Video: "Rookie Life" (episode 12)
youtube.com 6/4/2009 — (5:21) MLSNet.com: In "Off-Field Obligations," the rookies discuss the adjustment to life with media obligations and public appearances...

Video: "Rookie Life" (episode 16)
youtube.com 6/30/2009 — (4:15) MLSNet.com: In the brand new episode of "Rookie Life," catch up with Richard Jata, who was cut by the Chicago Fire in preseason, but remains connected with Major League Soccer. --- He is optimistic about his chance to make his mark in the professional ranks (so, stay tuned !) ...

Video: "Rookie Life" (episode 5)
web.mlsnet.com 4/15/2009 — (8:32) MLSNet.com: What are the biggest adjustments for newly drafted MLS players ? --- Episode 5 features the beginning of preseason and some stark awakenings for our rookies. --- With: Sam Cronin (Toronto FC), Omar González (Galaxy), Chris Pontius (DC United), Steve Zakuani (Sounders FC), others.

Video: "Rookie Life" (episode 18)
youtube.com 7/15/2009 — (3:19) MLSNet.com: In Episode 18, two MLS Rookie of the Year candidates - DC United's Chris Pontius and Sounders FC's Steve Zakuani - battle in midweek, while Sam Cronin and Stefan Frei help Toronto FC to their first trophy, the 2009 Nutrilite Canadian Championship.

Video: "Rookie Life" (episode 5)
youtube.com 5/27/2009 — (8:31) MLSNet.com: This is it. --- The rookies begin their MLS careers when training camp begins in February...

Video: "Rookie Life" (episode 3)
web.mlsnet.com 3/31/2009 — (8:18) MLSNet.com: From Steve Zakuani's triumph to Richard Jata's emotional tribute to his father, episode three of "Rookie Life" is all about the highs, lows, tears and joy of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft...

Video: "Rookie Life" (episode 19)
youtube.com 7/21/2009 — (3:34) MLSNet.com: In "Golden Opportunities," the rookies are faced with a myriad of opportunities, including call ups for the USMNT in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the return of David Beckham to play in LA. --- Galaxy rookies A.J. De La Garza and Omar González discuss their anticipation here...

Video: "Rookie Life" (episode 2)
youtube.com 5/27/2009 — (7:41) MLSNet.com: The rookies get a chance to show their stuff against their peers at the MLS Combine...

Video: "Rookie Life" (episode 8)
web.mlsnet.com 5/5/2009 — (4:11) MLSNet.com: "Rookie Life" takes you behind the scenes as first-year players try to make their mark. --- Episode 8: Their debuts behind them, our rookies begin to experience the ups and downs of the pros...

Video: "Rookie Life" (episode 7)
web.mlsnet.com 4/28/2009 — (5:29) MLSNet.com: "Rookie Life" takes you behind the scenes as first-year players try to make their mark in MLS. --- Episode seven tackles the start of the regular season and our rookies' pro debuts...

Champions League champs coming to Seattle — The Seattle Times: Sports 5/27/2009
You know that I'm talking about FC Barcelona. Or "Bar-the-lona" as they say their "s" in Spain.

Fire-Chivas USA Preview (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 5/27/2009
Before coming to MLS in 2007, Chicago Fire midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco was the longtime nemesis to Chivas USA's counterpart in the Mexican Primera Division. Chivas contained Blanco and shut out the Fire in last season's home victory. In an ...

Red Bulls send F Oduro to Houston for draft picks (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 5/27/2009
The New York Red Bulls have traded forward Dominic Oduro to Houston for the Dynamo's highest first-round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft and its highest second-round pick in the 2011 draft. The Red Bulls on Wednesday also waived goalkeeper Terry Boss. ...

Galaxy's Franklin to miss 4-6 months — Major League Soccer News 5/27/2009
The LA Galaxy announced today that defender Sean Franklin will miss the next 4-6 months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right upper hamstring tendon. The reigning MLS Gatorade Rookie of the Year suffered the injury in the Galaxy's 1-1 draw ...

Listen as Rapids coach Gary Smith rips facility, Open Cup draw — The Seattle Times: Sports 5/28/2009
Some great audio here courtesy of Matt Massey, who covered the USL Sounders for the Times before the move to MLS.