Major League Soccer: Sights: Rookie Life

Pontius, Zakuani look back
Chris Pontius and Steve Zakuani reflect on their first year in MLS following the conclusion of the regular season.

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10/28/09: TFC rookie review
Toronto FC's Sam Cronin and Stefan Frei reflect on their rookie MLS seasons.
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10/21/09: Galaxy recaps
Omar Gonzalez and AJ Delagarza reflect on their first MLS season with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
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10/14/09: Rookie recaps
A brief narrated recap of the first Major League Soccer seasons of the Rookie Life regulars.
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10/06/09: Alexandre, in review
Jean Alexandre discusses his first season of development in Major League Soccer.
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09/30/09: Progress reports
Hear from the men charged with the rookies' development, the head coaches.
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09/23/09: U.S. Open Cup Final
Chris Pontius and Steve Zakuani relive their first final as professionals.
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09/15/09: Playoff push
The rookies discuss the playoff chase with two-thirds of their first pro season in the books.
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09/08/09: Dog days, Part III
Hear from the rookies as Seattle Sounders FC and the LA Galaxy prepare to face-off.
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09/02/09: Dog days, Part II
The rookies talk about their busy schedules with CONCACAF Champions League matches.
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08/25/09: Dog days of Summer
The return of David Beckham helps spark the Galaxy, while Seattle Sounders FC struggle.
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08/18/09: Summer friendlies
The guys and their teams take time away from MLS to compete with some of the world's best clubs.
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08/11/09: Cup success
July brings opportunities for Open Cup and Gold Cup glory for several players.
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08/04/09: Rookies Impact
Besler, Lahoud and Husidic talk about their first season as MLS professionals.
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07/29/09: New faces, stories
New England Revolution rookie Darrius Barnes talks about his rise in MLS.
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07/21/09: Golden opportunities
Sam Cronin and Jean Alexandre compete on the international level at the Gold Cup.
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07/14/09: Top rookie showdown
Rookie of the Year candidates Chris Pontius and Steve Zakuani go head-to-head.
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07/07/09: Streaks snapped
Streaks are snapped as Week 13 brings a change of fortune for the rookies.
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06/30/09: Jata resurfaces
Catch up with Richard Jata in his attempts to bounce back within Major League Soccer.
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06/23/09: First-year funk
As their teams struggle, our first-year MLSers talk about adjustments they make.
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06/16/09: Tied to mediocrity
The rookies' clubs are hit by a case of the midseason doldrums. Can they help their clubs break out?
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06/09/09: Finding their grooves
The rookies begin to make impacts on their club and on the league.
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06/02/09: Off-field obligations
The rookies discuss the off-field responsibilities that come with being a pro.
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05/26/09: Looking up
Strong play garners national attention but Toronto's rookies face a pro ordeal.
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05/19/09: Peaks and valleys
The rookies get an idea about just how grueling a first professional season can be.
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05/12/09: Early impact
Steve Zakuani and Omar Gonzalez score their first goals, while Chris Pontius impresses his coaches.
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05/05/09: Week 2
Their debuts behind them, the rookies begin to experience the highs and lows of MLS.
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04/28/09: Pro debuts
Week 1 of the MLS season means that the rookies make their regular season debuts.
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04/21/09: Teams take shape
In addition to learning the ropes as MLS players, the rookies must face the looming final cuts.
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04/14/09: Preseason begins
This is it. The rookies begin their MLS careers when training camp begins in February.
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04/07/09: First impressions
The rookies explain what it's like to transition from college life to their professional careers.
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03/31/09: MLS SuperDraft
The rookies nervously anticipate their fate in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft in St. Louis.
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03/24/09: MLS Combine
The rookies get a chance to show their stuff against their peers at the MLS Combine.
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03/17/09: Meet the rookies
Eight players from disparate backgrounds and on different paths comprise the Rookie Life cast.
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03/10/09: Rookie Life Promo
Follow eight players on their different journeys through year one as a pro in Rookie Life.
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