A great weekend for MLS soccer was overshadowed by some high-profile injuries that may close the door on some struggling teams.  Meanwhile, the top of the pack looked stronger: Donovan's return coupled with New York's victory Thursday has two of the big name teams clicking on all cylinders at the moment and threatening to open a divide in […]

Because of the number of games played during the week, this weekend's schedule is evenly distributed between Saturday and Sunday.  The Saturday evening spotlight match is DC United visiting BMO Field and Toronto FC, as seen on Fox Soccer Channel.  The Sunday game on Telefutura is Chicago hosting the Beckham- and Donovan-less Los Angeles Galaxy. […]

After the shine of the first weekend has worn off, MLS gets into the grind with some of its biggest names missing for international duty.  Some teams have a second chance to show they've improved, while some have another chance to prove they aren't bottom feeders.  Make sure you vote in our poll below for […]

Note: As part of the MLS Talk preview, we will be examining some of the major trends in MLS that will have an impact on the league this year. Feel free to suggest other big picture topics in the comments. Four years ago, MLS swung a deal to bring David Beckham, the world's most recognizable […]

Recently we've shared that various soccer luminaries such as Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson has advocated a spring-to-fall schedule change in advance of the 2022 World Cup.  Now we find out that UEFA itself is advancing well past the thinking stage. The British press is reporting that the English Premier League and Bundesliga are […]

As we close the books on 2010 and go through our retrospectives (including MLS Talk's own awards) I wanted to take a different look back on the year that was through a different lens: what if what happened didn't happen, or vice versa.  Over the weekend I intend to take four 2010 events from American […]

For weeks now, speculation has been out there about which English club would secure Landon Donovan for a winter loan. Would it be Fulham? Or Everton? Or some other club in need of a little pace and imagination on the wing or even up front? Turns out the U.S. International and L.A. Galaxy standout will […]

As a Fulham supporter, this season has been a painful one. The Cottagers are hovering just above the relegation zone, sorely lacking the sort of player that can turn a draw into an all-important three points. It seems I'm not the only one that thinks Mark Hughes' Fulham side is in need of some inspiration […]

Less than 48 hours from now, we will know whether the U.S. bid for the 2022 World Cup was a success or a failure.  In Zurich the U.S. delegation is counting votes, firming up yeses and feeling out no votes.  One advantage the U.S. has is star power, something a country like Qatar has to […]

As part of his second state of the union at halftime of the MLS Cup, Don Garber revealed that MLS would be considering shifting the season from spring-to-fall to the FIFA-endorsed fall-to-spring schedule.  While this is not the first time MLS has considered shifting its schedule, Garber said that the rethink was pushed by FIFA […]

Prior to the MLS Cup Final on Sunday, Don Garber held court today to discuss the good, the bad, and the future of MLS.  Much of what he said is in no way surprising, but he did shed some light on some hot topics in the American soccer world – Reserve League and Youth Development: […]

On the eve of the beginning of the 2010 playoffs, MLS announced the finalists for the end-of-season awards.  While it does not have the international prestige of the Ballon D'Or, there is always a good lively debate about the nominees, who deserves what, and who got left out.  The winners will be announced beginning on […]

In another piece of bizarre scheduling, MLS and ESPN team up to bring us the Red Bulls and Galaxy tonight, live at 11. I'm working, so thanks to the magic of ESPN3, it suits me fine. Still, it will be interesting to see the rating for tonight's match on the deuce. Even without Thierry Henry, […]

Reports have come out this evening confirming that Bob Bradley will stay as coach of the US Mens National Team for another four years.  Just as speculation was growing that Bradley would be out, Jurgen Klinsmann would be in, and US Soccer was going to make some significant changes before the next World Cup, it […]

Despite being in the last year of his contract and being the only Everton player not to sign a long-term deal in recent weeks, Steven Pienaar will apparently remain at Goodison Park for at least one more season. The club can continue contract talks with Pienaar until January, at which time he will be free […]