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East preview: Don't call it a comeback
East preview: Don't call it a comeback
The Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire each face one-goal deficits heading into the decisive second legs of their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series.
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Segares out, Conde still a doubt for Fire's playoff decider
Soccer By Ives — If the Chicago Fire were hoping for reinforcements to bolster their chances against New England in Saturday's second leg playoff match, they'll have to look beyond Gonzalo Segares. The defender is currently listed as out for the upcoming do-or-die encounter set for Saturday at Toyota Park. Segares reportedly re-injured his right knee in his 20 minute cameo ...

Revolution Newsstand - November 5
New England Revolution — Beginning tonight, every game remaining in the 2009 MLS Cup Playofs is a final. Beginning tonight, every match will see one team eliminated and another move on … and that’s sure to provide some highly entertaining soccer. The second legs of the conference semifinal series kick off tonight when Real Salt Lake travels to Columbus to battle to defending champion Crew. With this weekend chock full of postseason action, there’s plenty of prognostication in the press … 1. Revs’ Phelan succeeding in reserve role (MLSnet.com) 2. Revolution on the verge (Boston Metro) 3. Anxious days (ESPN ...

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