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Hamlett out as Chicago Fire coach (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:50:31 PST

Coach Denis Hamlett was fired by the Chicago Fire on Tuesday after leading them to the Major League Soccer semifinals in each of his two seasons. Fire technical director Frank Klopas said it "has decided to take the team in a new direction in 2010." Hamlett's contract expires at the end of the year, and the team said he planned to pursue other coaching opportunities.

Hamlett out as Fire coach (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:22:48 PST

Denis Hamlett will not return to the Chicago Fire next year after leading them to the Eastern Conference finals in each of his two seasons as head coach. Fire technical director Frank Klopas says the organization "has decided to take the team in a new direction in 2010." Hamlett's contract expires at the end of the year, and the team says he plans to pursue other coaching...

Underdog Real Salt Lake played like favorites (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:44:00 PST

The MLS playoffs' last seed not only proved it belonged, but it also showed it was a worthy champion.

Star power could be difference for Galaxy (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:11:00 PST

While Real Salt Lake is a nice Cinderella story, the Galaxy are a team of destiny.

Ultimate loser could be king of MLS (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:43:00 PST

Real Salt Lake, with a sub-.500 regular-season record, might win it all. But is that good for MLS?

Dwayne De Rosario first Toronto FC player to be named to MLS Best XI (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:42:00 PST

TORONTO - Toronto FC midfielder Dwayne De Rosario has been named to the MLS Best XI, becoming the first Toronto player to earn the honour in the club's three seasons.

RSL wins on PKs to reach MLS Cup final (AP)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:24:06 PST

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (STATS) - Real Salt Lake's playoff history may be brief, but it's known for dramatics. Gaining its first berth in the MLS Cup final wasn't any different, beating the Chicago Fire 5-4 on penalty kicks after 120 scoreless minutes in the Eastern Conference final Saturday night.

Salt Lake Celebrate Conference Win, Fire Stunned (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:27:00 PST

The team that couldn't win on the road is now partying with the Eastern Conference trophy in hand and a ticket to the MLS Cup final.

Fire Rocked As Real Salt Lake Advance (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:07:00 PST

Nick Rimando saves Real Salt Lake, shocks Chicago to send the Utah club to their first-ever Major League Soccer final.

Aligned stars lead Galaxy to final (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:33:00 PST

The peace between David Beckham and Landon Donovan brought harmony to L.A. and hopes of an MLS title.

MLS Playoffs Preview: Chicago Fire vs. Real Salt Lake (Goal.com)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:37:55 PST

The Fire are back in the East final with the upstart Real Salt Lake knocking at their door.

Big-money MLS investments paying off (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:48:00 PST

Designated players such as David Beckham are providing the star power for most of the playoffs' final four.

Dynamo's Holden has big plans ahead (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:20:00 PST

Crashing the Galaxy's MLS title party would merely kick off a festive eight months for Stuart Holden.

MLS Playoffs: Goal.com's Round 2 POW: Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Goal.com)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:37:38 PST

He's an entertainer at the very least. Cuauhtemoc Blanco nabbed Goal.com's player of the week honors for the MLS playoff conference semifinal second leg round.

MLS Playoffs: Crowd, Nyarko Ignite Fire (Goal.com)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:45:12 PST

Patrick Nyarko came on in place of the injured Brian McBride and proved to be the sparkplug Chicago needed to complete the comeback.

Fire reach Eastern Conference final, blank Revs (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:24:58 PST

John Thorrington and Cuauhtemoc Blanco scored as the Chicago Fire advanced to the Eastern Conference final, beating the New England Revolution 2-0 Saturday night to win on 3-2 aggregate. Chicago entered the match trailing in the two-game, total-goal semifinals series after a 2-1 defeat at New England on Sunday.

MLS Playoff Player Ratings: Chicago Fire 2-0 New England Revolution (Goal.com)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:05:47 PST

The Chicago scored the two clean goals needed to put the Fire in the Eastern Conference final ahead of the beaten New England Revolution.

MLS Playoffs: Chicago Fire Burn New England Revolution (Goal.com)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:53:25 PST

Blanco not finished with MLS yet; scores deciding goal.

Donovan is MVP award finalist in MLS (AP)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:16:53 PST

Landon Donovan is a finalist for Major League Soccer's MVP award and Kasey Keller is up for three postseason honors. Donovan, the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder, FC Dallas' Jeff Cunningham and New England's Shalrie Joseph were the top three in voting by league players, general managers, coaches, referees and media.

Toronto goalie Stefan Frei in running for MLS rookie of the year (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:34:00 PST

TORONTO - Goalkeeper Stefan Frei, one of the bright spots in a disappointing Toronto FC season, is a finalist for MLS rookie of the year.

MLS Playoffs: Goal.com's Round 1 POW: Shalrie Joseph (Goal.com)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:26:50 PST

The player of the week for the MLS playoffs conference semifinal first legs is the New England Revolution's Shalrie Joseph.

MLS Capsules (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:29:41 PST

Shalrie Joseph scored in the 75th minute to lift the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Sunday in the opening game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Chris Rolfe opened the scoring for Chicago in 17th minute, and Emmanuel Osei tied it for New England seconds before halftime.

Revolution beat Fire in playoff series opener (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:44:18 PST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (STATS) - Shalrie Joseph scored in the 75th minute to lift the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Sunday in the opening game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Chris Rolfe opened the scoring for Chicago in 17th minute, and Emmanuel Osei tied it for New England seconds before halftime.

MLS Playoffs Player Ratings: NE Revolution 2-1 Chicago Fire (Goal.com)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:53:11 PST

Chicago opened the game looking far more dangerous than the hosts as Chris Rolfe opened the scoring. New England responded with a set piece goal from Emmanuel Osei and controlled the second half taking the lead through Shalrie Joseph. They now take a one goal lead to Chicago for the second leg.

MLS Playoffs: Revs Grab Early Advantage In 2-1 Win Over Chicago (Goal.com)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:38:43 PST

New England grabs a one goal advantage over Chicago in an unexpected offensive battle between perennial playoff foes.

MLS Playoff Preview: LA Galaxy vs Chivas USA (Goal.com)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:53:01 PDT

The Super Clasico will play out in the MLS postseason for the first time as Chivas USA will host the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Cuauhtemoc Blanco to leave Chicago Fire for Mexico (AP)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:12:44 PDT

Mexico star Cuauhtemoc Blanco will leave the Chicago Fire and return home to rejoin second-division Veracruz. In a statement on his Web site, Blanco said Thursday he will start playing again for Veracruz in January. "We respect his desire to continue playing in Mexico during the MLS offseason and continue preparing for the 2010 World Cup, which is a top priority for him," Fire technical...