#2 Carolina RailHawks vs #7 Vancouver Whitecaps
Sept 24 at Vancouver – 10:30 pm ET :: Sept 27 at Carolina – 5:00 pm ET
#3 Puerto Rico Islanders vs #6 Rochester Rhinos
Sept 24 at Rochester – 7:05 pm ET :: Sept 27 at Puerto Rico – 6:00 pm ET
#4 Charleston Battery vs #5 Montreal Impact
Sept 24 at Montreal – 7:45 pm ET :: Sept 27 at Charleston – 7:00 pm ET Click to continue reading...

The Portland Timbers have secured the first seed in the playoffs.
Carolina RailHawks, Puerto Rico Islanders, Charleston Battery will battle in the last round of matches for 2nd thru 4th.
Montreal Impact, Rochester Rhinos, Vancouver Whitecaps will fight for 5th thru 7th place during the final round of regular season matches. Click to continue reading...

Friday, August 28
Portland Timbers 0:0 Charleston Battery
Charleston clinches USL playoff berth Charleston Post and Courier
Timbers push unbeaten streak to 24 with draw The Oregonian
Saturday, August 29
Minnesota Thunder 1:3 Puerto Rico Islanders
Thunder lose on the road to Islanders Inside Minnesota Soccer
Miami FC Blues 0:1 Austin Aztex
Key breaks finally fall Aztex' way in shutout Austin American-Statesman
Rochester Rhinos 1: 1 Vancouver Whitecaps
Rhinos rally for tie in Vancouver Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Whitecaps, Rhinos duel to 1-1 draw Vancouver Sun
Sunday, August 30
Carolina RailHawks 1:1 Montreal Impact
Carolina steals a draw Canada. Click to continue reading...

USL-2 Playoffs
Saturday, August 22
Harrisburg City Islanders 0:1 Richmond Kickers
Delicate lifts Kickers into USL-2 final Richmond Times-Dispatch
Charlotte Eagles 1:0 Wilmington Hammerheads
Hammerheads fall in semifinals to Charlotte StarNewsOnline.com
USL-1
Saturday, August 22
Minnesota Thunder 0 - 1 Cleveland City Stars
City Stars end winless streak by defeating Minnesota clevelandcitystars. Click to continue reading...

Wednesday, August 19
Minnesota Thunder 3:3 Rochester Rhinos
Rhinos stunned by tie after injury-time goal Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
2009 USL-2 Playoffs
Real Maryland Monarchs 1 - 3 Charlotte Eagles
Eagles soar past Real Maryland 3-1 charlotteeagles.com
Thursday, August 20
Vancouver Whitecaps 1:1 Charleston Battery
Ian Fuller's second-half goal gives Battery 1-1 draw with Whitecaps The Canadian Press
Battery rallies for draw Charleston Post and Courier Click to continue reading...

Vancouver Whitecaps 1:1 Carolina RailHawks
Whitecaps help to 1-1 draw against RailHawks Vancouver Sun
RailHawks earn draw with Caps The News & Observer
Montreal Impact 2:1 Cleveland City Stars
Byers, Biello score second half goals as Impact beat City Stars 2-1 The Canadian Press Click to continue reading...

Timbers defender Cameron Knowles has surgery on broken leg, out for season The Oregonian
Friday, August 14
Minnesota Thunder 1 - 0 Miami FC Blues
Blues splutter on offense Miami Herald
Saturday, August 15
Portland Timbers 4 - 1 Rochester Rhinos
(Timbers' 22nd straight game without defeat)
Portland routs Rhinos Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Pore, Keita help Timbers keep streak alive The Oregonian
Montreal Impact 0 - 1 Puerto Rico Islanders
Krause scores in 37th as Islanders win 1-0 over visiting Impact The Canadian Press
Carolina RailHawks 0 - 0 Vancouver Whitecaps
Whitecaps and RailHawks fail to disturb the net Vancouver Sun
Western Mass Pioneers 0 - 3 Charlotte Eagles
Charlotte in playoffs against Maryland Charlotte Observer
Wilmington Hammerheads 2 - 2 Richmond Kickers
Kickers settle for tie with Wilmington Richmond Times-Dispatch
Crystal Palace Baltimore 0 - 1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Palace falls 1-0 to Pittsburgh in regular season finale The Examiner
Sunday, August 16
Minnesota Thunder 2 - 2 Austin Aztex
Aztex lose lead, settle for tie with Minnesota Austin American-Statesman Click to continue reading...

This information will surprise nobody who awoke from a 20 year coma last night and whose first move was to hit up the BBC web site (assuming, of course, that comas teach internet): the Premiership is more diverse than it was as the First Division in 1989*. And yes, the change has been quite grand, but [. Click to continue reading...

Tuesday, August 11
Cleveland City Stars 1:4 Charleston Battery
Cleveland Rocked Charleston Post and Courier
Wednesday, August 12
Portland Timbers 1:0 Montreal Impact
Streaking Timbers fall on Impact Ottawa Citizen
Timbers' unbeaten streak at 21 games The Oregonian
Real Maryland Monarchs 0 - 2 Wilmington Hammerheads
Victory means finale at Richmond for first place StarNewsOnline. Click to continue reading...

In an attempt to bolster their defensive back line as they push to make the playoffs, the Miami FC Blues has signed former Brazilian national team defender Junior Baiano. The 39-year old played for a short time with Blues manager Zinho.
Three days before, the Blues signed U.S. U-20 defender Gale Agbossoumonde to a 3 and a half year contract. Click to continue reading...

So Scotland's lower leagues kicked off on Saturday.Dundee, powered by spending that is the envy of most SPL clubs, started with a win over Morton. The hope at Dens Park will be that they've done enough to buy promotion.But although the cash offers an advantage, money on its own is no guarantee of success. Click to continue reading...

So Scotland's lower leagues kicked off on Saturday.Dundee, powered by spending that is the envy of most SPL clubs, started with a win over Morton. The hope at Dens Park will be that they've done enough to buy promotion.But although the cash offers an advantage, money on its own is no guarantee of success. Click to continue reading...

Minnesota Thunder 0:1 Montreal Impact
Impact finally solves Thunder Canada.com
Roberto Brown scores in 51st minute as Impact defeat Thunder 1-0 The Canadian Press Click to continue reading...

Friday, August 7
W-League Final
Pali Blues 2:1 Washington Freedom
Pali repleats as W-League champs USLsoccer.com
Charleston Battery 2:1 Vancouver Whitecaps
Charleston chews up weary Caps Vancouver Sun
Battery beats Whitecaps, 2-1 Charleston Post and Courier
Crystal Palace Baltimore 0 - 0 Harrisburg City Islanders
City Islanders go goalless again PennLive. Click to continue reading...

The Portland Timbers extended their USL First Division record unbeaten streak to 19 matches with a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps. The victory also moves Portland back in to a tie for first place and secured this season's Cascadia Cup for Portland.
Vancouver Whitecaps 0:1 Portland Timbers
Timbers climb into a share of first place, extend unbeaten streak The Oregonian Click to continue reading...

Carolina RailHawks 1:0 Rochester Rhinos
Carolina defeats Rhinos on late goal Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Click to continue reading...

Friday, July 31
Vancouver Whitecaps 3:1 Rochester Rhinos
Marlon James scores two goals as Whitecaps win 3-1 over Rhinos The Canadian Press
Whitecaps top Rhinos 3-1 with two-goal effort from James Vancouver Sun
Rhinos swamped by Whitecaps Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Saturday, August 1
Vancouver Whitecaps o:0 Cleveland City Stars
Road weary Whitecaps fit to be tied The Globe and Mail
Austin Aztex 0:3 Carolina RailHawks
RailHawks burn Aztex with balanced attack The News & Observer
Aztex fall to Carolina Austin American-Statesman
Montreal Impact 1:1 Miami FC Blues
Mauro Biello scores as Montreal Impact draw Miami FC 1-1 The Canadian Press
Impact surrender late goal The Globe and Mail
Marcina saves the day; playoffs still in sight for Miami FC Miami Herald
Portland Timbers 1:1 Minnesota Thunder
Timbers' record unbeaten streak up to 18 games The Oregonian
Saturday, August 1
Charlotte Eagles 1:1 Bermuda Hogges
Real Maryland Monarchs 0:1 Richmond Kickers
Kicker win, stay tied for first Richmond Times-Dispatch
Wilmington Hammerheads 2:0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Sunday, August 2
Harrisburg City Islanders 0:0 Real Maryland Monarchs
Struggling City Islanders manage scoreless draw With Real PennLive. Click to continue reading...

Austin Aztex 0:1 Charleston Battery
Battery blank Aztex, 1-0 Charleston Post and Courier Click to continue reading...

Due to an administrative error that allowed Mike Callahan, a player that should have been suspended for yellow card accumulation, to play a full 90 minutes in the Aztex 2-2 draw against Montreal. The Austin Aztex will lose 2 points from their season total, losing the one point from the draw against the Impact and a one point penalty for the error. Click to continue reading...

Miami FC Blues 0:4 Carolina RailHawks
Newcomer feels right at home The News & Observer
Richardson's hat trick leads RailHawks' romp Cary News
Western Mass Pioneers 0:3 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Hounds crush Western Mass 3-0 pittsburghriverhounds.com Click to continue reading...

Cleveland City Stars 1:4 Rochester Rhinos
Menyongar sparks Rochester Rhinos with two goals Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Montreal Impact 2:2 Austin Aztex
A pair of second-half goals gives Montreal a 2-2 USL tie with Austin Aztex The Canadian Press
Aztex again fumble away win in closing moments Austin American-Statesman
Puerto Rico Islanders 2:4 Vancouver Whitecaps
James scores twice, Whitecaps roll to 4-2 win over Islanders The Canadian Press
Whitecaps score crucial 4-2 win over Islanders Vancouver Sun
Charlotte Eagles 0:0 Crystal Palace Baltimore
The Eagles and Crystal Palace End in 0-0 Draw charlotteeagles. Click to continue reading...

Carolina RailHawks 1:2 Charleston Battery
Battery returns to the top Charleston Post and Courier
Miami FC Blues 2:1 Minnesota Thunder
Thunder Breaks Three Game Winning Streak with a 2-1 Loss to Miami FC Blues mnthunder.com Click to continue reading...

The two top teams in the First Division standings battled to a scoreless draw on Thursday night at PGE Park in Portland. Just over 14,000 were in attendance on the same day that the Portland City Council approved a $31 million renovation plan for PGE Park as part of Portland's 2011 transition to MLS. Click to continue reading...

The victory ends the Impact's five game winless streak in USL competition.
John Mahoney, The Gazette
Cleveland City Stars 1:4 Montreal Impact
Eduardo Sebrango scores twice as Impact beat City Stars 4-1 The Canadian Press
Impact finally finds back of the net Ottawa Citizen
City Stars dominated by Montreal, 4-1 Cleveland. Click to continue reading...

Nine days after choking teammate Mauro Biello, midfielder Sandro Grande has been released by the Montreal Impact.

"Sandro's act was completely unacceptable and our organization does not tolerate such behaviour, we have therefore taken the necessary disciplinary measures.

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Puerto Rico 1:0 Montreal Impact
Impact fail to score for fifth straight game, fall 1-0 to Islanders The Canadian Press
Impact continue to struggle with loss to Islanders TSN
Portland Timbers 3:0 Miami FC Blues
Timbers extend their record unbeaten streak to 16 games OregonLive. Click to continue reading...

Charleston Battery 1:1 Rochester Rhinos
Charleston ties Rochester, in sole possession of first Charleston Post and Courier
Rhinos record third straight tie Richmond Democrat and Chronicle
Austin Aztex 0:1 Minnesota Thunder
Thunder Outlast Austin Aztex 1-0 mnthunder.com
Richmond Kickers 2:1 Crystal Palace Baltimore
Kickers collect road win at Crystal Palace Baltimore Richmond Times-Dispatch
Palace's playoff hopes dwindle with 2-1 defeat to Richmond Examiner. Click to continue reading...

Charleston Battery 0:0 Cleveland City Stars
Battery Tie City Stars WCBD
Portland Timbers 1:1 Miami FC Blues
Win slips away from Blues Miami Herald
Late goal spoils Miami FC upset bid SunSentinel.com
Timbers match USL record for longest unbeaten streak OregonLive.com
Vancouver Whitecaps 1:2 Carolina RailHawks
Whitecaps lose 2-1 to RailHawks Vancouver Sun
Hawks take out Caps The News & Observer
Real Maryland Monarchs 1:3 Wilmington Hammerheads
Jaime Watson leads Hammerheads to share of first StarNewsOnline
Bermuda Hogges 0:5 Western Mass Pioneers
Pioneers boss Bermuda Hogges 5-0 MassLive. Click to continue reading...

Sorry for the delay, it's been a busy week!
Montreal Impact 0:0 Rochester Rhinos
Rhinos, Montreal play to scoreless tie Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Djekanovic faces 17 shots as Impact battle to 0-0 draw with Rhinos The Canadian Press
Impact head coach Marc Dos Santos was sent off after an altercation with Thino's midfielder Tiger Fitzpatrick. Click to continue reading...

Puerto Rico Islanders 0:0 Cleveland City Stars
Punchless Islanders remain in first place Soccer America
City Stats draw 0-0 with first place Puerto Rico ClevelandCityStars.com
Vancouver Whitecaps 1:2 Miami FC Blues
Nunes penalty downs Whitecaps Vancouver Globe and Mail
Despite missing key players, Miami FC cruises past Vancouver Miami Herald Click to continue reading...

Puerto Rico Islanders 0:0 Rochester Rhinos
Rhinos pressed in draw with Puerto Rico Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Carolina RailHawks 1:0 Charleston Battery
Battery Stumbles Charleston Post and Courier
Montreal Impact 0:3 Minnesota Thunder
Montreal Impact fall 3-0 to Minnesota Thunder in USL action The Canadian Press
Portland Timbers 2-1 Austin Aztex
Timbers beat Austin 2-1 on Claesson's late goat OregonLive. Click to continue reading...

Minnesota Thunder 0:4 Vancouver Whitecaps
Whitecaps strike back with 4-0 win over Thunder Vancouver Sun
Whitecaps gang up on lowly Minnesota Thunder TSN Click to continue reading...

The Miami Herald is reporting that defender Facundo Erpen and midfielder Richard Perdomo are both likely on their out from the club when the summer transfer window opens on July 15th.

The club is looking to accommodate Erpen's request for a transfer, and is shopping the player to teams in France and Mexico, according to Fernando Clavijo, director of soccer for Traffic Sports.

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Rochester Rhinos (USL-1) 2:1 Wilmington Hammerheads (USL-2)
Match Report USOpenCup.com
Rhinos chalk up key win Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
DC United (MLS) 2:1 Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2)
Match Report USOpenCup.com
United holds on, moves into semifinals Washington Times
Hunt's over for Islanders PennLive. Click to continue reading...

Austin Aztex 1 - 0 Cleveland City Stars
Aztex defeat Cleveland 1-0 on the road Austin American Statesman
Puerto Rico Islanders 0:0 Miami FC Blues
Blues let scoring chances slip away against top team in USL-1 Miami Herald
Portland Timbers 1:1 Minnesota Thunder
Timbers earn tie in road match Statesman Journal
Bass scores late, salvages a draw for Thunder Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Austin Aztex 1:4 Rochester Rhinos
Rhinos' four-goal surge lifts team Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Charleston Battery 1:0 Montreal Impact
Antoniuk scores in 68th as Charlston Battery down Montreal Impact 1-0 The Canadian Press
Battery back in first place Charleston Post and Courier
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2:1 Bermuda Hogges
Charlotte Eagles 2:1 Wilmington Hammerheads
Hammerheads fall behind early, lose to Charlotte StarNews Online
Crystal Palace Baltimore 1:3 Harrisburg City Islanders
City Islanders takes down Crystal Palace late PennLive. Click to continue reading...