Rapids edge Chivas in preseason friendly
Photo by David Bernal/ISIphotos.com By ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. – The Colorado Rapids squeaked past Chivas USA, 1-0, in a physical preseason scrimmage between the two sides on Tuesday. Second-half substitute Quincy Amarikwa put the Rapids ahead in the 85th minute. Rapids midfielder Steve Emory won a ball and then fired a cross to the...
MLS Notes: Timbers’ Valencia needs surgery, Folan leaves Colorado and more
After an offseason full of major moves, promise and tangible signs of improvement, the Portland Timbers were hit with a sizeable dose of bad news Friday. Colombian striker Jose Adolfo Valencia, signed as a Young Designated Player back in December, requires knee surgery to repair damaged cartilage in his left knee and is going to...
MLS Notes: Alvarez signs in Portugal, Rapids add Cabrera to staff and more
Photo by David Bernal/ISIphotos.com As it turns out, Arturo Alvarez won't be suiting up for Chivas USA heading into the 2012 MLS season after all. Alvarez, who was selected by Chivas in the first stage of the MLS Re-Entry Draft but never came to terms with the club as he sought opportunities overseas, has reportedly...
Evening Ticker: Chivas signs two, Cardiff City reaches Carling Cup final and more
Chivas USA is the latest MLS club to join the trend of signing Colombian central defenders. Following in the recent footsteps of the Portland Timbers and FC Dallas, the Goats announced the signing of veteran Colombian centerback John Alexander Valencia on Tuesday, adding the 30-year-old, 6-foot-4 defender to the club. Valencia most recently played for...
Wednesday Ticker: Seattle gets Sivebaek, Chivas USA lands Bolanos and more
By FRANCO PANIZO The Seattle Sounders have acquired Danish midfielder Christian Sivebaek following his transfer from FC Midtjylland, the Sounders announced on Wednesday. The 23-year-old midfielder arrives in Seattle after playing for Midtjylland since 2006. He played in 80 league matches and tallied six goals for the Danish club during his time there. Sivebaek, who...
Monday Kickoff: Kinnear signs extension, Blazer bolts CONCACAF and more
Dom Kinnear has enjoyed one of the strongest coaching careers in MLS history, and the Houston Dynamo have assured that he will be sticking around for a while. According to the Houston Chronicle, the Dynamo have signed Kinnear to a three-year contract extension. Kinnear was set to enter 2012 in the final year of his...
Rounding up the MLS comings and goings: Western Conference
Photo by Michael Janosz/ISIphotos.com For a team coming off of a championship run, the Los Angeles Galaxy have had plenty of major moving parts over recent weeks. Between Landon Donovan going back to Everton on a short-term loan, Juninho returning to Sao Paulo, Donovan Ricketts being dealt to the Montreal Impact, Sean Franklin re-signing and...
MLS Notes: Union sign Lopez, Minda joins Chivas and more
By CALEB SONNELAND The Philadelphia Union continue their busy offseason by adding Costa Rican defender Porfirio Lopez from Chinese side Dalian Haichang. Lopez, a 26-year-old left back, was most recently on loan at Costa Rican side Alajuelense, where he was a part of the team's back-to-back Apertura and Clausura championship teams. He also played against...
Evening Ticker: Kean under fire, referee admits fixing United friendly and more
By JOHN BOSCHINI Things are looking worse and worse for Steve Kean as Blackburn manager as his club slumped to a 2-1 loss to Bolton on Tuesday, intensifying calls for him to be fired. Blackburn is now rooted to the bottom of the English Premier League and is four points away from safety having played...
MLS teams line up 2012 preseason training in Arizona
Photo by Stephen Brashear/ISIphotos.com By JOSE M. ROMERO The MLS Cup final was played not even three weeks ago, but teams are already making training plans in preparation for next season. Three MLS teams are confirmed for training at Grande Sports World in Casa Grande, Ariz., beginning in January. The New England Revolution arrive Jan....
MLS Notes: Nguyen signs with league, Kennedy gets new Chivas deal and more
Photo by ISIphotos.com Lee Nguyen's long journey is leading back home. Nguyen, a Texas native, signed a multi-year deal with MLS on Tuesday, bringing a one-time U.S. attacking prospect to the league after six years overseas. Nguyen appeared three times in 2007 for the U.S. national team (pictured above), including twice at the Copa America,...
Vancouver, Montreal to do battle on opening day of 2012 MLS season
The opening weekend of the 2012 MLS season will feature a Canadian derby. The Vancouver Whitecaps will host the Montreal Impact at BC Place on March 10 as part of MLS First Kick, the league announced on Tuesday, as bits and pieces of next season's schedule begin to be released. MLS' first match to be...
