Major League Soccer (MLS)

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Would you watch the Colorado Rapids play in the winter? MLS players and coaches say they want to shift their season's schedule

Anne M. Peterson, AP Sports Writer

Some players and coaches are advocating for a fall-to-spring calendar as Major League Soccer readies to open its 30th season. Such a shift would align the league with its international counterparts. But there are obvious challenges, like the weather during a season that begins in late February and runs through the playoffs to December.

The Galaxy Waves Bye Bye To Beckham

Weekend Edition host Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Roger Bennett about soccer star David Beckham's last appearance for the L.A. Galaxy on Saturday.

Real Salt Lake's Jonny Steele (right) trips Chicago Fire's Sebastian Grazzini during a Major League Soccer matchup. The game ended without a score 鈥� one of 11 ties each MLS team is likely to record this season.

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The American Way: Winners And Losers, And No Ties

Frank Deford

It's not whether you win or lose 鈥� it's how you play the game. But Frank Deford says its downright un-American to have a tie in sports.

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PHOTO: David Beckham Takes A Ribbing At The White House

Eyder Peralta

President Obama poked fun at the international soccer star's underwear line.

The L.A. Galaxy plays against Real Salt Lake at Kino Stadium in Tuscon, Ariz.

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MLS's New Spring Idea: Beckham Bends It In Tucson

Ted Robbins

For Major League Soccer, spring training has meant playing exhibition games all over the continent. Until now. The league now wants to emulate baseball 鈥� and that's delighting fans in Tucson, Ariz., a city that Major League Baseball left behind.