Soccer by Ives: Szetela speaks
njmg.typepad.com 9/1/2007 — Danny Szetela (recently representing Columbus Crew, as well as the USA U-20 World Cup team) will depart for Spain on Saturday to have his physical and finish off all details of his transfer move to Racing de Santander. I spoke to Szetela Friday night and he is equally excited and relieved that this whole transfer saga is over. Here is some of what he had to say...

Pachuca outlasts L.A. in SuperLiga
superliga2007.com 9/1/2007 — by Greg Daurio --- ...the atmosphere was absolutely electric from the start. The energy in the stadium translated to the players on the field as both teams came out playing a very fast paced game. The speed of play seemed to favor Pachuca, who kept constant pressure on the Galaxy midfield, forcing turnovers and controlling the majority of possession...

MLSNet.com: Perkins named Player of the Month - August
mlsnet.com 9/1/2007 — D.C. United goalkeeper Troy Perkins was named MLS Player of the Month for August after helping lead United to a perfect 5-0-0 record during the month. --- United began August in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings, but ended the month alone in second place only three points behind League leaders the New England Revolution. --- Perkins was also the 2006 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.

Video: SuperLiga 2007 FINAL ..or... "Beckham and a Bicycle Kick"
la.galaxy.mlsnet.com 9/2/2007 — Spanish-language version of the full highlights (5:26) from this week's exciting Final --- GALAXY v PACHUCA @ the sold-out Home Depot Center --- http://www.superliga2007.com

Video: DC UNITED v FC DALLAS
web.mlsnet.com 9/2/2007 — Official highlights (4:29) from Saturday's match at Pizza Hut Park. --- United travels to Texas to take on the Hoops with their new Designated Player - Brazil's Denilson - available to play. --- D.C. has their own Brazilian in tow - Fred scored the game-winner for them in a match only last week...and had a perfect 5-0-0 record in August, due in part to GK Troy Perkins, MLS Player of the Month.