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.
The 3-5-2: McComeback
Like this image of Brian McBride playing for the USA? Goal.com's Greg Lalas believes that the veteran Fulham striker should reconsider his international retirment and play for Bob Bradley. In his latest column, Lalas also looks closer at first-place Columbus.
Not Looking United
Goal.com USA's Pat Walsh wonders what is wrong with D.C. United, a side
that is off to a disappointing 2-4 start despite adding a Designated
Player (Marcelo Gallardo) and several other experienced players from
South America in the offseason.
Bundes Bound?
US starlet Michael Bradley is in the sights of some of Englands biggest
clubs, including Manchester United. But according to his agent, the
German Bundesliga, possible Werder Bremen or Stuttgart, seems Bradley's
"most likely" destination.
We're Not Done Yet
Former U.S. National Team striker Brian McBride is obviously excited that Fulham has managed to crawl out of the relegation zone, but he has warned his teammates that the job is not yet done. The Cottagers travel to face Portsmouth on Saturday.
On Fire
In his Monday MLS Breakdown, Goal.com USA's Kyle McCarthy gives his Player of the Week to Chicago Fire midfielder John Thorrington, who not only scored a goal and added an asisst on Saturday but also helped Logan Pause win the midfield battle.
New Deal for Dempsey
U.S. National Team striker Clint Dempsey signed a contract extension with Fulham, which will keep him at the West London club until the summer of 2010. The former New England Revolution star is the club's top scorer in the EPL with six goals this season.