Chivas USA needs a makeover; Galaxy needs a goal

Real Salt Lake defeats Galaxy for the MLS championship

After 120 minutes in chilly Seattle, it all comes down to spot kicks from 12 yards out. The Utah side prevails, 5-4, to win its first MLS title in only its fifth season of existence.

New Zealand, Nigeria, Cameroon earn berths

France, Portugal, Russia, Ukraine and Uruguay move closer to securing places at South Africa 2010. Egypt and Algeria face a showdown.

Galaxy reaches the MLS Cup final

L.A. beats Houston in overtime on a night the lights go out twice at the Home Depot Center, delaying the game more than 30 minutes. Gregg Berhalter and Landon Donovan score in extra sessions.

Conference final pits MLS most dangerous player against best team

The Galaxy's Landon Donovan is one goal shy of the MLS playoff record as Los Angeles prepares to face the Houston Dynamo for the Western Conference title.

David Beckham and L.A. Galaxy both shining anew

The midfielder has been sharp and Coach Bruce Arena has made key changes in the MLS team, which plays Houston in a Western Conference final tonight.

Galaxy advances by beating Chivas USA, 1-0

Landon Donovan's penalty kick on foul by Yamith Cuesta is the difference; Galaxy moves on to meet Houston on Friday as Chivas copes with first-round elimination for fourth year in a row.

There's much horsing around about Ronaldo

Portuguese star would stand to get as much as $2.5 million per game if Real Madrid plays a series of friendly games, surpassing the fees of $1 million per week that Irish colt Sea The Stars could comm

A Galaxy win would be England's loss

Winner of Sunday's match advances to the Western Conference finals, and Galaxy's David Beckham wants to be there.

Galaxy again lends David Beckham to AC Milan

Agreement is finalized as he has hopes of earning a place on England's roster for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Galaxy, Chivas pay for error of their ways

Deadlock in Game 1 of MLS two-game playoff matchup is forged by mistakes from both teams, not good play.

MLS needs more drama and passion

Kevin Payne, D.C. United's president and chief executive, was fined by the league for naming teams he thinks do not play to win, but he was correct in saying some games aren't worth watching.

Galaxy, Chivas USA are rivals, but friendly, too

L.A.'s pro soccer teams share a home field and, apparently, a lot of mutual admiration on eve of playoff opener.