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What is MLS? Apparently Not Open to Criticism
I've written that Garber keeps his ideological cards close to his chest, but in fining DCU Prez Kevin Payne $5000 today for calling a spade a spade—that the onfield product in MLS is not good enough and won't draw in more fans until it is—means that the guy isn't hearing what needs to be heard. ...
Major League Soccer: Sights: 2009 Degree Men Save of the Year
web.mlsnet.com — 2005 - MLS. MLS, Major League Soccer, the MLS logo, MLS team identifications, MLS Cup, MLS All-Star... Game, their designs, logos, uniform designs, color combinations and slogans used on or in connection with this site are trademarks, copyrighted ... (more) Major League Soccer: Sights: 2009 Degree Men Save of the ...
An MLS postseason worth watching
sports.yahoo.com — The Major League Soccer playoffs often arrive and depart with little more than a whimper, yet the... stories and subplots offered up by this year’s version deserve more than just a passing interest. Previous incarnations have been underwhelming to the ... (more) An MLS postseason worth watching
Wanted: Experienced MLS coach
thestar.com — This time, Mo Johnston is looking for someone with experience. After announcing Tuesday that the contract of... Toronto FC interim head coach Chris Cummins would not be renewed for 2010, the club's general manager told reporters he hopes to have a new ... (more) Wanted: Experienced MLS coach
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As for Kevin Payne
The Fake Sigi Schmid Blog — People are surprised and angry he got fined? What was it he said again? "We don't want to play like Colorado or New England, which most of the season sat with eight or nine guys behind the ball. How many people go to watch Colorado or New England play? That's a problem for our league. We can't play like we're a team desperately trying to remain in 14th place in the Premiership. Our market isn't there yet. They want to see something that is entertaining, and D.C. United has always had a way of playing. Given a choice, we would rather ...

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