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Major League Soccer's playoffs begin today. You know the playoffs, right?

It's that high-anxiety time everyone around MLS points toward for eight months. Really, longer than that if you count the anticipation that builds as early as the annual January draft.

And the playoffs as a concept even serve as a flashpoint for debate; plenty of supporters would rather they be eliminated outright.

By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (Oct 24, 2011) US Soccer Players – When it comes to national television ratings, American soccer fans already know that Major League Soccer lags far behind this country's established sports leagues. MLS has long talked about a broader footprint, but even with 19 teams next season there are areas of the USA and Canada where the League has no presence.

Ryan Giggs has today been named the winner of the Golden Boot award, which is recognition given to players over the age of 29 who are selected by journalists from all over the world and voted for by fans.

The other nominations for the 2011 award were Gianluigi Buffon, Iker Casillas, Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o, Carles Puyol, Raul, Xavi and Javier Zanetti.

More then a week ago, Fox tried something new and they were rewarded for it. After showing the Manchester United vs. Chelsea game live on FSC, the network decided to show the game on their regular Fox stations after the local NFL was over.
In Philly it was during the 1 p.m., while in other cities it was the 4 p.

Looks like Don Diego made his best move since the 1986 World Cup leaving a footprint on a fan's hand. That man had it coming. The banner read, "Grandfather, I'm with you, love you, Benja" (referring to Benjamin, Maradona's grandson through daughter Giannina and Sergio Aguero).

Even better news, Maradona celebrated his first win as Al Wasl's coach.

Is it possible there wouldn't be an MLS if the Seattle Sounders hadn't joined? Prior to Seattle's first season in 2009, the league was still struggling and there were some doubts as to whether it would survive.

Don Garber and the MLS front office have a huge task in front of them for 2012. (Getty Images)

One thing is certain, 2012 will be different. How different for Major League Soccer is the question.

MLS will have 19 clubs next season with Montreal entering the mix. This all means the schedule gets a little trickier.

One of the vice-girls Wayne Rooney was alleged to have an affair with while Wife Coleen was pregnant for their son Kia was viciously assaulted in Bolton's Victoria Inn late Sunday night.

Ex vice-girl Helen Wood was left with a broken nose, two black eyes, a footprint on her face and cuts and grazes after the assault in her local pub.

Ryan Giggs is one of ten players who has been nominated for the Golden Foot award which is given to players over the age of 29.

Sports journalists from all over the world have shortlisted the ten players and the winner will leave his footprint on Monaco's Champions Promenade 'Walk of Fame'.

ASN Philly has an interview with potential top five pick in this year's SuperDraft Zarek Valentin.

Zarek Valentin leaves the Akron Zips as a 19-year old NCAA Champion with boundless potential and a near future, at least, that lies in Major League Soccer. The Lancaster, PA native has left quite the footprint in only two seasons, one that has been duplicated on the international level with Thomas Rongen's U-20s as well.

ASN Philly has an interview with potential top five pick in this year's SuperDraft Zarek Valentin.

Zarek Valentin leaves the Akron Zips as a 19-year old NCAA Champion with boundless potential and a near future, at least, that lies in Major League Soccer. The Lancaster, PA native has left quite the footprint in only two seasons, one that has been duplicated on the international level with Thomas Rongen's U-20s as well.