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Major League Soccer (MLS) is the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada with 15 teams, 14 in the U.S. and one in Canada. MLS represents the top tier of the American and Canadian soccer pyramids.

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SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 22: Fans salute the Seattle Sounders as they are introduced prior to the MLS Cup final betweent Los Angeles Galaxy and Real Salt Lake at Qwest Field on November 22, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle Sounders
Temple's Ryan Brooks boards a bus in Philadelphia, before the team departs for the NCAA college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Temple is scheduled to play Cornell in a first-round East Regional game on Friday. Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - JANUARY 14: DC United fans cheer during the 2010 MLS SuperDraft on January 14, 2010 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. D C United
USA 2018 delegates, US Ambassador to South Africa Donald Gips, right, and US Soccer Federation president Sunil K.Gulati hold up a US soccer shirt as they attend a expo for countries bidding to host the 2018 World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. The draw for the 2010 World Cup will take place in Cape Town later Friday. United States Soccer Federation
PHILADELPHIA - JANUARY 14: First-round draft pick Amobi Okugo (L) of the Philadelphia Union and Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber pose for a photograph during the 2010 MLS SuperDraft on January 14, 2010 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Don Garber
Richard Scudamore the Chief Executive of the English soccer Premier League, left, and Roger Goodell the Commissioner of the US National Football League (NFL) speak during the Global Sport Summit in London, Friday Oct. 24, 2008. NFL
INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Head coach Jim Caldwell hands quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts the Lamar Hunt trophy after the Colts defeated the New York Jets 30-17 to win the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lamar Hunt
Los Angeles Galaxy's Juninho chases the ball down with CD Aguila goalie Miguel Montes during the second half of scoreless tie in Carson, Calif., on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Los Angeles Galaxy
FRISCO, TX - MARCH 20: Goal keeper Kevin Hartman #1 of FC Dallas clears the ball down field against the Columbus Crew during a preseason game at Pizza Hut Park on March 20, 2010 in Frisco, Texas. FC Dallas beat the Columbus Crew 2-1. FC Dallas
FC Twente's Blaise Nkufo, left, and Werder Bremen's Naldo, vie for the ball during their Europa League soccer match at the Grolsch Veste Stadium in Enschede, eastern Netherlands, Thursday Feb. 18, 2010. Blaise Nkufo
Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Snyder, left, and Seattle Mariners' pitcher Cliff Lee confront each other during the third inning of a spring baseball game at Tucson Electric Park on Monday, March 15, 2010 in Tucson, Ariz. Lee was ejected for throwing at Snyder. Seattle
SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 22: Kyle Beckerman #5 of Real Salt Lake holds the Philip F. Anschutz MLS Cup trophy as he and his teammates celebrate their win over the Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS Cup final at Qwest Field on November 22, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Real Salt Lake won 5-4 in a penalty shootout following regulation time. Real Salt Lake
Houston Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear, left, holds up the jersey of the soccer team's newest acquisition, Fernando Navas Cobo, center, during a news conference Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Houston. At right is James Clarkson, director of youth development for the Dynamo. Houston Dynamo
Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan, left, shakes hands with MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, after a meeting, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference on Saturday and reached an agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week. Landon Donovan
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: MLS soccer player Dwayne DeRosario, of the Toronto FC, and Mickey Mouse walk the red carpet at the official relaunch of the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort on February 25, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The event also served as the kick-off for ESPN the Weekend. Toronto FC
DURHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Ipswich Town players John Wark (L) Paul Mariner (C) and Russell Osman (R) leave after the Sir Bobby Robson Memorial Service at Durham Cathedral on September 21, 2009 in Durham, England. Thousands of football fans are expected to pay tribute to the former England footballer and manager Sir Bobby Robson, who died aged 76 following a long battle with cancer, both at a memorial service attended by famous names of European football at Durham Cathederal and on giant screens at Newcastle's St James' Park and Ipswich. Paul Mariner (footballer)
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 21: AC Milan fans show their support for the injured David Beckham during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 21, 2010 in Milan, Italy. David Beckham
Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Kasey Keller, center, celebrates the Sounders' 3-2 win over the Kansas City Wizards during an MLS soccer game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Kansas City, Kan. Kasey Keller

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From left, George Cohen, Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Don Garber, MLS Commissioner and Bob Foose, Executive Director, MLS Players Union proposes a toast in Washington, Saturday, March 20, 2010, after Major League Soccer and its players reached an agreement on a five-year contract.

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From left, George Cohen, Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Don Garber, MLS Commissioner and Bob Foose, Executive Director, MLS Players Union proposes a toast in Washington, Saturday, March 20, 2010, after Major League Soccer and its players reached an agreement on a five-year contract.

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Director of Players Relations, Eddie Pope, right, embraces Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan after a meeting on Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference on Saturday and reached an agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week.

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Director of Players Relations, Eddie Pope, right, embraces Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan after a meeting on Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference on Saturday and reached an agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week.

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Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan, left, shakes hands with MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, after a meeting, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference on Saturday and reached an agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week.

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Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan, left, shakes hands with MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, after a meeting, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference on Saturday and reached an agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week.

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Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan talks on his cell phone before a meeting Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference, Saturday and were near agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

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Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan talks on his cell phone before a meeting Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference, Saturday and were near agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

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Graphic compares the eight soccer specific stadiums around Major League Soccer.

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Graphic compares the eight soccer specific stadiums around Major League Soccer.

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Players of U.S. soccer team Colorado Rapids watch the training session of Arsenal at Colney in north London, Monday March 8, 2010. According to the team, Rapids are training on the ground as part of the 2010 Major League Soccer preseason training.

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Players of U.S. soccer team Colorado Rapids watch the training session of Arsenal at Colney in north London, Monday March 8, 2010. According to the team, Rapids are training on the ground as part of the 2010 Major League Soccer preseason training.

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"because it tells me that the union and the league really got creative in terms of providing new rules that protect players who have served well over the years, but at the tail end of their careers were not desired by the teams..."


Nick Sakiewicz Mar 22 2010 10:43 AM from Goal.com

"I pretty excited about that part of it"


Nick Sakiewicz Mar 22 2010 10:43 AM from Goal.com

"I’m exceptionally proud of the fact that our guys didn’t allow the distractions to get in the way. That was a real testament to their commitment to our club and our commitment to win in Seattle next Thursday"


Nick Sakiewicz Mar 22 2010 10:43 AM from Goal.com

"Before tonight ... I would have said we're raring to go. We still are, but we were a bit sloppy tonight. Hopefully we got this one out of our system. We should be ready for next Saturday."


Chris Birchall Mar 22 2010 6:43 AM from L.A. Daily News

"I think it was a sloppy performance by our team tonight ... You don't overreact with these things, but I think we're doing fine. It's a good game to get the young players their first experience in the stadium. Hopefully that..."


Bruce Arena Mar 22 2010 6:43 AM from L.A. Daily News

"These negotiations always have deadlines and those deadlines are good"


Nick Sakiewicz Mar 22 2010 6:33 AM from Philadelphia Daily News

"We were pretty busy with the schedule the coaching staff had put out from the beginning, but it was always in the back of our heads"


Danny Califf (footballer) Mar 22 2010 6:33 AM from Philadelphia Daily News

"He was right in the heart of it ... It shows that he was dedicated. Without his presence there, it wouldn't have gotten done, either."


Landon Donovan Mar 22 2010 6:06 AM from Long Beach Press-Telegram

"Having him at the table definitely helped because he brings a sense of credibility and he's a guy to listen to ... He gives an authoritative presence to the table."


Todd Dunivant Mar 22 2010 6:06 AM from Long Beach Press-Telegram

"He didn't just come in at the end and save the day ... He was part of the whole process. Even when he was in England, he was on all the conference calls. When he came back, it was a no-brainer that he was going to be there."


Todd Dunivant Mar 22 2010 6:06 AM from Long Beach Press-Telegram
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From left, George Cohen, Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Don Garber, MLS Commissioner and Bob Foose, Executive Director, MLS Players Union proposes a toast in Washington, Saturday, March 20, 2010, after Major League Soccer and its players reached an agreement on a five-year contract.

CloseCaption
From left, George Cohen, Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Don Garber, MLS Commissioner and Bob Foose, Executive Director, MLS Players Union proposes a toast in Washington, Saturday, March 20, 2010, after Major League Soccer and its players reached an agreement on a five-year contract.

FR596 AP 

Director of Players Relations, Eddie Pope, right, embraces Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan after a meeting on Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference on Saturday and reached an agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week.

CloseCaption
Director of Players Relations, Eddie Pope, right, embraces Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan after a meeting on Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference on Saturday and reached an agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week.

FR596 AP 

Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan, left, shakes hands with MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, after a meeting, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference on Saturday and reached an agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week.

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Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan, left, shakes hands with MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, after a meeting, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference on Saturday and reached an agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week.

FR596 AP 

Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan talks on his cell phone before a meeting Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference, Saturday and were near agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

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Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan talks on his cell phone before a meeting Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference, Saturday and were near agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

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Graphic compares the eight soccer specific stadiums around Major League Soccer.

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Graphic compares the eight soccer specific stadiums around Major League Soccer.

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