Check out an announcement that was passed my way first, and then we can move on to the MLS page stuff from today’s print edition.
The Nicole Megaloudis Foundation presents: 18 Holes for Nicole
(For those who don’t know, here’s Nicole’s story)
What: 1 day golf outing to raise money for the Nicole Megaloudis Scholarship Foundation
When: Sunday , September 13th 2009, 1 pm
Where: Penderbrook Golf Course, 3700 Golf Trail Lane, Fairfax, Va., 22033
Why: To continue to support a foundation that helps young students pursue their dreams of attending and competing athletically at colleges across the nation. Through donor support the foundation will continue to try and bring Nicole’s dreams to reality.
Who: Tournament is open to anyone who would like to play. We encourage foursomes but would be glad to set you up with other singles or pairs to allow for an enjoyable afternoon!
Contact: If you are interested in participating in the tournament please contact Chris Megaloudis at either [email protected] or 202.538.1650.
thanks…
Since you’re here, check out the content from the MLS page and my Ben Olsen/Rodney Wallace updates here. Third, the rankings:
1. Chivas (7-1-2, 23 points) (1) Linesman Emiliano Monje deserves an assist on first goal in 2-2 draw with D.C. United.
2. Fire (3-0-6, 15 pts) (3) Nearly 37-year-old Brian McBride tied for MLS scoring lead with six goals.
3. Seattle Sounders (4-2-3, 15 pts) (2) Jhon Kennedy Hurtado – El Presidente – gets his first goal in 1-1 draw at Dallas.
4. D.C. United (3-1-6, 15 pts) (4) Santino Quaranta tied for MLS lead in assists with career best-tying five.
5. Dynamo (3-2-3, 12 pts) (5) Houston has gone a 2009 league-best 403 minutes without surrendering a goal.
6. Wizards (4-4-2, 14 pts) (9) Wizards’ win on the road at Salt Lake is turning heads in the East.
7. Rapids (3-2-3, 12 pts) (7) Colorado can prove it’s for real by taking down visiting Seattle this weekend.
8. Toronto FC (3-3-4, 13 pts) (6) Dwayne De Rosario rips TFC’s home field: “This turf’s gotta go. I’m sick of it. It’s killing our game.”
9. Crew (1-2-6, 9 pts) (8) Danny O’Rourke’s two yellow cards in four minutes opened the door for Columbus to squander a late lead at L.A.
10. Revolution (2-2-4, 10 pts) (10) New England last in MLS with just seven goals scored, including just three at home.
11. Red Bulls (2-5-3, 9 pts) (11) New York specializing in controversy on and off the field, not results.
12. Galaxy (1-1-7, 10 pts) (12) Better enjoy summer games against AC Milan and Barcelona because the playoffs seem unlikely.
13. FC Dallas (1-6-2, 5 pts) (14) Ended three-game losing streak by tying Seattle but had three players go down with injury.
14. Real Salt Lake (3-5-1, 10 pts) (13) RSL suffered first loss of season at home, and now has four of the next five on the road, starting in D.C.
15. Earthquakes (1-5-2, 5 pts) (15) 2004 MLS goalkeeper of the year Joe Cannon pacing the league with five losses.
