The Official Podcast of MLSReserves.com. Luke and Pedro talk the US Men's National Team and their
loss to Brazil. The US Open Cup has stirred some soccer fans in the right way and the we chat with
Luis Bueno, Galaxy beat writer for MLSSoccer.com about what's going on with this Los Angeles team.
Article by Luke Lohr
In a tournament already ripe with upsets, the amateur side Cal FC shocked the MLS Portland Timbers
with a 1-0 overtime victory in the third round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
Managed by iconoclast Eric Wynalda, the group of young professional-hopefuls had already taken down
two respectable squads in Kitsap Pumas and USL side the Wilmington Hammerheads.
Article by Luke LohrThe United States Men's National team was fresh off their 5-1 win against Scotland when they were
humbled by a feisty Brazilian squad. The match at FedEx field held over 39,000 fans and they were
witness to an American side of split-personalities.
Posted by Luke LohrIt was a special night for those who attended WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. The home
side Carolina RailHawks upset the defending MLS Champion LA Galaxy in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
While there were much more talented photographers at the match than I, I snapped a few photos with
my phone to give a fun glimpse at then night as it wore on.
Article by Luke LohrPhotos by Rob KinnanThe NASL Carolina RailHawks played host to the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer in the third round
of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on Tuesday night. The sold out event was a spectacle to be sure, if
only as a chance to showcase the remarkable facilities at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North
Carolina.
The Official Podcast of MLSReserves.com. In this episode Luke and Pedro discuss the USMNT, debate
Landon Donovan, reflect on MLS action over the weekend and recount their experiences at USMNT and
LA Galaxy practices. Mike Magee joins Luke for a bit of humor as well. Did you know Mike Magee can
see Russia, Canada and the continental United States while standing in Alaska?
Article by Doak Gips
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Minnesota Stars
It wasn't for a lack of trying, but neither the Rowdies nor the Stars could put anything into the
back of the net, and played to a 0-0 draw in front of 3182 fans at Al Lang Stadium in Tampa Bay.
Article by Anders Aarhus
There were plenty of expectations for Ben Olsen and DC United coming into this season as the team
was finally expected to turn around their bad form of the last few seasons and contend for a
playoff spot. And through the first third of the season those expectations have been met, even
exceeded, as the Black and Red are in second place in the Eastern Conference.
The Official Podcast of MLSReserves.com. Luke Lohr and Pedro Gomes discuss the finer points of name
pronunciation, the LA Galaxy, US Open Cup, Eric Wynalda's Cal FC and more. Also, Luke is joined by
Real Salt Lake midfielder Jonny Steele and Carolina Railhawks President Curt Johnson.
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Article by Leanne Elston
At the start of this MLS season, it seemed like general consensus that the Western Conference would
be stronger than its Eastern counterpart. With teams like reigning champions LA Galaxy and the
consistently powerful Real Salt Lake, along with teams like the San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle
Sounders, and Vancouver Whitecaps all looking for fresh glory, the West was poised to outdo the
East.
Article by Pedro Gomes
Midweek MLS action was plentiful. Among all the chatter about US Open Cup and the Canadian
Championship, the league held some exciting matches. New York fans honored Juan Pablo Angel with a
deserved banner and Columbus stunned Seattle with a 2-0 win.
Article by Pedro GomesLast week I wrote a quick article giving some background information on a new and tiny USASA team
out of Southern California called, Thousand Oaks California FC (Cal FC). Their story was
interesting not only for their success on the field within the U.
Article by Luke LohrTuesday's US Open Cup matches brought with them a fantastic set of talking points. Eric Wynalda's
Cal FC advancing, the Carolina Railhawks to host the LA Galaxy and the Ventura County Fusion
defeating the LA Blues all take deserved headlines.
However there is one issue that seems to be ranking above all others among fans.
Article by Luke LohrTuesday's US Open Cup matches brought with them a fantastic set of talking points. Eric Wynalda's
Cal FC advancing, the Carolina Railhawks to host the LA Galaxy and the Ventura County Fusion
defeating the LA Blues all take deserved headlines.
However there is one issue that seems to be ranking above all others among fans.
