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<item><title><![CDATA[Return bittersweet for Twellman]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156926&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 18:41:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156926&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[It was a bittersweet return to action for New England Revolution striker Taylor Twellman in the Revs&#39; 2-1 win against Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It was a bittersweet return to action for New England Revolution striker Taylor Twellman in the Revs' 2-1 win against Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center on Sunday afternoon.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Danny Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Deja vu in loss to Revolution]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156923&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 18:20:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156923&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA&#39;s season is quickly becoming a broken record. A makeshift lineup concedes an early goal and Chivas USA chases the match, but comes away with a loss.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA's season is quickly becoming a broken record. A makeshift lineup concedes an early goal and Chivas USA chases the match, but comes away with a loss.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Twellman, Revs trump Chivas USA]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156899&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 17:12:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156899&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Taylor Twellman made a successful return to the field, scoring a goal in the New England Revolution&#39;s 2-1 victory against Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Taylor Twellman made a successful return to the field, scoring a goal in the New England Revolution's 2-1 victory against Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center on Sunday afternoon.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Danny Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew show moxie in comeback win]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156868&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 02:56:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156868&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[In 2007, the Columbus Crew were experts in conceding late goals that turned victories into ties or ties into losses. So far in 2008, Columbus has been the team with the late-game magic, as shown in their 3-2 comeback victory Saturday over San Jose.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 2007, the Columbus Crew were experts in conceding late goals that turned victories into ties or ties into losses. So far in 2008, Columbus has been the team with the late-game magic, as shown in their 3-2 comeback victory Saturday over San Jose.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jeff Carlisle</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Victory at LA will resonate for Bulls]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156856&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 02:43:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156856&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Walking away from The Home Depot Center on Saturday with three points in hand was significant, but for the New York Red Bulls the way in which the victory came about will resonate for some time to come.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Walking away from The Home Depot Center on Saturday with three points in hand was significant, but for the New York Red Bulls the way in which the victory came about will resonate for some time to come.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Red Bulls' quick answer dooms LA]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156848&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 02:31:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156848&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Galaxy fell victim to a cardinal rule of soccer Saturday night, giving up the game-winning goal to the New York Red Bulls just seconds after they had pulled level.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Galaxy fell victim to a cardinal rule of soccer Saturday night, giving up the game-winning goal to the New York Red Bulls just seconds after they had pulled level.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Greg Daurio</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Quakes' offense awakens in loss]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156842&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 02:26:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156842&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[In the run-up to Saturday&#39;s match against the Columbus Crew, the question being posed was &quot;Can the San Jose Earthquakes score?&quot;]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the run-up to Saturday's match against the Columbus Crew, the question being posed was "Can the San Jose Earthquakes score?"]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jeff Carlisle</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Revs searching for consistency]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156823&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 02:06:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156823&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Seven games into the season, the New England Revolution&#39;s record shows three wins, three defeats and a draw. At no point have the Revs managed to put together even a two-game streak of the same result, be it a victory, loss or tie.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Seven games into the season, the New England Revolution's record shows three wins, three defeats and a draw. At no point have the Revs managed to put together even a two-game streak of the same result, be it a victory, loss or tie.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrew Hush</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hoops struggling to regain form]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156793&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 01:19:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156793&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Opening the season with a four-game unbeaten streak was enough to thrust FC Dallas to the top of the Western Conference. However, since that fantastic start, the Hoops have gone without a win in their last three.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Opening the season with a four-game unbeaten streak was enough to thrust FC Dallas to the top of the Western Conference. However, since that fantastic start, the Hoops have gone without a win in their last three.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Scott McAllister</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Real avoid nightmare finish]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156789&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 01:17:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156789&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[For a few tense moments, Real Salt Lake looked like it might relive its stoppage time nightmares against FC Dallas.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For a few tense moments, Real Salt Lake looked like it might relive its stoppage time nightmares against FC Dallas.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>John Coon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Angel delivers first goal, win for NY]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156779&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 00:59:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156779&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Juan Pablo Angel&#39;s first goal of the season erased a Los Angeles Galaxy equalizer scored just one minute before and led the New York Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory Saturday night at The Home Depot Center.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Juan Pablo Angel's first goal of the season erased a Los Angeles Galaxy equalizer scored just one minute before and led the New York Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory Saturday night at The Home Depot Center.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Dynamo breathe easy after first win]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156749&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 00:30:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156749&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[For the first time since winning the MLS Cup last November, the Houston Dynamo won&#39;t have to talk about what could have been or what should have been.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the first time since winning the MLS Cup last November, the Houston Dynamo won't have to talk about what could have been or what should have been.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrew J. Ferraro</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew storm past San Jose in second half]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156747&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 00:21:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080511&amp;content_id=156747&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[For nearly 75 minutes, it seemed the Columbus Crew would see their winning streak and stint atop the Eastern Conference come to an end. That all changed in 11 minutes.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For nearly 75 minutes, it seemed the Columbus Crew would see their winning streak and stint atop the Eastern Conference come to an end. That all changed in 11 minutes.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jeff Carlisle</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Handball call leaves Rapids uneasy]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080510&amp;content_id=156724&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 23:50:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080510&amp;content_id=156724&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Rapids had their chances Saturday night against the Houston Dynamo. But the game came down to a late call in the penalty area when Ugo Ihemelu was considered by referee Tim Weyland to have played the ball with a handball.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Colorado Rapids had their chances Saturday night against the Houston Dynamo. But the game came down to a late call in the penalty area when Ugo Ihemelu was considered by referee Tim Weyland to have played the ball with a handball.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jeremy Rakes</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Real hold off FCD in see-saw affair]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080510&amp;content_id=156712&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 23:23:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080510&amp;content_id=156712&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Real Salt Lake continued to show they have what it takes to win on their home field, a late Kyle Beckerman goal giving them a 2-1 victory against FC Dallas on Saturday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Salt Lake continued to show they have what it takes to win on their home field, a late Kyle Beckerman goal giving them a 2-1 victory against FC Dallas on Saturday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>John Coon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Dynamo earn first victory of 2008]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080510&amp;content_id=156703&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 23:07:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080510&amp;content_id=156703&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Dwayne De Rosario and Brian Ching scored their first goals of the season Saturday night, and the Houston Dynamo are finally in the win column after a 2-1 victory against the Colorado Rapids Saturday night at Robertson Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dwayne De Rosario and Brian Ching scored their first goals of the season Saturday night, and the Houston Dynamo are finally in the win column after a 2-1 victory against the Colorado Rapids Saturday night at Robertson Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrew J. Ferraro</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas defender Bornstein sidelined with sprain]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080510&amp;content_id=156651&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 16:04:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080510&amp;content_id=156651&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA defender Jonathan Bornstein is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a Grade 2 sprain of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in his left knee, suffered in training on Thursday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA defender Jonathan Bornstein is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a Grade 2 sprain of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in his left knee, suffered in training on Thursday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Talented Dallas presents challenge for RSL]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080510&amp;content_id=156643&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 12:54:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080510&amp;content_id=156643&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The challenge is much stiffer for Real Salt Lake as they look to claim their second home victory -- and second victory overall -- when they take on FC Dallas Saturday evening at Rice-Eccles Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The challenge is much stiffer for Real Salt Lake as they look to claim their second home victory -- and second victory overall -- when they take on FC Dallas Saturday evening at Rice-Eccles Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>John Coon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Talley traded to Chivas USA]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080510&amp;content_id=156640&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 12:21:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080510&amp;content_id=156640&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Carey Talley has become the latest Real Salt Lake player to make a change of address to Los Angeles.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Carey Talley has become the latest Real Salt Lake player to make a change of address to Los Angeles.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>John Coon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rapids eager to build momentum]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156627&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 20:39:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156627&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[With a convincing win against D.C. United last week, the Rapids look to build momentum as they bring a rejuvenated offense to Houston to take on the reigning MLS Cup champions.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With a convincing win against D.C. United last week, the Rapids look to build momentum as they bring a rejuvenated offense to Houston to take on the reigning MLS Cup champions.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Owen Perkins</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Galaxy renew rivalry with Red Bulls]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156566&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 16:41:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156566&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The last time the Los Angeles Galaxy and New York Red Bulls faced off, they battled to a 5-4 contest at Giants Stadium in what was arguably one of the best games in MLS history. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The last time the Los Angeles Galaxy and New York Red Bulls faced off, they battled to a 5-4 contest at Giants Stadium in what was arguably one of the best games in MLS history. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Greg Daurio</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Yallop not ready to make changes]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156536&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 15:54:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156536&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[If the San Jose Earthquakes attack had a theme song, Bob Dylan&#39;s &quot;Tangled Up In Blue&quot; would probably suffice, but manager Frank Yallop is also following Dylan&#39;s lead, planning to &quot;keep on keepin&#39; on.&quot;]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[If the San Jose Earthquakes attack had a theme song, Bob Dylan's "Tangled Up In Blue" would probably suffice, but manager Frank Yallop is also following Dylan's lead, planning to "keep on keepin' on."]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jeff Carlisle</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Steady Onstad doesn't mind inactivity]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156500&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 15:53:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156500&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Pat Onstad never once looked bored in the team&#39;s scoreless draw last weekend against Chivas USA. And that was a feat all in itself.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Pat Onstad never once looked bored in the team's scoreless draw last weekend against Chivas USA. And that was a feat all in itself.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrew J. Ferraro</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards have bye week to regroup]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156465&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 14:49:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156465&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[After a productive four-game homestand where they dropped only one decision, followed by a 1-0 triumph at Chicago, and then consecutive losses on the road, the Kansas City Wizards have a bye week to recoup.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After a productive four-game homestand where they dropped only one decision, followed by a 1-0 triumph at Chicago, and then consecutive losses on the road, the Kansas City Wizards have a bye week to recoup.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bob Rusert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Five-a-side: What's hot around the league]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156468&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 14:52:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156468&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Steve Davis takes us on another ride as he examines the skinny on five things that matter this week in Major League Soccer.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Steve Davis takes us on another ride as he examines the skinny on five things that matter this week in Major League Soccer.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Davis</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Revs head west to tackle Chivas USA]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156547&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 16:12:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156547&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Two of the top outfits from a season ago who have struggled in the early going meet at The Home Depot Center when the New England Revolution make the cross-country trip to face Chivas USA.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two of the top outfits from a season ago who have struggled in the early going meet at The Home Depot Center when the New England Revolution make the cross-country trip to face Chivas USA.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hoops hoping to reignite attack]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156464&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 14:48:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156464&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[It&#39;s no great surprise around MLS that FC Dallas has greatly improved defensively, but while the Hoops have been solid in the back their attack has sputtered as they have failed to find the back of the net in their last two games.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no great surprise around MLS that FC Dallas has greatly improved defensively, but while the Hoops have been solid in the back their attack has sputtered as they have failed to find the back of the net in their last two games.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Hunt</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Thorrington enjoying career revival]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156460&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156460&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[John Thorrington thought about calling it quits. But for a while, Thorrington didn&#39;t have much of a soccer career to quit from. He spent much of his first three seasons with the Chicago Fire injured, rehabbing from injury, testing his health and getting injured again.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[John Thorrington thought about calling it quits. But for a while, Thorrington didn't have much of a soccer career to quit from. He spent much of his first three seasons with the Chicago Fire injured, rehabbing from injury, testing his health and getting injured again.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Vaughn bides time before return]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156451&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:49:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156451&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[After battling to overcome lingering ankle and hamstring injuries, Chivas USA defender Lawson Vaughn said he thought he had done well to overcome his health issues before Saturday&#39;s game in Houston.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After battling to overcome lingering ankle and hamstring injuries, Chivas USA defender Lawson Vaughn said he thought he had done well to overcome his health issues before Saturday's game in Houston.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Red Bulls still banged up ]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156385&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 09:38:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156385&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[With nine days between matches, Juan Carlos Osorio hoped the New York Red Bulls would have had ample time to lick their wounds and be fully healthy when they boarded a plane to Los Angeles Thursday for a match against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With nine days between matches, Juan Carlos Osorio hoped the New York Red Bulls would have had ample time to lick their wounds and be fully healthy when they boarded a plane to Los Angeles Thursday for a match against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Dylan Butler</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[United struggling to find answers]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156368&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 01:08:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156368&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[A somber postgame atmosphere settled upon the D.C. locker room following their 2-0 loss to the Chicago Fire Thursday night, already their fifth defeat of the 2008 campaign.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A somber postgame atmosphere settled upon the D.C. locker room following their 2-0 loss to the Chicago Fire Thursday night, already their fifth defeat of the 2008 campaign.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Charles Boehm</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Commitment to defense fueling Fire]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156360&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 00:34:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156360&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire are off to their to their best start in team history, wining five of their first seven games, losing only one and drawing the other while their seemingly impenetrable defense has given up just three goals.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire are off to their to their best start in team history, wining five of their first seven games, losing only one and drawing the other while their seemingly impenetrable defense has given up just three goals.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Chris Snear</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire again find the magic at RFK]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156320&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 22:10:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156320&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire apparently have the formula to win at RFK Stadium. They bent a little, never leaked and took advantage of their opportunities to hold back D.C. United in a 2-0 victory on a slick turf at the venerable old grounds.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire apparently have the formula to win at RFK Stadium. They bent a little, never leaked and took advantage of their opportunities to hold back D.C. United in a 2-0 victory on a slick turf at the venerable old grounds.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Chris Snear</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Dynamo deny season's deja vu ]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156237&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 16:42:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156237&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Houston Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear swears it&#39;s not deja vu, but the similarities are hard to ignore. Last weekend, after another heartbreaking draw, this time a 0-0 finish at home against Chivas USA, Kinnear was asked if this year&#39;s slow start was anything like the 2-5-1 slide the team overcame in 2007.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Houston Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear swears it's not deja vu, but the similarities are hard to ignore. Last weekend, after another heartbreaking draw, this time a 0-0 finish at home against Chivas USA, Kinnear was asked if this year's slow start was anything like the 2-5-1 slide the team overcame in 2007.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrew J. Ferraro</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Training regimen gives Hoops edge]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156226&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 16:19:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156226&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Last year, FC Dallas head coach Steve Morrow began using the Michael Johnson Performance Center as a way to supplement his team&#39;s fitness and conditioning program.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Last year, FC Dallas head coach Steve Morrow began using the Michael Johnson Performance Center as a way to supplement his team's fitness and conditioning program.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Hunt/MLSnet.com Staff</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Galaxy looking for scoring balance]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156223&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 16:03:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156223&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Galaxy are in an enviable position. Their two star players, David Beckham and Landon Donovan, are as hot as anyone in MLS right now.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Galaxy are in an enviable position. Their two star players, David Beckham and Landon Donovan, are as hot as anyone in MLS right now.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Greg Daurio / MLSnet.com Staff</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Eskandarian eager to return to pitch]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156220&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 16:17:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156220&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[When Alecko Eskandarian joined Chivas USA during the offseason, he planned to quickly integrate himself to his new club and help the team however possible.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[When Alecko Eskandarian joined Chivas USA during the offseason, he planned to quickly integrate himself to his new club and help the team however possible.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[United search for change vs. Chicago]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156018&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 10:38:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156018&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Head coach Tom Soehn and his staff have spent the last few weeks working on formation tweaks and attitude adjustments to improve D.C.&#39;s work rate, speed of play and defensive organization.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Head coach Tom Soehn and his staff have spent the last few weeks working on formation tweaks and attitude adjustments to improve D.C.'s work rate, speed of play and defensive organization.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Charles Boehm</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Marquee matchup as Bulls visit LA]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156271&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 18:19:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156271&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[A couple of teams still looking to find their way in the season meet at The Home Depot Center, when the Los Angeles Galaxy return home to take on the New York Red Bulls.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A couple of teams still looking to find their way in the season meet at The Home Depot Center, when the Los Angeles Galaxy return home to take on the New York Red Bulls.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Ianni hopes for exciting summer]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155935&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 17:38:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155935&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[This could be one exciting summer for Houston Dynamo defender Patrick Ianni. Despite battling injuries and the subsequent lack of playing time that comes with recovery, Ianni is motoring along quite well and is probably a bit harder on himself that he should be.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[This could be one exciting summer for Houston Dynamo defender Patrick Ianni. Despite battling injuries and the subsequent lack of playing time that comes with recovery, Ianni is motoring along quite well and is probably a bit harder on himself that he should be.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrew J. Ferraro</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Galaxy defense looks to step up]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155908&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 17:03:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155908&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[A look at the MLS standings reveals the Los Angeles Galaxy are sitting in third place in the Western Conference with two wins, two losses and two ties on the season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A look at the MLS standings reveals the Los Angeles Galaxy are sitting in third place in the Western Conference with two wins, two losses and two ties on the season.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Greg Daurio</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[FC Dallas fill needs from within]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155932&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 17:31:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155932&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[With long-term injuries to David Wagenfuhr and Alex Yi hitting FC Dallas this season, FCD head coach Steve Morrow had two open spots on his 18-man senior roster. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With long-term injuries to David Wagenfuhr and Alex Yi hitting FC Dallas this season, FCD head coach Steve Morrow had two open spots on his 18-man senior roster. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Hunt</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[New era? Dynamo try to slow Rapids]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156098&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:21:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156098&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Still looking for their first win on the campaign, the defending MLS champion Houston Dynamo remain at home for a second consecutive week, playing host to the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Still looking for their first win on the campaign, the defending MLS champion Houston Dynamo remain at home for a second consecutive week, playing host to the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Crew try to continue run vs. San Jose]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156101&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:27:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156101&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The San Jose Earthquakes are opening up their Buck Shaw Stadium for the second successive weekend and have a real challenge ahead, as the MLS overall leader Columbus Crew come calling.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The San Jose Earthquakes are opening up their Buck Shaw Stadium for the second successive weekend and have a real challenge ahead, as the MLS overall leader Columbus Crew come calling.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Win the goal as RSL hosts FC Dallas]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156099&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:24:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156099&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Two teams both looking to get back into the win column face off on Saturday night in Utah when Real Salt Lake play host to FC Dallas.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two teams both looking to get back into the win column face off on Saturday night in Utah when Real Salt Lake play host to FC Dallas.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Guzan takes step in right direction]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155754&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 13:21:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155754&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[In 2007, Brad Guzan needed one game to record a clean sheet. This season, though, the fourth-year goalkeeper yielded a goal in five consecutive matches and had surrendered 13 total goals before finally picking up his first shutout of the 2008 season last weekend in a goalless draw at Houston.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 2007, Brad Guzan needed one game to record a clean sheet. This season, though, the fourth-year goalkeeper yielded a goal in five consecutive matches and had surrendered 13 total goals before finally picking up his first shutout of the 2008 season last weekend in a goalless draw at Houston.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Ralston hasn't missed a beat]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155742&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 12:59:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155742&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[New England Revolution captain Steve Ralston crumpled on the turf and held his shoulder during the second half of the season opener. But he&#39;s back now.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[New England Revolution captain Steve Ralston crumpled on the turf and held his shoulder during the second half of the season opener. But he's back now.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kyle McCarthy</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Fire off to blazing start ]]></title><link>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155747&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 13:05:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155747&amp;vkey=news_mls&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[It has been a long time since the Chicago Fire have started off as well as they have started the 2008 Major League Soccer season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It has been a long time since the Chicago Fire have started off as well as they have started the 2008 Major League Soccer season.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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