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Spring MLS expansion announcement due
by Chris Bergin (Article | US Soccer UK - March 16)
MLS have noted that an announcement is due this Spring on their re-aligned plans for expansion in both the "2005 and 2006 seasons". MLS commissioner Don Garber's expansion plans were made public at the end of last season, as he confirmed that two teams will be joining the US top flight in 2005. Chivas USA - who are still to confirm where they will play their matches - will join in 2005, alongside another team. more details | go to article

Dallas preparations hit by Kreis news
by Aris Ohanessian (Article | US Soccer UK - March 16)
An injury to one of the Dallas Burn's best players overshadowed a solid preseason victory over the weekend, as striker Jason Kreis suffered a bad reaction to his troublesome knee. Coming back from a torn ACL in his knee, long-time Burn striker limped off after coming on as a halftime substitute. After trying to run the injury off, Kreis was taken off by head coach Colin Clarke in the 4-0 victory over the University of Memphis. more details | go to article

McManaman closure fails to dull positives
by Chris Bergin (Article | US Soccer UK - March 15)
MetroStars president and general manager Nick Sakiewicz has noted that potential overseas additions to MLS will always need to have an understanding that the US top flight has grown from the much-maligned "retirement league" tag of its NASL days, following the end of the possibility of Manchester City's Steve McManaman heading to the US. more details | go to article

Blues under consideration for All Star clash
by Chris Bergin (Article | US Soccer UK - March 15)
MLS are still being tight-lipped, but Chelsea appear likely to be announced as the opponents for MLS' All Stars clash on July 24. The stadium venue still hasn't been finalised - according to the League - yet RFK Stadium in Washington, DC has already been noted by some media sources as the likely candidate to host the mid-season showcase event. more details | go to article

Houston continues expansion talk
by Aris Ohanessian (Article | US Soccer UK - March 15)
While quiet as of late on the MLS expansion front, Houston had a meeting of the minds late last week regarding bringing a team to the region. On the southern edge of Montgomery County, north of the city of Houston, the panel proposed an area to build a new stadium that would house a prospective MLS franchise. However, the panel admitted that the move for a new team in the area lacks two things at the present time - a political "leader" to spearhead the move for a stadium, and an ownership group for the team. more details | go to article

SJ, LA take positives towards season
by Aris Ohanessian (Article | US Soccer UK - March 15)
Despite Friday's 2-1 victory by the Los Angeles Galaxy over the San Jose Earthquakes, both teams took positive results with less than three weeks before the start of the MLS season. While the Galaxy took the win behind second-half goals from Arturo Torres and Carlos Ruiz, the defending champions returned from their stint from Spain's La Manga tournament with a good result. The Earthquakes are now in Costa Rica, ahead of the first leg in the CONCACAF Champions Cup that is to be played on Wednesday. more details | go to article

MLS Cleveland moving forward for 2006
by Chris Bergin (Article | US Soccer UK - March 12)
Cleveland's mission of entering MLS as an expansion team appears to be on track for 2006, with the all-important stadium issues drawing ever-closer to a secured deal. Paul Garofolo - President of the MISL Cleveland Force indoor team - is deeply involved in heading up the bid to secure the city's transition to becoming the home for a new MLS team, and he noted that the site for a new soccer specific stadium - central to expanding as a viable MLS franchise - has progressed, contrary to recent local reports. more details | go to article

Crew complete Spanish trip - beat Barca
by Aris Ohanessian (Result | US Soccer UK - March 12)
The Columbus Crew completed their preseason trip of Spain unbeaten with a 4-0 thrashing of Barcelona's reserves last night. Barca's "B" side plays in the Spanish Second Division, but the Crew made short work of the Catalan side in albeit a meaningless friendly. Columbus' attack looks to be in midseason form, with the partnership of Edson Buddle and Jeff Cunningham contributing two goals and two assists in the victory. more details | go to article

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Spanish-based Colorado speak on attacks
by Chris Bergin (Article | US Soccer UK - March 11)
Colorado general manager Dan Counce has released a statement from the city of Antequera, Spain where the team is currently participating in the third and final leg of their 2004 preseason tour. Ten bombs went off this morning in a devastating wave of attacks on trains passing three different railway stations at the height of the Madrid's rush-hour. more details | go to article

In and outs at Kansas City
by Chris Bergin (Article | US Soccer UK - March 11)
Kansas City finalised their 2004 squad by adding four developmental players, while releasing two in tandem with the completion of their team. Defender Taylor Graham and midfielder Jack Jewsbury begin their second season on the Wizards developmental roster, while 2004 SuperDraft picks Will Hesmer and Justin Detter were also signed to developmental contracts. more details | go to article

MLS preseason in full swing
by Aris Ohanessian (Article | US Soccer UK - March 11)
As the regular season approaches for all ten teams in MLS, each day brings preseason results - and more than a few are showing positive outcomes. Two impressive draws were garnered by the Chicago Fire and D.C. United; in Florida, the Fire played to a scoreless draw against the U.S. national team in a game that likely made head coach Dave Sarachan's choice for starting goalkeeper even harder. more details | go to article

Clark retires from Columbus
by Chris Bergin (Article | US Soccer UK - March 16)
Columbus defender Mike Clark has announced his retirement from the Crew after being seen to be surplus to requirements by the team. The long-time servant - who has been with the club since the birth of MLS in 1996 - will now pursue business opportunities in the Columbus area. more details | go to article

MLS 'not there yet' - Arena
by Chris Bergin (Profile/Interview | US Soccer UK - March 17)
US national team manager Bruce Arena praised MLS for helping develop young stars in the US top flight, but noted that the League 'isn't there yet' - as some of the veteran founder players start to leak out of the League. MLS heads into its ninth season next month, with a range of players making their debuts, ranging from 14 year-old DC United striker Freddy Adu up to likes of 35 year-old former Austrian international Andreas Herzog. more details | go to article

San Jose, Fire gear up for CONCACAF play
by Aris Ohanessian (Preview | US Soccer UK - March 17)
Both finalists in last season's MLS Cup Final are set to start play for real on Wednesday, as both the San Jose Earthquakes and the Chicago Fire face away first legs in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. MLS has had a relatively strong presence as of late despite its early stages as a league. D.C. United won the tournament in 1998, while the Los Angeles Galaxy won two years later over Mexico's Pachuca. more details | go to article

MetroStars get green light for training centre
by Aris Ohanessian (Article | US Soccer UK - March 17)
The New Jersey town of Pequannock approved the start of building of a new practice facility and offices for the MetroStars on Tuesday. The first stage of building is just the training complex, but that is supposed to be the centre of what is to become a sprawling complex that will include a series of fields, athletic facilities, and in preliminary plans a hotel and restaurants. more details | go to article

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