USL Upheaval
Could a new breakaway league be the start of a second division for Major League Soccer and the promise of promotion/relegation in North America? It may not happen right away, but the United Soccer Leagues could lose two top teams as early as this year.
Oh, Canada!
Toronto F.C. snagged another Canadian star to put in the midfield next to Dwayne de Rosario. After targeting Julian de Guzman for quite some time the Canadian MLS side finally got a deal done to bring in the local superstar as the first designated player in team history.
Shot Down
Julian de Guzman shot down a chance to play for Toronto F.C. The star Canadian midfielder was reportedly offered a big contract by the Major League Soccer side but declined it so that he could continue his career in Europe. The 28-year-old is currently out of contract.
O Canada!
Off another goal by Ali Gerba, Canada surged into the Group A lead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Reds are in the driver's seat for advancement, while Jamaica has yet to earn a point or score a goal. Costa Rica and El Salvador are tied at three points each.
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Jilted!
The Japan Women's National Team has withdrawn from a pair of friendlies in the United States and Canada due to concerns over the H1N1 flu. Instead, the USA will play Canada in a friendly in Toronto's BMO Field. It will be the first time the U.S. team has played in Canada since 2001.
Sound Game Plan
Three weeks into the MLS season, Goal.com's Kyle McCarthy examines the state of the league and the incredibly impressive start by the Seattle Sounders, the newest expansion team. With the likes of Fredy Montero and Freddie Ljungberg, you might think it's all offense, but McCarthy thinks otherwise.
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