Category Archives: MLS Playoffs

Galaxy withstand Sounders rally to clinch MLS Cup berth

The Seattle Sounders nearly pulled off an impressive comeback, but a controversial penalty call stopped the momentum and helped the LA Galaxy secure their place in the MLS Cup Final. Continue reading »

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MLS Playoffs: Sounders vs. Galaxy (Match Night Commentary)

The LA Galaxy head into tonight’s Western Conference Finals second leg holding a three-goal lead, knowing that a solid showing would book their return to MLS Cup, for a potential rematch with the Houston Dynamo. Join SBI as we run a Match Night Commentary covering all the action. Continue reading »

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Dynamo advance to 2012 MLS Cup after eliminating D.C. United

The Houston Dynamo are headed back to the MLS Cup final, as they defeated DC United 4-2 on aggregates. Houston took care of business on Sunday at RFK Stadium against an injury-plagued DC United. Continue reading »

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MLS Playoffs: D.C. United vs. Dynamo (Match Day Commentary)

A sold-out crowd at RFK Stadium will watch D.C. United try to erase a two-goal deficit in their Eastern Conference final series against the Houston Dynamo. Join SBI for our Match Day Commentary on the match. Continue reading »

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Sounders ready for a monumental task against injury-hit Galaxy

The Seattle Sounders face a three-goal deficit heading into the second leg of their Western Conference finals series vs. the Los Angeles Galaxy, but injuries to the Galaxy could help Seattle in their quest to pull off the improbable comeback. Continue reading »

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MLS Ticker: PRO admits blown call, Quakes sign pair to new deals, and more

The general manager of the Professional Referees Organization, the governing body that oversees referees and assistants in North American pro soccer, admitted that referee Ricardo Salazar erred in not issuing a caution on a takedown of D.C. United’s Raphael Augusto late in the first half of the first-leg playoff match against the Houston Dynamo last weekend. Continue reading »

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Tough task awaits D.C. United on Sunday

D.C. United face a steep climb on Sunday as they look to erase a two-goal deficit vs. Houston in the East finals. We take a closer look at what D.C. United will need to do to complete the comeback. Continue reading »

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Galaxy overwhelm Sounders in 3-0 West finals romp

The Los Angeles Galaxy were too much for the Seattle Sounders in Sunday’s West final opener, with Robbie Keane leading the way in a blowout win at Home Depot Center Continue reading »

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Dynamo ride second-half rally to first-leg win over injury-hit D.C. United

After going the entire regular season without a loss at BBVA Compass Stadium, the Houston Dynamo are extending that streak into the playoffs. That dominance was evident in the second half as they overpower DC United for the 3-1 win. Continue reading »

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MLS Playoffs: Houston vs. DC United (Match Day Commentary)

After upsetting the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Houston Dynamo will look to extend their success in the playoffs over the last two seasons, as they play host to D.C. United today at BBVA Compass Stadium. Continue reading »

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