web.mlsnet.com - 2/24/2008
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(from MLSNet.com) For the Columbus Crew, the first portion of their preseason is over. --- After nearly three weeks in Florida, the team took the chance to come home to Ohio for a few days before heading off to California, where they will spend the next week. --- In four exhibition matches in Florida, the Crew won three, scoring eight goals in all...while conceding only one.
Match Recap: PAN-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP Final: DYNAMO v GAMBA OSAKA
soccernet.espn.go.com 2/24/2008 — February 23 --- ESPN: Was Osaka that good or was Houston that bad? (And by extension are the Los Angeles Galaxy a wee bit better than everyone originally thought?) As is usually the case with these things, the truth is somewhere in the middle. What's clear is that Houston had no answer for the power, pace, and finishing ability of Gamba Osaka striker Baré, who lit up the Dynamo for four goals...
CHIVAS USA: Union Ultras Official Site
unionultras.com 2/24/2008 — This group is determined to revolutionize MLS supporter groups by incorporating a universal, bilingual, and diverse approach to creating a fan section that is unrivaled. By being open and inclusive, the Union Ultras implement songs, chants, and cheers that all, or at least most, soccer fans can follow. --- http://mlsdevelopment.typepad.com/mls_expansion_and_develop/
Updated MLS Player Movement (February 24)
wvhooligan.com 2/24/2008 — WV Hooligan: Most teams took the week off except for ones up in the northeast. Not a real surprise since most clubs are in pre-season mode right now and are zoning in on a roster that they all want. Some still have some trialists left in camp and we will see this week more likely if any of them get signed...
Video: DYNAMO v SYDNEY FC (Stuart Holden goal)
web.mlsnet.com 2/24/2008 — Official ESPN highlights from the PAN-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP: Stuart Holden of Houston Dynamo does the hula in his version of Hawai'i style celebration after this goal in the semi-final. Houston went on to a 3-0 win this match at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. --- via MLSNet.com
About that Barcelona friendly
soccerbyives.net 2/24/2008 — As you read this morning, the Red Bulls will be playing a friendly against a high-profile European club on Aug. 7 at Giants Stadium. That opponent may not be Barcelona.
According to a source with knowledge of the negotiations, Barcelona is NOT the ...
MLS exhibition roundup -- Feb. 23 —
Major League Soccer News 2/25/2008
The Columbus Crew went West and began the California portion of their preseason training with a victory against Chivas USA, while Real Salt Lake wrapped up the Florida stint of their preseason with a victory on Saturday in MLS exhibition action.