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Seattle's Qwest Field will host the first game of the 2008 season, and of the Sounders FC's existence. (Sounders FC)

First Kick schedule, home openers unveiled

Major League Soccer's 14th season begins with "First Kick," the weekend of March 19-22, 2009, when 14 teams kickoff the 2009 MLS regular season. more >

MLS MVP Schelotto to return in 2009

The MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew announced today that it has exercised the option year on the contract of 2008 league and MLS Cup MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto, keeping the Argentine superstar in Black & Gold for the 2009 season. more >

First XI: Thanks again

A week late, but fully recovered from the feast, First XI looks back at the 2008 season and ahead to 2009 by offering up its annual list of things MLS fans can be thankful for. more >

• 12/02 - First XI: Thanks again
• 12/02 - MLS MVP Schelotto to return in 2009
• 12/02 - Blanco helps Santos on to semis
• 12/02 - First Kick schedule, home openers unveiled
• 12/02 - Five big questions for New England
• 12/02 - Revolution's 2008 a tale of two halves
• 12/01 - Philadelphia stadium breaks ground
• 12/01 - MLS Philadelphia adds partners
• 12/01 - NCAA College Cup roundup
• 12/01 - Generation adidas team announced
• 11/27 - Five big questions for Kansas City
• 11/27 - Once down, Wizards rose to task
• 11/26 - Dynamo get happy end to '08 after all
• 11/26 - Ching leads Dynamo past Firpo
• 11/26 - Hoops pass through draft unscathed
• 11/26 - Red Bulls bring Petke back into fold
• 11/26 - Davis: Cutting-room floor
• 11/26 - Seattle bolsters defense through draft
• 11/25 - Crew honored at Ohio Statehouse
• 11/25 - Seattle to select from deep talent pool

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COLUMBUS CREW
OUT: MF Brian Plotkin (athletic pubalgia)

NEW YORK RED BULLS
OUT: MF Seth Stammler (R knee surgery); GK Terry Boss (L knee injury); MF Matthew Mbuta (L quadriceps strain); PROBABLE: MF Sinisa Ubiparipovic (L hamstring strain)

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Brian Mullan
Houston Dynamo
Suspension/Fine: no suspension, $250
Reason: Caution Accumulation

Ante Razov
Chivas USA
Suspension/Fine: no suspension, $250
Reason: Caution Accumulation

Khano Smith
New England Revolution
Suspension/Fine: First 2009 Regular Season game, $250
Reason: Disciplinary Committee Decision

Alvaro Pires
Los Angeles Galaxy
Suspension/Fine: First 2009 Regular Season game, $250
Reason: Red Card: 10/26 vs. FC Dallas

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• League confirms Sounders will open the MLS season (Seattle Times)
• Crew notebook: Schelotto will stay -- at a stiff price (Columbus Dispatch)
• Beckham's Galaxy welcomed by New Zealand fans (AFP)
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Dane Richards
Red Bulls midfielder scored and added assist in second leg of stunning Series win over Houston.

Crew's unsung hero
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First XI: Thanks again
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Osorio always ready
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� Scolari fires up Chelsea in English cold
� Phantom Fabio leads Udinese to victory
� Burnley silence Gunners in Carling Cup
� Real Madrid add Huntelaar to squad

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