Stuart Holden on Good Morning America

I really slept on this. Really, I was sleeping while Stu was holding it down. I saw on his twitter that he was going to be on, but I never set my DVR.

Not Quite Arab Money

MLS has offered Stuart Holden a new contract in an effort to keep him from jumping the pond. The guy was only making $34,728.75 a year, so being offered 10 times what you were isn't too shabby, plus he'll be able to dress even better. Man, I wish I could afford a Bumpy Pitch shirt.

MLS Final Kick

MLS Western Conference Final Highlights

Your highlights complete with multiple blackouts.

Blackout During The Western Conference Final

The lights went out around the 16th to the 18th minute at the Home Depot Center. It caused a delay for 18 minutes and 14seconds. According to SoccerByIves, the entire city of Carson, CA lost power. At one point, ESPN showed the Don on his cell phone. I wouldn't want to be the guy on the other end of that phone call.
Eventually the lights came back on and the Galaxy had the better run of play during the rest of the first half.

Are You Ready?

Apparently the Galaxy are ready for tonight's game, but are you? Me, I stay ready.

MLS News

Or really just random MLS items I wanted to post. Remember, the Western Conference Final is Friday night on ESPN2 with the Galaxy hosting the Dynamo.




The Eastern Conference Final is on Saturday night on Fox Soccer Channel with the Chicago Fire hosting Real Salt Lake.

And this goes out to our boy, Marty, since Austin Washington is his boy.

And while you're not watching footy this weekend, how about some golf?

Sounders FC vs Dynamo Highlights

Sounders FC vs Dynamo Highlights

Does anybody else wish that MLS used the away goal rule?

Dynamo vs Chivas Highlights

A goalfest from the HDC.

CONCACAF Champions League - Wednesday Night

Action from last night. Don't forget that there are two more CONCACAF Champions League matches tonight as well as the MLS Game of the Week on ESPN2 featuring Chivas USA at Chicago Fire.
Pachuca vs Arabe Unido

W Connection vs Real Espana

Metapan vs Houston Dynamo

Can you believe the goal Tally Hall scored? That's got to be a first in CONCACAF Champions League play. I've never played with the Gig Harbor, WA native, but I have had conversations with his dad. Does that count, Ty?

Wizards vs Dynamo

The draw allowed the Dynamo to become the third team to clinch a spot in the playoffs.

CONCACAF Champions League Highlights

Houston lays the smack down. It's about time an MLS team represents in this competition.

Hey Look! It's Craig Waibel, I used to play with that guy.

Too Many Voices In My Head!

I ran across this Houston Dynamo commercial on YouTube today. I'm assuming that they're trying to get the Spanish speaking fans out to see their new Designated Player, Luis Angel Landin face off against Mexican legend Blanco and his Chicago Fire. But here's the weird thing. It starts with Landin, who signed for the club on August 20th, but the end of the commercial plugs the game against the Fire on Sunday, August 9th. It was a great game with Houston coming away with a 3-2 win. This just doesn't make sense to me. Any Spanish speakers out there want to help me out? Hey Glenn Davis, do you have an explanation?

I think they're saying something about being, "Forever Orange." Anyone out there want to help with the translation?

Friday Roundup

There's a lot going on today and I haven't done a good job of keeping everybody updated. So we're going to just blow through some stories that I find interesting.

First off, Juan Carlos Osorio has resigned as the head coach of MLS's worst team.

Steven Goff has a look at the U.S. coaching salaries. I think anything over minimum wage is paying Bob Bradley too much.

The New York Times sat down for a little Q&A with Gooch.

Staying in the Big Apple, rumors have surfaced that Barcelona are interested in purchasing the Red Bulls.

There are reports out of France that Landon Donovan maybe heading to PSG.

The Houston Dynamo have signed their first Designated Player, Luis Angel Landin of Cruz Azul. Don't be surprised to see him in orange as soon as Sunday in the Dynamo's clash against the Sounders.

To add further intrigue, Freddie Ljungberg may now suit up for the Sounders as he has been diagnosed with hypoglycemia. The Sounders are a different team with him on the field.

A ton of new FIFA Soccer 10 screenshots have dropped on the German site Video Games Zone.

Dallas vs Houston Highlights

Jeff Cunnigham looks like he's trying to prove that his 4 goal outing wasn't a fluke. Check out his newest strike in the highlights from tonight's Texas derby.

Houston Dynamo vs DC United Goal fest

Defender Patrick Ianni scored on a bicycle kick during the first minute of the second half, and the Seattle Sounders rallied for a 2-1 win over MLS-leading Houston Dynamo on Saturday.
Ianni’s winning goal—his first of the season—started with a corner kick from the right-wing side. Freddie Ljungberg drove the ball into the box, where Steve Zakuani headed it down to Ianni. With the ball on his right foot, Ianni bicycled it over goalkeeper Pat Onstad from the right side of the 6-yard box.
Brad Davis’ third goal of the season gave the Dynamo (9-4-4) the lead in the 12th minute.
Fredy Montero extended his goal streak to five games for Seattle (7-3-7) with his ninth of the year, tying it in the 31st minute. The ball was kicked out of the net by Dynamo defender Mike Chabala, but it was ruled to have crossed the goal line before Chabala got his foot on it.
The Dynamo, who were missing leading scorers Bran Ching (five goals) and Stuart Holden (four) to the U.S. Gold Cup, lost for the second time in three games.
Seattle was without head coach Sigi Schmid, who was in California attending his son’s wedding.