MLS Newsstand – July 27, 2012
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· Goalkeeper Michael Gspurning hopes to be ready to play in Colorado this weekend when the Sounders visit the Rapids (KOMO, Seattle)
· Houston Dynamo hope to keep improving as they enter the second half of the season (KTRK-ABC, Houston)
· MLS All-Stars triumph over Chelsea; Chris Pontius named MVP (WRC-NBC, Washington, DC)
· MLS All-Stars’ win over Chelsea FC; Chris Pontius scores a goal (WFOR-CBS, Fort Lauderdale)
· Ben Olsen enjoys coaching the MLS All-Stars; they beat Chelsea 3-2 (WPMT-Fox, Harrisburg)
· Eddie Johnson’s game winning goal against Chelsea FC makes the Top 10 (SportsCenter, ESPN)
· David Beckham traveled from London to play in the MLS All-Star game (WCAU-NBC, Philadelphia)
· MLS All-Stars beat the greatest team in Europe (CNN Newsroom)
· Pia Tiscano sings the National Anthem at the MLS All-Star game; David Beckham travels to Philly for the game (WTFX-Fox, Philadelphia)
· Chris Wondolowski, Chris Pontius and Eddie Johnson all score to beat Chelsea FC 3-2 (Mike and Mike in the Morning, ESPN2)
· Eddie Johnson scores game winning goal against Chelsea FC (SportsCenter, ESPN)
· PPL Park had a sell-out crowd for the MLS All-Star game; the Union will face New England on Sunday (WPSG-CBS, Philadelphia)
· The best of the MLS beat the best of Chelsea FC (KTLA, Los Angeles)
· Two Sounders played in the MLS All-Star game; Eddie Johnson scored game winning goal (KTVB, Boise)
MLS Newsstand – July 27, 2012
Real Salt Lake vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 9:00 p.m. ET (MLS Direct Kick Package)
1. 'Barry the Grouch' brings feisty spirit to Whitecaps(The Vancouver Sun)
2. Real Salt Lake starts to eye scoreboard(The Salt Lake Tribune)
3. Facing Whitecaps a tough task for RSL(Deseret News)
4. DeMerit ready to go despite heavy workload(The Province)
5. Whitecaps’ Harris Elated to Return After 2 Years(The Canadian Press)
Other MLS News
6. Sorry, baseball ... Major League Soccer has the best All-Star Game(The Star-Ledger)
7. NY Red Bulls announce signing of midfielder Tim Cahill(New York Daily News)
8. De Rosario-Pontius connection lit up All-Star Game(The Washington Times)
9. Robayo move opens international spot for Fire(Chicago Tribune)
10. Red Bulls sign Cahill(New York Post)
11. Levien talks about taking over D.C. United(The Washington Examiner)
12. Caps ready to add bodies(The Province)
13. Ibrahimovic set to make PSG debut(The Washington Times)
14. Steven Lenhart back, Marvin Chavez doubtful for San Jose Earthquakes match Saturday vs. Chicago(San Jose Mercury News)
15. Philly shines at MLS All-Star game(The Daily Journal)
16. Sporting KC scoring drought continues(The Miami County Republic)
17. No stars shining for Revolution(The Sun Chronicle)
18. Soccer powers make summer U.S. trek(MarketWatch)
19. New York Red Bulls to Include Fans’ Names in Jersey Numbers(Bloomberg)
20. Timbers' Golub talks audience engagement(Portland Business Journal)
21. Where are they now, MLS edition: Alan Gordon(The Daily Barometer)
22. Where are they now, MLS edition: Bryan Jordan(The Daily Barometer)
23. Cahill Officially Joins the Red Bulls(Associated Press)
24. Red Bulls Land Cahill(NYTimes.com)
25. Is Andy Rose a Rookie of the Year candidate?(SeattleTimes.com)
26. Wondo chases long-standing record(ESPN.com)
27. Formation shift to bolster defense pays off(ESPNBoston.com)
28. Valdes, Farfan grateful for All-Star support(CSNPhilly.com)
29. Chivas' Jazic called up for international friendly(FoxSportsWest.com)
30. D.C. United Helped MLS All-Stars Top Chelsea(DCist.com)
31. DC's Boskovic eager for match vs former team PSG(MLSsoccer.com)
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