Soccer Capsules: Geovanni helps Earthquakes beat Dynamo

San Jose (9-7-5, 32 points) moved into a tie with Seattle for fifth place in the West, while Houston (6-12-5, 23 points) dropped its second straight match and fourth in fifth games to drop nine points behind San Jose and Seattle for the last playoff spot.

Red Bull Henry hands it to RSL

Red Bull Henry hands it to RSL By Michael C. Lewis The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Sep 4, 2010 10:01PM MDT Sandy • Thierry Henry is a world-renowned soccer icon, a two-time FIFA World Player of the Year runner-up who has played in four World Cups and starred for years at such clubs as Juventus, Arsenal and FC Barcelona. So it was easy for coach Jason Kreis to joke that maybe the hottest new Major ...

Soccer Capsules: Ecuador defeats Mexico 2-1 in friendly

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Christian Benitez scored after only 40 seconds to set up Ecuador's 2-1 win over Mexico in a friendly Saturday. It was Ecuador's first victory over Mexico in 14 years, spoiling the debut of Mexico's interim coach Efrain Flores.

MLS Designated Player Dissection: Absences Highlight Flaws In MLS Schedule

There’s no need to mince words; this week was an awful one for Designated Players and their clubs. Six of Major League Soccer's 13 DPs missed an MLS match this weekend due to a combination of suspension, injuries, and international duties.

Strange medicine: Saha out for blood as leeches fail to solve injury problems

ALL IN THE GAME: A soccer miscellany