Category Archives: Major League Soccer
Beckham’s future? Bet on France
After he trained with Tottenham last winter, I suspected David Beckham might wind up with Spurs once his LA Galaxy days came to an end when the MLS year ends next month. Now I’m not so certain. In my Toro … Continue reading
Filed under English Football, Major League Soccer, MLS, Premier League
Salt Lake shake things up
At The Rails’ own Ian Harrison weighs in on the success of MLS side Real Salt Lake in the CONCACAF Champions League. Make sure to check out his weekly column, Egos & Icons, for Toro Magazine. He knows stuff. Stuff … Continue reading
Filed under CONCACAF, Major League Soccer, MLS
Dumbfounded by DeRo’s departure
What if your favourite team just doesn’t want to win? This is what I ask myself as Toronto FC reveals that it has traded Dwayne DeRosario to the New York Red Bulls. First let’s look a little closer at the … Continue reading
Filed under Major League Soccer, MLS
Hanging with Chad: Ochocinco gets MLS tryout
The threat of a looming NFL lockout is apparently of little concern to crazy Cincinnati receiver Chad Ochocino. He’s making plans to give up the gridiron and play proper football instead. Number 85, a noted soccer fan who played the … Continue reading
Filed under Major League Soccer, MLS
Patience is a Winter virtue
A rather prominent member of the U-Sector, with close ties to the hierarchy of Toronto FC, told me before the MLS Cup Final last year that a tide was turning at the club, and that those moaning in the various … Continue reading
Filed under Major League Soccer, MLS
The Football Brand in America
This week, Bloomberg Businessweek released its Power 100 ranking of the most prominent athletes in America. Only two football players made it: Landon Donovan came in at 40th — on the strength of his exposure from the World Cup — … Continue reading
Filed under Major League Soccer, MLS
