MLS Newsstand – September 5, 2012
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- David Beckham’s free kick goal against Whitecaps FC is the #5 goal of the weekend (Press Pass-ESPN)
- Canada faces Panama for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying on Friday at BMO Field (SportsCentre-TSN)
- Sammy Ochoa is a rising star for Seattle Sounders FC (KONG, Seattle)
- Columbus Crew are back in the playoff hunt thanks to Federico Higuaín (WSYX-ABC, Columbus)
- Former Houston Dynamo President/GM Oliver Luck and his NFL QB son Andrew Luck are profiled (NESN)
- Tonight, the Timbers have a chance to win three straight for the first time in their MLS history (KATU-ABC, Portland)
MLS Newsstand – September 5, 2012
New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew, 8:00 p.m. ET (MLS Direct Kick Package)
1. Focus helps Crew flourish during grueling stretch(The Columbus Dispatch)
2. New England Revolution will look to young forwards when they host Columbus Crew Wednesday(The Republican)
3. Columbus hopes to continue surge at New England(Sports Network)
4. Crew-Revolution Preview(Associated Press)
Colorado Rapids vs. Portland Timbers, 9:00 p.m. ET (NBC Sports Network)
5. With Hendry Thomas, Rapids looking to rebound vs. Portland(The Denver Post)
6. Portland Timbers look to extend one streak, end another(The Oregonian)
7. Portland, Colorado set for rematch at DSG Park(Sports Network)
8. Timbers-Rapids Preview(Associated Press)
9. Rapids aim to leave West cellar as quickly as they arrived(MLSsoccer.com)
Other MLS News
10. Kicking Up a Storm(Hemispheres Magazine)
11. Sounders FC's Steve Zakuani shows flashes of star potential in return to starting lineup(The Seattle Times)
12. Anselmi named to replace Peddie as MLSE president(Toronto Sun)
13. Tom Anselmi appointed new MLSE president(Toronto Star)
14. Clint Dempsey now highest-paid American player after transfer to Tottenham(Dallas Morning News)
15. San Jose Earthquakes beat Los Angeles Galaxy in reserve game(San Jose Mercury News)
16. Canada’s confidence ‘sky high’ ahead of Panama match(Toronto Star)
17. Paulo Jr. taking advantage of playing time(Deseret News)
18. Impact midfielder Patrice Bernier named MLS player of the month(The Canadian Press)
19. MLSE names Tom Anselmi as president and COO(The Canadian Press)
21. Indonesian midfielder to train with D.C. United(WashingtonExaminer.com)
22. Eidur Gudjohnsen to join Sounders FC this week on trial(SeattleTimes.com)
23. At long last, Sounders FC getting goals from its midfielders(SeattleTimes.com)
24. Sporting KC keep on grinding out points(KansasCity.com)
25. San Jose Earthquakes Power Towards the Playoffs(SFGate.com)
26. The Future of U.S. Soccer: The Unlikely Rise of Clint Dempsey(Grantland.com)
27. Playoff hopes dead for Union(CSNPhiladelphia.com)
28. LA Galaxy signs Wilhelmsson(Examiner.com)
29. Montreal’s Patrice Bernier named MLS player of the month(Goal.com)
30. No loyalty test for Jamaica’s Johnson(FIFA.com)
31. FC Dallas' Perez dives back into action for club, country(MLSsoccer.com)
32. Kreis says Braun needs improvement for playing time(MLSsoccer.com)
33. Higuain earns 2nd straight MLS Player of the Week nod(MLSsoccer.com)
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