Extra! The Fish That Saved Dallas: Ruiz scores late to salvage a draw

Fire in Big D: should be a good one

MVNsoccer posted 9/20/2007 from publications.socceramerica.com

Soccer America's "MLS Primetime Thursday" TV Preview: Since taking over the Fire, head coach Juan Carlos Osorio's team has posted a 4-2-2 record and edged into the playoff octet. To stay there it will need better performances in its last six games, as no team chasing a postseason spot has a tougher schedule.

Blanco Grand Marshall for Mexican Independence Day parade

JTudor posted 9/20/2007 from www.mlsnet.com

CHICAGO - Cuauhtémoc Blanco has played before 100,000 fans at Estadio Azteca, and most recently, displayed his skills in front of a packed-housed at Soldier Field during the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Now, over 400,000 people showed up to see Blanco preside as Grand Marshall for the Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade, one of the largest Fiestas Patrias celebrations in the United States...

Americans Abroad: Bradley scores 2 in UEFA Cup match

MVNsoccer posted 9/21/2007 from njmg.typepad.com

Soccer by Ives: USMNT midfielder Michael Bradley scored the first goal and last goal in Heerenveen's 5-3 rout against Henrik Larsson's Helsingborg in UEFA Cup action on Thursday. --- Bradley, who also scored in Heerenveen's league win last week, netted his second goal in a week in the 20th minute before adding an insurance goal in the 61st minute. --- He is the son of USMNT head coach Bob Bradley.

Video: "Bitchy"

MVNsoccer posted 9/21/2007 from web.mlsnet.com

(the bird's name was chosen by Toronto FC fans, so don't blame me, people...) --- The hawk that everyone is talking about; also see BallHype news on this. --- A new mascot for the team, as an idea to chase away gulls from BMO Field; working like a charm. --- This is an official MLS-produced video minute introducing Bitchy to the world...

Video: FC DALLAS v FIRE (Thursday)

MVNsoccer posted 9/21/2007 from web.mlsnet.com

Official highlights of Brimstone Cup match at Pizza Hut Park; featuring FC Dallas' Carlos 'el Pescadito - the little Fish' Ruiz as well as Denilson, the team's most recent Brazilian import already making a great impact, along with Chicago's Cuauhtémoc Blanco, another 2007 mid-season acquisition proving his worth. --- from ESPN's "MLS Primetime Thursday"