10 Copyright (c) 2008 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif http://sports.yahoo.com/mls Latest news and information about the MLS. By PA SportsTicker Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:31:14 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,st:20050301:mls,article,txmlscapsules:1 New England Revolution captain Steve Ralston suffered a broken right fibula early in the first half of a 1-0 loss to the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:13:37 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,st:20050301:mls,article,txrevolutionralston:1 The Colorado Rapids have reason to be concerned with their recent defensive struggles as they continue to fight for playoff position in the Western Conference. On the verge of getting eliminated from the race, the Los Angeles Galaxy have an even greater sense of urgency. The Rapids look to slow the league's highest-scoring team and move back into playoff position on Sunday night when they visit... Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:56:18 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:mls,article,ap-2008101207.corlos.preview:1 Jimmy Conrad's second-half header gave Kansas City a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night and kept the Wizards' slim playoff hopes alive. Kevin Hartman made two saves and recorded his 10th shutout for Kansas City (9-10-9), tying Chicago's Jon Busch for the MLS lead. Hartman's double-digit shutout season is his first since recording a career-high 11 in 1999 for the Los... Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:35:01 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:mls,article,ap-2008101106.nwekan.recap:1 The Western Conference-leading Houston Dynamo haven't lost in seven weeks and clinched a playoff berth with a win their last time out. D.C United, meanwhile, haven't won in seven weeks and are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in six years. The two-time defending MLS Cup champion Dynamo look to move closer to clinching the top spot in the West when they play at home in league... Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:09:23 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:mls,article,ap-2008101220.washou.preview:1 The Columbus Crew have been atop the standings all year. One more victory and they'll be recognized as the regular season's best. The Crew look to win their third straight match and secure the Supporters' Shield on Sunday when they visit the Chicago Fire, who are trying to clinch their fourth straight postseason berth. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:24:52 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:mls,article,ap-2008101201.colchi.preview:1 Chivas USA has been playing some of its best soccer lately and a postseason berth appears imminent. The San Jose Earthquakes have also been on a little run, but may be left out of the playoffs after getting off to a disappointing start to the season. Chivas looks to extend its season-high winning streak to four games Saturday and move closer to clinching a playoff berth when it visits the... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:06:53 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:mls,article,ap-2008101111.chvsan.preview:1 While both FC Dallas and Toronto FC have playoff aspirations, neither has secured a postseason berth yet. Both clubs look to improve their chances Saturday, when Dallas tries to extend its unbeaten run to a season high-tying five games with a home matchup against a desperate Toronto team. Dallas (8-9-10) has missed the playoffs just twice in the organization's 13-year existence, in 2003 and 2004. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:17:19 PDT urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:mls,article,ap-2008101104.tordal.preview:1 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:31:14 PDT