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Fire goalkeeper Johnson to train with Everton

nfirchau — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:32:36 +0000

Chicago youngster to spend a week with Howard, Toffees

Hot Commodity

Johnson at Everton

Sam Stejskal

MLSsoccer.com

Sean Johnson

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson’s busy offseason got a little bit busier on Thursday, when the club announced that the 22-year-old keeper will train with English Premier League club Everton from Dec. 4-10.

Johnson has already spent a good deal of time in Europe this offseason, participating in the nine-day US U-23 national team camp in Germany in November.

2011 in Review: Chivas USA

jfreedman — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:00:28 +0000

Under Fraser, Goats showed improvement, but undone in the end

Tending The Flock

CHV: 2011 in Review

Adam Serrano

MLSsoccer.com

2011 in Review: Chivas USA

Starting this week, MLSsoccer.com will look back at the 2011 season team by team. We continue our 2011 in Review series today with Chivas USA. Click here for the full archive.

Gringo Report: Restrepo takes top spot at America de Cali

nfirchau — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:21:43 +0000

With starting GK suspended, Virginia alum takes net for big stretch

Restrepo No. 1 at América de Cali

Tom Marshall

MLSsoccer.com

Diego Restrepo is trying to make a name for himself in Colombia's America de Cali.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — University of Virginia alum Diego Restrepo is set for the biggest couple of weeks of his fledgling career after América de Cali's first-choice goalkeeper, Julián Viáfara, has been suspended for six months after testing positive for a banned substance.

That means the 23-year-old Under-17 World Cup veteran will step in and start for one of Colombia's most successful clubs in one of the most important months in its history.

2011 in Review: Q&A with Chivas USA's Robin Fraser

jfreedman — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:43:14 +0000

After up-and-down first year, coach stresses need to cut out errors

2011 in Review: Q&A with Chivas' Fraser

Adam Serrano

MLSsoccer.com

2011 in Review: Robin Fraser

CARSON, Calif. – Chivas USA didn’t reach MLS Cup Playoffs in 2011, but with head coach Robin Fraser at the helm, the Rojiblancos head into next season with stability at the head coaching position for the first time in several years.

Embarking on his “building” project with the club, Fraser navigated his team to an 8-14-12 record. MLSsoccer.com recently spoke with Fraser following his first full season as head coach Chivas USA to discuss, his first year in charge of the and his plans for the future of his club.

Kick Off: Is the newest "Train" about to arrive in Portland?

sborg — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:31:46 +0000

Reports say the Timbers are in pursuit of "El Tren" Valencia's son

Train-Spotting

The Kick Off

Simon Borg

MLSsoccer.com

Kick Off - Jose Adolfo Valencia

Remember ex-MLS forward Adolfo “El Tren” Valencia?

Well, his son José Adolfo Valencia looks to be the latest Colombian to join the Portland Timbers, according to reports from that country. (SPANISH)

Revs re-sign veteran goalkeeper Reis

nfirchau — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:01:20 +0000

Netminder one of the faces of the franchise headed into 2012

Revs re-sign veteran Reis

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Matt Reis, New England Revolution - August 17, 2011

The New England Revolution have re-signed veteran goalkeeper Matt Reis, keeping one of the franchise's steadiest players in team colors as they usher in a new era next season under head coach Jay Heaps.

The four-time MLS All-Star has played more games in goal (215) – and started more games in goal (214) – than any other Revolution goalkeeper in club history. Reis holds almost every one of the Revs’ career goalkeeping records, including goals against average (1.33), wins (80), saves (868), shutouts (55) and saves percentage (.725).

US U-17s rally for late 2-2 draw in friendly vs. France

mdoyle — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:44:10 +0000

Red Bull Academy's Wade gets stoppage-time equalizer

US U-17s rally vs. France

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The US Under-17 national team fought back for a last-gasp 2-2 draw with France in the first match of the 2011 Nike International Friendlies on Wednesday at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.

Wesley Wade of the New York Red Bulls Academy got the equalizer with the last kick of the game, as he slotted home a loose ball after a long throw-in from Shaquell Moore. DeAndre Robinson had opened the scoring for the US in the 25th minute, but France rallied to take a 2-1 lead into second-half stoppage time.

Hyndman: Hernandez's leadership translates off field

mdoyle — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:14:20 +0000

FCD coach happy to keep veteran in fold as player-coach in 2012

Hyndman: Hernandez a born leader

Adam Crouch

Special to MLSsoccer.com

FCD's Daniel Hernandez looks to pass the ball against Houston.

To many observers, this offseason seemed to portend the end of the Daniel Hernandez era in Dallas. But the truth is, his time with FCD has just begun.

Hernandez and the team agreed to a three-year deal on Wednesday that will keep the veteran midfielder at Pizza Hut Park. Hernandez will continue to play for FC Dallas in 2012, but will ultimately transition to a role as an assistant coach under manager Schellas Hyndman.

Agudelo reveals offseason training plans with Liverpool

fenriquez — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:02:28 +0000

RBNY, US forward headed to Anfield on Thurs. for training stint

Red Is The Color

Agudelo at Liverpool

MLSsoccer.com

Agudelo celebra ante TFC

Shortly after a training stint with Stuttgart in Germany, New York Red Bulls teen sensation Juan Agudelo will don another red kit during the offseason.

The 19-year-old forward revealed on Twitter on Wednesday that he’ll be joining Premier League side Liverpool FC for some more offseason training in an effort to stay sharp, according to US head coach Jurgen Klinsmann's wishes for all USMNT players to stay active.

FCD re-sign Hernandez to three-year player-coach deal

fenriquez — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:48:05 +0000

Veteran to play at least one more season before moving to sideline

FCD re-sign Hernandez as player-coach

MLSsoccer.com

FC Dallas midfielder Daniel Hernandez

FC Dallas midfielder and captain Daniel Hernandez is leader on the field, and now he’ll be a leader on the sideline, too.

On Wednesday, the club announced they had signed Hernandez, 34, to a three-year contract as a player-coach. The new deal will see the 13-year veteran suit up as a player for at least one more season before joining head coach Schellas Hyndman on the bench.