MLS Newsstand- May 16, 2012
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- President Obama welcomes the LA Galaxy to the White House (CHAN- British Columbia)
- President Obama makes a good-natured joke at David Beckham’s expense (Morning Express with Robin Meade- HLN)
- LA Galaxy lend a hand to Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move!' initiative (WSFL- CW, Miami)
- President Obama congratulates the LA Galaxy on their 2011 championship season (FOX & Friends- Fox News)
- Galaxy honored in Washington D.C. for their 2011 MLS Cup victory (Way too Early with Willie Geist- MSNBC)
- David Beckham to participate in Olympic torch relay; answered questions at the White House about soccer and his life (BBC World News- BBC America)
- Timbers settle for a second-straight scoreless draw against Houston (KPTV- FOX, Portland)
- BBVA Compass Stadium’s first night match ends 0-0 (KPRC- NBC, Houston)
- Troy Perkins preserves a clean sheet for Portland in Monday night’s draw (KTRK- ABC, Houston)
- Houston-Portland ends nil-nil in Tuesday night’s tie (KATU- ABC, Portland)
- Sporting KC looks to get back on track after three-game dip (KCTV- CBS, Kansas City)
MLS Newsstand – May 16, 2012
D.C. United vs. Colorado Rapids, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS Direct Kick Package)
1. D.C. United looking much improved, but crucial MLS stretch awaits(Washington Post)
2. Brandon McDonald provides a steadying influence for D.C. United(Washington Times)
3. Rapids-United Preview(Associated Press)
4. United looks to strike back(CSNWashington.com)
AMWAY Canadian Championship: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Toronto FC, 10:00 p.m. ET (Sportsnet)
5. Canadian Cup clash set(Toronto Sun)
6. Caps look to avenge 'stolen' Amway(Vancouver Sun)
7. Rennie hoping for an extended honeymoon(The Province)
8. Hassli aims to get even with Toronto(The Province)
9. Amway is Whitecaps' time to shine(The Province)
10. National crown offers growth for Whitecaps, salvation for TFC(The Canadian Press)
Other MLS News
11. Sounders known for celebrating road wins in song(The Seattle Times)
12. Montreal Impact's Ubiparipovic hopes for crack at Red Bulls(Montreal Gazette)
13. The invisible man - that's a good thing(The Province)
14. It's Cordell Cato's time to contribute for Sounders (Tacoma News Tribune)
15. Robinson adds Welsh touch to Whitecaps(The Province)
16. Rimando and Beckerman invited to national team camp(The Salt Lake Tribune)
17. Beckham to Help Bring Olympic Flame to Britain(Reuters)
18. Obama teases Beckham over his underwear ads(Reuters)
19. Barack Obama Ribs David Beckham About Age, Underwear Line As Galaxy Visit White House(Associated Press)
20. Perry Kitchen knee injury is not serious(WashingtonPost.com)
22. No Donovan for U.S.? Well ...(ESPNLosAngeles.com)
23. Chemistry remains strong for FC Dallas(ESPNDallas.com)
Houston Dynamo 0, Portland Timbers 0
24. First night game at new Dynamo stadium ends in scoreless draw(Houston Chronicle)
25. Portland 0, Houston 0: For the Timbers, Perkins slams the door at the end(The Oregonian)
26. Poor finishing hurts Dynamo(San Antonio Examiner)
27. Timbers and Dynamo play goalless draw(Associated Press)
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