Pics: Brian McBride career highlights
web.mlsnet.com 8/2/2008 — (11 pics) MLSNet.com: Photos from every stage and level of his pro career, with his basic stats for each team he's played for. --- The 2008 Olympian had a stellar career with the USMNT; he began his pro life as the very first MLS draft pick. --- He played for Columbus for 8 seasons, had over 4 with Fulham FC, and a loan with Everton. --- After the Olympics, he begins anew with the Chicago Fire.

Match Preview: EARTHQUAKES v GALAXY --- California Clasico
la.galaxy.mlsnet.com 8/2/2008 — Sunday, August 3 | MCAFEE COLISEUM | 12 noon PT --- TV: CSN-West / FSN-West / Telefutura --- MLSNet.com: Another big crowd is expected for the third California Clasico of the season as Los Angeles make their second trip north this year to take on San Jose; nearly 40,000 attended the last one. --- The Quakes' return to MLS came vs. the Galaxy in the season opener, a 2-0 LA victory in Carson...

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Cardiff | Cardiff give up chase for Cooper
news.bbc.co.uk 8/2/2008 — Cardiff City have ended their pursuit of Major League Soccer star Kenny Cooper. Bluebirds boss Dave Jones has run out of patience with FC Dallas' 23-year-old striker, who has scored eight goals in 16 Major League games this season. Jones said: "I've ...

Fire's unbeaten streak now at six games -- ChicagoSports.com
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com 8/3/2008 — FIRE 1, CHIVAS 0 Fire's unbeaten streak now at six games Nyarko scores only goal, leaves with concussion By Luis Arroyave | Chicago Tribune reporter 10:45 PM CDT, August 2, 2008 Longtime MLS goalkeeper Zach Thornton made his first start in 11/2 ...

ON SOCCER: Soehn a man of his word
washingtontimes.com 8/2/2008 — Coach keeps promise as United acquires Guerrero John Haydon ( Contact ) Saturday, August 2, 2008 July was a wicked month for D.C. United . Apart from success in the U.S. Open Cup, an injury-blighted United suffered a string of four defeats at RFK ...

Chivas USA to play at Chicago — L.A. Times - Soccer 8/2/2008
Team will be playing its first MLS game since July 10 when it takes on the Fire. > at Chicago, 5:30, FSN West

Chivas acquire goalkeeper Thornton — Major League Soccer News 8/1/2008
Chivas USA acquired goalkeeper Zach Thornton, a five-time MLS All-Star and 13-year veteran of Major League Soccer, from the New York Red Bulls in exchange for future considerations.

Emilio, Moreno lead United past Wizards (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 8/3/2008
Luciano Emilio scored his 11th goal of the season and Jaime Moreno had a goal and an assist to help D.C. United beat the Kansas City Wizards 2-0 Saturday night. United (8-8-1) won for the fifth time in six MLS games and took sole possession of fourth ...

Nyarko scores for Fire, leaves with concussion (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 8/3/2008
Patrick Nyarko justified his first MLS start with an early goal to give the Chicago Fire a 1-0 win over Chivas USA on Saturday night, then left due to a head injury before halftime. It was an eventful night for the former Virginia Tech player, who got ...

Chivas can't generate offense in defeat — L.A. Times - Soccer 8/3/2008
Chicago's Patrick Nyarko, in his first MLS start, scores the lone goal. > BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. -- Patrick Nyarko justified his first Major League Soccer start ...