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MLS playoffs: Conference semi-finals - fan previews | Graham Parker

• Real Salt Lake v Seattle Sounders • DC United v New York Red Bulls • Houston Dynamo v Sporting Kansas City • LA Galaxy v San Jose Earthquakes So farewell then, Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps – seems like only yesterday we were talking about how far you would go...

Red Bull Arena cops slight damage in Hurricane Sandy ahead of DC United clash

The home of New York Red Bull, Red Bull Arena, has sustained some slight damage because of Hurricane Sandy. read more

MLS 2012 playoffs preview | Graham Parker

On the eve of the first wild-card games, we run through the playoff contenders and suggest who will be the players to watch How do you win an MLS Cup? Well, first you have to make the playoffs. This is one of those feats that seems easy when you look at the raw numbers – 19 teams set off with...

FC United: united by name, united by nature

FC United of Manchester is a very different kind of football team – with an emphasis on the fans and the community When Manchester United beat Chelsea last Sunday, two players were sent off, the referee was accused of racism, and the winning goal was scored from an offside position . But for...

MLS: Five things we learned in week 34 | Graham Parker & Joe Prince-Wright

• Chris Wondolowski equals Roy Lassiter's goal scoring record • Chicago Fire slip into wild-card game with tie against DC • New York Red Bulls beat Philadelphia to take third in East • Seattle Sounders must take scenic route after LA Galaxy loss • Farewell to nine...

Rowett: We showed more potency

Gary Rowett praised his Burton side after they halted Port Vale's winning streak with a 1-1 draw in the Staffordshire derby.

NASL hoping to receive more MLS loanees

North American Soccer League chiefs are looking at the prospect of having more young players sent on loan from Major League Soccer. read more

MLS: five things we learned in week 33

• San Jose Earthquakes break ground as Shield holders • DC come from behind for first play-off spot since 2007 • Houston Dynamo leave it late but squeeze into playoffs • All three Cascadia sides get the weekend they want 1. Earthquakes fans dig deep, but team dig deepest 2....

Emile Heskey and Alessandro Del Piero score for Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC win in A-League

Ryan Griffiths and Emile Heskey helped the Newcastle Jets to a 2-1 A-League triumph over Central Coast Mariners. And Alessandro Del Piero hit the only goal of the game as Sydney FC beat Western Sydney Warriors.