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Whitecaps FC claim first MLS Reserve League win in club history on Tuesday

'Caps reserves defeat Seattle 2-1

http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2011...istory-tuesday

Reserves: FC Dallas 0, Real Salt Lake 2

Chris Agorsor and Arturo Alvarez find the back of the net for Salt Lake

http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2011/08...al-salt-lake-2

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Red Bulls reserves defeat Philadelphia reserves, 2-1
Brace from guest player Jhonny Arteaga pushes NY over Union

MONTCLAIR, N.J. – Behind a two goal effort from guest player Jhonny Arteaga, the New York Red Bull Reserves overcame heavy rainfall and a 1-0 halftime deficit to top the Philadelphia Union Reserves, 2-1, Monday afternoon at Montclair University.

http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/...a-reserves-2-1

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Timbers Reserves down Whitecaps FC Reserves 3-2
Lowry’s brace helps lead comeback victory


PORTLAND, Ore.– Peter Lowry recorded two goals and Brian Umony scored in his second straight MLS Reserve League match as the Portland Timbers Reserves used two stoppage-time goals to defeat the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Reserves 3-2 Sunday in front of 10,077 fans at JELD-WEN Field.

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/...c-reserves-3-2

Dynamo Reserves move into 2nd with 1-0 win
Garey goal leads Dynamo past RSL in Reserve League action


http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/20...ve-2nd-1-0-win


Red Bulls reserves defeat Revolution 2-0
Mendes, Hertzog on target as RBNY take win out of Foxborough


http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/...revolution-2-0


Crew Reserves top Union Reserves 1-0
Bernardo Anor scores lone goal for the Crew assisted by Khai Celestin


http://www.thecrew.com/news/2011/08/...n-reserves-1-0

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Rapid Reserves defeat Houston reserves 3-0
Amarikwa, Akpan score in home reserve league match


http://www.coloradorapids.com/news/2...n-reserves-3-0


TFC Reserves Suffer Heartbreak
Toronto and D.C. draw 1-1 at Downsview Tuesday.

http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/08...fer-heartbreak

RESERVES: Rapids 2 - 0 Fire
Goals from Amarikwa and Emory down Men in Red

http://www.chicago-fire.com/news/201...apids-2-0-fire

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Rev Reserves top Toronto FC 2-1
Zack Schilawski notches stoppage-time winner for Revs

http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news...toronto-fc-2-1


Timbers Reserves draw 3-3 with Galaxy Reserves
Nagbe’s brace helps Reserves extend unbeaten streak

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/...alaxy-reserves

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RESERVES: Fire 2 - 0 RSL
Nazarit, Chaves strikes make the difference

http://www.chicago-fire.com/news/201...s-fire-2-0-rsl

Whitecaps FC edge San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 in MLS Reserve League on Tuesday
'Caps reserves win again at Swangard

http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2011...league-tuesday

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Recap: McInerney, Mwanga lead Union reserves past Revolution 2-0

PHI snap winless run behind strong performance from Holder

Chester, Pa. – After the Union and Revolution first teams played to a thrilling 4-4 draw at PPL Park on Wednesday, Philadelphia’s reserve squad (2-5-1) topped New England (4-4-1) 2-0 at Widener University’s Quick Stadium in a rainy Thursday morning affair.

2010 first round picks Jack McInerney and Danny Mwanga tallied in the first half for the Union, and recently re-acquired goalkeeper Thorne Holder put on an impressive display to blank the Revolution.

http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/new...revolution-2-0

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Recap: Union reserves fall to Crew, 2-1

McInerney tallies early, but Ekpo and Gardner strike back


WALLINGFORD, Pa. – The Columbus Crew reserves (6-1-0) came back from an early 1-0 deficit to move into first place in the East Division, edging the Union reserves (2-6-1) 2-1 on Sunday morning at Chester Park

http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/new...-fall-crew-2-1

MLS Reserve League Recap - RSL 0 : 1 SKC

Late Davy Arnaud PK claims full points for visitors

LEHI, Utah (Sunday, September 18, 2011) – Visiting Sporting Kansas City secured all three points in MLS Reserve League play this morning at XanGo Field via a 1-0 victory over their counterparts from Real Salt Lake. The squads played a similar match to their regular season affair the night before, full of hard tackles, dangerous set piece opportunities and a lone goal making the difference, but this time it was the visitors claiming the full points courtesy of midfielder Davy Arnaud’s late penalty kick conversion.

http://www.realsaltlake.com/news/201...ap-rsl-0-1-skc

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MLS RESERVE LEAGUE PLAYOFFS CANCELLED
FINAL STANDINGS


Columbus
DC United
New England
Toronto FC
RB New York
Philadelphia


Chicago
Houston
Dallas
Kansas City
Colorado
RSL


Seattle
Portland
Chivas USA
San Jose
Vancouver
Los Angeles



Goalscorers
Player/Goals

Luna (DAL) 6
Amarikwa (COL) 5
Barouch (CHI) 5
Meram (CLB) 5
Nazarit (CHI) 5
Estupiñán (CHV) 4
Anor (CLB) 4
D ike (POR) 4
Neagle (SEA) 4
Ngwenya (DC) 4
Salgado (VAN) 4
Akpan (COL) 3
Brettschneider (DC) 3
Chaves (CHI) 3
Cortez (CHV) 3
Davis (CLB) 3
Garey (HOU) 3
Grossman (CLB) 3
Heinemann (CLB) 3
Jaqua (SEA) 3
McInerney (PHI) 3
Myers (SKC) 3
Noonan (SEA) 3
Tan (VAN) 3
Tetteh (SEA) 3
Umony (POR) 3
Agorsor (RSL) 2
Alvarez (RSL) 2
Arteaga (NY) 2
Boskovic (DC) 2
Bruin (HOU) 2
Burns (CLB) 2
Cristman (LA) 2
Cunningham (CLB) 2
Emory (COL) 2
Güvenisik (SJ) 2
Hertzog (NY) 2
Jimenez (LA) 2
Koger (NE) 2
Leyva (DAL) 2
Lowry (POR) 2
Luzunaris (SJ) 2
Mansally (NE) 2
Martina (TOR) 2
Mondaini (CHV) 2
Nagbe (POR) 2
Ochoa (SEA) 2
Omphroy (TOR) 2
Rivas (CHI) 2
Sousa (NE) 2
Spencer (CHV) 2
Thompson (POR) 2
Torres (PHI) 2
Vukovic (TOR) 2

ONE GOAL
Aiyegbusi (SKC)
Alexandre (RSL)
Ampaipitakwong (SJ)
Arnaud (SKC)
Avila (DAL)
Ba (SJ)
Barklage (DC)
Bergen (HOU)
Berhalter (LA)
Brasesco (DC)
Burch (DC)
Burke (POR)
Cardenas (SKC)
Cardozo (LA)
Carr (HOU)
Carrasco (SEA)
Chabala (HOU)
Clark (HOU)
Davies (DC)
Dixon (HOU)
Ekpo (CLB)
Estrada (SEA)
F agundez (NE)
Fucito (SEA)
Garcia (DAL)
Gashi (VAN)
Galindo (DAL)
Gardner (CLB)
Goldthwaite (POR)
Gulley (CHI)
Guy (NE)
Guzman (CHI)
Henry (TOR)
Horst (POR)
Jackman (TOR)
James (SKC)
Jarju (VAN)
E. Johnson (POR)
R. Johnson (SJ)
Jordan (LA)
King (DC)
LaBauex (COL)
Le Petit (LA)
Leitch (SJ)
Loewy (NE)
López (LA)
Machado (NE)
Madison (PHI)
Makubuya (TOR)
Martin (DC)
McLoughlin (SJ)
Mendes (NY)
Mendoza (CLB)
Montano (SEA)
Morales (SJ)
Morsink (DC)
Mullan (COL)
Mwanga (PHI)
C. Najar (DC)
Nanchoff (VAN)
Nikocevic (NY)
Nyarko (CHI)
Ogunyemi (POR)
Owoeri (CLB)
Paullo (NY)
Perlaza (POR)
Pfeffer (PHI)
Rooney (NY)
Salandy-Defour (DC)
Sarkodie (HOU)
Saad (SKC)
Schilawski (NE)
Stolica (NE)
Sturgis (TOR)
Thomas (LA)
Trujillo (CHV)
Vanney (CHV)
Wallace (POR)
Warshaw (DAL)
Zizzo (POR)

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Reserve Team, B Team - What Should MLS Do?
by Dave Clark on Jan 22, 2012 4:45 PM PST in MLS Dreams and Fantasies

In the past week discussion in England has sprung up regarding the right way to handle a reserve league. The current system is somewhat similar to what MLS currently has, where the reserve teams operate outside of the league pyramid. Andre Villas-Boas, manager at Chelsea, wants the English to try to adapt their system to be more like Spain and Germany, where the reserve teams become "B" sides that operate within the pyramid.

MLS has similar issues with its Reserves, but no entrenched history at the lower pro level. Some teams use their Reserves to keep deeper senior players fresh, while others use their 10 games to develop roster spots 21+ and get Academy players a taste of the pros. The idea of integrating Reserve teams with lower leagues in America isn't new on this site, but in light of the recent news out of England I revisited the topic with Adrian Hanauer at practice on Saturday

http://www.sounderatheart.com/2012/1...-should-mls-do

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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