The 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs started last night, and the RSL News Stand has all the headlines from the league’s first step towards MLS Cup in LA as well as all the Claret-and-Cobalt news you need to get ready for Saturday’s opener vs. Seattle …
News Stand “A/V” Club
(AUDIO) ESPN700Sports.com: GM Garth Lagerwey on the “Bill & Spence” show – Wednesday, October 26
(VIDEO) YouTube.com: RSL Playoff Pumpkins
(VIDEO) MLSsoccer.com: Match Highlights – DAL 0 : 1 NYRB
RSL/MLS News and Headlines
The Salt Lake Tribune: MLS playoffs: Kyle Beckerman’s return lifts Real Salt Lake’s spirits
The Salt Lake Tribune (RSL Blog): Russell pleased Beckerman back for Real Salt Lake playoff run
Deseret News: RSL, Seattle have forged healthy rivalry
The Daily Utah Chronicle: MLS playoffs could cater to underdog
MLSsoccer.com: Beckerman’s play “infinitely important” to RSL’s success
MLSsoccer.com: RSL Notebook: Kreis feeling “aggrieved” for Seattle
MLSsoccer.com: Kick Off: NY vs. LA playoff trash-talking already underway
Goal.com: Jason Kreis prepares Real Salt Lake, winless in six, for heavyweight tie against Seattle Sounders FC
The Seattle Times: Give Sounders FC advantage entering Game 1
The Seattle Times (Sounders FC Blog): RSL’s Jason Kreis on playoff structure, underdogs and more
Soccer By Ives: MLS playoff system continues to come under spotlight as postseason unfolds
Prost Amerika Soccer: Kreis: The group is led by an emotional coach, sometimes too emotional
Prost Amerika Soccer: Kreis: I feel sorry for Seattle playing us
RSL Soapbox: So what do the Las Vegas odds makers think about the Major League Soccer Playoffs?
Real Soccer Nation: A Game with Garth
Torn By Sports: RSL Playoff Prediction
Torn By Sports: Playoff Preview: Real Salt Lake v Seattle Sounders FC
2011 MLS Cup Playoffs – FC Dallas 0 : 2 Red Bulls
Associated Press (Deseret News): MLS playoffs: Red Bulls advance, will face L.A.
MLSsoccer.com: Recap: RBNY punish FCD’s sloppy finishing in 2-0 win
Goal.com: FC Dallas 0-2 New York: Red Bulls advance
Soccer America Daily: Red Bulls down dull Dallas in first wild-card game
ESPN SoccerNet: Red Bulls’ cynical play pays off against FC Dallas
SBNation.com: FC Dallas Vs. New York Red Bulls, 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs: Red Bulls Knock Out Dallas With 2-0 Win
The MLS Reserves: FC Dallas falls to the New York Red Bulls in ‘Wild’ Card Matchup
