MLS Newsstand – August 29, 2012
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- D.C. United play host to the Red Bulls tonight; Federico Higuaín has been fantastic for the Columbus Crew; Chivas USA travel to Foxborough to take on the Revolution (FOX Soccer News-FOX Soccer)
- Toronto FC fall 3-1 to Santos Laguna in CONCACAF Champions League (CCL) group play (FOX Soccer News-FOX Soccer)
- LA Galaxy are gearing up for their CONCACAF Champions League match tonight against the Puerto Rico Islanders (FOX Soccer News-FOX Soccer)
- David Beckham’s new underwear line with H&M is discussed (Good Day New York-FOX)
- Former Dynamo player Geoff Cameron had a great debut for Stoke City last weekend and will be a standout player for the U.S. Men’s National Team (FOX Soccer News-FOX Soccer)
- Toronto FC lose 3-1 to Santos Laguna in their CONCACAF Champions League match last night (Sportsnet Connected-RSE)
- D.C. United are ready for an Atlantic Cup match-up with the Red Bulls at RFK Stadium (WRC-NBC, Washington, D.C.)
- Timbers owner Merritt Paulson says an announcement about a new coach will be made later this week (KTVB-NBC)
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC look to bounce back after a few key losses in league play (CTV News, Vancouver)
- Sounders FC player Osvaldo Alonso named 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Player of the Tournament (KCPQ-FOX, Seattle)
- Seattle is traveling to Trinidad & Tobago to face Caledonia AIA in a CONCACAF Champions League match (KTVB-NBC)
New England Revolution vs. Chivas USA, 8:00 p.m. ET (MLS Direct Kick Package)
1. Revolution trying to get goal-oriented(Boston Globe)
2. Joseph’s return not Revs’ concern(Boston Herald)
3. Chivas USA-Revolution Preview(Associated Press)
Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew, 8:00 p.m. ET (MLS Direct Kick Package)
4. Philadelphia Union to get stiff test from streaking Columbus Crew at PPL Park(Philadelphia Inquirer)
5. Hackworth’s club looking to quench scoring drought(Times Herald)
6. Columbus wants 'three points' against Philadelphia(Sports Network)
7. Union have tall task against red-hot Crew(CSNPhilly.com)
D.C. United vs. New York Red Bulls, 8:00 p.m. ET (Galavision)
8. D.C. United faces crucial match with Red Bulls(Washington Post)
9. Red Bulls coach Hans Backe looking for his team to end road woes(Star Ledger)
10. D.C. United vs. Red Bulls offers tasty clash at RFK(Washington Times)
11. United needs a boost vs. Red Bulls(Washington Examiner)
12. Red Bulls-United Preview(Associated Press)
13. D.C. ready for 'massive game' against New York(Sports Network)
15. United prepares for clash(CSNWashington.com)
CONCACAF Champions League: LA Galaxy vs. Puerto Rico Islanders, 10:00 p.m. ET (FOX Soccer)
16. Galaxy could be without DP trio for Puerto Rico clash(MLSsoccer.com)
17. Galaxy's Depth Crucial to CCL Hopes(Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Other MLS News
18. Brad Evans' versatility keeps him on the field for Sounders FC(The Seattle Times)
19. Impact's road to playoffs just as sweet(Montreal Gazette)
20. Additions spur Crew’s U-turn(Columbus Dispatch)
21. Real Salt Lake’s game preparation is a 24-hour commitment(The Salt Lake Tribune)
22. Real Salt Lake's Kyle Beckerman under the TV spotlight this week(The Salt Lake Tribune)
23. Fickle fans need reality check(The Province)
24. Honduras selects two San Jose Earthquakes for World Cup qualifiers(San Jose Mercury News)
25. BBVA Compass Stadium uses Kickoff Classic to prove its potential to host football(Houston Chronicle)
26. Worthwhile BC Place upgrade was more than a new roof(Vancouver Sun)
27. 'Their guts and dedication make me proud to be British': David Beckham writes for the Mirror about our Paralympic athletes(The Mirror)
28. Portland Timbers keep season ticket prices steady for 2013 season(The Oregonian)
29. Portland Timbers to widen field for 2013 season(The Oregonian)
30. New Portland Timbers coach could be announced Wednesday(The Oregonian)
31. Sunday's KC tilt gave Red Bulls a physical playoff preview(NYPost.com)
32. Red Bulls must decide on a back four & Rafa Marquez' role(NYPost.com)
33. Mario Martinez called up by Honduras for a pair of FIFA World Cup qualifiers(SeattleTimes.com)
34. Mauro Rosales earning assists at the fastest rate in MLS history among regular starters(SeattleTimes.com)
35. Sporting KC loans Warzycha to NASL team(KansasCity.com)
36. Sounders off to Trinidad for Thursday CCL match(NewsTribune.com)
37. Philadelphia Union part ways with forward Jorge Perlaza(Philly.com)
38. Union, Perlaza agree on contract termination(CSNPhilly.com)
39. Valencia progressing in comeback(MLSsoccer.com)
40. Real Salt Lake's Gil already a veteran at just 18 years old(MLSsoccer.com)
CONCACAF Champions League: Santos Laguna 3, Toronto FC 1
42. Black cat, sloppy play curses Toronto FC(Toronto Sun)
43. Mexico's Santos Laguna crushes Toronto FC’s Champions League hopes(The Canadian Press)
45. Santos Laguna win late in Toronto(FOXSoccer.com)
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