You want to know who's hot? A player who scores multiple goals in a game is hot. This weekend, four different players accomplished that feat. All of them are accomplished goal scorers, though they've had different levels of success this season. But nothing enhances a player's confidence like hitting the back of the net more than once in a game. ...

This week, all-world striker Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid get set to tackle Toronto FC at BMO Field. On paper, this looks like a mismatch -- and it will be. That's why the Top Choice for the week is Los Galaticos. Oh, wait -- that's just an exhibition, so it would not be fair to make that a Survivor Pro pick of the week. (For the record, ...

Who says that the Los Angeles Galaxy need Landon Donovan and David Beckham when they've got the likes of Edson Buddle and Alan Gordon?The MLS season has reached the point where coaches have to figure out what they've got not just with their First XI, but with the remaining guys on their roster. Either due to international duty, injuries or ...

With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and a third of the season in the books, MLS teams should have a feel for what type of team they are going to be for the 2009 season.On Thursday night, two teams leading their respective packs square off at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., as Western Conference leader Chivas USA hosts Eastern ...

Chivas USA will encounter another good test this weekend when they host D.C. United at The Home Depot Center on Saturday night. The Goats have sprinted out of the gates to a league-best 7-1-1 mark, while United is atop the Eastern Conference with a 3-1-5 record.Home field has been especially kind to Chivas USA as they have gone 5-0-0 with nine ...

The first weekend of the regular season has come and gone and the results either left fans wanting more of the same (Chicago, Seattle, Toronto) or flipping the calendar to find the last game of the regular season (New York, Dallas). While it is only one result and everyone is jacked up to get the season started with a W, it is worth keeping those ...

The 2009 Survivor Pro season opens Thursday night as the New York Red Bulls travel to Qwest Field to take on Seattle Sounders FC in the inaugural game of the MLS season. Just like last year, the name of the game is WIN. Put together enough wins to build a streak and you'll get a chance to take home some great prizes. A loss or draw knocks you ...

There's plenty of movement on and off the field this week in Major League Soccer, and there's plenty of competitions to choose from in terms of Survivor Pro with an eye-popping nine games this week.   Oh yeah ... and don't forget about World Cup qualifiers and the Olympic gold medal match. (Don't worry, Emmanuel Ekpo, you haven't been ...

After a month-long hiatus, we're back ... and shocked to discover that Spaniards are now ruling the world.  First the Spanish national team dominates Germany in the Euro 2008 championship to win the country's first European title in 44 years.Then Rafael Nadal survives an incredible 5-set match against Roger Federer to capture ...

After last week's Soccer Notes piece (check it out here if you missed it), it's now time to return to the basics. Which players are on the up and which are on the down slide? Want to be in first place in your fantasy league? Read on, trade on, game on. Good Buys Tom McManus (Forward, Colorado Rapids) - The Scotland native had an impressive ...