Today's News and Rumors

Frank Simek has been rumored for a move to a premiership team. It says it could possibly be either Charlton, Aston Villa or Portsmouth.

Also, BBC says that Scottish Club Rangers wants a link with the LA Galaxy.

Also in LA, Chivas USA won't deny rumors that they want to sign Zinedine Zidane. Although they will have competition from the LA Galaxy. I can't see this happening for Chivas as they don't have a DP slot. Also, they just got Amado Guevara, who plays the same position.

Alexi Lalas speaks out again.

Richard Mulrooney has been sent back to Texas. In exchange, Toronto gets Kevin Goldthwaite and a draft pick.

A behind the scenes look at BMO Field. [Via Toronto MLS FC]

US Open Cup & MLS Predictions (I missed last week)
USOC:

Real Salt Lake 2-1 Kansas City Wizards - Chris Seitz impresses for his RSL debut. Freddy Adu shows us why RSL gave away everything for him.

(Winner plays Colorado)

MLS:
Thursday MLS Primetime on ESPN:
Columbus 1-2 New England - Columbus finally manage a goal, though New England proves to be too good and prevails. (If it happens it will be the third consecutive MLS on ABC/ESPN that has ended with the final score at 2-1)

Saturday:
MLS Saturday on FSC
New York 2-2 Houston - The New York midfield proves to be a tough battle of Houston's equally talented midfield. New York's defence makes a costly error for the tie though.

On HDNet
Chicago 0-1 Kansas City - Chicago's offence can't get throught KC, as one of KC's speedy players scores on a counter attack

Chivas USA 2-0 Real Salt Lake
Razov scores goal number 100. Galindo actually finishes a chance to seal it. RSL looks for excuses.

Sunday:
Telefutura
FC Dallas 1-1 Colorado
Colorado's good defence (note: not goalkeeper) earns them a point on the road.

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