Who likes goals?
Yes, I realize my truancy on the matter of the Grinder is glaring. I've been city hopping all weekend for work and haven't been able to level my gaze appropriately on MLS' doings. I hope to have something up later, but in the event that the day gets aw...
The line for Alessandro Nesta forms on the right
I don't always drink beer, but when I do...
Alessandro Nesta is too old for MLS.
At 36, he's just old enough to be hobbled by age and run through by years of playing in three major running cup competitions a year. Milan squeezed just about every dr...
Houston Dynamo have a new home as MLS puts down its roots
Houston Dynamo will play its first game in the new BBVA Compass Stadium on Saturday, signalling the end of a journey that has taken in San Jose, a couple of MLS Cups, and a long term rental. It is a sign too of MLS's journeyBeckham has been good, but l...
A most appropriate marriage
Raul was actually born in 1947. True story.
In the sort of fixture that makes you rub your eyes in the confused half-light of early season-meets season's end, Schalke is visiting PPL Park today to rub elbows (and hopefully not ankles) with the Union...
MLS: 5 things we learned in week nine | Graham Parker and Joe Prince-Wright
Los Angeles woes for Galaxy and Chivas; Vancouver upset the San Jose bandwagon; Impact's joy is Sporting's disappointment; Seattle have momentum for busiest monthHome (Depot) Invasion, Part 1The atmosphere at Robin Fraser's post-game press conference o...
Beckham flops in Team GB audition
• Former England captain fails to shine in front of manager• LA Galaxy lose fifth game of the seasonDavid Beckham failed to shine in his latest audition for the Great Britain men's Olympic football team in front of the side's manager, Stuart Pearce...
The MLS Grinder: Rhythm Peek-a-Boo
Before we dive into all that MLS offered us this weekend - and there was a fair amount - you should know that Stanislaus United Sturlock Express has drawn Fresno Fuego (PDL) in the first round proper of the US Open Cup. Don't worry, we'll be keeping ta...
Seattle Sounders vs. Philadelphia Union – live!
• Mauro Rosales scores as Sounders beat Union• Seattle close gap on San Jose in Western ConferencePreamble: Welcome to this week's MLS minute-by-minute liveblog: Seattle Sounders vs. Philadelphia Union at CenturyLink Field. Kick off is 1.30pm Pacif...
MLS week nine: fan previews | Graham Parker
• Galaxy face Red Bulls in glamour tie, without NYRB stars • Vancouver host San Jose in big Western clash• Philadelphia travel to Seattle for our live gameIt's been a busy week, as the fixtures begin to pile up. For some clubs it marked the end o...
Guardian Sport Network | Kamani Hill: well-rounding into place
Back in MLS after a difficult stint in Europe, Kamani Hill on being let go by email, falling off the radar and battling backLong before Jürgen Klinsmann was lassoing German leaguers into the US national team, there was Kamani Hill.The relaxed Bay Area...
Wondolowski and Lenhart score two apiece as Earthquakes beat DC United 5-3
San Jose's Chris Wondolowski takes over from Thierry Henry as MLS leading goalscorer; Seattle Sounders beat LA Galaxy for first time in league since 2009San Jose Earthquakes 5-3 DC UnitedSan Jose's Chris Wondolowski netted twice to take over the MLS go...
NYRB keeper: ‘My main focus is here’
NY Red Bulls’ rookie goalkeeper Ryan Meara is fresh off his first clean sheet of his career, a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday afternoon. Injuries to the Red Bulls back line has resulted in some stressful and difficult moments for Meara, but he appears to be rounding into form. The Red...
