Aug. 20, 2008 MLS INFORMER
News and notes from around the league
Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon passed Tony Meola for second in all-time shutouts in MLS history after shutting out the Revolution on Aug. 16. Cannon has 63 shutouts in 236 games. Kansas City Wizards goalkeeper Kevin Hartman is the league’s all-time shutout record holder with 74 in 293 games.
Aug. 20, 2008 CLAVIJO IS OUT
Struggling Rapids make coaching change
Fernando Clavijo is out as Colorado Rapids coach. The club said it has reached a mutually amicable agreement with the former U.S. National Team defender and that he is leaving the club for personal reasons. His dismissal has been rumored for several weeks.
Aug. 18, 2008 BRUCE IS BACK
Arena named GM and coach of Galaxy
What seemed inevitable has become reality. The Los Angeles Galaxy named former U.S. National Team and Red Bulls coach Bruce Arena its coach and general manager Monday.
Aug. 16, 2008 MLS ROUNDUP
Shakeup in East; Quakes close gap in West
COLUMBUS, Ohio—MLS assist leader Guillermo Barros Schelotto set up two goals in a three-minute span of the second half to lead the Columbus Crew to a 2-1 comeback victory over FC Dallas Saturday in front of 17,647 at Columbus Crew Stadium.
Aug. 14, 2008 MLS ROUNDUP
Chivas, Galaxy draw 2-2
The Los Angeles Galaxy got off to a fast start, but needed an even faster finish by substitute Alan Gordon to salvage a 2-2 draw with Chivas USA in Thursday night’s SuperClasico at the Home Depot Center.
Aug. 14, 2008 CLINT'S THE REAL THING
Ex-Bull Mathis returns to Real Salt Lake
Clint Mathis doesn't retire. He just returns to his old MLS clubs. Mathis, who most recently played with Ergotelis FC of the Greek SuperLeague, has returned to Real Salt Lake, the team announced Thursday.
Aug. 14, 2008 ARENA IN THE WINGS?
Rumors fly as former Red Bulls coach catches game at HDC
Bruce Arena could be the next coach of the Los Angeles Galaxy, at least if Anschutz Sports Group CEO Tim Leiweke has his way. Arena, the former U.S. National Team coach, who was dismissed by the Red Bulls last season after little more than a year at the helm, was at the Home Depot Center for Thursday’s derby between the Galaxy and Chivas USA. He had dinner with Leiweke and watched the game from his box.
Aug. 14, 2008 BACK HOME
Keller signs with Seattle Sounders FC
After four World Cups and a lengthy career in Europe, goalkeeper Kasey Keller is returning to his home state of Washington to play for the expansion Seattle Sounders FC. The Sounders' inaugural season begins in 2009.
Aug. 13, 2008 MLS INFORMER
News and notes from around the league
Two U.S. National Teamers have made a return to Major League Soccer—Pat Noonan and Cory Gibbs.
Aug. 11, 2008 GALACTIC IMPLOSION
Lalas fired, Gullit steps down
Alexi Lalas is out as Los Angeles Galaxy president and general manager and coach Ruud Gullit has followed him out the door, resigning for personal reasons on Monday in a pair of stunning midseason moves by the slumping Galaxy.
Aug. 9, 2008 MLS ROUNDUP
Fire comes back; Chivas rally falls short
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Staring down a one-goal deficit, the Chicago Fire charged back to score a pair of late goals to claim an impressive 2-1 road victory against the first-place New England Revolution Saturday night at Gillette Stadium.
Aug. 6, 2008 MLS INFORMER
News and notes from around the league
The San Jose Earthquakes scored first Sunday against the Galaxy and earned a 3-2 win. The team is 4-1-1 this season when they score first. Their only loss when finding the net first came against Columbus on May 10. The Quakes say their all-time record when scoring first is 65-4-10, but most of those wins were by the team that is now the Houston Dynamo.
Aug. 4, 2008 DOUBLE HONORS
Joseph gets player, goal of the week
New England Revolution midfielder Shalrie Joseph, who connected for the game-winner in the 1-0 SuperLiga semifinal victory over Atlante (Mexico) last Wednesday, earned a pair of honors from BigAppleSoccer.com.
Aug. 3, 2008 MLS ROUNDUP
Quakes shake Galaxy; Cooper carries FCD
OAKLAND, Calif.--The San Jose Earthquakes outworked the Los Angeles Galaxy when it counted on Sunday, nipping their Golden State rivals 3-2 on Ryan Cochrane’s 90th minute goal, in front of 26,071 at McAfee Coliseum.
August 2, 2008 MLS ROUNDUP
Big wins for DC, Chicago, Houston
WASHINGTON, DC—Jaime Moreno had a goal and an assist to lead D United past the Kansas City Wizards 2-0 Saturday before 18,731 at RFK Stadium.
