Galaxy's Landon Donovan selected MVP of Major League Soccer

Galaxy's Landon Donovan selected MVP of Major League Soccer

He finishes ahead of New England's Shalrie Joseph and Dallas' Jeff Cunningham to win honor for the first time.

 

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France qualifies with help from Thierry Henry's handball, and Guus Hiddink isn't likely to return to his job with Russia.

Thierry Henry's handball gets a big thumbs-down in Europe

The popular young star's startling act of cheating that sent France past Ireland and into the World Cup -- and his unapologetic stance...

 
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Real Salt Lake beats Chicago to reach MLS Cup
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Galaxy reaches the MLS Cup final
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David Beckham and L.A. Galaxy both shining anew
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Conference final pits MLS most dangerous player against best team

Conference final pits MLS most dangerous player against best team

By Grahame L. Jones

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.

Galaxy advances by beating Chivas USA, 1-0

Galaxy advances by beating Chivas USA, 1-0

By Grahame L. Jones

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.

A Galaxy win would be England's loss

A Galaxy win would be England's loss

By Grahame L. Jones

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

Fire eliminates Revolution

Fire eliminates Revolution

Chicago advances to the Eastern Conference final after a 3-2 aggregate win.

Galaxy again lends David Beckham to AC Milan

Galaxy again lends David Beckham to AC Milan

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

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Dynamo wins in overtime, advances to Western final

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There's much horsing around about Ronaldo

There's much horsing around about Ronaldo

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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

Galaxy, Chivas pay for error of their ways

Galaxy, Chivas pay for error of their ways

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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

MLS needs more drama and passion

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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

Galaxy, Chivas USA are rivals, but friendly, too

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

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