddie Gaven during first-half MLS soccer game action in Toronto, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)
  • 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)
  • Beckham brought credibility, visibility to MLS The Associated Press
    FILE - In this July 13, 2007, file photo, England soccer player David Beckham holds up his new jersey as he is introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team in Carson, Calif. The 38-year-old midfielder, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said Thursday, May 16, 2013, he will retire after the season. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)
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