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Why FMF? A U.S. Fan's Mexican Soccer Primer (Soccer365)

March 11, 2010

With all the recent discussion over possible work stoppages in Major League Soccer, I think this is a good time to take a new look at that other league playing south of our border. Like all American soccer fans, I hope a work stoppage ends up not being necessary in resolving the MLS labor issues.

MLS management, union end two days of talks (Sports Illustrated)

March 11, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Negotiators for Major League Soccer management and players have ended two days of talks and agreed to keep up discussions with the federal mediation service.

MLS management and union end 2 days of talks (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

March 11, 2010

Negotiators for Major League Soccer management and players have ended two days of talks and agreed to keep up discussions with the federal mediation service. George H. Cohen, director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, convened talks Tuesday and Wednesday. The next session has not been set.

MLS players ready for strike: Nick Garcia (CBC.ca)

March 11, 2010

Major League Soccer's labour dispute heats up as Toronto FC defender Nick Garcia expects players to strike if a new collective bargaining agreement is not in place before the start of the regular season - in two weeks.

MLS Alums: Weekly roundup (Major League Soccer)

March 11, 2010

A look at the latest news and performances of former Major League Soccer standouts around the globe, including standout performances for club and national team by Carlos Bocanegra.

MF Victorine retires after 10-year career (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

March 11, 2010

Chivas USA midfielder Sasha Victorine has retired from Major League Soccer after 10 seasons because of recurring injuries. Chivas USA made the announcement Wednesday. He joined the team at the trade deadline in 2008, and had two goals and two assists in 2008 and last season. Victorine also played for the Los Angeles Galaxy and Kansas City during his MLS career, with 32 goals and 41 assists in ...

Timbers Face MLS' Seattle Thursday In Preseason Match (OurSports Central)

March 11, 2010

PORTLAND, Ore. - Highlighting the second week of preseason training camp, the Portland Timbers travel north to face Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders FC Thursday in a preseason match at Qwest Field in Seattle at 6 p.m.

New Red Bulls' stadium is true 'soccer venue' (The Record and Herald News)

March 11, 2010

The Red Bulls’ new soccer stadium in Harrison was once supposed to double as an outdoor summer concert venue as well. But as the Major League Soccer franchise’s 25,189-seat Red Bull Arena nears its "soft launch" opening Saturday, the team’s managing director says the focus is on the game.

BOYS SOCCER: Itâs academic (Suburban Journals)

March 11, 2010

If a local boys soccer player goes on to make the U.S. national team in a few years, he’ll probably have the St. Louis Scott Gallagher Metro Academy to thank.