FIRE's Blanco wins Player of the Week
web.mlsnet.com 5/28/2008 — May 27 --- MLSNet.com: Chicago Fire midfielder Cuauhtémoc Blanco was voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Week for Week 9 of the 2008 season. --- Blanco led Chicago's dominant effort by notching a goal and 3 assists in a 5-1 road victory versus RBNY...

Video: RED BULLS v FIRE --- (Blanco's goal)
web.mlsnet.com 5/28/2008 — (1:34) After Justin Mapp was pulled down in the penalty area, Cuauhtémoc Blanco took his customary long approach to the penalty kick and put the Fire up 3-0. Blanco played a part in all five Fire goals as he helped Chicago (6-2-1, 19 pts) regain its spot among the Eastern Conference leaders, and also was awarded the MLS Player of the Week for his efforts.

Video: GALAXY v WIZARDS --- (Beckham's Goal)
web.mlsnet.com 5/28/2008 — (1:16) Official highlights: Late into stoppage time (94'), and in dramatic fashion, the superstar gave LA their third and final goal of the night. --- With KC's Kevin Hartman out of his goal after an ill-executed corner kick, Becks spotted his target from way before midfield and fired a brilliant shot that sealed the deal. --- This was his fourth Galaxy goal of the season. --- Beckham is Money.

Beckham's spotlight continues to shine on American game
independent.co.uk 5/28/2008 — The United States coach welcomes the publicity that the England midfielder has given Major League Soccer. Mike Rowbottom reports Wednesday, 28 May 2008

Beckham is Money — It’s an Education !
mvn.com 5/28/2008 — May 28 --- MVN Soccer: As an ardent fan of The Beautiful Game, I am very excited to see what the so-called “Beckham-effect” is now having on soccer newbies and non-fans… These groups, as well as those who are still resisting the chance to ‘get into the game’ are now at least seeing and beginning to understand why David Beckham gets a guaranteed salary of $6.5 million per year ...

Rivals clash again as Revs host D.C. — Major League Soccer News 5/27/2008
One of the fiercest rivalries in Major League Soccer begins anew on MLS Primetime Thursday when the New England Revolution entertain D.C. United.

Crew investigating fan's racial remark toward rival team (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 5/28/2008
The Columbus Crew MLS soccer team is investigating a racial slur made by a fan toward New England Revolution players that was captured on camera and posted on the video-sharing Web site YouTube. Forward Kheli Dube scored in the 89th minute of a 1-0 ...

Fire's Blanco getting rave reviews (PA SportsTicker) — Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 5/28/2008
Few would argue with the decision to name Chicago Fire playmaker Cuauhtmoc Blanco as the Major League Soccer Player of the Week.

Hoops host Houston in Texas rivalry — Major League Soccer News 5/28/2008
It's no secret that FC Dallas has struggled mightily at Robertson Stadium against the Houston Dynamo, winless in five league trips all-time against the two-time defending MLS Cup champions.

United-Revolution Preview (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 5/28/2008
A successful month has the New England Revolution tied for the most points in MLS. The Revolution look to close out May with their fourth consecutive victory when they host last-place D.C. United on Thursday night. Kheli Dube's unassisted goal in the ...