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Espindola brace leads RSL past rival Rapids Fri Aug 29 23:26:16 2008 EST
nd goalkeeper Nick Rimando earned his eighth clean sheet of the season to lead the hosts to victory. Not only did RSL snap on two-game losing streak with the victory, it moved within two points of Western table leading Houston, which hosts the Chicago Fire on Sunday. With the loss, the Rapids drop their third in the last four games and league- leading 12 fixture of the season while being just two points up on San Jose for the worst record in MLS with an extra game played. The home side took the
Surging Fire travel to Houston to take on Dynamo Fri Aug 29 21:48:22 2008 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Two of Major League Soccer's elite clubs meet at Robertson Stadium on Sunday as the two-time defending champion Houston Dynamo host the surging Chicago Fire. The Western Conference leading Dynamo (8-5-8) are coming off a 3-0 loss at New York last week, but that was just the team's first in its previous eight league fixtures, including four-straight wins. "They played good, we played bad and therefore, that's what makes up for the score," Houston coach Dominic Kinn
Fire tab industry veteran Greeley as top executive Tue Aug 26 13:47:40 2008 EST
Bridgeview, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Fire appointed sports industry veteran Dave Greeley as President, the Major League Soccer club announced on Tuesday. Greeley will oversee the day-to-day business operations and will be the top Fire executive leading the strategic planning and overall management of the franchise and its home stadium, Toyota Park. "Dave has a wealth of sports industry knowledge and experience," said Andell Sports Group Managing Director Javier Leon, who oversees the f
RSL acquires Johnson from Fire for draft picks Fri Aug 22 16:52:31 2008 EST
Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - Real Salt Lake acquired 21-year-old forward Will Johnson from the Chicago Fire in exchange for conditional SuperDraft picks in 2009 and 2011, the team announced on Friday. "Johnson is an exciting young player who brings speed, skill and intensity to the field, where he has the potential to be a core member of our team for the long haul," RSL General Manager Garth Lagerwey said."His experience in both Major League Soccer and in Holland gives us further optio
Thorrington, McBride spoil Arena's return to MLS Fri Aug 22 00:49:03 2008 EST
Carson, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Galaxy played their ninth straight Major League Soccer fixture without a victory Thursday night as the Chicago Fire came to town and earned a 1-0 win at The Home Depot Center. Brian McBride, making his first start for the Fire since signing from the English Premier League, set up John Thorrington in the 65th minute for the only goal of the game as Chicago goalkeeper Jon Busch earned his ninth clean sheet of the season. Bruce Arena, who was making hi
Game one of Arena era as L.A. hosts Chicago Wed Aug 20 23:41:59 2008 EST
Carson, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Galaxy will play game one of the Bruce Arena era against the Chicago Fire at The Home Depot Center on Thursday, three days after he was named coach and general manager of the Major League Soccer franchise. Arena replaces the departed Alexi Lalas and Ruud Gullit, who were let go last week. Both teams could be shorthanded with players rushing back from national team duties from Wednesday's international fixture date. The biggest story, however, will b
D.C. to test improving defense against New England Tue Aug 19 13:19:50 2008 EST
12, and United eliminated the defending champs, 3-1. United built on the win in MLS play over the weekend, and showed its defense is starting to become a more stable unit. Newly-signed Liberian goalkeeper Louis Crayton debuted last week at the Chicago Fire and posted a shutout for D.C., which just posted its first shutout of the season on Aug. 2. Fred scored as D.C. beat Chicago, 1-0. With a few more days to settle in with United, Crayton, who wasn't tested often against Chicago but made one gre
San Jose's OBrien named MLS Player of the Week Tue Aug 19 05:54:57 2008 EST
Crew) Week 4: Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy) Week 5: Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy) Week 6: David Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy) Week 7: Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew) Week 8: Edson Buddle (Los Angeles Galaxy) Week 9: Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Chicago Fire) Week 10: Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake) Week 11: Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo) Week 12: Edson Buddle (Los Angeles Galaxy) Week 13: Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy) Week 14: Steve Ralston (New England Revolution) Week 15: Adam Cristman (New
Crayton, D.C. spoil McBride's debut in 1-0 win Sat Aug 16 23:15:45 2008 EST
Bridgeview, IL (Sports Network) - When D.C. United and the Chicago Fire squared off in a Major League Soccer fixture on Saturday at Toyota Park, a newly signed veteran made his presence felt in the game. No, it wasn't new Fire forward Brian McBride, who has starred for the U.S. national team and in the English Premier League in recent years. It was goalkeeper Louis Crayton, who was signed by United to replace the inconsistent Zach Wells. Crayton looked strong, making two saves in a tight game a
United signs Liberian 'keeper Crayton Fri Aug 15 17:36:55 2008 EST
ear old has been playing in the Swiss league for the last 11 years and also has international experience, earning 36 caps with the Liberia national team. Crayton arrived in D.C. last week and will be available for selection on Saturday vs. the Chicago Fire. "We are excited to be acquiring a player with solid club and international experience and leadership qualities," D.C. United General Manager Dave Kasper said. "We look forward to Louis' contributions to our club." Crayton was most recently a
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