BRIEF-Soccer-Ibrahimovic out for a week with thigh strain
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:50:00 PST)
Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic strained a thigh muscle in Saturday's 4-2 La Liga win over Real Mallorca and will be out of action for about a week, Barca said on their website (www.fcbarcelona.cat).

We Always Need To Have This Mentality - Juventus Coach Ferrara (Goal.com)
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:47:10 PST)
Juventus coach Ciro Ferrara commented on his side's 5-2 win away to Atalanta.

Robin Van Persie To Become Holland's Main Striker - Dutch Coach Bert Van Marwijk (Goal.com)
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:37:12 PST)
In-form striker the main man in the Dutch camp...

Arsene Wenger Sets Sights On Title As Arsenal Continue To Perform (Goal.com)
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:37:12 PST)
In-form Arsenal can take it all according to boss...

Player Ratings: Atalanta 2-5 Juventus (Goal.com)
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:27:14 PST)
The Old Lady ran rampant and wild over the home side in rainy Bergamo. Goal.com rates the players on show…

Sochaux 1-2 Racing Club de Lens: Lionceaux Tamed As Guests Strike Gold (Goal.com)
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:07:13 PST)
Les Lionceaux may have enjoyed much of the ball, but their impotence in attack allowed les Sang et Or to claim maximum points.

Camoranesi leads Juventus to win over Atalanta
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:03:11 PST)
By JEREMY INSON Associated Press Writer

Chivas USA-Galaxy Preview
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:53:12 PST)
The venue will be the same, but the Los Angeles Galaxy believe things will look a lot different this Sunday at the Home Depot Center. The Galaxy and Chivas USA will play the second leg of their Western Conference semifinal series after a sloppy draw last weekend. This is the first time there has been a playoff edition of the SuperClasico between these Home Depot Center co-tenants.

Sounders-Dynamo Preview
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:01:30 PST)
The Houston Dynamo got a good result in the first leg of their Western Conference semifinal series with the Seattle Sounders. Based on their experience from last year, they know that coming home with that advantage won't guarantee them anything. A testy series concludes Sunday at Robertson Stadium when the Dynamo and Sounders determine which club advances to the conference championship.

MLS playoff schedule and results
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:36:40 PST)
The MLS playoffs started Thursday.

MLS Injury Report - Saturday, November 7
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:28:41 PST)
EASTERN CONFERENCE

Conrad & Pause Named MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarians Of The Year (Goal.com)
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:29:48 PST)
Both players have been recognized for their charitable work.

Revolution-Fire Preview
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:56:38 PST)
The New England Revolution will have to put aside their historic problems in the Windy City if they want to advance in the MLS Cup playoffs. The Revolution have lost all six previous playoff road games against the Chicago Fire, and will need at least a draw Saturday night when the bitter rivals play the second leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

MLS Playoffs: Friday MLS Forecast: Conference Semifinals, Second Leg (Goal.com)
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:10:25 PST)
The Forecast discusses Real Salt Lake's upset victory in Columbus on Thursday night before it reviews the decisive second legs ahead in the three remaining conference semifinal series.

Real Salt Lake eliminates Columbus
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:42:41 PST)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (STATS) - It wasn't always attractive, but it was effective and that's all that mattered to Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis. Javier Morales and Robbie Findley scored first-half goals and Real Salt Lake advanced to its second straight conference final with a 3-2 victory over the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew on Thursday night.