MLS Reserve League

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2012



Columbus Crew
DC United
New England Revolution
Toronto FC
Impact de Montreal FC
RB New York
Philadelphia Union


Chicago Fire
Houston Dynamo
FC Dallas
Sporting Kansas City
Colorado Rapids
RSL


Seattle Sounders
Portland Timbers
Chivas USA
San Jose Earthquakes
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Los Angeles Galaxy

NEW YORK – Major League Soccer announced Monday the schedule for the 2012 MLS Reserve League season. Each of the 19 MLS clubs will participate in 10 matches for a total of 95 Reserve League games.

For the full Reserve League schedule, CLICK HERE (http://www.mlssoccer.com/reserve/2012/schedule).

Teams may at their discretion schedule additional exhibition games for their reserve squads against non-MLS opponents.

At the conclusion of the Reserve League season, the team with the most points out of all three conferences will be determined the Reserve League Champion. As in Major League Soccer, three points is awarded for a win, one point for a draw and no points for a loss.

Full Rules and Regulations for the 2012 MLS Reserve League can be found in the Reserve League Handbook, by CLICKING HERE (http://pressbox.mlssoccer.com/conten...eague-handbook ).

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LA Blues Down Chivas USA Reserves

Fondy scores second goal in as many games for 1-0 win

Los Angeles Blues News Release -- www.labluesprosoccer.com

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

CARSON, Calif. – The Los Angeles Blues defeated the CD Chivas USA reserves 1-0 on Monday, courtesy of a 76th minute header by Matt Fondy. The striker’s second game-winner in three days put the icing on a strong team performance against an opponent that featured several potential first-team starters, including Venezuelan international Alejandro Moreno and former Sporting Kansas City star Ryan Smith.

http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/607855.html

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Congrats to Columbus Crew for winning back-to-back "Supporters' Shield" for Reserve League!!

To recap, past winners are listed at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLS_Res...e#Past_Winners


Season Winners Runners-up
2005 DC United Reserves MetroStars Reserves
2006 Colorado Rapids Reserves Kansas City Reserves
2007 Colorado Rapids Reserves Chivas USA Reserves
2008 Houston Dynamo Reserves Kansas City Reserves
2009-10 Reserve League on hiatus Reserve League on hiatus
2011 Columbus Crew Reserves Seattle Sounders Reserves
2012 Columbus Crew Reserves Montreal Impact Reserves

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At the USL annual general meeting, the United Soccer Leagues informed its member clubs of a proposed agreement with Major League Soccer that would provide for an integrated third division/MLS reserve league. Some interplay is expected to begin in 2013, with full integration of the plan coming in 2014.

The details as understood are:

1. If an MLS city has a USLPRO team nearby, MLS will provide 5 players and pay their salary.

2. If there’s no USLPRO team, the MLS reserve side will become a new, permanent team in USLPRO.

3. All USLPRO teams will have an MLS affiliate.

It’s unclear at this point how far along the proposal is, though separate sources have confirmed that discussions are ongoing.


http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2012/0...isions-part-2/

http://www.thedailywiz.com/2012/12/1...e-with-usl-pro

http://nasn.tv/2012/mls-working-with...e-integration/

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How the reported MLS/USL Pro Reserve League deal could help the Canadian Clubs


The recent reports surrounding a possible integration between Major League Soccer (MLS) and USL Pro to form a reserve league in an effort to get young players more games have really got me thinking. I can definitely see how this would help North American soccer as a whole - and specifically the American markets - but what, if any, impact does this have on the Canadian market? And what can the Canadian clubs do in a similar vein?

http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articl...aguedealc.aspx

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USL PRO & MLS Announce Partnership

MLS Reserve teams to compete in interleague play

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

TAMPA, Fla. – Major League Soccer and USL PRO announced today a groundbreaking, multi-year partnership that will enhance the development of professional players in North America, strengthen the competition in both leagues, and establish a solid foundation for future collaboration.

For 2013, the partnership will include interleague play between USL PRO and MLS Reserve League teams, and the establishment of several exclusive team affiliations. These initial programs will immediately improve professional player development in the United States and Canada. Additional technical and commercial initiatives between the two leagues will be announced as they are finalized in the coming months.


http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/690349.html

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26 USL Pro vs. MLS Reserve fixtures set for 2013 season


The two leagues have reached an agreement to integrate MLS Reserve League teams into the USL Pro schedule, a multi-year deal that will feature "interleague" play between MLSRL teams and the 13 USL Pro sides.

Below are the 26 fixtures between MLS Reserve League and USL Pro sides during 2013. You can find the full USL Pro schedule here.

April 7, 2013
• Portland Timbers Reserves vs. VSI Tampa Bay (JELD-WEN Field)
• Los Angeles Blues vs. LA Galaxy Reserves (Cal State Fullerton Titan Stadium)

April 20, 2013
• Colorado Rapids Reserves vs. Harrisburg City Islanders (Dick's Sporting Goods Park)

April 22, 2013
• Real Salt Lake Reserves vs. Phoenix FC Wolves (Rio Tinto Stadium)

May 7, 2013
• LA Galaxy Reserves vs. Los Angeles Blues (Home Depot Center)

May 12, 2013
• Seattle Sounders FC Reserves vs. Orlando City (Starfire Sports Complex Stadium)

May 19, 2013
• Houston Dynamo Reserves vs. Charleston Battery (BBVA Compass Stadium)

June 1, 2013
• VSI Tampa Bay vs. Portland Timbers Reserves (TBD)

June 7, 2013
• Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Toronto FC Reserves (Highmark Stadium)
• Rochester Rhinos vs. Montreal Impact Reserves (Sahlen's Stadium)

June 8, 2013
• Harrisburg City Islanders vs. Colorado Rapids Reserves (Skyline Sports Complex)
• Charleston Battery vs. Houston Dynamo Reserves (Blackbaud Stadium)
• Dayton Dutch Lions vs. Columbus Crew Reserves (Miami Valley Middle School)

June 14, 2013
• Charlotte Eagles vs. Chicago Fire Reserves (Queens University Stadium)

June 15, 2013
• Wilmington Hammerheads vs. New York Red Bulls Reserves (Legion Stadium)
• Phoenix FC Wolves vs. Real Salt Lake Reserves (Sun Devil Soccer Stadium)

June 22, 2013
• Richmond Kickers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC Reserves (City Stadium)

June 29, 2013
• Chicago Fire Reserves vs. Charlotte Eagles (Toyota Park)

June 30, 2013
• New York Red Bulls Reserves vs. Wilmington Hammerheads (Red Bull Arena)

July 13, 2013
• Columbus Crew Reserves vs. Dayton Dutch Lions (Crew Stadium)

June 15, 2013
• San Jose Earthquakes Reserves vs. Antigua Barracuda FC (TBD)

June 21, 2013
• Montreal Impact Reserves vs. Rochester Rhinos (TBD)

June 23, 2013
• FC Dallas Reserves vs. Antigua Barracuda FC (FC Dallas Stadium)
• Vancouver Whitecaps FC Reserves vs. Richmond Kickers (TBD)

June 28, 2013
• Toronto FC Reserves vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds (TBD)

August 11, 2013
• Orlando City vs. Seattle Sounders FC Reserves (Florida Citrus Bowl)


http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...es-during-2013

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2013 MLS Reserve League schedule announced

Among the scheduled matches are 26 interleague matches between MLS Reserve League teams and USL Pro clubs.

COMPLETE MLS RESERVE LEAGUE SCHEDULE
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...es-during-2013

Major League Soccer’s multi-year, groundbreaking partnership with USL Pro enhances the development of professional soccer players in North America, strengthens the competition in both leagues, and establishes a solid foundation for future collaboration.

As a part of the agreement, four MLS clubs chose to enter affiliations with USL Pro partners: D.C. United with Richmond Kickers, Sporting Kansas City with Orlando City Soccer Club, New England Revolution with Rochester Rhinos and Philadelphia Union with Harrisburg City Islanders. Those MLS clubs that have entered an affiliation with a USL Pro team will not participate in the MLS Reserve League.

In 2013, the Reserve League will consist of two divisions, East and West, with standings based on points per game.

East:
Chicago Fire,
Columbus Crew,
FC Dallas,
Houston Dynamo,
Toronto FC,
New York Red Bulls,
Montreal Impact

West:
Chivas USA,
LA Galaxy,
Portland Timbers,
San Jose Earthquakes,
Vancouver Whitecaps FC,
Real Salt Lake,
Colorado Rapids

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...dule-announced

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Timbers Reserves Down Tampa Bay

Valencia's late goal earns 2-1 victory for Portland


Sunday, April 7, 2013

PORTLAND, Ore. – Midfielder Michael Nanchoff registered a goal and an assist and forward Jose Valencia tallied the game-winner as the Portland Timbers Reserves defeated VSI Tampa Bay FC 2-1 on Sunday afternoon before 1,803 fans at JELD-WEN Field.

The interleague match between the Timbers Reserves and VSI Tampa Bay FC was played as part of a new player development partnership between Major League Soccer and United Soccer Leagues formed earlier this year. Sunday’s match was the first of several matches between MLS Reserve sides and USL PRO teams to be played in 2013.

http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/708752.html

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Reserves:
Rapids fall 2-1 to USL side Harrisburg City Islanders


COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Saturday, April 20, 2013) – The Colorado Rapids Reserves fell 2-1 today to the Harrisburg City Islanders of USL PRO. Harrisburg took an early lead on a second minute goal from Cris Hernandez. After the intermission, the Rapids got an equalizer from Homegrown Player Dillon Serna, but the Islanders responded in the 64th with a goal from Greg Jordan to secure the victory.

The Rapids featured a young squad, with Academy players Ricardo Perez, Austin Seifert, and Isaac Martinez (above) all seeing playing time. Additionally, Rapids midfielders Martín Rivero and Pablo Mastroeni were both brought on in the second half, Rivero getting his first competitive action since fracturing his foot on January 29. Mastroeni has missed the last four matches for Colorado due to a quad strain and returned to full training last week.


http://www.coloradorapids.com/news/2...city-islanders

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The Phoenix Wolves Hold Real Salt Lake at Bay


SANDY, Utah (April 22, 2013) - The first meeting between Phoenix FC of USL PRO and The Reserves of Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer ended in a scoreless draw Monday night in front of a crowd of 8,263 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, UT.

The match’s first half was highlighted by brawl that earned three red cards: goalkeeper Andrew Weber and defender Renan Felipe Boufleur were ejected for Phoenix FC; and defender Kwame Watson-Siriboe for Real Salt Lake. Following a missed Real Salt Lake free kick attempt, a scuffle at the edge of Phoenix FC’s box quickly turned into both teams fighting.


http://www.phoenixfc.com/news/Phx-RSL/index_E.html

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Galaxy Reserves Hold Off Blues

Blues storm back from deficit, but Galaxy take 4-3 win

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

CARSON, Calif. – After jumping out to a four-goal lead, the LA Galaxy held on for dear life and picked up their first win of the MLS Reserve League season, beating the Los Angeles Blues 4-3 on Tuesday night at The Home Depot Center. Gyasi Zardes scored once and assisted on two others while also earning a penalty to lead the Galaxy to the win in their first game of the year against the USL PRO club.

It took just five minutes for the Galaxy to get on the board as a Zardes cross from the right wing found Michael Stephens streaking into the center of the box. The midfielder powered a right-footed shot into the corner of the net for his first goal of the season, giving his side a 1-0 lead.

Zardes and Stephens nearly combined a few minutes later, only for Stephens to see his shot rattle off the crossbar. However, the Galaxy would double their lead in the 17th minute when Zardes and Jimenez combining to set up Chandler Hoffman for his first goal of the year. A long period of sustained possession and passing led to Jimenez picking out Hoffman to make the score 2-0.

http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/717144.html

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Orlando City 2
Seattle Sounders Reserves 0


TACOMA, Wash.— Behind two goals from Sporting Kansas City loanee and Orlando Forward Dom Dwyer, Orlando City SC topped the Seattle Sounders Reserves 2-0 for their third-straight win of the season Sunday night in Tacoma, Washington, at Cheney Stadium. Dwyer scored his league-leading ninth and 10th goal of the year as the Lions won their third straight game and first ever against the Sounders Reserves.

http://www.orlandocitysoccer.com/news/?article_id=1342
http://www.soundersfc.com/media-libr...o-city-sc.aspx