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Poking the Bear
Published 9/4/2008 by Fullback (fullbackfiles@gmail.com) at The Fullback Files
... (0-0, 1-0 on aggregate). Then, while United and Charleston were scrapping tooth and nail for a cup last night, the USL's Puerto Rico Islanders overcame the heavily favored Alajuelense of Costa Rica (2-1, 3-2 on aggregate) to book their passage. So two MLS side fell at the first hurdle, while two USL sides leapt clear and advance to the group stage. Does this mean that USL teams are better than MLS sides or that they're better adapted to cup competitions? Remember, the Revs and Chivas weren't the first MLS sides to fail in qualifying. Toronto also managed to crash out during ...

Congratulations Clarke
Published 9/6/2008 by Buzz Carrick at 3rd Degree
... .  Colin Clarke led his first place USL Puerto Rico Islanders into the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League by knocking off a strong Costa Rican club Alajuelense . After drawing in the first leg the Islanders trailed most of the second led before rallying with two goals in the later stages by Kendall Jagdeosingh and Taiwo Atieno. You might recognize a couple of Clarke’s player from MLS, like Bill Guadette and Osei Telesford, but FCD fans will be even more familiar with two of the PRI starters Scott Jones and Edwin Miranda, as we as Sandy Gbandi coming off the bench. ...