Category Archives: MLS Playoffs

RSL left feeling the sting of missed opportunities

BY JONATHAN VERA CARSON, Calif.– The last time Real Salt Lake and the Galaxy competed for a trophy, it was the 2009 MLS Cup FInal and RSL took the championship. History did not repeat itself on Sunday as this time … Continue reading »

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Galaxy roll past RSL to clinch place in MLS Cup Final

BY ADAM SERRANO The Los Angeles Galaxy continued their steady push towards the MLS Cup as they advanced to the league championship with a 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake at the Home Depot Center on Sunday night.  The victory … Continue reading »

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Dynamo beat Sporting KC to book MLS Cup trip

By GARRETT DAVEY When Brad Davis was carried off the field late in the first half of Sunday's Eastern Conference Final, it felt like the Houston Dynamo's chances of going to the MLS Cup Final were being carried off with … Continue reading »

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MLS Western Conference Final: Match Night Commentary

The two strongest teams in MLS over the past three seasons square off tonight for a chance to play in the 2011 MLS Cup Final as the Los Angeles Galaxy take on Real Salt Lake at Home Depot Center (9pm, … Continue reading »

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MLS Eastern Conference Final: Match Day Commentary

  Sporting Kansas City and the Houston Dynamo will be playing for the first place in the 2011 MLS Cup Final today as they square off at LiveStrong Sporting Park in the Eastern Conference Final (5:30pm, Fox Soccer Channel). Sporting … Continue reading »

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MLS West final notes: Keane finding form, RSL waits on CB tandem & more

Photo by David Bernal/ISIphotos.com By ADAM SERRANO Robbie Keane seems healthy and ready to contribute for the Los Angeles Galaxy's run to MLS Cup. Now all he needs to do is find the back of the net.  Keane was appearing … Continue reading »

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MLS East final notes: Bravo’s injury status, final CCL berth on the line & more

Photo by Bill Barrett/ISIphotos.com By AVI CREDITOR Sporting Kansas City's attack has proven to be just fine without Designated Player Omar Bravo, and the club may have to maintain its level of play without him for Sunday's MLS Eastern Conference … Continue reading »

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Tainio injury halts Red Bulls’ quick start in season-ending loss to Galaxy

By JONATHAN VERA CARSON, Calif. – The Western Conference final second leg between the Los Angeles Galaxy and New York Red Bulls certainly lived up to its much-anticipated hype. Aggression was high, tempers flared and drama unfolded after a quick … Continue reading »

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Who will advance to the MLS Cup final?

Photo by David Bernal/ISIphotos.com By Sunday's end, the MLS playoff field will be narrowed down to two clubs. No wild card teams remain in the postseason picture after the overall top seed Los Angeles Galaxy disposed of the New York … Continue reading »

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Beckham shines as Galaxy eliminate Red Bulls to reach Western Conference Final

BY ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. — David Beckham has enjoyed his finest season in MLS and on Thursday in the Los Angeles Galaxy's most important game of the season, Beckham led his team to Conference Final.  Dealing with back spasms … Continue reading »

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