Major League Soccer

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2010 MLS Allstar starting XI


Galaxy manager Bruce Arena will be joined by a league-high four members from his club on July 28 in Houston, where the MLS All-Stars will face legendary English club Manchester United in the 2010 AT&T MLS All-Star Game (ESPN2 and Telefutura at 8:30 p.m. ET).

GOALKEEPER (1):
Donovan Ricketts (LA Galaxy)

DEFENDERS (3):
Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Chad Marshall (Columbus Crew), Jamison Olave (Real Salt Lake)

MIDFIELDERS (5):
Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Columbus Crew), Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Dwayne De Rosario (Toronto FC), Javier Morales (Real Salt Lake), Marco Pappa (Chicago Fire)

FORWARDS (2):
Edson Buddle (LA Galaxy), Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy)

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/mlssoccercom-reveals-2010-mls-all-star-first-xi

[‘87 Alum]

Whatever happened to Freddie Adu?  I hoped he would have been a top ranked star by now....

[Brother Tony]

TOO MUCH HYPE....TOO SOON! 

[EPJr]

Whatever happened to Freddie Adu?  I hoped he would have been a top ranked star by now....

He never grew and still has his boy body. He is now in Greece.  Freddy signed an 18-month loan deal with Aris Thessaloniki FC on January 6, 2010. He made his debut on January 31. He scored his first goal on February 14 against Ergotelis. Then on February 17 he netted the second goal of a 3–0 win for the black and gold in a semi-final game of the Greek Cup against Skoda Xanthi.

[Bison 4 Life]

He's been all over the place Benefica,Monaco and it has not worked out.

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(CNN) -- France striker Thierry Henry has signed for the New York Red Bulls, the Major League Soccer club have announced.

Henry joins from Barcelona, where he spent three seasons and won two Spanish league titles as well as the European Champions League.

The 32-year-old is France's leading goalscorer having netted 51 times for his country and will be introduced to the press on July 15.

His signing on a "multi-year contract" represents a major coup for the Red Bulls and for the MLS. Henry will become one of the most high-profile names in the league, alongside England international David Beckham.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/football/07/14/football.henry.new.york/index.html?hpt=T2

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(CNN) -- France striker Thierry Henry has signed for the New York Red Bulls, the Major League Soccer club have announced.

Henry joins from Barcelona, where he spent three seasons and won two Spanish league titles as well as the European Champions League.

The 32-year-old is France's leading goalscorer having netted 51 times for his country and will be introduced to the press on July 15.

His signing on a "multi-year contract" represents a major coup for the Red Bulls and for the MLS. Henry will become one of the most high-profile names in the league, alongside England international David Beckham.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/football/07/14/football.henry.new.york/index.html?hpt=T2

Good move by the Red Bulls, they gotta fill that new stadium.

[EPJr]

I can't wait until he goes to Boston
and play in front all of those Irish fans

[EPJr]

The SuperLiga 2010 participants are as follows:

From  Major League Soccer:
Houston Dynamo (2009 3rd overall)
Chicago Fire (2009 5th overall)
Chivas USA (2009 6th overall)
New England Revolution (2009 7th overall)

From  Primera División de México:
Pachuca (2009 2nd overall)
Morelia (2009 4th overall)
Puebla (2009 6th overall)
UNAM (2009 9th overall)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_North_American_SuperLiga


SuperLiga 2010 Schedule*
(All Times Eastern) / * Subject to change
Wednesday, July 14
New England Revolution vs. Pumas UNAM (Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, MA) 8pm
Chicago Fire vs. Monarcas Morelia (Toyota Park – Bridgeview, IL) 9:30pm

Thursday, July 15
Houston Dynamo vs. Pachuca (Robertson Stadium – Houston, TX) 8:00pm
Chivas USA vs. Puebla (The Home Depot Center – Carson, CA) 10:30pm

Saturday, July 17
Chicago Fire vs. New England Revolution (Toyota Park – Bridgeview, IL) 7pm
Monarcas Morelia vs. Pumas UNAM (Toyota Park – Bridgeview, IL.) 9:30pm

Sunday, July 18
Houston Dynamo vs. Chivas USA (Robertson Stadium – Houston, TX) 8pm
Pachuca vs. Puebla (Robertson Stadium – Houston, TX) 10:30pm

Tuesday, July 20
New England Revolution vs. Monarcas Morelia (Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, MA) 8pm
Chicago Fire vs. Pumas UNAM (Toyota Park – Bridgeview, IL) 9:30pm

Wednesday, July 21
Houston Dynamo vs. Puebla (Robertson Stadium – Houston, TX) 8pm
Chivas USA vs. Pachuca (The Home Depot Center – Carson, CA) 10:30pm

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BRIDGEVIEW Ill. – Morelia scored early and often Wednesday night, embarrassing the Chicago Fire 5-1 in front of their home crowd at Toyota Park.

The Monarcas attack was firing on all cylinders, as midfielder Elías Hernández (one goal, two assists) and Hugo Droguett (two assists), forward Luis Gabriel Rey (one goal, one assist) and right back Enrique Pérez (two assists) danced circles around the Fire defense.

http://www.superliga2010.com/content/monarcas-step-all-over-fire-easy-victory



, Mass. - A first-half goal from rookie forward Zach Schilawski gave the New England Revolution a precious 1-0 victory against Mexican side UNAM Pumas in the opener of SuperLiga 2010 at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday night. The result gets the Revs off to a fast start in Group B with a full three points against a difficult rival.

New England, SuperLiga champions in 2008, improved their all-time record against Mexican clubs in SuperLiga competition to a perfect 6-0-0.


http://www.superliga2010.com/content/schilawski-goal-downs-pumas-superliga-2010-opener

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Ngwenya's brace lifts Dynamo over rivals Tuzos


HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo defeated their Mexican rivals Pachuca to open SuperLiga group play as a Joseph Ngwenya brace held off the Tuzos 2-1 on Thursday night at Robertson Stadium

http://www.superliga2010.com/content/ngwenyas-brace-lifts-dynamo-over-rivals-tuzos



Camoteros victory ends Goats' unbeaten streak

CARSON, Calif. -- Puebla FC started their SuperLiga 2010 campaign on the right foot Thursday evening, downing Chivas USA 2-1 at the Home Depot Center.

A second-half strike from Álvaro González turned out to be the game-winner as the Camoteros move into a tie for first place with Houston in Group A.

The loss is Chivas USA’s first in four games. The Red-and-White used the evening as chance to try out the club’s new signings, handing Paulo Nagamura, Giancarlo Maldonado and Rodolfo Espinoza their first starts of the year.

http://www.superliga2010.com/content/camoteros-victory-ends-goats-unbeaten-streak

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Atlanta may be considered by potential MLS owner

A team from England's Premier League is considering starting a Major League Soccer expansion franchise and Atlanta is one of the cities it would scout as a possible home.

A source with knowledge of the MLS and international soccer, who wished to remain anonymous because it's very early in the process, said this is the second time a team from England has considered Atlanta. The first team researched cities two years ago but decided not to pursue an expansion team. The source declined to name the teams.

An MLS executive said the league hasn't been contacted by potential expansion owners, but said the team may be conducting its research without help from the league office.

However, the MLS has been interested in putting a team in Atlanta, the largest TV market in the United States without a franchise.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-may-be-considered-571259.html

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Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced today that 26-year-old Mexican forward Nery Castillo will join the team as a Designated Player. Castillo will become available for selection for the Fire upon the receipt of his P1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC). Castillo’s first match with the Men in Red is expected to be on the road against the LA Galaxy on Sunday, August 1. Castillo will be on loan to the Fire from Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine), with the Fire holding an option to complete a permanent transfer. Per Major League Soccer and club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Fire revealed its decision to add Castillo tonight in front of fans at Toyota Park after the club’s SuperLiga match against the New England Revolution. Castillo will arrive in Chicago next week and conduct a press conference, the time and location of which will be finalized soon.

http://www.chicago-fire.com/news/2010/07/klopas-unveils-new-dp

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New England defeat Fire, march into SuperLiga semifinals

BRIDGEVIEW Ill. – Midfielder Marko Perovic stole a late goal as the New England Revolution defeated the Chicago Fire, 1-0, in SuperLiga action Saturday night at Toyota Park.

Perovic put the Revs ahead in the 76th minute. Substitute forward Kheli Dube stole the ball from Fire defender Kwame Watson-Siriboe outside the 18 and the ball fell to Perovic, who promptly hit a low left-footed drive inside the right post from 25 yards.

The Fire couldn’t muster any serious chances in the remaining 14+ minutes, ultimately dropping their fourth game in a row.

http://www.superliga2010.com/content/new-england-defeat-fire-march-superliga-semifinals


Pumas happy with performance, upset with result


It seemed like Pumas were doomed right from the start. Monarcas went up with an early goal from Luis Gabriel Rey and later extended their lead by way of Hugo Droguett.

To make matters worse, Los Felinos just couldn’t catch a break – they were twice called offsides and two shots rattled the posts. However, when all seemed hopeless for the Mexico City squad, their luck turned and two moments of sublime magic occurred in the second half.

First, Leandro Augusto brought down a ball with his chest and, from outside the box, rifled in a shot. Later, Javier Cortés scored an amazing goal after volleying an unstoppable shot into the back of the net. Two goals, two absolute gems, one point.

Despite the exciting comeback, Leandro Augusto wasn’t happy about the result.

http://www.superliga2010.com/content/pumas-happy-performance-upset-result

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Goats salvage a point vs. Dynamo, keep semis hopes alive

HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo and Chivas USA battled to a 1-1 draw on
Sunday night at Robertson Stadium as Lovel Palmer’s early goal was
ultimately canceled out by a Jesus Padilla header off a set piece in the
second half.

Houston came out of the locker room with purpose to
start the game. In the very first minute, a Cam Weaver dummy resulted
in Dominic Oduro being sent in on goal. Chivas USA keeper Dan Kennedy,
though, was quick off his line and made a great save to keep the match
scoreless.

http://www.superliga2010.com/content/goats-salvage-point-vs-dynamo-keep-semis-hopes-alive

Puebla rout 10-man Pachuca 3-1 to reach semifinals

HOUSTON – With a great desire to be a finalist in their first SuperLiga experience, Puebla defeated Pachuca 3-1 on Sunday in an intense match at Robertson Stadium and clinched a spot in the semifinal round with a game to go.

New Puebla signing Gabriel Pereyra and Mario Ortíz scored the winning goals for la Franja, while Franco Arizala was able to pull one back for Pachuca.

Los Tuzos, considered the favorite to win the tournament before it started, failed to show the offensive punch that has characterized the team for the last few years and were thoroughly outplayed by a solid Puebla squad.

http://www.superliga2010.com/content/puebla-rout-10-man-pachuca-3-1-reach-semifinals