Leagues

Cup Awaits

For the team that wins on Sunday, the MLS Cup awaits. According to the players on show from the Los Angeles Galaxy and Real Salt Lake, the match will hinge on the midfield battle. MLS the league hinges on something very different -- the supporters groups, says commissioner Don Garber.

Pain In The Ankle

Los Angeles midfielder David Beckham could require an injection to quell the pain caused by bone bruising in his right ankle. Kyle McCarthy discusses Beckham's ailing ankle, wonders about his decision to discuss the injury and reveals a few choice quotes in his MLS Cup Notebook.

Forecast Favors RSL

Los Angeles may enter Major League Soccer Cup 2009 as the favorites, but the Friday MLS Forecast doesn't see it that way. Goal.com's Kyle McCarthy examines the final MLS game of the season and reveals why he thinks Real Salt Lake will emerge victorious on Sunday night.

Sweet Vindication

It's been a tough year for Landon Donovan. He brought a lot of scrutiny on himself, with public criticism of David Beckham. But, after apologizing, he and Beckham reunited successfully to lead the team to the MLS Cup final. Donovan also picked up the league MVP award.

Finding A Way

Real Salt Lake might not have started the season all that well, but they have certainly gone on a run to end the year. Heading into the MLS Cup Final head coach Jason Kreis explained to Goal.com that there was no secret to turning things around, just an overall belief among the team.

Table Topping Showdown

The top teams from Mexico's regular season and Major League Soccer's regular season are set to clash in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals. Reigning Supporters' Shield winner Columbus Crew will host Toluca in the first leg and travel to Mexico for the second leg.

RSL Make Cup Final

Real Salt Lake took the Eastern Conference championship in penalty kicks, despite the fact that they are a team from the Western Conference. They watched New York become the Cinderellas last year, and now aim to do those upstarts one better by defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy for the title.