So apparently the USL has been put up for sale by Nike and it appears that MLS is one of the parties interested in purchasing it. It also sounds like MLS is put off by the types of numbers that Nike is looking to get on a deal, and that there is a group of private investors who are in the lead to buy the league. But this begs the question, if MLS is able to acquire the USL, would this be the first step towards a true promotion / relegation style format? To be honest, I’m not sure that would ever happen, but situations like these allow for that possibility…

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“On the heels of his son’s multimillion dollar transfer to 1860 Munich, the father of striker Kenny Cooper says MLS needs to reconsider its transfer policy and treatment of its American stars.”

Story via YanksAbroad

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The MLS All-Stars played Everton FC in Sandy, UT in an entertaining match that went to penalties.  Plenty of people question the format of this event - MLS vs the foreign team - but to my eyes it gives the MLS players a little extra edge which adds to the game.

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“The city of Houston has consistently and fervently supported the Dynamo and other high-profile soccer events in recent years,” said MLS commissioner Don Garber, who joined Dynamo president Oliver Luck in Park City, Utah, for the announcement.

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Everton FC goalkeeper Tim Howard listens to a question during a press conference in Park City, Utah, Monday, July 27, 2009. The MLS All-Stars and Everton FC will play in the MLS All-Star soccer game in Sandy, Utah, Wednesday.

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As I’m sure many of you know, Houston Dynamo and US National Team forward, Brian Ching got fined by MLS over a comment he posted on Twitter. A $500 fine for a comment regarding a call by the refs in the Seattle v Houston match. This brings up a very interesting point with all the new technology that is available.

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