American soccer fans get ready for MLS kickoff

 
If you're thinking of becoming a soccer convert, Robert Burns says now's the time as MLS' 13th season kicks off Saturday. [link]

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2008 MLS Previews: World Map of players' origins (pdf version)

(from MLSNet.com) "Major League Soccer Players by Place of Birth" for 2008 season, players under contract as of March 26. --- 120 of the league's players born outside of U.S. this season; 46 countries are represented. --- 229 of current season's players were born in the U.S.
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GALAXY: LA looks to start strong vs. Colorado

(from MLS Net.com) Saturday's the season-opener for both teams --- COLORADO RAPIDS vs. LA GALAXY--- March 29, 2008 | 7:30 p.m. MT --- National TV(FSC/FSN/FSE/HDNet) --- LA Radio (1330 AM/1150 AM)
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Video: "Extra Time" Special - Part 3 of Season Previews

(13:20) MLSNet.com: Exclusive series with an extended episode (part three), previewing in-depth the 2008 season, with special guest Jimmy Conrad (shown here). --- Hosted by Shep Messing and Greg Lalas
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WIZARDS: KC's season debut at new park vs. United

(from MLSNet.com) CommunityAmerica Ballpark sees first regular season action --- KANSAS CITY WIZARDS vs. D.C. UNITED --- March 29, 2008 | 7 p.m. CT --- TV (MetroSports/CSN-DC/DK/MLSLIVE.tv) --- KC Radio (1480 AM / 1340 AM)
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2008 MLS Previews: FIFA report - MLS set for lucky 13

March 28 --- FIFA.com: With 14 teams in two countries, a host of new signings, the return of the Earthquakes to San Jose and a second year of Beckham-mania in the cards, the 13th season of Major League Soccer (MLS) looks like - potentially - the best yet...
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