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Plans detail Buzzard Point soccer stadium for D.C. United


Construction of a soccer stadium for D.C. United on Buzzard Point in Southwest Washington would require assembling properties from five owners, including the District, according to development plans obtained by Capital Business.

The 20-page concept plans, dated July 2010, propose a “Sports & Entertainment District @ Buzzard Point” stretching from Nationals Park to a new D.C. United stadium. The soccer stadium would be bordered by T Street to the south, 2nd Street to the west, Half Street to the east and Potomac Avenue and R Street to the north.

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White House Easter Egg Roll has MLS flavor in 2012


WASHINGTON – MLS players and employees spend thousands of hours each year serving their communities and spreading the joy of their sport to young fans.

But they don’t often get the chance to do so on the famous South Lawn of the White House.

On Monday, eight of the league’s players and one coach helped thousands of children play some footie as part of the 134th Annual White House Easter Egg Roll and its “Let's Go, Let's Play, Let's Move” theme. They were there along with nearly 35,000 other guests, adding a bevy of activities and entertainment to one of Washington’s most beloved traditions, hosted by the President and the First Family.

“Any time there’s something that’s emailed to you with ‘White House’ in the title, it’ll give you a double-take,” said Philadelphia Union defender Danny Califf. “To be able to do this – and take my family along – is probably one of the coolest experiences that I’ve had. I’m honored.”

Califf and Philly teammates Brian Carroll and Zac MacMath were the first MLS representatives on the South Lawn, followed by Kenny Cooper and Stephen Keel of the New York Red Bulls and D.C. United’s Stephen King, Robbie Russell, Chris Pontius and head coach Ben Olsen.

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WFC:
2012 World Football Challenge kicks off July 18


The World Football Challenge is back.

The summer series of international matches that has become a fixture on the North American soccer calendar, returns in 2012 with the first four clubs already confirming their participation: Chelsea FC, Liverpool FC, Seattle Sounders FC and Toronto FC.

The WFC 2012 calendar of events kicks off with the previously announced matchup between three-time defending US Open Cup champions Seattle and English FA Cup finalists Chelsea at CenturyLink Field on Wednesday, July 18. Packaged tickets for the event are available online
(BUY TICKETS HERE: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/seattl ... s/4MTCHPAK).

Chelsea, who are in the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, will also participate in the AT&T MLS All-Star Game on July 25 at PPL Park in Chester, Pa.

Three days later, Rogers Centre in Toronto will serve as the stage for the unprecedented matchup between MLS side Toronto FC and storied English club Liverpool FC, who make their return to the city after last visiting in 2004. Tickets for that match go on sale May 4.

The World Football Challenge is a joint partnership between MLS and sports and entertainment agency CAA Sports.

Additional clubs and matches are set to be revealed at a later date by event organizers.

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WFC:
Chelsea, AC Milan take talents to Miami on July 28


After more than 70,000 people jammed Sun Life Stadium last year to watch Chivas Guadalajara defeat FC Barcelona in a thrilling WFC encounter, South Florida's soccer fans will get another treat this summer as Euro heavyweights Chelsea and AC Milan do battle on Sat., July 28 (6 p.m. ET).

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WFC:
Chelsea to face Paris St. Germain at Yankee Stadium


Europe's heavyhitters are coming to the home of the Bronx Bombers.

English giants Chelsea FC will face French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain in the first soccer match ever at the new Yankee Stadium -- home field of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees -- on July 22 (7 pm ET).

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Champions' Challenge
MLS champs take on recently crowned Spanish champions


Could the fourth time be the charm for the LA Galaxy?

The defending MLS Cup champions will have their fourth crack at the recently crowned La Liga champs Real Madrid when they host the galacticos in a World Football Challenge match on Thurs., Aug. 2 (10:30 pm ET) at The Home Depot Center.

The HDC was the stage for their first-ever meeting back in 2005 when current Galaxy star David Beckham wore Real Madrid's colors in a 2-0 win for the Spanish giants.

The two clubs have also played at the Rose Bowl in 2010 (Real Madrid won 3-2) and at the LA Coliseum last summer (Real Madrid won 4-1) in Southern California.

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The Lamar Hunt US Open Cup:
MLS clubs learn 3rd-round pairings set for next week

All 16 US-based MLS clubs learned their opening match-ups in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after Tuesday night's second round was played.

The third-round single-elimination matches will be played between Tuesday, May 29 and Wednesday, May 30.

Half the MLS teams will be hosting matches, while another half will take to the road with the longest trips set to be logged by the MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy, who travel to North Carolina, while the Colorado Rapids go all the way to St. Petersburg, Fla.

US OPEN CUP 3RD ROUND

Tuesday, May 29
7 pm ET: D.C. United at Richmond Kickers (USL PRO) -- Richmond City Stadium; Richmond, Va.
7 pm ET: NE Revolution at Harrisburg City Islanders (USL PRO) -- Skyline Sports Complex; Harrisburg, Pa.
7 pm ET: LA Galaxy at Carolina RailHawks (NASL) -- WakeMed Soccer Park; Cary, N.C.
7:30 pm ET: Chicago Fire at Michigan Bucks (PDL) -- Ultimate Soccer; Pontiac, Mich.
7:30 pm ET: Colorado Rapids at Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL) -- Al Lang Stadium; St. Petersburg, Fla.
7:30 pm ET: Dayton Dutch Lions (USL PRO) at Columbus Crew -- Columbus Crew Stadium; Columbus, Ohio
7:30 pm ET: New York Red Bulls at Charleston Battery (USL PRO) -- Blackbaud Stadium; Charleston, S.C.
7:30 pm ET: Rochester Rhinos (USL PRO) at Philadelphia Union -- PPL Park; Chester, Pa.
8:30 pm ET: Charlotte Eagles (USL PRO) at FC Dallas -- FC Dallas Stadium; Frisco, Texas
8:30 pm ET: Houston Dynamo at San Antonio Scorpions (NASL) -- Heroes Stadium; San Antonio, Texas
8:30 pm ET: Orlando City (USL PRO) at Sporting KC -- LIVESTRONG Sporting Park; Kansas City, Kan.
9 pm ET: Minnesota Stars FC (NASL) at Real Salt Lake -- Rio Tinto Stadium; Sandy, Utah
10 pm ET: Chivas USA at Ventura County Fusion (PDL) -- Ventura College; Ventura, Calif.
10:30 pm ET: Ft. Lauderdale Strikers (NASL) at SJ Earthquakes -- Cagan Stadium; Stanford, Calif.

Wednesday, May 30
10 pm ET: Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL) at Seattle Sounders -- Starfire Sports Complex; Tukwila, Wash.
10:30 pm ET: Cal FC (USASA) at Portland Timbers -- JELD-WEN Field; Portland, Ore.

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24 Under 24:
Fan voting begins Monday for the 2012 edition


The third annual MLSsoccer.com 24 Under 24 — the ultimate ranking of the top young players in MLS — will return on September 10, with the #1 player being revealed on Friday, September 21. This year, we're letting you have your say in who that #1 player should be.

Beginning Monday, August 20, fans will have five days to complete the ballot, helping MLSsoccer.com to select the top players under 24 from clubs around MLS. Those votes will count for 10 percent of a player's ranking with the other 90 percent determined by the submissions of an expert media panel, including the editorial staff of MLSsoccer.com.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/24under24/news ... 12-edition

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Major League Soccer Announces New York Expansion Team:
New York City Football Club

Partnership of Two of the Biggest Names in Sports,
Manchester City and New York Yankees; Club Expects to Begin Play in 2015


NEW YORK (May 21, 2013) - Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announced today that a partnership of global sports powers, Manchester City Football Club and the New York Yankees, has acquired the League's 20th expansion club. The new team will be named New York City Football Club (NYCFC) and expects to begin play in 2015.

"We proudly welcome two of the most prestigious professional global sports organizations to Major League Soccer," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber . "This is a transformational development that will elevate the league to new heights in this country. The New York area is home to more than 19 million people, and we look forward to an intense crosstown rivalry between New York City Football Club and the New York Red Bulls that will captivate this great city."

"New York is a legendary sports town, as well as a thriving global city with a rapidly expanding soccer fan-base," said Ferran Soriano, CEO of Manchester City Football Club , who will oversee the process of filling top New York City FC leadership positions in the weeks to come. "We are thrilled to contribute to the energy and growth of New York City Soccer. In the Yankees, we have found the absolute best partner for developing a world-class sports organization and a winning team that will carry the New York City Football Club name with pride."

Manchester City will be the majority owner of the new Club. As an investor, the Yankees will be an active member of the ownership group. The New York Yankees and Manchester City Football Club have an existing commercial relationship through Legends Hospitality, LLC, an international entertainment, hospitality and marketing organization. Yankee Stadium is pleased to be hosting Manchester City on Saturday, May 25 for a "friendly" match against Chelsea FC, giving New York area fans a rare opportunity to see two outstanding English Premier League clubs up close.


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Here are the dates for the playoffs:
•Knockout Games: Oct. 30-31 (Wed.-Thurs.)
•Conference Semifinals, Leg 1: Nov. 2-3 (Sat.-Sun.)
•Conference Semifinals, Leg 2: Nov. 6-7 (Wed.-Thurs.)
•Conference Finals, Leg 1: Nov. 9-10 (Sat.-Sun.)
•Conference Finals, Leg 2: Nov. 23-24 (Sat.-Sun.)
•MLS Cup: Dec. 7 (Sat.)

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Here are the dates for the playoffs:

Knockout Round
(Home teams listed first):
· Seattle Sounders FC vs. Colorado Rapids – Wed., Oct. 30, 10:30 pm ET (NBCSN; local TV)
· Houston Dynamo vs. Montreal Impact – Thurs., Oct. 31, 8:30 pm ET (NBCSN; TSN; RDS/2; local TV)

Eastern Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New England Revolution vs. Sporting Kansas City – Sat., Nov. 2, 8:00 pm ET (NBCSN; RDS2; Local TV)
· Houston Dynamo or Montreal Impact vs. New York Red Bulls– Sun., Nov. 3, 3:30 pm ET (NBC; if MTL advances TSN2, RDS2)

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New York Red Bulls vs. Houston Dynamo or Montreal Impact– Wed., Nov. 6, 8:00 pm ET (UDN; Local TV; if MTL advances TSN2, RDS2 )
· Sporting Kansas City vs. New England Revolution – Wed., Nov. 6, 9:00 pm ET (Local TV)

Western Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Seattle Sounders FC or Colorado Rapids vs. Portland Timbers – Sat., Nov. 2, 10:00 pm ET (NBCSN)
· LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake – Sun., Nov. 3, 9:00 pm ET (ESPN; TSN2; RDS2)

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Real Salt Lake vs. LA Galaxy – Thurs., Nov. 7, 9:00 pm ET (ESPN2; TSN2)
· Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders FC or Colorado Rapids – Thurs., Nov. 7, 11:00 pm ET (NBCSN; UDN; TSN2)

Conference Championships
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Eastern Conference – Sat., Nov. 9, 2:30 pm ET (NBC; UDN; RDS2; if MTL advances TSN2)
· Western Conference – Sun., Nov. 10, 9:00 pm ET (ESPN; RDS2)

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· TBD – Sat., Nov. 23, TBD
· TBD – Sun., Nov. 24, TBD

MLS Cup 2013
Saturday, December 7 (hosted by finalist with best regular season record)
4:00 pm ET (ESPN, UniMas, TSN2, RDS) Site TBD

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Here are the dates for the playoffs:

Eastern Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New England Revolution vs. Sporting Kansas City – Sat., Nov. 2, 8:00 pm ET (NBCSN; RDS2; Local TV)
· Houston Dynamo vs. New York Red Bulls– Sun., Nov. 3, 3:30 pm ET (NBC; if MTL advances TSN2, RDS2)

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New York Red Bulls vs. Houston Dynamo Wed., Nov. 6, 8:00 pm ET (UDN; Local TV; if MTL advances TSN2, RDS2 )
· Sporting Kansas City vs. New England Revolution – Wed., Nov. 6, 9:00 pm ET (Local TV)

Western Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Seattle Sounders FC vs. Portland Timbers – Sat., Nov. 2, 10:00 pm ET (NBCSN)
· LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake – Sun., Nov. 3, 9:00 pm ET (ESPN; TSN2; RDS2)

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Real Salt Lake vs. LA Galaxy – Thurs., Nov. 7, 9:00 pm ET (ESPN2; TSN2)
· Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders FC Thurs., Nov. 7, 11:00 pm ET (NBCSN; UDN; TSN2)

Conference Championships
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Eastern Conference – Sat., Nov. 9, 2:30 pm ET (NBC; UDN; RDS2; if MTL advances TSN2)
· Western Conference – Sun., Nov. 10, 9:00 pm ET (ESPN; RDS2)

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· TBD – Sat., Nov. 23, TBD
· TBD – Sun., Nov. 24, TBD

MLS Cup 2013
Saturday, December 7 (hosted by finalist with best regular season record)
4:00 pm ET (ESPN, UniMas, TSN2, RDS) Site TBD

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Here are the dates for the playoffs:

Eastern Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New England Revolution 2:1. Sporting Kansas City
· Houston Dynamo 2:2 New York Red Bulls

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New York Red Bulls vs. Houston Dynamo Wed., Nov. 6, 8:00 pm ET (UDN; Local TV; if MTL advances TSN2, RDS2 )
· Sporting Kansas City vs. New England Revolution – Wed., Nov. 6, 9:00 pm ET (Local TV)

Western Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Seattle Sounders FC 1:2 Portland
· LA Galaxy 1:0 Real Salt Lake

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Real Salt Lake vs. LA Galaxy – Thurs., Nov. 7, 9:00 pm ET (ESPN2; TSN2)
· Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders FC Thurs., Nov. 7, 11:00 pm ET (NBCSN; UDN; TSN2)

Conference Championships
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Eastern Conference – Sat., Nov. 9, 2:30 pm ET (NBC; UDN; RDS2; if MTL advances TSN2)
· Western Conference – Sun., Nov. 10, 9:00 pm ET (ESPN; RDS2)

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· TBD – Sat., Nov. 23, TBD
· TBD – Sun., Nov. 24, TBD

MLS Cup 2013
Saturday, December 7 (hosted by finalist with best regular season record)
4:00 pm ET (ESPN, UniMas, TSN2, RDS) Site TBD

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Here are the dates for the playoffs:

Eastern Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New England Revolution 2:1. Sporting Kansas City
· Houston Dynamo 2:2 New York Red Bulls

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New York Red Bulls 1:2 Houston Dynamo (OT)
· Sporting Kansas City 3:1. New England Revolution

Aggregate:
· New York Red Bulls 3:4 Houston Dynamo
· Sporting Kansas City 4:3 New England Revolution

Western Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Seattle Sounders FC 1:2 Portland
· LA Galaxy 1:0 Real Salt Lake

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Real Salt Lake 2:0 LA Galaxy
· Portland Timbers 3:2 Seattle Sounders

Aggregate
· Real Salt Lake 2:1 LA Galaxy
· Portland Timbers 5:4 Seattle Sounders

Conference Championships
First Leg
· Eastern Conference – Sat., Nov. 9, 2:30 pm ET
Sporting Kansas City vs. The Houston Dynamo

· Western Conference – Sun., Nov. 10, 9:00 pm ET (ESPN; RDS2)
Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers

Second Leg :
· Sporting Kansas City vs. The Houston Dynamo – Sat., Nov. 23, TBD
· Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers – Sun., Nov. 24, TBD

MLS Cup 2013
Saturday, December 7 (hosted by finalist with best regular season record)
4:00 pm ET (ESPN, UniMas, TSN2, RDS) Site TBD

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Here are the dates for the playoffs:

Eastern Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New England Revolution 2:1. Sporting Kansas City
· Houston Dynamo 2:2 New York Red Bulls

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New York Red Bulls 1:2 Houston Dynamo (OT)
· Sporting Kansas City 3:1. New England Revolution

Aggregate:
· New York Red Bulls 3:4 Houston Dynamo
· Sporting Kansas City 4:3 New England Revolution

Western Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Seattle Sounders FC 1:2 Portland
· LA Galaxy 1:0 Real Salt Lake

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Real Salt Lake 2:0 LA Galaxy
· Portland Timbers 3:2 Seattle Sounders

Aggregate
· Real Salt Lake 2:1 LA Galaxy
· Portland Timbers 5:4 Seattle Sounders

Conference Championships
First Leg
· Eastern Conference – Sat., Nov. 9, 2:30 pm ET
Sporting Kansas City vs. The Houston Dynamo

· Western Conference – Sun., Nov. 10, 9:00 pm ET (ESPN; RDS2)
Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers

Second Leg :
· Sporting Kansas City vs. The Houston Dynamo – Sat., Nov. 23, TBD
· Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers – Sun., Nov. 24, TBD

MLS Cup 2013
Saturday, December 7 (hosted by finalist with best regular season record)
4:00 pm ET (ESPN, UniMas, TSN2, RDS) Site TBD

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Here are the dates for the playoffs:

Eastern Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New England Revolution 2:1. Sporting Kansas City
· Houston Dynamo 2:2 New York Red Bulls

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New York Red Bulls 1:2 Houston Dynamo (OT)
· Sporting Kansas City 3:1. New England Revolution

Aggregate:
· New York Red Bulls 3:4 Houston Dynamo
· Sporting Kansas City 4:3 New England Revolution

Western Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Seattle Sounders FC 1:2 Portland
· LA Galaxy 1:0 Real Salt Lake

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Real Salt Lake 2:0 LA Galaxy
· Portland Timbers 3:2 Seattle Sounders

Aggregate
· Real Salt Lake 2:1 LA Galaxy
· Portland Timbers 5:3 Seattle Sounders

Conference Championships
First Leg
· Eastern Conference
– Sporting Kansas City 0:0 The Houston Dynamo

· Western Conference –
Real Salt Lake 4:2 Portland Timbers

Second Leg :
· Sporting Kansas City vs. The Houston Dynamo – Sat., Nov. 23, TBD
· Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers – Sun., Nov. 24, TBD

MLS Cup 2013
Saturday, December 7 (hosted by finalist with best regular season record)
4:00 pm ET (ESPN, UniMas, TSN2, RDS) Site TBD

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MLS announces new Caribbean Player Combine, to be held in Antigua in January


The search for the next Shalrie Joseph begins ... now.

On Thursday, at a press conference in Antigua, MLS announced a new partnership with the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to host a Caribbean Player Combine January 2-5 in St. John's, Antigua. The top players at the event, to be held at Antigua Recreation Grounds, will earn an invitation to the adidas MLS Player Combine in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., held later in January.

“We recognize that the CONCACAF area, and particularly the Caribbean, is rich with soccer talent,” MLS executive vice president Todd Durbin said in a statement released by the league. "This will be an opportunity for our scouts to evaluate and identify the region’s top players."

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NBA star LeBron James says he's spoken to David Beckham over stake in potential Miami MLS team


Could LeBron James be teaming up with David Beckham on an MLS team in Miami?

Although the two have previously discussed soccer in Miami, the Miami Heat superstar revealed on Monday that a stake in an MLS team for James has also been broached.

"There's some interest on both sides," James told media in Miami. "David has become a good friend of mine over the last few years. I think it would be great for this city to have a football club for sure. There's interest on both sides but it's preliminary talks.

"The research is still being made out," he continued. "I think it could be huge. You never know. I think this is a great town for soccer. There's a lot of soccer players, there's great youth soccer players here and people love the city as well. That definitely would help."

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NBA star LeBron James says he's spoken to David Beckham over stake in potential Miami MLS team


Could LeBron James be teaming up with David Beckham on an MLS team in Miami?

Although the two have previously discussed soccer in Miami, the Miami Heat superstar revealed on Monday that a stake in an MLS team for James has also been broached.

"There's some interest on both sides," James told media in Miami. "David has become a good friend of mine over the last few years. I think it would be great for this city to have a football club for sure. There's interest on both sides but it's preliminary talks.

"The research is still being made out," he continued. "I think it could be huge. You never know. I think this is a great town for soccer. There's a lot of soccer players, there's great youth soccer players here and people love the city as well. That definitely would help."

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Miami (placeholder) FC is going to be the LA Galaxy of the East Coast. Sorry NYCFC

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Worst kept secret in the US soccer world

Orlando City is doing everything right, and should be the benchmark on how to properly form a professional soccer franchise in the States. Instead of starting from nothing, they've built up their fanbase and solidified their standing. Well supported, with sponsors and investors coming on board. MLS (and the NASL as well) should look at having a system in place through US Soccer for growing new potential franchises.

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Here are the dates for the playoffs:

Eastern Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New England Revolution 2:1. Sporting Kansas City
· Houston Dynamo 2:2 New York Red Bulls

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· New York Red Bulls 1:2 Houston Dynamo (OT)
· Sporting Kansas City 3:1. New England Revolution

Aggregate:
· New York Red Bulls 3:4 Houston Dynamo
· Sporting Kansas City 4:3 New England Revolution

Western Conference Semifinals
First Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Seattle Sounders FC 1:2 Portland
· LA Galaxy 1:0 Real Salt Lake

Second Leg (Home teams listed first):
· Real Salt Lake 2:0 LA Galaxy
· Portland Timbers 3:2 Seattle Sounders

Aggregate
· Real Salt Lake 2:1 LA Galaxy
· Portland Timbers 5:3 Seattle Sounders

Conference Championships

· Eastern Conference
First Leg
– Sporting Kansas City 0:0 The Houston Dynamo
Second Leg :
· Sporting Kansas City 2:1 The Houston Dynamo
Aggregate:
· Sporting Kansas City 2:1 The Houston Dynamo

· Western Conference –
Real Salt Lake 4:2 Portland Timbers
· Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers – Sun., Nov. 24, TBD

MLS Cup 2013
Saturday, December 7 (hosted by SKC)
4:00 pm ET (ESPN, UniMas, TSN2, RDS) Site: Sporting Park

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This still going on? MLS has a habit of making their playoffs feel like the offseason.

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Recap: SKC 1(7)-1(6) RSL
Collin named MVP with goal in regulation and winner in shootout



Sporting Kansas City were crowned champions of Major League Soccer on Saturday with a penalty kick shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time in MLS Cup 2013 at Sporting Park. Aurelien Collin scored his third goal of this postseason in the 76th minute and scored the winning goal in the penalty shootout to secure the second league title in the team's 18-year history. Collin was named the Volkswagen MLS Cup 2013 MVP.

In front of 21,650 fans, the 36th consecutive sellout for an MLS match at Sporting Park, Sporting KC lifted the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy for the second time. With the win, Sporting KC has also secured a berth in the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League for the second consecutive year

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Worst kept secret was just revealed today. Miami will be getting an MLS franchise.

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Worst kept secret was just revealed today. Miami will be getting an MLS franchise.

Alright, another empty stadium!!