The chase is on to reach MLS Cup 2009 as the MLS Cup Playoffs are in full swing, with eight teams fighting for the right to advance to Seattle's Qwest Field and the opportunity to play for the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 (8:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, Galavision). Full MLS Cup Playoffs coverage >

2009 MLS ALL-STAR GAME
Everton top MLS All-Star on PKs
One of the most exciting All-Star Games in league history came down to a penalty-kick shootout as the 2009 MLS All-Stars battled Everton FC at Rio Tinto Stadium on July 29. More >

MLS EXPANSION
Vancouver, Portland join MLS family
Vancouver and Portland were announced as the 17th and 18th Major League Soccer clubs on March 18 and 20, joining Sounders FC in a burgeoning Pacific Northwest soccer market.  More >

2009 SUPERDRAFT
Zak attack: Sounders take Zakuani No. 1
The next wave of MLS stars was on display at the 2009 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 15 in St. Louis. Seattle Sounders FC took Generation adidas forward Steve Zakuani with the first overall pick. More >

  MLS ALL-STAR 2010
Dynamo President Oliver Luck joined Commissioner Don Garber in announcing that Houston will host MLS All-Star 2010. More >

  2009 SCHEDULE

JANUARY 9-13, 2009
MLS Combine
Ft. Lauderdale
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JANUARY 15, 2009
MLS SuperDraft
St. Louis, Mo
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FEBRUARY 19-21, 2009
Pan-Pacific Championship
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MARCH 19-21, 2009
MLS First Kick
New York Red Bulls at Seattle Sounders FC, March 19, 9 p.m. (ESPN2/Deportes)
Columbus Crew at Houston Dynamo, March 21, 8 p.m.
Chicago Fire at FC Dallas, March 21, 8:30 p.m.
Colorado Rapids at Chivas USA, March 21, 10:30 pm
New England Revolution at San Jose Earthquakes, March 21, 10 p.m.
Toronto FC at Kansas City Wizards, March 19
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JULY 29, 2009
MLS All-Star Game
vs Everton FC
Sandy, UT
Rio Tinto Stadium, 9:30 p.m. ET
(live on ESPN2)

NOVEMBER 22, 2009
MLS Cup 2009
Qwest Field
Seattle, Wash., 8:30 p.m. ET
(live on ESPN, Galavision)