We know Steve Nicol stands to lose one quality player, who will it be? (Getty Images)

While the rest of the world is waiting for a couple World Cup qualifiers to finish up here we move forward here with our expansion draft coverage. Earlier in the day we discussed the LA Galaxy, now we take a gander at the New England Revolution.

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Almost eleven months ago, during a sunny week in South Florida, you could tell the 2009 MLS Draft Class had the potential to be special.

During the rough days of the MLS Combine, even as player struggled with fitness and playing with their new teammates, there was a sense that this year's crop of talent had the potential to provide MLS with a serious infusion of talent.

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Almost eleven months ago, during a sunny week in South Florida, you could tell the 2009 MLS Draft Class had the potential to be special.

During the rough days of the MLS Combine, even as player struggled with fitness and playing with their new teammates, there was a sense that this year's crop of talent had the potential to provide MLS with a serious infusion of talent.

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While most of them may be a bit young to have a realistic chance of playing in the 2010 World Cup, a team of MLS Generation adidas players are about to take a trip to South Africa for an experience they won't soon forget.

Stefan Frei, Patrick Nyarko and Chris Pontius headline a team of 18 MLS players that will travel to South Africa to participate in a series of friendlies and other events later this month.

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While most of them may be a bit young to have a realistic chance of playing in the 2010 World Cup, a team of MLS Generation adidas players are about to take a trip to South Africa for an experience they won't soon forget.

Stefan Frei, Patrick Nyarko and Chris Pontius headline a team of 18 MLS players that will travel to South Africa to participate in a series of friendlies and other events later this month.

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Following the announcement that D.C. United rookies (and roommates!) Chris Pontius and Rodney Wallace will be part of an 18-player delegation that will travel to South Africa as part of the Generatoin adidas program, Communications intern Matt Sincaglia sat down to ask them about the upcoming trip.

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Shalrie Joseph lead the way for the Revs in 2009. (Getty Images)

Sometimes less is more, and in the case of the 2009 edition of the New England Revolution less nearly became a lot. If you would have told me that the Revs would have lacked both Steve Ralston and Taylor Twellman for the majority of the season and still made the playoffs this year I would have called you crazy.

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The Major League Soccer 2009 Playoffs continued on Saturday, November 7, 2009 with the second leg between the Chicago Fire and New England Revolution. The Revolution were up 2-1 after the first leg but the Fire hosted the second leg on Saturday. The winner would go on to face Real Salt Lake next weekend, who earlier beat the Columbus Crew 4-2 on aggregate.

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Landon Donovan leads the Galaxy against rivals Chivas. (Getty Images)

One more weekend of action and we will be in the conference finals here. One club is already in and three others will move on this weekend. After last weekend's play the pressure is on a couple home teams to rebound while one just has to keep on doing what they do best in front of their fans.

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The MLS playoffs have been engrossing and so far the upstarts have given the finger to the favourites.

This time it was the Revs taking it to the Fire who had all their big named players while the Revs have been without Twellman and Ralston. But the Revs African contingent stepped up admirably as Sainey Nyassi, Emmanuel Osei, and Kenny Mensally had a huge game.

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Eastern Conference Semifinals - First Leg
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire
Sun., Nov. 1, Gillette Stadium (2 p.m. ET; FSC/FSE)

DF Chris Albright (L lateral meniscus tear); MF Steve Ralston (R ACL tear); FW Taylor Twellman (concussion)

That is pretty much the meats and bones of the team gone there.

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New England goalkeeper Matt Reis starts to lean to his right as Rapids striker Conor Casey takes aim for the other side of the net in the 58th minute on Saturday night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. (photo by Jonathan Ingraham/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

On Sept. 18, Rapids striker Conor Casey scored a second-half goal on a penalty kick at San Jose.

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If I said not much had changed in the Major League Soccer table in the last seven days, I'd be doing Week 20 a terrible disservice. The action was thrilling, surprising and eventful, shaking things up even if the shock didn't quite register in the standings.
The week got underway in nauseatingly corporate fashion on Wednesday at Rio Tinto, where the MLS All-Star game 2009 saw Premier League side Everton go up against the league's hottest talents. Click to continue reading...

Love this series MLS has going. It's cool hearing what these Rookies are going through.

JM

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Major League Soccer will feature ten teams in league action and one team in a pretty high-profile friendly tonight.

The Los Angeles Galaxy is taking on FC Barcelona in the Rose Bowl tonight in a game expected to draw more than 85,000 fans. While the five MLS matches tonight aren't a lock to combine for that much in attendance, there are still some great match-ups.

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Major League Soccer will feature ten teams in league action and one team in a pretty high-profile friendly tonight.

The Los Angeles Galaxy is taking on FC Barcelona in the Rose Bowl tonight in a game expected to draw more than 85,000 fans. While the five MLS matches tonight aren't a lock to combine for that much in attendance, there are still some great match-ups.

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(The Chicago Fire booked its place in the 2009 SuperLiga Final on Wednesday with it's 2-1 victory against an injury-depleted New England side. The Fire will now face Tigres in the final on Aug. 5. SBI correspondent was at the semifinal and gives us his report on the match.)

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By CARL SETTERLUND

In soccer terms, being on the wrong side of thirty is an indicator that a player is in decline and can't quite have the effect on the game that they used to.

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(The Chicago Fire booked its place in the 2009 SuperLiga Final on Wednesday with it's 2-1 victory against an injury-depleted New England side. The Fire will now face Tigres in the final on Aug. 5. SBI correspondent was at the semifinal and gives us his report on the match.)

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By CARL SETTERLUND

In soccer terms, being on the wrong side of thirty is an indicator that a player is in decline and can't quite have the effect on the game that they used to.

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If you followed SBI's pre-draft coverage as well as the 2009 MLS Draft, you knew that this year's rookie class had the chance to be a special one.

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I guess it's to be expected as the league gets bigger and bigger, but this year's rookie class is on pace to equal or break a record. What is it? The most rookies who started at least half of the regular season games. The record is 10, and already 9 rookies this season are virtually certain to hit that mark (15 starts):

• Darrius Barnes (NE)
• Matt Besler (KC)
• Sam Cronin (TOR)
• Stefan Frei (TOR)
• Omar Gonzalez (LA)
• Jeremy Hall (LA)
• Chris Pontius (DC)
• Rodney Wallace (DC)
• Steve Zakuani (SEA)

Breaking the record is going to be hard, as some less hyped players will have to lock down a starting role. Click to continue reading...

The New England Revolution's 4-2 win over Santos Laguna in the SuperLiga Group B opener was a result of many factors. With conditions being difficult in the game due to heavy rain on a synthetic turf pitch Revolution head coach Steve Nicol was more that happy with his teams passion and spirit. "We've got plenty of heart and passion for the game, I think you saw that tonight.

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It was the first weekend of matches in the 2009 SuperLiga which includes teams from the Mexican Primera Division and Major League Soccer. Several MLS teams showed their strength with victories including the Chicago Fire and the New England Revolution. Here's a recap of this past weekend's matches.

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Yesterday on the Major League Soccer Talk Podcast, one of our guests Jamie TYrecker of FOX Sports articulated an opinion which I happen to believe is well founded regarding the lack of player development by the USSF despite having a well funded and staffed National Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

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Despite scoring in the third minute, putting eight shots on goal and taking 10 corner kicks, the Colorado Rapids were held to a tie by the injury-riddled New England Revolution on Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.

Steve Ralston's penalty kick 18 minutes into the game was enough for the Revs to salvage a tie.

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As Soccer America reports, MLS rookies fresh out of college soccer are paving the way to success in Major League Soccer in 2009.
Playing time for MLS rookies
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2009 7:00 AM ET
[MAKING A LIST] After five weeks, 12 rookies have played more than 200 minutes. Three rookies -- Chris Pontius (D. Click to continue reading...

Some highlights you have to see:
- Donovan Ricketts saves and Landon Donovan crosses to salvage a draw for Los Angeles.
- Kevin Goldthwaite, following up a witty performance in SI's Pop Culture grid, clears the ball in spectacular fashion for the Red Bulls. Click to continue reading...

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It is just three weeks into the MLS season but one of the early trends that has stood out for me has been the impact being made by the 2009 MLS rookie class.

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It is just three weeks into the MLS season but one of the early trends that has stood out for me has been the impact being made by the 2009 MLS rookie class.

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