Squib Kicks
Goal.com USA's Kyle McCarthy names Columbus Crew midfielder Robbie Rogers his Player of the Week, wonders how to fix the current situation at D.C. United and looks at the several teams searching for strikers in his latest Monday MLS Breakdown.
Becks Gets the Call
The U.S. National Team is likely to face an English lineup that includes David Beckham when the two sides play at Wembley on May 28. Manchester City’s Joe Hart and Everton’s Phil Jagielka are amongst the new faces Fabio Capello named to his squad.
One Up, One Down
Fulham stayed in the EPL, while Reading will now be relegated, providing different fates for several of the Americans playing in England. Goal.com USA's Matthew Braine recounts the interesting weekend had by the U.S. internationals across the pond.
Same Old Taylor
Not long after coming on as a substitute in the second half, Taylor Twellman scored his first goal of the season to lift the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center on Sunday afternoon.
Surviving the Drop
Fulham will be in the EPL for the 2008-09 season. Danny Murphy's second-half goal gave the Cottagers a 1-0 victory over Portsmouth on Sunday. Clint Dempsey, Kasey Keller and Brian McBride all took part in the win for the away side.
Bulls on Parade
A match devoid of beauty and sexiness ended with a 2-1 win for New York over David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy. Elsewhere, Columbus rolled on and Houston got their first victory on the season.
United Far From Winning
Chicago were the victors for their third consecutive game, extending D.C. United's woes with a 2-0 win. The back-to-back Supporters' Shield winners lost for the fourth time in five games and had the unveiling of their new shirt sponsor, Volkswagen, ruined.