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10/30/2009

Sounders, Dynamo play 0-0 draw in playoff opener
Blood, noise and yellow cards outnumbered scoring chances as the expansion Seattle Sounders debuted in the MLS playoffs with a 0-0 draw against the Houston Dynamo on Thursday night in the first match of a home-and-home, aggregate-goals set.

10/27/2009

FC Dallas casts off GM Hitchcock
Four years after FC Dallas hired Michael Hitchcock as general manager, the club not only announced his departure Tuesday but said it wouldn't replace him.

10/25/2009

FC Dallas looking forward to next season
FC Dallas’ chance to win the 2009 MLS Cup disappeared in the chill of a Seattle night. The 2010 Cup is now the goal. And not only do FCD’s players and staff believe it is reachable, they believe their club will open as one of the favorites.

10/24/2009

FC Dallas out of playoffs with 2-1 loss to Seattle

FC Dallas' David Ferreira (left) and Seattle Sounders FC's Leo Gonzalez battle for the ball Saturday.

After a horrid start to the season, FCD jumped back into the playoff hunt with a four-game winning streak, but the team's postseason dreams were shattered late Saturday night with a season-ending 2-1 loss against the Seattle Sounders FC in front of 33,108 fans at Qwest Field.

FC Dallas focuses on its chances, not others
For the record, the league issued a list of 22 possible outcomes involving FC Dallas heading into tonight's season finale at Seattle. Complicated doesn't even begin to describe the situation.

FC Dallas at Seattle Sounders preview
9:30 p.m. Saturday; Ch. 52, KZMP-AM 1540 (Spanish)

10/21/2009

Playoff berths in MLS come down to final weekend

David Ferreira (right) and FC Dallas remain in playoff contention after winning five of their last six matches, including Saturday's win over Colorado.

MARK M. HANCOCK / Special to DMN

In at least one respect, FC Dallas' task couldn't be simpler. Coach Schellas Hyndman's team almost certainly has to win Saturday night's season finale at Seattle Sounders FC. Beyond that, nothing is simple - not with as many as six other clubs in the chase for the final MLS playoff berth.

10/17/2009

Playoffs still in FC Dallas' grasp
When FC Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman closed practices at the start of this week, he did so to keep his team focused on the task at hand - staying in contention for the playoffs. From the opening whistle of its 2-1 victory Saturday night over Colorado at Pizza Hut Park, FC Dallas did exactly that.

10/18/2009

New-look defense delivering results for FC Dallas
Three games ago, FC Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman retooled his back four a bit. Newcomer Heath Pearce entered the starting lineup at right back, fellow newcomer Ugo Ihemelu moved from the right to the middle, and rookie George John joined him inside with Jair Benitez remaining on the left flank.

10/16/2009

FC Dallas' goal is to focus on Colorado
There seems to be no end to the possible outcomes to the MLS playoff race. Heading into tonight's crucial matchup with Colorado, FC Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman does not want to know any of them.

10/17/2009

FC Dallas-Colorado Rapids preview
7:30 p.m. today; Ch. 52, KZMP-AM 1540 (Spanish) About Colorado

10/15/2009

Cunningham named FC Dallas' MVP
FC Dallas has named forward Jeff Cunningham its most valuable player and Dario Sala defender of the year.

10/14/2009

U.S. ties Costa Rica, 2-2; Honduras in World Cup field
Jonathan Bornstein headed in a corner kick in the fifth minute of stoppage time, giving the United States a 2-2 tie against Costa Rica on Wednesday night that put Honduras in the 2010 World Cup.

10/10/2009

United States clinches World Cup berth with 3-2 win over Honduras

U.S. soccer players celebrate their win Saturday night as Honduras players (in white) mourn.

Conor Casey scored his first two international goals in the second half, Landon Donovan added another and the United States clinched its sixth straight World Cup berth with a game to spare by rallying past Honduras 3-2 Saturday night.

10/07/2009

Cunningham scores, FC Dallas wins, 2-1
Jeff Cunningham notched his MLS-leading 17th goal in the 82nd minute to give surging FC Dallas a huge, 2-1 road victory over the San Jose Earthquakes and maintain its hopes for the league's final playoff berth.