The Montreal Impact felt like they were duped when they withdrew their bid for a MLS franchise after finding out that the MLS is charging a $40 million expansion fee. The Impact could have been playing in the MLS by 2011 had they followed through with the deal. However, not all is lost for the Canadian soccer team.

Real Salt Lake has been in this position before. Last year they won the MLS Eastern Conference but lost the final game. This year Real Salt Lake faces the Los Angeles Galaxy for the coveted MLS Cup. David Beckham has pledged to continue helping the Galaxy towards a victory despite Team England needing him for the World Cup Qualifiers.

The Seattle Sounders shut down any hopes for the F.C. Dallas winning the Major League Soccer Cup this year by eliminating them from the playoffs. Saturday night's game at the Qwest Fields in Seattle was a saddening loss for Dallas when they let in two goals, ending the game 2-1.

Sigi Schmid waves to the fans, in a 3-0 Seattle Sounders victory over the New Your Red Bulls, Thursday, March 19, 2009.

The Toronto FC soccer club has gone from bad to worse for midfielder Carl Robinson. Toronto FC are three points behind a spot that would give them a chance to play towards the MLS Cup this year and they have no hope of making it. To make matters worse Robinson collided with a team member during practice injuring his face.

Well it looks as if the Toronto FC won't be getting a jab at the MLS Cup this year. At least not after their performance against the Chicago Fire. Chicago's Brian McBride put a late 78th minute goal past the defense and into the opposing Toronto net.

It was cause for some big celebrations yesterday when Toronto FC defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-2. The game earned Toronto enough points to keep their hopes for the Major League Soccer Cup dreams alive. For the last three seasons the Toronto FC have played in the MLS they have never made it to the playoff rounds.

Danny Dichio, Toronto FC's largest scorer has announced his retirement. The 35 year old England native said that he is ready to move onto the next phase of his soccer career.

Toronto's Danny Dichio #9 and Redbulls Kevin Goldthwaite #2 get set for positioning during a Major League Soccer game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

If you read this blog often you'll notice that I am of course a soccer fan but that I love the Montreal Impact and the Bordeaux Girondins. So when I heard the news that David Beckham was interested in being part owner of the Montreal Impact and helping them find their way into the MLS I nearly hit the roof.

It's been an eventful year for the Seattle Sounders who are the newest team added to the MLS this season. They came on strong early on and made a name for themselves. Being sponsored by XBOX help increase their popularity as well. But now they can add U.S. Open Cup winners to their rap sheet.

Seattle Sounders captain (18) Kasey Keller raises the trophy after the Lamar Hunt U.

It seems that whenever a team does poorly they just fire the coach. Well I guess they have to blame somebody. It's no surprise that the New York Red Bulls were the worst team in the MLS this season holding a 2-16-4 score.

Juan Carlos Osorio - N.Y. Red Bulls

I suppose that the blame could could have been pointed at anyone of the players but the scapegoat turned out to be the head coach, Juan Carlos Osorio.

Times Online reported the other day that David Beckham was booed off of the field after getting an uncontested red card for a deliberate tackle on Pete Vagenas of Seattle Sounders FC. People there said that they were not booing Beckham but were responding to the red card call. Most people believe that the red card was uncalled for.

Everyone seemed shocked to see the invincible David Beckham thrown off of the team during a match against the Seattle Sounders last night. Beckham slid into Sounders midfielder Peter Vagenas while trying to reach the ball. He apparently hooked his right ankle onto Vagenas who inadvertently bringing him down to the ground.

It almost seemed as if Real Madrid were human when they failed to plant any goals into DC United's net during the first half of the match last night. DC goal tender Josh Wicks made some amazing saves that stunned both fans and Real Madrid strikers alike.

Real Madrid's Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo (L) vies with DC United's Chris Pontius (2nd L), Christian Gomez (2nd R) and Ben Olsen (R) during a friendly match on August 9, 2009 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, as part of Real's pre-season tour of Canada and the US.

It wasn't supposed to be a fair match when Real Madrid rolled onto the BMO Fields. They were met by a packed stadium of fans wanting to get a glimpse of the super-team that was freshly assembled this summer. Ronaldo, Kaka and Benzema were all added to the new Real Madrid roster, making them the team to beat this season.

Everyone is gearing up for an epic match of the Toronto FC verses Real Madrid. With the recent acquisition of Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid are believed to be the best team in the world right now.

Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo pictured during the team's practice in Toronto, August 6, 2009.

The Vancouver Whitecaps folded 1-0 to the Portland Timbers in last night's game. The Whitecaps FC were scored on at the 30 minute mark by Portland's Ryan Pore after receiving a great pass from Keita.

Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver slipped to 6 place in the United Soccer League 1 standings as a result of their loss.

The Vancouver Whitecaps folded 1-0 to the Portland Timbers in last night's game. The Whitecaps FC were scored on at the 30 minute mark by Portland's Ryan Pore after receiving a great pass from Keita.

Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver slipped to 6 place in the United Soccer League 1 standings as a result of their loss.

The Bordeaux Girondins were in Montreal to play the En avant Guingamp Club for the Champions Trophy on Saturday, July 25. I guess they decided that since they were there anyways they'd play the Montreal Impact.

Bordeaux captain, Alou Diarra, celebrates after winning the Champions Trophy soccer match against En avant Guingamp in Montreal.

It seems that all the news is about David Beckham these days. The snowball of events have lead up to a new $1,000 fine to Becks by the MLS commission. The MLS said that he acted inappropriately when he ushered a fan to come and meet him on the field. The fan then jumped onto the field and was promptly arrested.

It has been a challenging week for David Beckham as he is finding his leg on the LA Galaxy field after being absent for most of the season. Beckham, who was on loan to AC Milan was able to play his old team during a friendly game between the two clubs yesterday evening.

David Beckham (L) from the Los Angeles Galaxy hugs Ronaldinho (R) from AC Milan after their friendly match at the Home Depot Stadium in Los Angeles on July 19, 2009

The match ended in a surprising 2-2 draw, but what was more shocking was the fact that Beckham played through the game despite being heckled and booed at.

LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan and starlet actress from the hit TV show "Rules of Engagement", Bianca Kajlich. The two have been separated for some time now but have officially made the announcement yesterday.

Landon Donovan & Date (and not Bianca Kajlich his wife)

Bianca and Landon met at a New Years Party in 2006.

With David Beckham beck in the regular saddle with LA Galaxy and Landon Donovan taking the lead in scores they might be prepared to face FC Barcelona. The European team will be coming to the U.S. to play a friendly match in the famous Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California.

David Beckham didn't quite receive the warm welcome he was expecting. When he stepped onto the fields in New York he was overcome by a loud boo emerging from the crowd. Beckham, who has been criticized for not being committed to his team or the MLS in general.

Beckham said that instead of being heartbroken by the critics he felt encouraged that he needs to work all that much harder to win his fans back.

David Beckham will be playing his first game since returning from AC Milan last season. Despite the fact that the season started in March, Beckham has been absent to do photo shoots, practice with Team England and finish the season with AC Milan.

David Beckham back in LA Galaxy uniform for July 16th game against New York Red Bulls

Despite his absence, LA Galaxy has been on a winning streak thanks to lead scorer, Landon Donovan who has been carrying the captainless team.

If Zidane is in town I suppose it would be impolite not to say hi to other international soccer stars. When Zinedine Zidane was in Canada with his family for the Charity games in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, he took a quick jet down to Los Angeles to meet up with David and Victoria Beckham.

Zidane and Beckham families meet up at LA Galaxy game - July 11, 2009

It looked like a fun family outing as both families have similar aged kids.

Organizers at FIFA headquarters have decided to snub the Los Angeles All-Star soccer event that was to be held last weekend. Everything was in place to host the U.S. MLS All-Star team crew who were to play against a select group of world soccer stars.

France's Patrick Viera in action during the international friendly match, France vs Argentina at the stade de France, in Saint-Denis, near Paris on February 7, 2007.

Zidane was going to cancel his game in Vancouver after a back injury on Canada Day, but I guess sympathy for the fans kicked in and he rescheduled it.

Zidane walking with Canadian charity soccer organizers in Montreal, Quebec

The game was supposed to be played at the 59,000 indoor seat B.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter had a few words of advice for the MLS this week. He complained that other professional players will now follow David Beckham into the MLS because of the timing of its seasons.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter

Beckham who knew that he wanted to be in top shape to play for England in the World Cup, had to skip over to AC Milan.

It's a rare event to see a big soccer club like AC Milan in North American but it was confirmed today that they will be in Toronto August 7th, 2009. They will be taking on the Toronto FC, Canada's Premiere soccer club and member of the MLS.

The will be playing at the BMO fields located in Toronto.

The Montreal Impact are not currently included in the MLS but they are a team to be reckoned with. Now they will be able to add host to French League Season opener to their repertoire.

The Impact have been notified by the Ligue de Football Professionnel that their city and venue will play host to the leagues 2010 season opening games next on July 26.

Toronto FC defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 in the opening Nutrilite Canadian Championship games. Toronto had allot to prove as they are currently the only Canadian team in the coveted MLS. Vancouver will be joining in 2011 but the Montreal Impact will have to wait their turn.

Montreal won the Canadian Championship last year with Toronto barely defeating Vancouver for the send spot.

It's not often that the Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps get to play each other. But with the Whitecaps entry into the MLS by 2012 the two rival Canadian teams will get to face off once again. For Canada however the two teams have been matched again for the Nutrilite Canadian Championship games.

The head coach of the MLS team Toronto FC, has quit today over what he says are personal reasons. Coach John Carver resignation is effective immediately though nothing will be announced until after Toronto's game against the Kansas City Wizards on Sunday.

Carver was known as a passionate coach who was openly upset with the MLS for not running a proper soccer league.

It looks as if AC Milan will have to pay dearly for the extended loan of David Beckham. The MLS have asked for $10 million in compensation for the use of Beckham after the agreed upon terms. Beckham was supposed to return to his home team of LA Galaxy when the season began in March.

Beckham may even be paying the fine partly out of his own pocket, unusual for a player to be paying to play soccer instead of the other way around.

Montreal Impact are looking for $25 million to help build a new stadium. The government of Canada and Quebec are being asked to split the burden.

With government spending being spent frivolously for Vancouver's Winter Olympics, there's no surprise that they won the 2011 MLS bid. The Vancouver Whitecaps will be the second Canadian team to join the Major League Soccer association.