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mls-daily.com - 7/4/2009
Poor MLS Scheduling Once Again In Focus
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by Jason Davis - Match Fit USA Major League Soccer has a full slate of games taking place this weekend. All around the country, teams will do battle for precious points that come at such a premium in the parity-rich league. Many of the matches are appealing face-offs of solid squads, games ...
SOUNDERS FC: What are they made of?
nextseasonsports.com - 7/7/2009
SOUNDERS FC: What are they made of?
— nextseasonsports.com — -Seattle played stride for stride with the Eastern Conference leading D.C. United. How will they fare against... the other two conference leaders this month?Seattle appears to have found their groove, most recently coming away with a 3-0 win against the Rapids. The shutout was reminiscent of their ... (more) SOUNDERS FC: What are they made of?

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Movsisyan signs pre-contract with Randers, will leave RSL after season
soccerbyives.net - 7/6/2009
Movsisyan signs pre-contract with Randers, will leave RSL after season
— soccerbyives.net — Real Salt Lake striker Yura Movsisyan has signed a pre-contract with Danish club Randers, meaning he will... leave MLS after the current season to join Randers on January 1, 2010. Movsisyan is in the final year of his MLS contract and is allowed to sign with a new club six months before his ... (more) Movsisyan signs pre-contract with Randers, will leave ...

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Major League Soccer Power Rankings: Houston and Chicago on top, Red Bulls still last
the90thminute.com - 7/6/2009
Major League Soccer Power Rankings: Houston and Chicago on top, Red Bulls still last
— the90thminute.com — The playoff race is starting to become clearer as its just past the halfway mark in the... 2009 Major League Soccer season. DC United and Chicago remained tied for the lead in the Eastern Conference while Houston is on top in the Western Conference. Overall most teams have played at least 15 games ... (more) Major League Soccer Power Rankings: Houston and Chicago ...

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Soccer Academics:  American Soccer Roundup for July 3rd

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American Soccer Roundup for July 3rd
Soccer Academics — ... Grenada, the US’ first opponent. -No Short Corners provides an update on several players’ transfer status. -Edgar Castillo is taking heat for making the switch to the US, which is to be expected. -Bob Bradley discusses Jose Francisco Torres and the reasons he did not play in the Confederations Cup. -Brian Lewis of Extra Time gives us some Red Bulls news. -Jason Davis writes that about the poor scheduling of MLS during the Gold Cup. It is hard not to disagree. Will you watch any ...

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