10 Reasons Why Everyone - Even Euro-Snobs - Should Watch MLS Cup 2009

I asked for a Beckham vs Blanco, LA Galaxy vs Chicago Fire MLS Cup 2009. But my request was denied when Real Salt Lake beat ...

MLS 2009 Playoffs: Battle in Seattle

It is not just that Real Salt Lake's captain, Kyle Beckerman, has been working on his dreadlocks longer than the LA Galaxy's David Beckham has ...

I've got three words: Galaxy vs. Dynamo post-game analysis

And those words are: Western Conference Champions! In another step in the worst-to-first journey that MLS Coach of the Year Bruce Arena has taken the ...

The Offside's Utterly Unofficial Awards for Chicago - RSL. The "Eastern" Conference Finals

Final score Chicago 0-0 RSL aet, RSL takes it on penalties, 5-4. First, just like last year, we have to go with the "AMERICANS SUCK AT ...

Why I'm Supporting LA Galaxy and Chicago Fire in the MLS Conference Finals

I don't think I've ever revealed my Major League Soccer preferences here on The Offside. Truth is, I don't have any allegiance to any particular ...

RSl Versus the Crew: The Power of the 12th Man in Rio Tinto

I have been surfing the soccer blogs today and not many people are giving Real Salt lake much of a chance to get past defending ...

MLS Playoffs Begin Thursday Night in Seattle and then RSL Kicks Off Against Columbus Saturday

[caption id="attachment_213" align="aligncenter" width="275" caption="Robbie Findley - MLS Player of the Week"][/caption] Conference Semifinals Begin Finally, after seven months of play the real contest for Major ...

Why Does Everyone in Utah Have a Big Smile this Morning?

Why does everyone in Utah have a big smile this morning? I will tell you why, because (imagine the Urkel happy dance) Real Salt Lake ...

P=RMC2... or Playoffs Equal Rocky Mountain Cup Final For Second Year in a Row!

You Don't have to be Einstein to figure the MLS Playoff picture out, but it wouldn't hurt. Seriously, I have been mulling over the various ...

She may Not be Singing But She's Warming Up The Pipes - RSL Goes Down to Toronto FC

I'm not read to give up the dream of post-season play for Real Salt Lake yet, but things look pretty bleak. As Coach Jason Kreis ...

Keeping our hopes alive

Well, TFC did their part correctly this week with a 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake at BMO field. That bumps us into 8th ...

An-dy Will-iams!!! RSL over Red Bulls 2-0

Yes We Can!!! Real Salt Lake was at the base of Mount Timpanogos last night and things looked bleak, but now RSL is half way ...

Let's go Red Bulls (for tonight at least...)

I will become a very short-lived New York Red Bulls fan if they can beat Real Salt Lake tonight to aid in the cause of ...

Climbing the Mountain - RSL Face Red Bulls

Tonight, in just about two hours, RSL goes up against the New York Red Bulls in a must win game. RSL is up against the ...

Only Two Things Come From Texas…

Only Two Things Come from Texas… Click here to find out what. Now I may be going out on a limb, but after the past couple games, ...

Why Would You Think I'm Worried?

Now why would you think I am worried about RSL making the playoffs? But sometimes, you have to face reality. Real looked awful out ...

Just in: Kansas - Not Just a Wheat-field!

Real Salt Lake's Fabian Espindola is ecstatic about two things this week: 1) scoring a nice goal in Wednesday's match against Chivas-USA at home in ...

No, I do not Hate Referees, Just Bad Refereeing...

Tomorrow, RSL heads off to New England to play the Revolution and the game promises to be a cracker as most of the RSL games ...

Dread the Dreads

Dread the Dreads if you come to play in Rio Tinto. Tonight, Kyle Beckerman and his "Dreads" will be called on once more to ...

One Lapse and Boom

Yura Movsisyan left tonight's Chicago game with a rotator cuff injury, and although Real played tough defense against the Fire for 75 minutes, one defensive ...

Blogging on the Run - Chicago in an hour or so

Computer issues and a too fast push on a button sent last night's post into the ether, but I am over that now and the ...

Give Us Points!!!

The promise of Real Salt Lake's pre-season success in the Carolina Challenge Cup, and the team's obvious strength at home, faded in early summer. RSL ...

MLS Final Kick: Week 18

Week 18 Highlights

I'm back in action this week, and have all your highlights from league action right here. New York v Los Angeles Chicago v San Jose D.C. United ...

MLS Power Rankings: Week 16

The first full weekend of action means that change is afoot in the weekly MLS Power Rankings. For some, it's more of the same, as ...

MLS Final Kick: Week 16

Another weekly wrap up from ESPN.

MLS Week 16 Highlights

After another exciting weekend of action -- good crowds too -- here are your MLS highlights. Real Salt Lake v San Jose Columbus v D.C. United Colorado v ...

MLS Offside Power Rankings: Week 15

It feels like it's been ages without some league action. And in some cases it has, with just six games played over the last 10 ...

Real Salt Lake takes three points against Toronto - Now looks for three more against San Jose Friday Night

I thought Real Salt Lake was going to break my heart last Saturday night when Toronto came to town. RSL seemed flat at the start ...

MLS Final Kick: Week 15

Once again, the best MLS recap video you'll see.