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Los Angeles Galaxy vs. FC Dallas: 6 Things We Learned
Bruce Arena's Los Angeles Galaxy, for what it's worth, can consider themselves a very lucky team.A disappointing performance offensively was counterbalanced by stoppage-time heroics from the unlikeliest of sources: Pat Noonan, who opened his scoring account and salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Galaxy against Schellas Hyndman's FC Dallas at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.Here are six things we learned from this match. And they are big ones.Begin Slideshow29Apr/120
MLS: 5 Lessons Learned from the Revs’ Loss to the New York Red Bulls
Well, that didn't go too well.Despite losing Thierry Henry in the 23rd minute with a hamstring injury and Mehdi Ballouchy who seemed to pick up a knock later on in the game, and despite fielding a vastly inexperienced team, the New York Red Bulls hung onto Henry's 7th minute goal to win 1-0 at Red Bull Arena against the New England Revolution on Saturday.New England failed to score on rookie Ryan Meara and the makeshift back four that coach Hans Backe assembled before the game, even though the Revs dominated the second half.Here are some lessons we learned today after watching the Revs lose their third straight game.Begin Slideshow27Apr/120
6 Reasons Why the New England Revolution Will Beat the New York Red Bulls
The New England Revolution, despite the hiring of young, energetic Jay Heaps to replace Steve Nicol and a multitude of offseason signings, are off to another shaky start. They sit in eighth place in a weak Eastern Conference at 2-4 and are coming off a loss to second-place D.C. United.On top of this, they are heading to New York to play the Red Bulls, who are always a dangerous side. How can a team that consists of deadly strike duo Thierry Henry and Kenny Cooper not be dangerous?Despite this, I think the Revs can pull off an upset on Saturday at the Red Bull Arena. Here are some reasons why.Begin Slideshow27Apr/120
New York Cosmos: 8 Reasons It Would Be Great to Have Them in MLS
MLS commissioner Don Garber wants a second team in New York City. The New York Cosmos want to be that team.By most accounts, a deal to bring a second New York team into MLS is only a stadium deal away.While the Cosmos organization won't be the only group bidding for the franchise, they're the one that should get it.Here are 8 reasons why.Begin Slideshow27Apr/120
Los Angeles Galaxy vs. FC Dallas Live Blog: Play-by-Play Analysis, Reaction
Bruce Arena's Los Angeles Galaxy will look to close out April with a bang when they face Schellas Hyndman's FC Dallas on Saturday, April 28 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.The Galaxy are currently 3-3 (nine points) and will look to continue their win streak as they make their attack towards the top of the MLS Western Conference standings. FC Dallas are 3-3-2 (11 points) and will aim to build on their 1-1 draw at home to Real Salt Lake.Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. The live blog will begin at approximately 8:15 p.m. ET.Keep it right here on Bleacher Report for continuing coverage of the 2012 Major League Soccer season and all things World Football.Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com26Apr/120
MLS Preview: 4 Matches to Watch in Week 8
I'll be honest, Week 8 of Major League Soccer lacks a bit of a punch since there are very few marquee matches, and the top team in the league, Sporting Kansas City, has a bye week.That being said, there are nine matches scheduled for Saturday, with all but two taking place in the evening. With that much soccer in compressed time, there is no way that anyone can be able to see all of the leagues matches this weekend.So here I am to give you which four matches I recommend you do not miss. Begin Slideshow25Apr/120
Los Angeles Galaxy: Ins and Outs for April 25, 2012
Galaxy Beat Blues Again at Home Depot CenterIn a match that featured fringe players, Bruce Arena's Los Angeles Galaxy were engaged in a dogfight with Charlie Naimo's Los Angeles Blues of the USL on Tuesday.Despite an improved performance from the Blues, the Galaxy still prevailed 3-2 at the Home Depot Center. Adam Cristman opened the scoring in the 26th minute thanks to a delivery from Chad Barrett, who also scored a goal of his own in the 48th minute of play. Hector Jimenez's 67th-minute goal would prove to be the game winner, as the Galaxy were forced to withstand a brace from Carlos Borja in the 70th and 86th minutes of play. Back on the pitch for the Galaxy was Leonardo, the young Brazilian defender whose injury last year sidelined him for several months. Leonardo came on in the 40th minute of play. “Psychologically it’s great for him,” LA Galaxy Reserve Team Head Coach Curt Onalfo told reporters. “It’s been a long road and he’s really making progress. It was good to see him for 10 minutes.” “It was 10 very important minutes,” Leonardo said. “I need more ...25Apr/120
MLS: Picking an All-Star Team Based on Performances So Far
We have seen some excellent performances so far this 2012 MLS season. Whether it was Thierry Henry's hat-trick vs Montreal or Aurelien Collin's dominance in the back for Kansas City, plenty of players have stood out as clear favorites for a MLS All-Star selection. Here is a list of the best XI so far this season and who would deserve a spot on the team if the selections happened today. Enjoy!Note: Normal All-Star lineups are based off of voting from fans. I am merely selecting the eleven players who deserve a spot based on their excellent early season play. I also acknowledge that a 3-4-3 is not the expected formation the All-Star team would play. However, this formation allowed me to highlight the 11 best players in MLS so far this season. Begin Slideshow25Apr/120
MLS 2012: 10 Biggest Surprises so Far
We're two months into the 2012 MLS season and already many of the prognostications of the experts have been thoroughly rebuffed.Teams that were supposed to be charging up the standings have been scrambling.And others that were seen as surefire bottom feeders are asserting themselves near the top.At a more local level, various players have distinguished themselves on levels that few could have imagined.Surprises abound. Let's look at a few of the biggest.Begin Slideshow24Apr/120