Five-a-side: Breath of fresh air

 
If there's been a year when MLS was as fresh as 2008, someone needs to show it to me. There's a real "newness" and ample mystery, probably more so even than 2005, when a pair of new clubs climbed aboard in Chivas USA and Real Salt Lake. [link]

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2008 MLS Previews: Game Picks on BallHype

Major League Soccer 13th season begins Saturday, March 29. Have fun predicting winners with other BallHype members here throughout the season. --- Each game has a message board for comments, and you can boost your picks score by correctly predicting the outcome for upcoming games. --- Tip: you get more points for picking upsets, So...Take the occasional risk! ...if you win, oh my, it's sweet.
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Cunliffe to San Jose - Pozniak to Chivas USA

Time to update the FIFA 08 squad. Chivas USA traded John Cunliffe to the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for Canadian international midfielder Chris Pozniak . “Chris Pozniak is an experienced defensive player at both the MLS and ...
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United States - MLS Weekend Preview: Week One

-------------------------------- Saturday, March 29 -------------------------------- Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC When: 4 p.m. ET Where: Crew Stadium, Columbus , Ohio The Gist : MLS does not put its best foot forward in the initial game of 2008, which ...
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Chris Pozniak to Chivas USA

Time to update the FIFA 08 squad. Chivas USA traded John Cunliffe to the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for Canadian international midfielder Chris Pozniak .“Chris Pozniak is an experienced defensive player at both the MLS and international ...
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Garber sees only good things for MLS

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