The Offside: Bizarro MLS
mls.theoffside.com 4/30/2008 — Through completion of week 5, one would have to wonder if things have been scripted by DC Comics. --- It's Bizarro World folks; there is no denying it. + The Columbus Crew are in first place + Will Hesmer leads all keepers with 4 wins + DC United is in last place + The Dynamo are in last place, tied only with expansion team San Jose + Houston is also the only team yet to register a win.

MLS Primetime Thursday Teleconference
web.servicebureau.net 4/30/2008 — MLS Primetime Thursday Teleconference

ESPNsoccernet - MLS - Canales: Galaxy eye potential date against Iran
soccernet.espn.go.com 4/30/2008 — CARSON, Calif. -- Los Angeles Galaxy officials have confirmed that the club is in negotiations to play a friendly match with the Iranian national team sometime in May. Galaxy assistant general manager Tom Payne has been working on the arrangements. ...

Dome might be key to MLS nod
canada.com 4/30/2008 — Concerned about being shut out of the dwindling prospects for a Major League Soccer expansion franchise, the Vancouver Whitecaps have opened the door a crack to the possibility of playing at a revamped B.C. Place Stadium -- on an interim basis. ...

Former Wizards making a mark in management
kansascity.com 4/30/2008 — OK, so the Wizards aren't in first place right now. But there's still one argument that suggests they rule Major League Soccer.

Red-hot TFC hosts focused Red Bulls — Major League Soccer News 4/29/2008
One of the hottest teams in the early going of the MLS season, Toronto FC face their next big challenge when the New York Red Bulls come calling on ESPN MLS Primetime Thursday.

U.S. Open Cup begins for MLS clubs — Major League Soccer News 4/30/2008
The road to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup begins Wednesday night for Major League Soccer teams, with San Jose and Real Salt Lake meeting at Rice-Eccles Stadium in the first of five "play-in" games.

Hilgenbrinck makes long awaited return — Major League Soccer News 4/30/2008
New England Revolution defender Chase Hilgenbrinck played his first full game since last November when he stepped on the field for last week's 1-0 win against FC Dallas.

Red Bulls-Toronto FC Preview (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 4/30/2008
With their top scoring threat sidelined, the New York Red Bulls got a big lift from an unlikely source their last time out. They shouldn't be as short-handed Thursday night. The Red Bulls hope to have Juan Pablo Angel back in their lineup when they ...

Wheldon steps out of car, onto field — Major League Soccer News 4/30/2008
Dan Wheldon knows a thing or two about pace, but the IndyCar Series standout got a new lesson on the topic when he participated in the final part of training with FC Dallas on Wednesday.