Leagues

Forecast Favors RSL

Los Angeles may enter Major League Soccer Cup 2009 as the favorites, but the Friday MLS Forecast doesn't see it that way. Goal.com's Kyle McCarthy examines the final MLS game of the season and reveals why he thinks Real Salt Lake will emerge victorious on Sunday night.

Sweet Vindication

It's been a tough year for Landon Donovan. He brought a lot of scrutiny on himself, with public criticism of David Beckham. But, after apologizing, he and Beckham reunited successfully to lead the team to the MLS Cup final. Donovan also picked up the league MVP award.

Finding A Way

Real Salt Lake might not have started the season all that well, but they have certainly gone on a run to end the year. Heading into the MLS Cup Final head coach Jason Kreis explained to Goal.com that there was no secret to turning things around, just an overall belief among the team.

Table Topping Showdown

The top teams from Mexico's regular season and Major League Soccer's regular season are set to clash in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals. Reigning Supporters' Shield winner Columbus Crew will host Toluca in the first leg and travel to Mexico for the second leg.

RSL Make Cup Final

Real Salt Lake took the Eastern Conference championship in penalty kicks, despite the fact that they are a team from the Western Conference. They watched New York become the Cinderellas last year, and now aim to do those upstarts one better by defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy for the title.

MLS Cup Ahoy

The Los Angeles Galaxy will compete for the MLS Cup next week in Seattle after overcoming the Houston Dynamo 2-0. In a game marked by two power outages and extra time, the Galaxy finally scored from two set pieces late in the three hour affair to win the Western Conference.

Changes And Champions

Chivas USA and their head coach of the past three years, Preki, are parting ways. Goal.com has the scoop on who will step in and all the latest on the club who beat out Chivas USA in the opening round of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Galaxy, as they continue to pursue the MLS title.