The US men’s professional soccer league or MLS is currently at its peak in action after this weekend when all teams have just completed their 22nd game out of the 30 ones each group plays during the regular season which will soon come to an end in late October. The present Eastern conference leaders are: Columbus Crew at the top with 40 points followed by New England Revolution with only two points less for a total of 38.
During the 2008 campaign Columbus Crew has established itself as one of the strongest and best MLS teams and after their recent win over FC Dallas by 2-1 Columbus becomes the Eastern leader. The team counts with amazing players such as the Argentinean striker Guillermo Barros Schelotto who at their latest game produced a perfect corner kick for team mates Chad Marshall and Venezuelan Alejandro Moreno who managed to score and draw at the 37th minute meantime Dallas had already one goal of advantage. Nevertheless, only a couple of minutes later Columbus scored for the second time again with another assist from Barros Schelotto as the key man.
Other Columbus’ players that have key roles on the field are: defender and Captain Frankie Hejduk whose background in the senior league began in 1996 with Tampa Bay Mutiny and American central defense Chad Marshall who has been playing for Columbus for the past four years.
In the Western standings we find the Houston Dynamo at the top. The team has managed a total of 9 wins for a total of 31 goals; the other team which is the closest to the Dynamo is Real Salt Lake with 30 points and 27 goals. La Naranja as the Dynamo is also known has achieved two MLS Cups in 2006 and 2007 and it is Coach’s Dominic Kinnear desire to win the Cup this season.
Amongst some of the Houston Dynamo stars which have become great team supporters are: British goal keeper Tony Caig, defender Patrick Ianni, striker Kei Kamara, midfielder Brad Davis and American defender Brad Davis.
Other teams which still will not give in to have a place in the playoffs as there are some good possibilities to increase a few points to gain a spot and be able to play for the championship are: Chicago and DC United in the Eastern conference and Chivas USA and FC Dallas in the Western conference. Additionally, there is more action coming up for us soccer fans this Thursday when Dallas meets Colorado and on Saturday evening with five different games while the Kansas City Wizards and the Houston Dynamo will close the weekend on Sunday.
F1 World Championship 2008 Close to End
By next October 12th one of the remaining three Formula One races will be held at the Fuji Circuit in Japan; the other two races are China and Brazil respectively.
Beijing Olympics - Chinese Gymnastics Team Cleared
The Chinese gymnastics team has been under close investigation due to the athletes’ age group being questioned as it has been stated they were under the age of fourteen while the minimum age is suppose to be between fifteen and sixteen. This particular investigation included the 2000 Sidney Olympic team participants as well.
Armstrong Signs with Astana & Contador Is Not Happy
The all-time favorite Tour de France winner, the American Lance Armstrong has announced his comeback to the professional cycling world. Armstrong’s new goal is to pursue a new Tour de France victory and he has already begun talking to the Astana team. Additionally, Armstrong is willing to go through several drug tests to better his performance. The cyclist is aware he will be supporting his team mate, the Spaniard Alberto Contador at the next Tour de France.
