MLS

Columbus Crew win MLS Cup 2008

The Columbus Crew won their first ever MLS Cup by beating the New York Red Bulls 3-1 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Guillermo Barros Schelotto had three assists to his name- a record for a MLS Cup final. Schelotto, also became the third player after Tony Meola (2000) and Carlos Ruiz (2002) to win the MVP award in both the regular season and the MLS Cup in the same year. It was a sweet return to the Home Center for Crew boss Sigi Schmid, who had been sacked as Galaxy coach in August 2004. Crew are also the first winners of the newly designed Philip F.Anshcutz Trophy.

Columbus Crew are the first winners of the Philip F. Anschutz trophy
Columbus Crew are the first winners of the Philip F. Anschutz trophy

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Freddie Ljungberg joins Seattle Sounders

Those who watched the Premiership a few years ago could find some similarities between Sweden’s Freddie Ljungberg and England’s David Beckham. Both have short hair, play in midfield, and have captained their national sides. Both have been male underwear models- Beckham has posed for Emporio Armani while Ljungberg has modelled for Calvin Klein. And now, the Swedish winger has followed Beckham to America by signing for expansion team Seattle Sounders.

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San Jose Earthquakes 0-1 Chivas USA

An early goal from Justin Braun was enough for Chivas USA to beat the San Jose Earthquakes at the Buck Shaw stadium and seal their spot in the 2008-09 MLS Playoffs.

Braun’s seventh minute strike was assisted by Alecko Eskandarian, who has found the back of the net in the last three games Chivas have played, and ensures that Preki Radosavljevic’s side confirm their place in the playoffs for the third year running.

The loss severely damages the Earthquakes’ chances of becoming the first expansion team to qualify for the playoffs.

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