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majorleaguesoccertalk.com - 2/2/2009
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(from MLS Talk) Contrary to what many believe,
MLS attendances compare well with foreign leagues, and with...
most other U.S. sports leagues. --- MLS club average match attendances are about the same as NBA or NHL; Galaxy matches average many more than Lakers. --- Few int'l leagues top MLS' average...
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MLS' very respectable attendance figures...
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youtube.com - 2/4/2009
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youtube.com —
The USMNT Blog is hosting a contest where
fans are invited to submit their own commentary for...
this goal. --- Details posted on BallHype at http://ballhype.com/story/_463/
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Video: USMNT's Call It Like You See It CONTEST - Josh ...
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![MLS 2009 Preseason Schedule [UPDATED]](http://images.dailyradar.com/media/uploads/ballhype/story_story/2009/02/02/mls.jpg)
web.mlsnet.com - 2/2/2009
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(from MLSNet.com) Updated regularly as needed, this is
the Major League Soccer 2009 preseason schedule for all...
15 teams, as they take on each other, as well as USL and college squads in their preparations. --- All matches included here that occur prior to "First Kick" (start of season on March 19).
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MLS 2009 Preseason Schedule [UPDATED]
youtube.com - 2/4/2009
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youtube.com —
The USMNT Blog is hosting a contest where
fans are invited to submit their own commentary for...
this goal. --- Details posted on BallHype at http://ballhype.com/story/_463/
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Video: USMNT's Call It Like You See It CONTEST - ...
youtube.com - 2/6/2009
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youtube.com —
(2:34) Rock band Rising Sound provides the theme
song to Fox Soccer Channel's weekly series "MLS Saturday"...
--- Here, the band performs "Get in the Game" in its entirely with a backdrop of Major League Soccer action. --- The 2009 season begins with the "First Kick" round of matches, March 19-22.
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Video: "Get in the Game" FOX MLS promo
youtube.com - 2/20/2009
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February 20 --- Chicago Fire: Posted at the
team's official YouTube channel; scenes from training for preseason...
friendly matches in Mexico against Queretaro FC and Monarcas de Morelia. --- The Fire are south of the border for a few weeks ahead of the regular season beginning in late March.
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Video: FIRE say "Hola from South of the Border..."
majorleaguesoccertalk.com - 2/23/2009
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(from MLS Talk) ...the American media features sportswriters
whose hostility toward the beautiful game borders on obsessive;...
hostility regarding David Beckham and Cuauhtémoc Blanco when they signed with MLS in January 2007 was shown by local sportswriters in both the LA and Chicago markets...
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The (American) Conservative/Sportswriter War on ...
![CHIVAS USA: Ante Razov has successful surgery, re-signs [UPDATED]](http://images.dailyradar.com/media/uploads/ballhype/story_story/2009/02/01/chivas_usa_ante_razov_has_successful_surgery_re_si.jpg)
web.mlsnet.com - 2/1/2009
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(from MLSNet.com) Chivas USA's all-time leading scorer and
an MLS Original, Ante Razov underwent successful arthroscopic surgery...
on his right ankle to remove bone spurs. --- Razov, also Major League Soccer's second all-time leading scorer, additionally has signed a new contract with the club...
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CHIVAS USA: Ante Razov has successful surgery, re-signs ...
youtube.com - 2/18/2009
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youtube.com —
(from US Soccer) Posted Tuesday, February 17 on
the official US Soccer YouTube channel. --- US Soccer.com...
visits one of its Offical U.S. Soccer Bar Program members, Small Bar, located in Chicago, IL. --- http://www.youtube.com/user/ussoccerdotcom
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Video: USMNT visits Small Bar in Chicago, IL
rsltothecore.com - 2/20/2009
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February 20 --- Behind the Shield: We’re now
a week into the Soccer Unites Utah online jersey...
auction , and folks, this is when it starts getting good. --- Not only because of the tremendous funds being raised for this important cause, but because those funds are sure to increase...
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REAL SALT LAKE: Soccer Unites Utah Auction - Day #7
web.mlsnet.com - 2/6/2009
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February 5 --- A look at players who
could bring excitement in 2009 --- by Jeff Bradley...
/ MLSNet.com: This is what the offseason is for First XI: anticipation. --- Here's a list of players we want can't wait to see on the field come late March...
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First XI: Taking down names...
![MLS international roundup: Historic night for Beckham [UPDATED]](http://images.dailyradar.com/media/uploads/ballhype/story_story/2009/02/12/international_roundup_historic_night_for_beckham.jpg)
web.mlsnet.com - 2/12/2009
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February 12 --- MLSNet.com: While all eyes in
the home country were on Crew Stadium, where the...
United States defeated Mexico 2-0 in Columbus Wednesday night, Major League Soccer players competed in World Cup qualifiers throughout the region and in friendlies around the globe...
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MLS international roundup: Historic night for Beckham ...
youtube.com - 2/22/2009
Video: 2009 MLS introductions - (all teams' badges, coaches, star players, and stadiums in pictures)
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youtube.com —
(4:22) Both HQ and normal quality versions available
here. --- Fan-made introduction to the 2009 MLS season;...
all 15 franchises are depicted. --- Head coaches, home stadiums, and representative players from each team are shown in this slideshow. --- Music: Moby - "Body Rock" + The Vines - "Ride"
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Video: 2009 MLS introductions - (all teams' badges, ...
soccerticketsonline.com - 2/2/2009
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Though they were named after a brutal disaster,
the Chicago Fire sure have not played like one....
The Men in Red have only missed the playoffs once in their entire existence, and they are one of the most successful teams in US Open Cup history (and the most successful MLS side). Unlike the dreadful Cu
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MLS 101: Chicago Fire Edition
goal.com - 2/22/2009
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goal.com —
February 21 --- by Andrea Canales / GOAL.com:
Both Chicago Fire's Cuauhtémoc Blanco and LA Galaxy's David...
Beckham came to Major League Soccer with high expectations. --- One has exceeded them, while the other has fallen short...
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Canales Daily: How Blanco Is Better Than Beckham
web.mlsnet.com - 2/7/2009
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February 6 --- MLSNet.com: Many backups and newcomers
are getting time in competitions that Chicago have had...
in their first 10 days of training. --- For example, 2008 reserves Mike Banner, Dasan Robinson, Peter Lowry, Austin Washington and Patrick Nyarko received a bulk of the playing time...
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FIRE: Backups see plenty of action...
soccernet.espn.go.com - 2/1/2009
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Fulham are currently in talks to bring veteran
striker Brian McBride back to the club on loan,...
according to Sky Sports News . McBride left Craven Cottage at the end of last season in order to return to Major League Soccer with Chicago Fire and had ...
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ESPNsoccernet - Transfers - Fulham in talks with ...
chicago.theoffside.com - 2/10/2009
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JK: As someone who has spent his entire
career in Major League Soccer, how would you judge...
the progress that the league has made, both on and off the field? What changes would you like to see implemented in the future? DG: I have seen tremendous ...
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Interview with Diego Gutierrez
soccerticketsonline.com - 2/3/2009
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The 1998 Chicago Fire were certainly one of
the best MLS teams ever, and I apologize for...
leaving them off my original list. Winning both the MLS Cup and the US Open Cup is a rare accomplishment, and doing it in your inaugural season is even more impressive.
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The 10 (or 11) Best MLS Teams Ever: 1998 Chicago Fire
hillcrestroad.blogspot.com - 2/4/2009
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Alright, the friendly is about to start down
in Bradenton. Our lineup: -------------Hartman------------- Leathers--Conrad--Hohlbein--Harrington --------------Souter----------------- Beres------------------------Lopez ......
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Lineup V. Chicago
